JP6744594B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine.

As a gaming machine that stops after rotating a plurality of reels, for example, there is a slot machine. In the slot machine, a plurality of symbols are given to the outer peripheral portion of each reel, and a part of the symbol given to each reel is visible through the display window. Then, the player inserts a medal to set the effective line, and then the player operates the start lever to draw a bonus combination such as BB, a small combination, or a re-playing combination inside the slot machine. And each reel starts rotating, and by operating the stop switch after each reel starts rotating, each reel is sequentially stopped and one game ends. Then, when all reels stop spinning and the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination on the activated line stops, the winning is established, and the benefits such as the payout of medals and the transition of the gaming state are given to the player. It is given (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP, 2007-21113, A

In the gaming machine as exemplified above, it is desired to improve the interest of the game.

The above problem is not limited to the slot machine provided with the bonus role in which the game state is shifted when the winning is achieved, and the slot machine provided with the first role in which the winning is valid over a plurality of game times. Is also a relevant issue. Further, the problem is not limited to the slot machine as exemplified above, but also applies to other gaming machines in which a plurality of types of patterns are variably displayed and the variably display is terminated based on the subsequent operation of the stop operating means.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-illustrated circumstances and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving amusement of the game.

In the invention according to claim 1, a plurality of circulation display means for circulatingly displaying a plurality of types of symbols, a bet number setting means for setting a bet number based on detection of acceptance of a game medium, and circulation of the symbols. Start determination means that can determine to start display, a lottery means that performs a lottery based on the determination result of the start determination means, and if winning the lottery, stores winning information corresponding to the winning combination Winning information storage means, a plurality of stop operation means operated to individually stop the circulation display of each circulation display means, and the circulation display of each circulation display means based on the determination result of the start determination means. together to start, to stop the circulating display of circulating display means corresponding based on the operation of the stop operation means, in the gaming machine having a display control means for displaying controlling the respective circulation display means, the gaming state A predetermined lottery information storage means for storing predetermined lottery information used in the lottery when the game is in a predetermined game state is provided, and the predetermined lottery information is at least drawn for the first winning combination, the second winning combination, and the third winning combination. When the first prize corresponding to the first winning combination is established, the first benefit granting means for granting the first benefit and the second winning corresponding to the second winning combination are established. When the second benefit granting means for granting a game medium smaller than the maximum bet number that can be set by the bet number setting means and the third winning corresponding to the third role are established, the bet is regarded as the third benefit. A third role awarding means for awarding more game media than the maximum bet number that can be set by the number setting means, and the first role winning information indicating that the winning information storing means has won the first role. When stored, the first privilege granting means is configured to be able to continuously store the first winning combination information until the first privilege granting means, and the display controlling means includes the first winning combination winning information and the second winning combination winning information. When the second winning information indicating that the winning combination has been won and the winning information storage means are stored in the winning information storage means, if the second winning can be established, the second winning is won from the first winning. The first display control means for controlling the display of each of the circulation display means, the first winning combination information, and the third winning combination information indicating that the third winning combination has been won so as to be preferentially established. If the stop operation means is stored in the winning information storage means, the third prize can be established when the stop operation means is specifiedly operated, and the first prize is established if the stop operation means is not specifiedly operated. A second display control hand for controlling the display of each of the circulation display means so as to be possible. If the lottery result of the lottery means is a specific result and the first winning combination information is stored in the winning information storage means, the first prize is awarded when the stop operating means is specifically operated. In order to be able to establish, the specific operation control means for controlling the display of each of the circulation display means is provided so that the first prize cannot be established unless the stop operation means is operated to perform the specific operation. Means operating one predetermined one of the plurality of stop operating means at a predetermined timing and operating another stop operating means at an arbitrary timing. In a situation where the first winning information and the third winning information are stored in the winning information storing means, if the stop operating means is not operated by the prescribed operation, the first winning is established. The first winning symbol that forms the first prize is arranged, and when the second winning information is stored in the winning information storage means, the second winning is achieved regardless of the operating method of the stop operating means. In order to be able to do so, a second role pattern that forms the second prize is arranged, and the predetermined lottery information is a winning probability of a lottery target, and a probability of winning a prize corresponding to a case where the lottery target is won. When the multiplication value obtained by multiplying the number of game media provided when the winning is established is derived for each lottery target, and the multiplication value of the lottery target that achieves a prize other than the first prize is added, the added value is It is characterized in that it is set as information in which the value when divided by the number of bets is less than 1 .

It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

The front view of the slot machine in the embodiment. The perspective view of the slot machine showing the state in which the front door is closed. The perspective view of the slot machine showing the state where the front door is opened. Rear view of the front door. Front view of the housing. The figure which shows the symbol arrangement|sequence of each reel. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the design which can be visually recognized from a display window, and a combination line. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a prize mode and the privilege provided. Block diagram of the slot machine. The flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. The flowchart which shows a normal process. The flowchart which shows a lottery process. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for general game states. The figure which shows an example of a sliding table. The flowchart which shows a sliding table setting process. The flowchart which shows a reel control process. The flowchart which shows a pre-stop process. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of duplication winning. The figure which shows an example of a sliding table. The figure which shows an example of a sliding table. The flowchart which shows BB state processing. The flowchart which shows RB state processing. The flowchart which shows a state command process. The flowchart which shows lottery result command processing. The figure which shows the symbol arrangement|sequence of each reel in other embodiment. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a prize mode and the privilege provided. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for general game states.

Hereinafter, one embodiment when applied to a rotating type gaming machine, which is a type of gaming machine, specifically, a slot machine, will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 closed, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 open, and FIG. FIG. 5 is a rear view of the door 12, and FIG. 5 is a front view of the housing 11.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the slot machine 10 includes a housing 11 that forms the outer shell thereof. The housing 11 is formed in a box shape with the front surface opened as a whole, and is attached by hitting a nail against so-called island equipment at the time of installation in a game hall.

A front door 12 is attached to the front side of the housing 11 so as to be openable and closable. That is, the housing 11 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 13a and 13b on the left side when viewed from the front thereof, and the front door 12 is provided with a bearing portion 14a at a position corresponding to each support shaft 13a and 13b. , 14b are provided. When the support shafts 13a and 13b are inserted into the bearings 14a and 14b, the front door 12 rotates around the opening/closing axis line extending in the vertical direction connecting the support shafts 13a and 13b to the housing 11. It is movably supported, and the front opening side of the housing 11 can be opened or closed by rotating the front door 12. Further, the front door 12 is locked by the locking device 20 provided on its back surface so that it cannot be opened. A key cylinder 21 integrated with the locking device 20 is provided on the upper right side of the front door 12, and the lock state is released by a predetermined key operation on the key cylinder 21.

A game panel 25 is provided near the center of the front door 12 to inform the player of the game state. Three vertically long display windows 26L, 26M and 26R are formed side by side on the game panel 25, and the inside of the slot machine 10 is visible through the respective display windows 26L, 26M and 26R. The display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R may be integrated into one display window.

As shown in FIG. 3, the inside of the housing 11 is divided into upper and lower parts by a partition plate 30, and a reel unit 31 constituting variable display means is attached to the upper part of the partition plate 30. The reel unit 31 includes a left reel 32L, a middle reel 32M, and a right reel 32R that are each formed in a cylindrical shape (annular shape). Each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is rotatably supported such that the central axis thereof is the rotation axis of the reel. The rotation axes of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are arranged on the same axis extending substantially in the horizontal direction, and the reels 32L, 32M, 32R correspond to the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R in a one-to-one correspondence. .. Therefore, a part of the surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is in a visible state through the corresponding display windows 26L, 26M, 26R. Further, when the reels 32L, 32M, 32R rotate normally, the surfaces of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are projected through the respective display windows 26L, 26M, 26R as if moving from top to bottom.

Here, the configuration of the reel unit 31 will be briefly described.

Each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is connected to a stepping motor, and each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R can be rotated individually by driving the stepping motor, that is, independently of each other. .. The stepping motor is set so as to make one rotation by giving a drive signal of 504 pulses (hereinafter, also referred to as an excitation pulse), and the excitation pulse changes the rotational position of the stepping motor, that is, the rotational position of the reel. Controlled. Further, in the reel unit 31, a reel index sensor for detecting that the reel has made one rotation is installed on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. Then, when the reel index sensor detects that the reel makes one revolution, a detection signal is output to the main control device 101 described later each time it is detected. Therefore, main controller 101 determines the angular position of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R for each rotation based on the detection signal of the reel index sensor and the number of excitation pulses output until the detection signal is input. It can be checked and corrected.

On the outer peripheral surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, a plurality of patterns as identification information are drawn in the long side direction (circling direction) thereof. More specifically, 21 symbols are drawn at equal intervals. Therefore, in order to switch a certain symbol at a predetermined position to the next symbol, it is necessary to output 24 pulses (=504 pulses/21 symbols) of excitation pulses. Further, the main control device 101 grasps a symbol which is in a visible state from the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R, and the display window, depending on the number of excitation pulses output after the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input. Control such as stopping a predetermined symbol at a position visible from 26L, 26M, and 26R can be performed.

Next, the symbols drawn on the reels 32L, 32M and 32R will be described.

In FIG. 6, the symbol array of the left reel 32L, the middle reel 32M, and the right reel 32R is shown. As shown in the figure, 21 symbols are arranged in a line on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. The numbers 0 to 20 are assigned to the reels 32L, 32M and 32R, respectively, but these numbers are in a state in which the main controller 101 can visually recognize them from the display windows 26L, 26M and 26R. Is a number for recognizing the above, and is not actually attached to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, in the following description, the corresponding numbers will be used for description.

As the symbols, a "red bell" symbol (for example, 20th on the left reel 32L), a "BAR" symbol (for example, 19th on the left reel 32L), a "replay" symbol (for example, 17th on the left reel 32L), There are 6 types of "7" symbols (for example, 16th on the left reel 32L), "blue bell" symbols (for example, 11th on the left reel 32L), and "cherry" symbols (for example, 17th on the middle reel 32M). .. Then, as shown in FIG. 6, the number and arrangement order of various symbols are completely different in each reel 32L, 32M, 32R.

Each of the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R is formed so that the total of the 21 symbols attached to the corresponding reels can be visually recognized. Therefore, when all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped, 3×3=9 symbols are visible through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R.

In the slot machine 10, three combination lines are set so as to connect the positions where the symbols are visible. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, a lower right line L1 connecting the upper reel symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle reel symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the lower reel symbol of the right reel 32R, and the middle reel symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. The middle line L2 that connects the upper reels, the lower reel design of the left reel 32L, the middle reel of the middle reel 32M and the upper reel design of the right reel 32R are set. Then, when the symbols are stopped in a predetermined combination on the activated combination line, that is, the activated line, as a winning combination, a privilege of paying out a predetermined number of medals as a game medium is given or the game state is shifted. It is designed to be given special benefits.

FIG. 8 shows a combination of symbols that are won and a privilege that is awarded when the winning is achieved.

As the payout prizes for which the medals are paid out, there are 10 kinds of small winning a prizes of the first to eighth small winning awards, the normal small winning awards and the special small winning awards. If you stop alongside the "red bell" design, "red bell" design, "red bell" design from the left on the activated line, you will win the first small win, "red bell" design, "red bell" If you stop alongside the symbol, "blue bell" symbol, you will win the second small win, and if you stop alongside the "red bell" symbol, "blue bell" symbol, "red bell" symbol, If the winning is 3 small wins and it stops alongside the "blue bell" design, "red bell" design, and "red bell" design, it becomes the 4th small winning prize and "red bell" design, "blue bell" design If you stop alongside the "Blue Bell" symbol, you will win the 5th small win, and if you stop alongside the "Blue Bell" symbol, "Blue Bell" symbol, and "Red Bell" symbol, the sixth prize. If you win a small win, and stop alongside the "blue bell" design, "red bell" design, and "blue bell" design, you will win the 7th small win prize, "blue bell" design, "blue bell" design, If you stop alongside the "blue bell" symbol, you will win the 8th small winning combination. When these first to eighth small winning combinations are established, 13 medals are paid out. Further, when the "BAR" symbol, the "7" symbol, and the "Replay" symbol are stopped in order from the left on the activated line, the regular small winning is won, and one medal is paid out. In addition, when the "cherry" symbol of the middle reel 32M is stopped on the activated line, 13 medals are paid out as a special small winning combination. That is, in the case of the special small winning combination, any symbols may be stopped on the activated line for the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R. In other words, when the combination of the "cherry" symbol on the middle reel 32M and any symbol on the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R is stopped on the activated line, it can be said that the special small winning a prize is established. Here, since each of the activated lines L1 to L3 is set to include the middle position of the middle reel 32M, when the "cherry" symbol of the middle reel 32M is stopped at the middle position, on all the activated lines. The special small role prize will be established. However, in the slot machine 10, the maximum number of medals to be paid out in one game is set to 15. Therefore, when the special small winning combination is established, 15 medals are paid out instead of 39 (=13×3). Be seen.

There are two types of BB winnings, a first BB winning and a second BB winning, as state shifting winnings in which the game state is changed. If the "7" symbol, the "7" symbol, and the "7" symbol are stopped in order from the left on the activated line, the first BB prize is awarded, and the "BAR" symbol, the "BAR" symbol, and the "BAR" symbol If you stop side by side, you will win the second BB. When these BB winnings are established, the game state shifts to the BB state.

Another prize is a replay prize. If the "replay" symbol, the "replay" symbol, and the "replay" symbol are stopped in order from the left on the activated line, the replay prize is awarded. When the replay prize is established, a replay privilege that allows the player to play the next game without inserting medals is given.

In addition, below, the combination of the symbols corresponding to each winning is also referred to as the combination of the winning symbols. For example, the combination of the regular small winning symbols is a combination of the symbols that are the regular small winning prize, that is, the combination of the "BAR" symbol, the "7" symbol, and the "replay" symbol. The symbols on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R corresponding to the respective winning prizes are also referred to as winning symbols. For example, the normal small win symbol is a "BAR" symbol on the left reel 32L, a "7" symbol on the middle reel 32M, and a "replay" symbol on the right reel 32R.

On the lower left side of the game panel 25, a start lever 41 that is operated to start rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is provided. The start lever 41 constitutes a start operation means or a start operation means operated to start rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, that is, to start variable display of symbols. When the start lever 41 is operated with a predetermined number of medals inserted, the reels 32L, 32M, 32R start to rotate.

On the right side of the start lever 41, button-shaped stop switches 42 to 44 that are operated to individually stop the rotating reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are provided. The stop switches 42 to 44 are arranged directly below the display windows 26L, 26M and 26R corresponding to the reels 32L, 32M and 32R to be stopped. That is, the rotation of the left reel 32L is stopped when the left stop switch 42 is operated, the rotation of the middle reel 32M is stopped when the middle stop switch 43 is operated, and the right stop switch 44 is operated. In this case, the rotation of the right reel 32R is stopped. The stop switches 42 to 44 constitute stop operation means operated to stop the variable display of symbols based on the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R.

A medal insertion slot 45 for inserting medals is provided on the lower right side of the display windows 26L, 26M and 26R. The medal insertion slot 45 constitutes an input means for inputting a game medium. Also, if attention is paid to the fact that the medal insertion slot 45 involves an operation of directly inserting a medal by the player, it can be said that it constitutes a direct input means for directly inputting a game medium.

The medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 are guided to either the storage passage 47 or the discharge passage 48 by the selector 46 provided on the back surface of the front door 12 as passage switching means. More specifically, the selector 46 is provided with a medal passage switching solenoid 46a. When the medal passage switching solenoid 46a is not energized, the medals are guided to the ejection passage 48 side, and when the medal passage switching solenoid 46a is energized, the medals are switched. Is guided to the storage passage 47 side. The medals guided to the storage passage 47 are guided to the hopper device 51 housed inside the housing 11. On the other hand, the medals guided to the discharging passage 48 are guided to the medal receiving tray 50 from the medal discharging port 49 provided in the lower front portion of the front door 12 and returned to the player.

The hopper device 51 is composed of a storage tank 52 for storing medals, and a payout device 53 for paying out medals to the player. The payout device 53 rotates the medal payout rotating plate (not shown) to eject the medals to the opening 48a provided in the discharge passage 48, and to pay the medals to the medal tray 50 through the discharge passage 48. It has become. Further, on the right side of the hopper device 51, a spare tank 54 is provided for avoiding that a predetermined amount or more of medals are stored in the storage tank 52. Inside the storage tank 52 of the hopper device 51, a guide plate 52a for discharging medals from the storage tank 52 to the auxiliary tank 54 is provided. Therefore, when the medals are stored at a height higher than the height at which the guide plate 52a is provided, the medals are stored in the spare tank 54.

A button-shaped return switch 55 is provided below the medal insertion slot 45. When the return switch 55 is operated under the condition that the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 45 are clogged in the selector 46, the selector 46 is mechanically interlocked and the medals clogged in the selector 46 are medals. It is designed to be returned from the outlet 49.

On the lower left side of the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R, a first credit insertion switch 56 for inserting three credited virtual medals as a game medium at one time is provided. Further, on the left side of the first credit insertion switch 56, a second credit insertion switch 57 and a third credit insertion switch 58 are provided. The second credit insertion switch 57 is for inserting two virtual medals at a time, and the third credit insertion switch 58 is for inserting one virtual medal. Each credit insertion switch 56 to 58 constitutes an input means for inputting a game medium together with the medal insertion slot 45. Further, it should be noted that while the medal insertion slot 45 involves an operation of directly inserting a medal by the player, each credit insertion switch 56 to 58 only involves an operation of inserting a virtual medal based on the stored memory. For example, it can be said that it constitutes an indirect input means for indirectly inputting a game medium.

A settlement switch 59 is provided on the left side of the start lever 41. That is, the slot machine 10 has a credit function of storing and storing surplus inserted medals up to a predetermined maximum value (for 50 medals) and payout medals at the time of winning as virtual medals. When the settlement switch 59 is operated under the condition of being stored and stored, the virtual medal is paid out from the medal ejection port 49 as an actual medal. In this case, paying attention to the function of paying out the credited virtual medal as an actual medal, the settlement switch 59 can be said to constitute a settlement operation means for actually paying out the stored and stored game medium.

Below the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R of the game panel 25, a credit display section 60 that displays the number of virtual medals that are credited, and the remaining payout number that displays the number of remaining medals to be paid out until the BB state ends A display unit 61 and a payout amount display unit 62 for displaying the number of medals paid out at the time of winning are respectively provided. Although these display units 60 to 62 are composed of 7-segment displays, they can be replaced by liquid crystal displays or the like.

On the upper part of the front door 12, an upper lamp 63 that lights up or blinks as the game progresses, and a pair of left and right that emits various sound effects as the game progresses and informs the player of the game state. A speaker 64 and an auxiliary display section 65 for giving various kinds of information to the player. The auxiliary display section 65 is for executing various display effects along with the progress of the game, and since it is possible to consider the game by each reel 32L, 32M, 32R as the main display section, in the present embodiment, It is called an auxiliary display unit 65. An upper lamp 63, a speaker 64, and a display control device 81 for driving the auxiliary display unit 65 are provided on the back surface of the auxiliary display unit 65.

A power supply box 70 is provided on the left side of the hopper device 51 inside the housing 11. The power supply box 70 accommodates the power supply device 91 therein, and includes a power switch 71, a reset switch 72, a setting key insertion hole 73, and the like. The power switch 71 is a starting switch for supplying power to each unit including the main control device 101. The reset switch 72 is a switch for resetting the error state of the slot machine 10. The setting key insertion hole 73 is used by a hole manager or the like to adjust the payout of medals. That is, the hole manager or the like can set the winning probability of the slot machine 10 by inserting a setting key into the setting key insertion hole 73 and performing an ON operation. The reset switch 72 is operated not only when resetting the error state but also when changing the winning probability of the slot machine 10.

Above the reel unit 31, a main control device 101 for integrally managing a game is attached to the housing 11.

Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

The main controller 101 is equipped with a microcomputer centered on a CPU 102 which is an arithmetic processing unit. In addition to the power supply device 91, a clock circuit 103 that outputs a rectangular wave of a predetermined frequency, an input/output port 104, and the like are connected to the CPU 102 via an internal bus. The main controller 101 functions as a main board built in the slot machine 10.

On the input side of the main control device 101, a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a reel index sensor that individually detects that each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R makes one rotation), and a start detection sensor that detects an operation of the start lever 41. 41a, stop detection sensors 42a to 44a that individually detect the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44, an inserted medal detection sensor 45a that detects medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45, and medals paid out from the hopper device 51. Payout detection sensor 51a, credit insertion detection sensors 56a to 58a that individually detect the operation of each credit insertion switch 56 to 58, settlement detection sensor 59a that detects the operation of settlement switch 59, and reset detection that detects the operation of reset switch 72. Various sensors such as a sensor 72a and a setting key detection sensor 73a for detecting that the setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole 73 and turned on are connected, and signals from these various sensors are input to the input/output port 104. It is adapted to be output to the CPU 102 via the.

A power supply device 91 is connected to the input side of the main control device 101 via an input/output port 104. The power supply device 91 is equipped with a power supply unit 91a that supplies drive power to each electronic device of the slot machine 10 including the main control device 101, a power failure monitoring circuit 91b, and the like.

The power failure monitoring circuit 91b is for monitoring the power cut-off state and generating a power failure signal when the power is shut off by the power switch 71 as well as at the time of power failure. Therefore, the power failure monitoring circuit 91b monitors the stabilized drive voltage of DC 12V output from the power supply unit 91a in this example, and determines that the power supply is cut off when the drive voltage drops to less than 10V, for example. Is configured to output a power failure signal. The power failure signal is supplied to each of the CPU 102 and the input/output port 104, and the CPU 102 recognizes the power failure signal to execute the power failure process described later. The power failure signal is also supplied to the display control device 81.

The power supply unit 91a is configured to output a stabilized voltage of 5 V used as a drive voltage in a control system such as the main controller 101 even when the output voltage drops to less than 10 V. As the time for which the stabilized voltage is output, a time sufficient for executing the power failure process by the main control device 101 is secured.

On the output side of the main control device 101, a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a stepping motor for rotating each reel 32L, 32M, 32R), a medal passage switching solenoid 46a provided in a selector 46, a hopper device 51, and a credit. A display unit 60, a balance payout number display unit 61, a payout number display unit 62, a display control device 81, an external centralized terminal board 121 capable of transmitting information to a hall management device (not shown), etc. are connected via the input/output port 104. There is.

The display control device 81 is a control device for driving the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65, and includes a substrate in which a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like for driving these are integrated. Then, after receiving the signal from the main control device 101, the display control device 81 independently drives and controls the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display portion 65. Therefore, the display control device 81 is a sub-base for executing auxiliary control in relation to the main control device 101 which is the main base for centrally managing the game. The various display units 60 to 62 may also be configured to be drive-controlled by the display control device 81.

The CPU 102 has a ROM 105 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 102 and fixed value data, and a work area that temporarily stores various data when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 105. In addition to the RAM 106 for securing the memory, various processing circuits necessary for the slot machine 10 such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data transmission/reception circuit, and a credit counter for counting the number of credits Various counters are built in. The ROM 105 and the RAM 106 constitute a main memory as a storage unit, and programs for executing various processes shown in the flowcharts of FIG. 10 and subsequent figures are stored in the ROM 105 described above as a part of the control program.

The RAM 106 has a configuration in which a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 91 and data can be retained (backup) even after the power of the slot machine 10 is cut off. The RAM 106 has a memory for temporarily storing various data, a winning flag storage area 106a for storing the lottery result of the winning combination, and a sliding table used for controlling the stop of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. A backup area is provided in addition to the sliding table storage area 106b for storing the state information, the state information storage area 106c for storing the game state such as the BB state, and the like.

The backup area is an area for storing the value of the stack pointer when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like (including the power cutoff by operating the power switch 71. The same applies hereinafter). When the power failure is resolved (including the power-on by operating the power switch 71. The same applies hereinafter), the state of the slot machine 10 can be restored to the state before the power-off based on the information in the backup area. .. Writing to the backup area is executed when the power is shut off by the power failure process (see FIG. 10), and restoration of each value written in the backup area is executed in the main process when the power is turned on.

A power failure signal from the power failure monitoring circuit 91b is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 102 when the power is shut off due to a power failure or the like. When the power is cut off, the NMI interrupt process as the power failure flag generation process is immediately executed.

Next, each control process executed by the CPU 102 of the main control device 101 will be described. The processing of the CPU 102 is broadly classified into a main processing that is started when the power is turned on, a timer interrupt processing that is started regularly (at a cycle of 1.49 msec in this embodiment), and a power failure signal to the NMI terminal. There is NMI interrupt processing that is activated in response to the input of. In the following, among these processes, the process relating to the progress of the game, that is, the timer interrupt process and the normal process performed in the main process will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a timer interrupt process that is periodically executed by the main control device 101. The CPU 102 of the main control device 101 generates a timer interrupt every 1.49 msec, for example.

First, in the register saving process shown in step S101, the values of all the registers in the CPU 102 used in the normal process described later are saved in the backup area of the RAM 106. In step S102, it is confirmed whether or not the power failure flag is set. When the power failure flag is set, the process proceeds to step S103, and the power failure process is executed.

Here, an outline of the power failure process will be described.

When the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like, a power failure signal is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 91b of the power supply apparatus 91, and the power failure signal is input to the main control apparatus 101 via the NMI terminal. When the power failure signal is input, main controller 101 immediately executes the NMI interrupt process and sets the power failure flag in the power failure flag storage area provided in RAM 106.

In the power failure process, it is first determined whether or not the command transmission is completed. If the command transmission is not completed, this process is terminated and the timer interrupt process is resumed to terminate the command transmission. When the command transmission is completed, the value of the stack pointer of the CPU 102 is saved in the backup area of the RAM 106. After that, the output state of the output port in the input/output port 104 is cleared and all the actuators (not shown) are turned off. Then, a RAM determination value for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 106 is normal at the time of power outage is calculated and stored in the backup area to prohibit subsequent RAM access. After performing the above processing, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the power being completely cut off and the processing cannot be executed. In addition, in consideration of a case where the power failure flag is erroneously set due to noise or the like, it is confirmed whether or not the power failure signal is output until the infinite loop is entered. If the power outage signal is not output, it means that the power outage has been recovered, so writing to the RAM 106 is permitted, the power outage flag is reset, and the timer interrupt processing is resumed. If the power failure signal is continuously output, the loop goes into the infinite loop. By the way, it is confirmed whether or not the power failure signal is output even under the infinite loop, and when the power failure signal is not output, the process proceeds to the main process.

Returning to the explanation of the timer interrupt process, if the power failure flag is not set in step S102, various processes after step S104 are performed.

That is, in step S104, the watchdog timer is cleared to initialize the value of the watchdog timer for monitoring the occurrence of malfunction. In step S105, an interrupt end declaration process that enables the CPU 102 itself to set the next timer interrupt is performed. In step S106, stepping motor control processing for driving the stepping motors that are the respective drum driving motors to rotate the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is performed. In step S107, the states of various sensors (see FIG. 9) such as the stop detection sensors 42a to 44a, the inserted medal detection sensor 45a, and the payout detection sensor 51a connected to the input/output port 104 are read, and whether or not the reading result is normal. Sensor monitoring processing for monitoring whether or not is performed. In step S108, timer calculation processing for subtracting the value of each counter or timer is performed. In step S109, a counter process of outputting the result of counting the bet number of medals and the number of paid-out medals to the external centralized terminal board 121 is performed.

In step S110, a command output process of transmitting various commands such as a lottery result command described later to the display control device 81 is performed. In step S111, a segment data setting process for setting segment data displayed on the credit display unit 60, the remaining payout amount display unit 61, and the payout amount display unit 62 is performed. In step S112, the segment data set in the segment data setting process is supplied to each of the display units 60 to 62 to perform a segment data display process for displaying the corresponding numbers and symbols. In step S113, port output processing for outputting the data corresponding to the I/O device from the input/output port 104 is performed. In step S114, the values of the registers saved in the backup area in step S101 are restored to the corresponding registers in the CPU 102. Thereafter, in step S115, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed, and this series of timer interrupt processes is ended.

Next, a normal process for performing main control relating to a game will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S201, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed. In step S202, pre-start processing for enabling a game is performed. In the pre-start processing, the display control device 81 and the like wait until the initialization is completed. When the initialization of the display control device 81 and the like is completed, the game management process shown in steps S203 to S212 is performed.

As a game management process, in step S203, data such as various game information stored in the RAM 106 (for example, a random number value used in the previous game) is cleared. Then, in step S204, start waiting processing is performed.

In the start waiting process, it is determined whether or not the re-game winning combination has been established in the previous game. When the re-game winning is established, an automatic insertion process for automatically inserting the same number of virtual medals as the previous bet number is performed, and the start waiting process is ended. In the automatic insertion process, virtual medals are inserted without reducing the number of virtual medals displayed on the credit display unit 60. That is, when the re-game winning combination is established in the previous game, the player can play this game without reducing the medals owned and without inserting medals. If the replay winning is not established, the sensor monitoring process of the timer interrupt process is performed in step S107 to confirm whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the sensor reading result. If the error has occurred, the slot machine 10 is brought into an error state and an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of the error is performed. Such an error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated. When the sensor reading result is normal, it is determined whether or not the settlement switch 59 is operated, and when the settlement switch 59 is operated, a medal return process for paying out the same number of medals as the credited virtual medal. I do. After completion of the medal return process or when the settlement switch 59 is not operated, it is determined whether or not a medal has been inserted or the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 have been operated between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process. It is determined whether or not any one of them is performed, the medal insertion process is performed, and the start waiting process is ended. If neither a medal has been inserted nor the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 have been operated between the previous start waiting process and the present start waiting process, the start waiting process is ended.

After the start waiting process is completed, in step S205, it is determined whether or not the bet number of medals has reached the prescribed number (3 in the present embodiment). If the bet number has not reached the prescribed number, step S204 The process returns to the start waiting process, and the process after the sensor abnormality confirmation process in the process is performed. If the bet number has reached the specified number, it is determined in step S206 whether the start lever 41 has been operated. When the start lever 41 is not operated, the process returns to the start waiting process of step S204, and the process after the sensor abnormality confirmation process is performed in the process.

On the other hand, when the start lever 41 is operated, the game can be started when the start lever 41 is operated under the condition that the specified number of medals are bet. Therefore, it is started to start the game. Means that a command has occurred. In this case, the process proceeds to step S207, the medal passage switching solenoid 46a is switched to the non-excited state, and the bet acceptance is prohibited. In a succeeding step S208, a valid line setting process for setting a valid line is performed. In the valid line setting process, all the combination lines of the right-downward line L1, the middle line L2, and the right-downward line L3 are set as active lines. After that, the lottery process in step S209, the reel control process in step S210, the medal payout process in step S211, and the BB state process in step S212 are sequentially executed, and the process returns to step S203.

Next, the lottery process of step S209 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

In step S301, a random number used when determining whether the winning combination is valid or not is acquired. In the slot machine 10, when the start lever 41 is operated, the hardware circuit latches the value of the free-run counter at that time. The free-run counter generates a random number from 0 to 65535, and the CPU 102 stores the value latched by the hardware circuit in the RAM 106 after confirming the operation of the start lever 41. With such a configuration, it is possible to quickly obtain a random number at the timing when the start lever 41 is operated, and it is possible to avoid the occurrence of problems such as synchronization. The hardware circuit of the slot machine 10 is configured to latch the value of the free-run counter each time the start lever 41 is operated.

After obtaining the random number, in step S302, a lottery table for determining whether or not the winning combination is won is selected. Specifically, the current gaming state of the slot machine 10 is determined and the lottery table corresponding to the gaming state is selected. The slot machine 10 roughly has two types of gaming states, a general gaming state and a BB state, and selects a lottery table corresponding to each gaming state. Here, in the slot machine 10, six stages of winning probabilities from “setting 1” to “setting 6” are prepared in advance, and the setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole 73 to perform an ON operation and a predetermined operation. By carrying out, it is possible to set which of the winning probabilities is used to execute the internal processing. In step S302, the lottery table having the lowest expected value of medal payout is selected when the setting state is "setting 1", and the lottery table having the highest expected value of medal payout is selected when the setting state is "setting 6".

The lottery table will be briefly described. FIG. 13 is a general game state lottery table selected in the general game state of “setting 1”. An index value IV is set in the lottery table, and a winning combination is uniquely associated with each index value IV and a point value PV is set. In addition, the index value IV includes one that is associated with one winning combination and one that is associated with a plurality of winning combinations. For example, in the general gaming state lottery table, IV=10 is associated with only the normal small winning combination as a winning combination, while IV=1 has the first small winning combination to the eighth small winning combination as a winning combination. Nine winning combinations, the small winning combination and the first winning combination, are associated. As described above, in the slot machine 10, there are cases where only one winning combination is won in one game, and cases where a plurality of winning combinations are won.

After selecting the lottery table, the index value IV is set to 1 in step S303, and in the subsequent step S304, the determination value DV used when determining whether or not the winning combination is won is set. In the determination value setting process, a new determination value DV is set by adding the point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV to the current determination value DV. In the initial determination value setting process, the random number value acquired in step S301 is set as the current determination value DV, and the point value PV corresponding to 1 which is the current index value IV is added to this random number value to obtain a new determination value DV. The determination value DV is used.

Then, in step S305, it is determined whether or not the winning combination corresponding to the index value IV. In the winning/unwinning determination of the winning combination, it is determined whether or not the determination value DV exceeds 65535. If the number exceeds 65535, the process proceeds to step S306, and the winning flag of the winning combination corresponding to the index value IV at that time is set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106. For example, when the determination value DV exceeds 65535 when IV=1, in step S306, nine winning flags of the first small winning combination flag to the eighth small winning combination winning flag and the first BB winning flag are set in the winning flag storing area. Set to 106a.

By the way, when the set winning flag is one of the first small winning combination flag to the eighth small winning combination flag, the normal small winning combination winning flag, the special small winning combination winning flag, and the re-game winning flag, this winning flag is applicable. It is reset after the end of the game in which the selection flag is set (see S203 of normal processing). On the other hand, when the winning flag is the first BB winning flag or the second BB winning flag, this BB winning flag is reset on condition that the corresponding BB winning is achieved. That is, the first BB winning flag and the second BB winning flag may be valid over a plurality of games. In step S306 in the state where the BB winning flag is carried over, if the current index value IV is 10 to 12, the winning flag corresponding to the index value IV is set, and if the current index value IV is 13 or 14. If the current index value IV is 1 to 9 without setting the BB winning flag, a corresponding winning flag other than BB (that is, one of the first small combination winning flag to the eighth small combination winning flag) is set. That is, in a game in which the BB winning flag has been carried over, the corresponding winning flag is set when a winning combination other than BB is won, whereas the corresponding BB winning flag is not set when any BB is won. ..

When the determination value DV does not exceed 65535 in step S305, it means that the winning combination corresponding to the index value IV is lost. In such a case, the index value IV is incremented by 1 in step S307, and in the following step S308, it is determined whether or not there is a combination corresponding to the index value IV, that is, whether or not there is a determination target to be determined whether or not there is a hit. Specifically, it is determined whether the index value IV added by 1 exceeds the maximum value of the index value IV set in the lottery table. If there is a determination target to be determined whether or not the winning/judging is determined, the process returns to step S304 and the winning/non-judgment determination of the winning combination is continued. At this time, in step S304, the point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV is added to the determination value DV (that is, the current determination value DV) used for determining whether the winning combination of the previous winning combination is made, to obtain a new determination value DV. In step S305, it is determined whether or not the winning combination is valid based on the determination value DV.

By the way, when the winning/non-winning judgment of the winning combination is performed by using the general game state lottery table shown in FIG. 13, the probability of winning when IV=1 is about 1/240, and when IV=2. If the probability of winning is about 1 in 240, the probability of winning when IV = 3 is about 1 in 240, the probability of winning when IV = 4 is about 1 in 240, when IV = 5 The probability of winning is about 1 in 240, the probability of winning when IV = 6 is about 240, the probability of winning when IV = 7 is about 240, IV = 8 The probability of winning is about 1/240, the probability of winning when IV=9 is about 1/240, and the probability of winning when IV=10 is about 1.2/IV =11, the probability of winning is about 66000, when IV=12, the probability of winning is about 7.3, and when IV=13, the probability of winning is about 150. When 1 and IV=14, the probability of winning is about 1/1000. Furthermore, the probability of winning the first BB or the second BB (the probability of winning when IV=1 to 9, 13, 14) is about 1/22, and the probability of winning a role other than BB ( The probability of winning in the case of IV=1 to 12) is about 1/1.0 (more specifically, 1.008/1), and the probability of failure to win any of the roles is about 1/6000. Becomes In this way, in the normal game state, almost any normal winning combination such as a small winning combination is won, and the winning combination is almost not lost.

After the winning flag is set in step S306, or when it is determined in step S308 that there is no determination target to be determined whether or not the winning or winning is determined, it means that the winning or non-winning determination of the winning combination is completed. In such a case, a lottery result command is set in step S309. Here, the lottery result command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the result of the winning/non-winning judgment of the winning combination. Upon receiving the lottery result command, the display control device 81 executes drive control of the upper lamp 63 and the auxiliary display unit 65 to suggest a winning combination, for example. However, in the normal processing, various commands such as the above-mentioned lottery result command are only set in the ring buffer, and the commands are not transmitted to the display control device 81. The command transmission to the display control device 81 is performed in the command output process S110 of the timer interrupt process described above.

Then, in step S310, a sliding table setting process for setting a sliding table (stop table) for reel stop control is performed, and the lottery process is ended. Here, the sliding table is a table in which it is determined how much the reels 32L, 32M, 32R should be slid (rotated) and then stopped from the timing when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated. That is, the sliding table is a reaching symbol (reaching symbol number) that has reached the base point position (lower stage in the present embodiment) when the stop switches 42 to 44 are pressed, and actually stops at the base point position. It is a stop data group that can derive the relationship with the stop symbol (stop symbol number).

In the present slot machine 10, as a stop mode for stopping each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, a stop mode for stopping the arrival pattern reaching the base point position as it is, Stopping mode in which the reel is stopped after sliding for one symbol, stopping mode after sliding for two symbols, stopping mode for stopping after sliding for three symbols, and stopping after sliding for four symbols Five patterns of stop modes, which are the stop mode to be performed, are prepared. Then, a plurality of sliding tables in which any of the five patterns of stop modes are set for each symbol number of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R are prepared for each winning combination.

In this way, by setting the sliding table so that the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R stop until the specified time (190 msec) elapses from the timing when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, the display window 26L, It is possible to make the player have an impression as if the symbol array (hereinafter, referred to as a stop result) that stops in the visible range from 26M and 26R is determined by the operation of the player. In addition, by adopting a configuration in which up to 4 symbols can be slid, it is possible to stop the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination in the lottery as much as possible within the specified time on the activated line. At the same time, it is possible to prevent a combination of symbols corresponding to a winning combination not winning the lottery from stopping on the activated line.

FIG. 14 is an example of a sliding table set when the "red bell" symbol or the "blue bell" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped on the activated line. The symbol whose number of slips is 0 is a symbol which actually stops in the lower stage. For example, if the left stop switch 42 is operated while the 14th "BAR" symbol of the left reel 32L is reaching the lower stage, the left reel 32L stops without sliding and the "red bell" symbol is in the middle stage. To stop. In addition, the symbols whose numbers are not zero mean that the reel slides by the number of symbols described. For example, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the fourth "blue bell" symbol of the middle reel 32M is reaching the lower stage, the middle reel 32M slides by three symbols, and the seventh "replay" symbol. No. 8 stops at the bottom and the "blue bell" symbol of No. 8 stops at the middle. In this way, in the sliding table, the number of slides when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at the timing when the symbols attached to the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R reach the lower stage is set for each symbol number.

In the sliding table setting process, the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106 is confirmed, and the sliding table uniquely corresponding to the set winning flag is set in the sliding table storage area 106b of the RAM 106. set. Specifically, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 15, first in step S351, it is determined whether or not the re-game winning flag is set. When the re-game winning flag is set, the process proceeds to step S352, the re-game winning slip table for establishing the re-game winning is set, and this processing is ended. If the re-game winning flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S353, and any one of the first small winning combination flag to the eighth small winning combination winning flag, the normal small winning combination winning flag, and the special small winning combination winning flag is set. It is determined whether or not there is. If any winning flag is set, it is further determined in step S354 whether the first BB winning flag or the second BB winning flag is set. If any of the BB winning flags is set, the process proceeds to step S355, and it is determined whether or not the normal small winning combination flag is set. If the normal small winning combination winning flag is set, the process advances to step S356 to set a normal small winning a prize sliding table for establishing a normal small winning a prize, and this processing ends. When the normal small winning combination flag is not set, it means that any of the first small winning combination flag to the eighth small winning combination flag or the special small winning combination flag is set. In such a case, the small winning combination winning prize slip table is set in step S357, and this processing ends. Here, the small role priority winning slip table, if it is possible to establish the small role winning corresponding to the set small role winning flag, the small role winning priority is established, the small role winning prize. This is a sliding table for establishing a BB winning that corresponds to the BB winning flag that is set when the above cannot be established. The sliding table shown in FIG. 14 is set first when any of the first BB winning flag and any one of the first small winning combination flag to the eighth small winning combination winning flag is set, that is, when IV=1 to 9 This is a small winning combination winning prize sliding table set in the sliding table setting process when the winning combination is won. In such a sliding table, on the left reel 32L, the number of slips is set so that the "7" symbol as the first BB symbol stops at the upper stage and the "red bell" symbol or the "blue bell" symbol stops at the middle stage, In the right reel 32R, the number of slides is set such that the "7" symbol as the first BB symbol stops at the lower stage and the "red bell" symbol or the "blue bell" symbol stops at the middle stage. On the other hand, for the middle reel 32M, the number of slips is set so that the "red bell" symbol or the "blue bell" symbol is given priority over the first BB symbol "7" symbol and stopped on the effective line (that is, the middle stage). ing. For example, if the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the 9th "7" symbol of the middle reel 32M is reaching the lower stage, if the middle reel 32M is slid by two symbols and then stopped, 12 The number "blue bell" symbol can be stopped in the middle stage, and the number 13 "7" symbol can be stopped in the middle stage by stopping after the middle reel 32M is slid by three symbols. However, in the sliding table, “2” is defined as the number 9 of the slips of the middle reel 32M, and it is defined that the “blue bell” symbol has priority over the “7” symbol and is stopped in the middle stage. ing.

When it is determined in step S354 that the BB winning flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S358, and a small winning a prize sliding table for establishing a small winning prize corresponding to the set winning flag is set. , This process ends.

When it is determined in step S353 that the small winning combination flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S359, and it is determined whether the first BB winning flag or the second BB winning flag is set. If any of the BB winning flags has been set, the process proceeds to step S360, and a BB winning sliding table for establishing a BB winning corresponding to the set BB winning flag is set, and this processing ends. To do. When the BB winning flag is not set, it means that the winning combination is not won to any of the winning combinations. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S361, the slippage table for slippage for setting none of the winnings is set, and the process is finished.

As described above, in the slot machine 10, regardless of the game state, it is determined whether or not the player wins the game in the order of re-game→small combination→BB, and sets the corresponding sliding table. For this reason, when the re-game winning flag and any BB winning flag are set together, the sliding table is prioritized to establish the re-game winning instead of the BB winning corresponding to the set BB winning flag. Will be set. Similarly, when either of the small winning combination flag and the BB winning flag are both set, the small winning combination corresponding to the winning flag is preferentially established instead of the BB winning corresponding to the winning flag. The sliding table will be set.

Here, the symbol array of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R will be briefly described.

The "replay" symbol is arranged on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R such that the interval between the symbol that reaches the lower stage first and the symbol that reaches the lower stage is 4 symbols or less. For example, the 5th "replay" symbol and the 9th "replay" symbol of the left reel 32L are arranged so that the intervals are 3 symbols, and the 15th "replay" symbol and 20 of the middle reel 32M. The numbered "replay" symbols are arranged so that the intervals are four symbols. In this way, the "replay" symbols are arranged on the reels 32L, 32M, 32R such that the intervals between the symbols of the same type are 4 symbols or less. As described above, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R can be stopped after sliding up to four symbols from the timing when the stop switches 42 to 44 were operated. Therefore, by adopting such a symbol arrangement, the "replay" symbol can be stopped at an arbitrary position when the re-game winning prize is established, even when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at any timing. .. For example, if the left stop switch 42 is operated when the 17th "replay" symbol of the left reel 32L reaches the lower stage, if the left reel 32L is stopped as it is, this "replay" symbol can be stopped at the lower stage. Yes, if the left reel 32L is slid for 3 symbols and then stopped, the 1st "replay" symbol can be stopped in the upper stage, and if the left reel 32L is slid for 4 symbols and then stopped, it is 1st. The "replay" symbol of can be stopped in the middle stage.

In the slot machine 10, in addition to the "replay" symbol, the "7" symbol and the "BAR" symbol are arranged on the reels 32L, 32M, 32R such that the intervals between the symbols of the same type are 4 symbols or less. There is. Therefore, when the normal small winning combination, the re-game, the first BB, or the second BB is won, by setting the sliding table for establishing the winning, the stop switches 42 to 44 are set at any timing. Even if it is operated, the prize corresponding to the set sliding table is established. For example, when the normal small winning combination and the first BB are won, the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at any timing by setting the normal small winning a prize sliding table for establishing the normal small winning combination. Even in the case of winning, the normal small winning combination is established instead of the first BB winning.

On the other hand, the "cherry" symbol of the middle reel 32M that forms the special small winning a prize is only arranged at the 17th position, and is arranged such that the intervals between the same type symbols are 4 symbols or less. Not not. Therefore, for example, if the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the third "replay" symbol of the middle reel 32M has reached the lower stage, even if the middle reel 32M is slid by 4 symbols, the "cherry" symbol Cannot be stopped on the active line. Therefore, depending on the timing when the middle stop switch 43 is operated, even if the small winning a prize sliding table for winning the special small winning combination and establishing the special small winning combination is set, the "cherry" symbol May not stop on the activated line, and the special small prize winning may not be established. Since the special small winning combination flag is reset after the game ends, the middle stop switch 43 is set at a timing when the "cherry" symbol of the middle reel 32M cannot be stopped on the activated line in the situation where the special small winning combination is won. When operated, a so-called dropout occurs in which a prize corresponding to a winning combination is not established.

In the present slot machine 10, in addition to the "cherry" symbol, the "red bell" symbol and the "blue bell" symbol are also arranged on the reels 32L, 32M, 32R so that a section separated by 5 symbols or more is formed. Has been done. For example, on the left reel 32L, the "7" symbols are arranged at positions 15 and 20. Here, the intervals between the "red bell" symbols are 4 symbols in the 15th to 20th intervals, while the intervals between the "red bell" symbols are 14 symbols in the 20th to 15th intervals. There is. Further, on the left reel 32L, the "blue 7" symbols are arranged at positions 3, 7, and 11. Here, the intervals between 3rd to 7th and 7th to 11th are “blue bell” symbols, while the intervals between 11th to 3rd are “red bell” symbols. Has 12 patterns. Therefore, depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44, for example, when the first small winning combination cannot be achieved in a situation where the first small winning combination is won, or the eighth small winning combination is won. In some situations, it may not be possible to establish the eighth small winning combination.

Next, the reel control process of step S210 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

In the reel control process, first, in step S401, a rotation start process for starting the rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is performed.

In the rotation start process, it is confirmed whether or not a predetermined wait time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the time when the reel started to rotate in the previous game, and if not, the wait time has elapsed. Wait until you do. When the wait time has elapsed, the wait time for the next game is reset, and the motor control initialization process for setting the rotation start information in the motor control storage area provided in the RAM 106 is performed. By performing such processing, the stepping motor control processing S106 of the timer interruption processing starts the acceleration processing of the stepping motor, and the reels 32L, 32M, 32R start to rotate. Therefore, even if the player bets a specified number of medals and operates the start lever 41, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R may not immediately start rotating. Thereafter, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R stand by until they rotate at a constant speed at a predetermined rotation speed, and the rotation start processing ends. Further, when the rotation speed of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R becomes a constant speed, the CPU 102 is able to generate a stop command by lighting and displaying a lamp (not shown) of each stop switch 42 to 44. Is notified to the player or the like.

Following the rotation start processing, pre-stop processing is performed in step S402.

In the pre-stop processing, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 17, first, in step S501, it is determined whether any of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated. If none of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated, the process waits until one of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. When it is determined that any of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S502, and it is determined whether or not the stop switch corresponding to the spinning reel has been operated, that is, whether or not a stop command has been issued. To do. If the stop command has not been issued, the process returns to step S501 and waits until one of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. When the stop command is generated, the process proceeds to step S503, and it is determined whether or not the stop command this time is the third stop command, that is, whether or not the stop switch is operated while only one reel is rotating. .. If the current stop command is the third stop command, an affirmative decision is made in step S503, and the pre-stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, in the case of the first stop command generated when all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are rotating or the second stop command generated when two reels are rotating, the result in step S503 is negative. The determination is made and the sliding table first changing process is performed in step S504, and the pre-stop process is ended. Here, the sliding table first changing process is a process of changing the sliding table stored in the sliding table storage area 106b of the RAM 106 before stopping the reel corresponding to the stop command. In the sliding table first changing process, the sliding table is changed, for example, when the stop switches 43 and 44 other than the left stop switch 42 are operated to generate the first stop command.

Returning to the description of the reel control process, when the pre-stop process is completed in step S402, it means that the stop switch corresponding to the spinning reel is operated to advance the game, and the stop command is issued. In such a case, the stop control process shown in steps S403 to S409 is performed to stop the spinning reel.

That is, in step S403, the symbol number of the reaching symbol reaching the lower stage at the timing when the stop switch is operated is confirmed. Specifically, the number of excitation pulses output from the time when the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input confirms the symbol number of the reaching symbol reaching the lower stage. In the following step S404, the number of slips of the reel to be stopped this time is calculated from the data of the symbol number corresponding to the reaching symbol in the sliding table set in the sliding table storage area 106b. After that, in step S405, the calculated slip number is added to the symbol number of the reaching symbol to determine the symbol number of the stop symbol to be actually stopped in the lower stage. In step S406, it is determined whether or not the symbol number of the reaching symbol of the reel to be stopped this time and the symbol number of the stopping symbol are equal, and if they are equal, a reel stop process of stopping the rotation of the reel in step S407 is performed. To do. Then, in step S408, it is determined whether or not all reels 32L, 32M, 32R have stopped. If all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are not stopped, the second sliding table changing process is performed in step S409, and the process returns to the pre-stop process of step S402. Here, the sliding table second changing process is a process of changing the sliding table stored in the sliding table storage area 106b of the RAM 106 after the reels are stopped.

In the second sliding table changing process, the sliding table is changed based on the winning flag that has been set and the stop result of the reel that has stopped. For example, in a situation where only the special winning combination winning flag is set, when the "7" symbol of the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M is stopped on the middle line L2, the sliding is performed to avoid the establishment of the first BB winning. Change the table. Further, in a situation where the first BB winning flag and the special small winning combination flag are set, when the “7” symbol of the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M is stopped on the right downward line L1, the right downward line L1. The sliding table is changed to achieve the first BB winning combination.

Here, in the sliding table second changing process, the overlapping winning process performed when the first BB winning flag and any one of the first small winning combination flag to the eighth small winning combination winning flag are set is shown in FIG. This will be described using a flowchart.

In step S551, it is determined whether or not all of the first small combination to eighth small combination have been won, that is, whether all of the first small combination winning flag to the eighth small combination winning flag have been set, If all of the winning flags have been set, this processing is ended as it is. If at least one of the first small combination winning flag to the eighth small combination winning flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S552, and it is determined whether two reels of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped. judge. When the two reels are not stopped, this processing is ended as it is. If the two reels are stopped, the flow advances to step S553 to confirm the currently stopped reel and the stop result of the stopped reel. In step S554, it is determined whether or not the middle reel 32M is stopped. If the middle reel 32M is stopped, the process proceeds to step S555, and the winning mode that can be established is specified based on the winning flag that has been set and the confirmed stop result of the stopped reel. .. Here, two reels including the middle reel 32M are stopped: a situation in which the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M are stopped, and a situation in which the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R are stopped. is there. In these situations, the stop control of the two reels is performed based on the small win priority winning slip table (see FIG. 14) set in the previous sliding table setting process, so that the effective line of the middle reel 32M ( That is, the "red bell" symbol or the "blue bell" symbol is stopped in the middle row, and the winning mode that can be established is any of the first to eighth winning combinations. Therefore, in step S556, the sliding table stored in the sliding table storage area 106b of the RAM 106 is changed to the small winning a prize sliding table for establishing the winning specified in step S555, and this processing ends.

For example, in a situation where the winning flags other than the second winning combination winning flag among the first winning combination winning flag to the eighth winning combination winning flag are set, the "red bell" symbol on the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M is in the middle row. When stopped, in step S555, the winning mode that can be established is specified as the first small winning combination. Then, in step S556, the verification table shown in FIG. 19 is set. In such a sliding table, when the "red bell" symbol, which is the first small symbol symbol of the right reel 32R, can be stopped in the middle stage, the number of slides is specified so that the "red bell" symbol is stopped in the middle stage. There is. However, in the right reel 32R, the "red bell" symbols are arranged at positions 8, 12, and 16, and the intervals between the "red bell" symbols are 12 symbols in the sections 16 to 8. ing. Therefore, when the right stop switch 44 is operated while the 16th "red bell" symbol to the 2nd "replay" symbol are reaching the lower stage, the right reel 32R is slid by 4 symbols. Even if it is stopped later, the "red bell" symbol cannot be stopped in the middle, and a so-called dropout occurs in which the winning corresponding to the winning combination is not established.

When it is determined in step S554 that the middle reel 32M is not stopped, it means that the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R are stopped. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S557, and a winning mode that can be established is specified based on the winning flag that has been set and the confirmed stop reel roll result. Here, when the stop control of the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R is performed based on the small win priority winning slip table (see FIG. 14) set in the previous sliding table setting process, the right downward line L1 The "7" symbol of the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R is stopped on the upper side, and the "red bell" symbol or the "blue bell" symbol of the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R is stopped on the middle line L2. That is, the winning modes that can be established are the first BB and any one of the first small winning combination to the eighth small winning combination. Therefore, in step S558, if it is possible to establish the small winning combination specified in step S557, the small table winning stored in the sliding table storage area 106b of the RAM 106 is established with priority. If the small winning combination cannot be established, the small winning combination priority winning slip table for establishing the first BB winning is changed, and this processing is ended.

For example, in a situation where the winning flags other than the second winning combination winning flag among the first winning combination winning flag to the eighth winning combination winning flag are set, the "red bell" symbol on the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R is in the middle row. When each is stopped, the "7" symbol of the left reel 32L is stopped at the upper stage and the "7" symbol of the right reel 32R is stopped at the lower stage. Therefore, in step S557, the winning modes that can be established are specified as the first BB and the first small winning combination. Then, in step S558, the verification table shown in FIG. 20 is set. In such a sliding table, the number of slips for the middle reel 32M so that the "Red Bell" symbol, which is the first small symbol symbol, is given priority over the "7" symbol, which is the first BB symbol, on the effective line (that is, the middle row). Is set. For example, if the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the 15th "replay" symbol of the middle reel 32M is reaching the lower stage, if the middle reel 32M is stopped without sliding, the 16th The "red bell" symbol can be stopped in the middle stage, and the 18th "7" symbol can be stopped in the middle stage by stopping after sliding the middle reel 32M for two symbols. However, in the sliding table, "0" is defined as the sliding number of the 15th reel 32M, and the "red bell" symbol is given priority over the "7" symbol so that it is stopped in the middle stage. ing. However, in the middle reel 32M, the "red bell" symbols are arranged at the positions 0 and 16, and the intervals between the "red bell" symbols are 4 symbols in the sections from number 16 to 0, while 0 In the section from No. 16 to No. 16, the intervals between the "red bell" symbols are 15 symbols. Therefore, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the 0th "red bell" symbol to the 10th "BAR" symbol are reaching the lower stage, the middle reel 32M is slid by 4 symbols. Even if it is stopped later, the "red bell" symbol cannot be stopped in the middle. On the other hand, the "7" symbols are arranged at positions 1, 5, 9, and 13 in the sections 0 to 16. Therefore, if the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the 0th "red bell" symbol to the 10th "BAR" symbol are reaching the lower stage, the "red bell" symbol is stopped in the middle stage. Although not possible, the “7” symbol can be stopped in the middle row, and the first BB winning combination can be established on the downward-sloping line L1. In other words, if the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the 0th "red bell" symbol to the 10th "BAR" symbol have reached the lower row, the first BB winning combination is established on the downward-sloping line L1. If the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the 11th "replay" symbol to the 20th "replay" symbol are reaching the lower row, the first small winning combination is established on the medium line L2. To do.

Returning to the description of the reel control process, if it is determined in step S408 that all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped, a payout determination process is performed in step S410, and the present process ends. The payout determination process is a process of setting the payout number of medals under one of the conditions that the winning symbol combinations are lined up on the activated line.

In the payout determination process, a combination of symbols formed on each activated line is derived from the symbol numbers of the stopped symbols stopped at the lower stages of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, and whether or not the winning is achieved on the activated line. To judge. When the winning combination is established, it is further determined whether or not the winning combination combination matches the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a. When the winning combination is matched with the winning flag, the winning combination and the number of payouts corresponding to the winning combination are set in the payout information storage area provided in the RAM 106. On the other hand, when the winning combination is not in agreement with the winning flag, the slot machine 10 is put into an error state and an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of the error is performed. Such an error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated. When the payout determination is completed for all the activated lines, the payout determination processing is ended.

Next, an outline of the medal payout process of step S211 will be described.

In the medal payout process, it is determined whether or not the number of payouts set in the payout information storage area is zero. If the number of payouts is 0, it means that it is determined in the previous payout determination process that the payout of medals has not been established. In such a case, it is determined whether or not the re-game winning combination has been established based on the winning combination combination set in the payout determination process. If the re-game winning is not established, the medal payout process is ended as it is, and if the re-game winning is established, the re-game setting process is performed to set the game state to the re-game state, and the medal payout process is executed. finish. In the start waiting process S204 described above, the automatic insertion process is performed when it is determined that the current game state is the re-game state.

On the other hand, when the number of payouts set in the payout information storage area is not 0, the same number of medals as the number of payouts is paid out, and the medal payout process is ended. Regarding payout of medals, specifically, when the count value of the credit counter has not reached the upper limit (the number of stored medals is 50), the payout number is added to the count value of the credit counter and the value after the addition is added. The credit is displayed on the credit display unit 60. If the count value of the credit counter has reached the upper limit, or if the count value has reached the upper limit during the addition of the number of payouts, the medal payout rotating plate is driven to eject the medals from the hopper device 51. The medal tray 50 is paid out through the outlet 49. In the medal payout process, a process of changing the payout amount displayed on the payout amount display section 62 in accordance with the medal payout is also performed. When the current gaming state is the BB state, the number of payouts is subtracted from the value of the remaining payout number counter, which will be described later, and the number of remaining payouts displayed on the remaining payout number display unit 61 is subtracted. ..

Next, the BB state processing of step S212 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

Prior to the description of the BB state processing, the BB state will be described. The BB state is composed of a plurality of RB states. The RB state is composed of 12 JAC games. The JAC game is a game in which the probability of establishment of the first to eighth small winning combinations is extremely high compared to the normal gaming state. Then, if the winning is achieved eight times during the JAC game, the RB state is ended even before the JAC game is played 12 times. Further, the BB state ends when the number of paid-out medals reaches a predetermined number. Specifically, the large BB state that shifts when the first BB winning is established ends when the number of medals paid out reaches 200, and the small BB state that shifts when the second BB winning is established is The process ends when the number of medals paid out reaches 100. In addition, when the number of paid-out medals reaches a predetermined number in the middle of the RB state, not only the BB state but also the RB state ends. This is a device for suppressing the player's motivation and ensuring the soundness of the game by giving the upper limit to the number of paid out medals in the BB state. Further, in the present embodiment, a combination of symbols for shifting to the RB state is not set, and the configuration is such that the symbol shifts to the RB state immediately after shifting to the BB state and immediately after finishing the RB state. Therefore, it can be said that the BB state is a game that continuously shifts to the RB state until a predetermined number of medals are paid out. By the way, the player can expect to increase the number of medals owned by him/herself by about 157 when the gaming state shifts to the large BB state, and the medals owned by him/herself when the gaming state shifts to the small BB state. It can be expected to increase by about 77.

Now, in the BB state processing, first, in step S601, it is determined whether the current game state is the large BB state or the small BB state. If it is not in the BB state, the BB determination process shown in steps S602 to S608 is performed.

In the BB determination process, it is determined in step S602 whether the first BB winning flag or the second BB winning flag is set. If any of the BB winning flags is set, the process proceeds to step S603, and it is determined whether or not the first BB winning combination is established based on the winning combination combination set in the payout determination process. When the first BB winning is established, a large BB start process is executed in order to shift the game state to the large BB state in step S604. Specifically, the BB winning flag stored in the winning flag storing area 106a of the RAM 106 is cleared, and the large BB setting flag is set in the state information storing area 106c to set the gaming state to the large BB state. Further, a process of setting 200 in the remaining payout number counter for counting the number of remaining medals that can be paid out during the BB state provided in the state information storage area 106c, and displaying 200 in the remaining payout number display unit 61. I do. In the following step S605, RB start processing is performed. In the RB start processing, the RB setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106, and the gaming state is set to the RB state. Further, the balance payout/payout counter for counting the number of winnings achieved under the RB state is set to 8, and the balance JAC game counter for counting the number of remaining games of the JAC game is set to 12. The balance payout/payout counter and the balance JAC payout counter are provided in the state information storage area 106c. In addition, the determination of the current game state in step S601 and the like is performed based on whether or not the setting flag corresponding to the state information storage area 106c is set.

When it is determined in step S603 that the first BB winning combination is not established, the process proceeds to step S606, and it is determined whether or not the second BB winning combination is established based on the winning combination winning combination set in the payout determination process. judge. When the second BB winning is established, a small BB start process is executed in order to shift the game state to the small BB state in step S607. Specifically, the BB winning flag stored in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106 is cleared, the small BB setting flag is set in the state information storing area 106c, and the gaming state is set to the small BB state. Further, processing is performed in which the balance payout number counter provided in the status information storage area 106c is set to 100, and 100 is displayed on the balance payout number display unit 61. Then, in step S605, the RB start processing described above is performed.

When it is determined that none of the BB winning flags is set in step S602, when the RB start processing is performed in step S605, and when it is determined that the second BB winning is not established in step S606. , A status command is set in step S608, and this processing ends. Here, the state command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the current game state. Upon receiving the state command, the display control device 81 executes drive control of the upper lamp 63 and the auxiliary display unit 65 to execute the auxiliary effect corresponding to each game state. More specifically, the process of step S608 will be described. In step S608, the state information storage area 106c is referred to, and the state command is set based on the setting flag stored in the state information storage area 106c. That is, when a negative determination is made in step S602 or step S606, the state information storage area 106c is referred to, and a state command indicating that the current game state is the general game state is set. When the RB start processing is performed in step S605, a state command indicating that the BB state has shifted and that the current game is the game that has transitioned to the BB state is set.

When it is determined in step S601 that the current game state is the BB state, RB state processing is performed in step S609.

In the RB state process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 22, in step S701, it is determined whether or not the winning is achieved based on the winning combination combination set in the payout determining process. When the winning is achieved, the value of the balance payout/winning counter is decremented by 1 in step S702. After that, or when it is determined in step S701 that the winning is not established, it means that one JAC game has been consumed, and therefore, the value of the remaining JAC game counter is subtracted by 1 in step S703. Succeedingly, in a step S704, it is determined whether or not the balance payout/payout counter or the balance JAC game counter is zero. If any one of them is 0, that is, if the winning is achieved 8 times or the JAC game is exhausted 12 times, it means that the condition for ending the RB state is satisfied. And RB end processing for clearing the value of the remaining JAC game counter. In a succeeding step S706, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the balance payment counter is 0. If it is not 0, it means that the number of medals paid out during the BB state has not reached the predetermined number and the condition for ending the BB state is not satisfied. Therefore, the RB start processing described in step S707 is performed. And the state command indicating the current game state is set in step S708, and this processing is ended.

If neither the value of the balance payout/payout counter nor the balance JAC game counter is 0 in step S704, that is, if the prize has not been established 8 times and the JAC game has not been digested 12 times, the process proceeds to step S709. , Check whether the count value of the balance payment counter is 0 or not. If it is not 0, it means that the number of medals paid out in the BB state has not reached the predetermined number, and the ending condition of the BB state is not satisfied. Therefore, the current game state is set in step S708. After setting the status command shown, this processing ends. On the other hand, when the count value of the balance payout number counter is 0, it means that the ending condition of the BB state is satisfied. Therefore, the RB ending process described above is performed in step S710, and the BB ending is performed in step S711. Perform processing. In the BB end process, a process of appropriately clearing the BB setting flag and the values of various counters stored in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 is performed. As a result, the gaming state shifts from the BB state to the general gaming state. After that, the process advances to step S708 to set a state command indicating that the BB state has ended, and this processing ends. Even when it is determined in step S706 that the count value of the remaining payment counter is 0, it means that the BB state termination condition is satisfied, and therefore, BB termination processing is performed in step S711.

Here, the relationship between the lottery result of the winning combination in one game and the winning mode established will be described.

First, a case where neither the first BB winning flag nor the second BB winning flag has been carried over will be described.

If the winning is achieved at any one of IV=10, 11, and 12, the winning combination is other than BB.

When the winning is achieved when IV=10, the winning flag storage area 106a stores only the normal small winning combination winning flag. Then, in the sliding table setting process, a small winning a prize sliding table for establishing a normal small winning a prize is set. In this case, the "BAR" symbol on the left reel 32L, the "7" symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the "Replay" symbol on the right reel 32R are arranged such that the intervals between the same symbols are 4 symbols or less. ing. Therefore, the normal small winning combination is established regardless of the operation order and operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44.

When the winning is achieved when IV=11, the winning flag storage area 106a is in a state where only the special small winning combination winning flag is stored. Then, in the sliding table setting process, a sliding table for winning a special small winning combination for establishing a special small winning combination is set. However, on the middle reel 32M, the "cherry" symbol, which is a special small symbol symbol, is arranged only at the 17th position. Therefore, the special small winning combination may or may not be established depending on the operation timing of the middle stop switch 43. Specifically, if the middle stop switch 43 is operated at the timing when the 13th "BAR" symbol to the 17th "cherry" symbol have reached the middle row, the special small winning combination is established, and other symbols When the middle stop switch 43 is operated at the timing when the symbol of the number reaches the middle row, the special small winning combination is not established.

When the winning is achieved when IV=12, the winning flag storage area 106a is in a state where only the re-game winning flag is stored. Then, in the sliding table setting process, a sliding table for re-game winning for setting a re-game winning is set. In this case, the "replay" symbols are arranged on the reels 32L, 32M, 32R such that the intervals between the symbols of the same type are 4 symbols or less, and therefore, regardless of the operation sequence and the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. The re-game prize is established.

If either of the IV=13 or 14 wins, only the BB wins.

When the winning is achieved when IV=13, the winning flag storage area 106a is in a state where only the first BB winning flag is stored. Then, in the sliding table setting process, a BB winning sliding table for establishing the first BB winning is set. Here, on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, the "7" symbols are arranged so that the intervals between the symbols of the same type are 4 symbols or less. Therefore, the first BB winning is achieved regardless of the operation order and the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44.

When the winning is achieved when IV=14, the winning flag storage area 106a is in a state where only the second BB winning flag is stored. Then, in the sliding table setting process, the sliding table for BB winning for setting the second BB winning is set. Here, the "BAR" symbols are arranged on the reels 32L, 32M, 32R such that the intervals between the symbols of the same type are 4 symbols or less. Therefore, the second BB winning is achieved regardless of the operation order and operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44.

When the winning is achieved in any one of IV=1 to 9, both BB and other winning combinations other than BB are won.

When the winning is achieved when IV=1, the winning flag storage area 106a stores the first to eighth winning combinations winning flag to the eighth winning combination winning flag and the first BB winning flag. Then, in the sliding table setting process, a sliding table for the small winning combination winning combination for setting the first small winning combination to the eighth small winning combination with priority over the first BB winning is set.

Here, in each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, in a section in which the interval between the same type of symbols of "red bell" symbol and "blue bell" symbol is 5 symbols or more apart, "red bell" symbol and "blue bell" symbol Are arranged so that the intervals are less than or equal to 4 patterns. For example, in the left reel 32L, the intervals between the "red bell" symbols are 14 symbols apart from each other in the 20th to 15th intervals, the 20th "red bell" symbol and the 3rd "blue bell" symbol are 3 symbols apart. The 11th "blue bell" symbol and the 15th "red bell" symbol are separated by 3 symbols. That is, on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, the "red bell" symbol and the "blue bell" symbol reach the predetermined position first, the "red bell" symbol or the "blue bell" symbol, and the next to the predetermined position. The "red bell" symbol or the "blue bell" symbol that reaches is arranged such that the interval between them is 4 symbols or less. Further, when the "red bell" symbol or the "blue bell" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped on the activated line, one of the first small winning combination to the eighth small winning combination is won. Therefore, when the winning is achieved when IV=1, the "red bell" symbol or the "blue bell" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is irrespective of the operation order and operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. Stops on the middle line L2, and one of the first small winning combination to the eighth small winning combination is established instead of the first BB winning.

When winning is achieved when IV=2, the winning flag storage area 106a stores the first to seventh winning combinations winning flag to the seventh winning combination winning flag and the first BB winning flag. Then, in the sliding table setting process, a sliding table for small winning combination priority winning for setting the first small winning combination to the seventh small winning combination with priority over the first BB winning is set. Further, when the two reels are stopped, it is changed to the small win winning slip table or the small win priority winning slip table corresponding to the stop result in the second sliding table changing process.

Here, a case where the middle reel 32M is not stopped last and a case where the middle reel 32M is stopped last will be described in detail.

If the middle reel 32M is not stopped at the end, the "red bell" symbol or the "blue bell" symbol of the middle reel 32M will be stopped in the middle stage, so that the first BB winning combination is established when the middle reel 32M is stopped. There is no room to do it. Moreover, since the eighth small winning combination is not won, if the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated to stop the "blue bell" symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R in the middle, there is a possibility that a dropout occurs. Occurs. For example, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in the order of the left stop switch 42, the middle stop switch 43, and the right stop switch 44, the 20th "red bell" symbol to the 10th "BAR" symbol are displayed. When the left stop switch 42 is operated while reaching the lower stage, the "blue bell" symbol of the left reel 32L stops in the middle stage. Further, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the 0th "red bell" symbol to the 11th "replay" symbol are reaching the lower stage, the "blue bell" symbol of the middle reel 32M is stopped in the middle stage. To do. When the "blue bell" symbols of the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M are stopped in the middle row, there is room for the sixth small winning combination on the middle line L2, so the right reel 32R is changed in the sliding table second changing process. A small winning a prize sliding table for stopping the "red bell" symbol in the middle is set. Therefore, the right stop switch 44 is operated when the 16th "red bell" symbol to the 2nd "replay" symbol which cannot stop the "red bell" symbol of the right reel 32R in the middle stage have reached the lower stage. If it is done, it will be missed. The same applies when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in the order of the right stop switch 44, the middle stop switch 43, and the left stop switch 42. The 16th "red bell" symbol to the 3rd "7" symbol The right stop switch 44 is operated when reaching the lower stage, and the middle stop switch 43 is operated when the number 0 "red bell" symbol to the number 11 "replay" symbol are reached, 20 If the left stop switch 42 is operated while the No. "red bell" symbol to the No. 9 "Replay" symbol are reaching the lower tier, a dropout will occur. When the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at timings other than the above timing, any of the first to seventh small winning combinations is established.

When the middle reel 32M is stopped last, when the two reels are stopped, the "7" symbols of the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R are stopped on the right downward line L1, and the left reel is stopped on the middle line L2. The "red bell" symbol or the "blue bell" symbol of 32L and the right reel 32R is stopped. Then, in the sliding table second change processing, if the small winning combination can be established, the small winning combination is given priority, and if the small winning combination cannot be established, the first BB winning combination is established. The sliding table for winning the small role priority prize is set.

Here, when the "red bell" symbol of at least one reel of the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R is stopped on the middle line L2, the first small win regardless of the operation timing of the middle stop switches 42 to 44. Any of the winning prize to the sixth small winning combination is established. Specifically, when the "red bell" symbols on the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R stop on the middle line L2, there is a possibility that the first small winning combination and the third small winning combination are established. In the middle reel 32M, the first small symbol symbol is a "red bell" symbol and the third small symbol symbol is a "blue bell" symbol. When the "red bell" symbol on the left reel 32L and the "blue bell" symbol on the right reel 32R stop on the middle line L2, there is a possibility that the second small winning combination and the fifth small winning combination are established. In the middle reel 32M, the second small winning symbol is a "red bell" symbol and the fifth small symbol is a "blue bell" symbol. When the "blue bell" symbol of the left reel 32L and the "red bell" symbol of the right reel 32R stop on the middle line L2, there is a possibility that the fourth small winning combination and the sixth small winning combination are established. In the middle reel 32M, the fourth small winning symbol is a "red bell" symbol, and the sixth small winning symbol is a "blue bell" symbol. On the middle reel 32M, a "red bell" symbol and a "blue bell" symbol, a "red bell" symbol or a "blue bell" symbol that first reaches a predetermined position, and a "red bell" that next reaches the prescribed position. It is arranged so that the interval between the "design" or the "blue bell" design is 4 designs or less. Therefore, when the "red bell" symbol of at least one of the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R is stopped on the middle line L2, the first small winning combination is won regardless of the operation timing of the middle stop switches 42 to 44. ~ Any one of the sixth winning combinations will be established.

On the other hand, when the "blue bell" symbols on the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R stop on the middle line L2, since the eighth small winning combination has not been won, the small winning combination that may be achieved is the seventh small winning combination. Only small prizes will be awarded. In the middle reel 32M, the seventh small symbol symbol is a "red bell" symbol. In the middle reel 32M, the "red bell" symbols are arranged at positions 0 and 16, and the intervals between the "red bell" symbols are 4 symbols in the section of numbers 16 to 0, while 0 to In the 16th section, the intervals between the "red bell" symbols are 15 symbols. Therefore, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the 0th "red bell" symbol to the 10th "BAR" symbol are reaching the lower stage, the middle reel 32M is slid by 4 symbols. Even if it is stopped later, the "red bell" symbol cannot be stopped in the middle. On the other hand, the "7" symbols are arranged at positions 1, 5, 9, and 13 in the sections 0 to 16. Therefore, if the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the 0th "red bell" symbol to the 10th "BAR" symbol are reaching the lower stage, the "red bell" symbol is stopped in the middle stage. Although not possible, the “7” symbol can be stopped in the middle row, and the first BB winning combination can be established on the downward-sloping line L1. In other words, if the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the 0th "red bell" symbol to the 10th "BAR" symbol are reaching the lower row, the first BB winning combination is established on the downward-sloping line L1. If the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the 11th "replay" symbol to the 20th "replay" symbol are reaching the lower row, the seventh small winning combination is established on the medium line L2. To do. In addition, the left stop switch 42 is operated when the 20th "red bell" symbol to the 10th "BAR" symbol have reached the lower stage, and the 16th "red bell" symbol to the 3rd "7". When the right stop switch 44 is operated while the symbol reaches the lower stage, the "blue bell" symbols on the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R stop on the middle line L2.

In this way, when the winning is achieved when IV=2, one of the first small winning combination to the seventh small winning combination is established depending on the operation sequence and operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. , There is a case where the first BB winning is established, and a case where none of the winnings is established.

Also in the case of winning in the case of IV=3 to 9, as in the case of winning in the case of IV=2, the winning flag set according to the operation sequence and operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44 is set. There are cases where the corresponding small winning combination is established, cases where the first BB winning is established, and cases where none of the winnings is established.

When the winning is achieved when IV=3, the winning flag storage area 106a stores the first small winning combination flag to the sixth small winning combination flag, the eighth small winning combination winning flag, and the first BB winning flag. Become. Therefore, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in order to establish the seventh small winning combination and the middle stop switch 43 is operated to generate the first stop command or the second stop command, whichever prize is won Does not hold. When the "blue bell" symbol on the left reel 32L stops at the middle stage, the left stop switch 42 is operated to generate the first stop command or the second stop command, and the "blue bell" symbol on the right reel 32R stops at the middle stage. When the second stop command or the first stop command is generated by operating the right stop switch 44 at the timing, the eighth small winning combination or the first BB winning is established. More specifically, if the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the 20th "replay" symbol to the 11th "replay" symbol are reaching the lower tier, the eighth small win prize is established, and the 12th prize. When the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the "blue bell" symbol to the 19th "BAR" symbol have reached the lower stage, the first BB winning combination is established.

When the winning is achieved when IV=4, the winning flag storage area 106a includes the first small winning combination winning flag to the fifth small winning combination winning flag, the seventh small winning combination winning flag, the eighth small winning combination winning flag, and the first BB winning. This is the situation where the flag is stored. For this reason, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in order to establish the sixth small winning combination and the middle stop switch 43 is operated to generate the first stop command or the second stop command, whichever prize is won Does not hold. The left stop switch 42 is operated at the timing when the "blue bell" symbol of the left reel 32L stops in the middle stage to generate the first stop command or the second stop command, and the "red bell" symbol of the right reel 32R stops in the middle stage. When the second stop command or the first stop command is generated by operating the right stop switch 44 at the timing, the fourth small winning combination or the first BB winning is established. More specifically, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the 11th "replay" symbol to the 20th "replay" symbol are reaching the lower tier, the fourth small win prize is established, and the 0th symbol. If the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the "red bell" symbol to the "BAR" symbol of No. 10 have reached the lower stage, the first BB winning is achieved.

When the winning is achieved when IV=5, the winning flag storage area 106a has the first small winning combination flag to the fourth small winning combination flag, the sixth small winning combination flag to the eighth small winning combination flag, and the first BB winning. This is the situation where the flag is stored. For this reason, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated to establish the fifth small winning combination and the middle stop switch 43 is operated to generate the first stop command or the second stop command, whichever prize is won Does not hold. When the "red bell" symbol on the left reel 32L stops at the middle stage, the left stop switch 42 is operated to generate the first stop command or the second stop command, and the "blue bell" symbol on the right reel 32R stops at the middle stage. When the right stop switch 44 is operated at the timing to generate the second stop command or the first stop command, the second small winning combination or the first BB winning is established. More specifically, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the 11th "replay" symbol to the 20th "replay" symbol are reaching the lower tier, the second small winning combination is established, and the 0th symbol. If the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the "red bell" symbol to the "BAR" symbol of No. 10 have reached the lower stage, the first BB winning is achieved.

When the winning is achieved when IV=6, the winning flag storage area 106a includes the first small winning combination flag to the third small winning combination flag, the fifth small winning combination flag to the eighth small winning combination flag, and the first BB winning. This is the situation where the flag is stored. For this reason, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated to establish the fourth small winning combination and the middle stop switch 43 is operated to generate the first stop command or the second stop command, which one of the prizes will be won? Does not hold. The left stop switch 42 is operated at the timing when the "blue bell" symbol of the left reel 32L stops in the middle stage to generate the first stop command or the second stop command, and the "red bell" symbol of the right reel 32R stops in the middle stage. When the second stop command or the first stop command is generated by operating the right stop switch 44 at the timing, the sixth small winning combination or the first BB winning is established. More specifically, if the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the 20th "replay" symbol to the 11th "replay" symbol are reaching the lower row, the sixth small winning combination is established, and the 12th symbol. When the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the "blue bell" symbol to the 19th "BAR" symbol have reached the lower stage, the first BB winning combination is established.

When the winning is achieved when IV=7, the winning flag storage area 106a includes the first small winning combination winning flag, the second small winning combination winning flag, the fourth small winning combination winning flag to the eighth small winning combination winning flag, and the first BB winning. This is the situation where the flag is stored. For this reason, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated to establish the third small winning combination and the middle stop switch 43 is operated to generate the first stop command or the second stop command, whichever prize is won Does not hold. When the "red bell" symbol on the left reel 32L stops at the middle stage, the left stop switch 42 is operated to generate the first stop command or the second stop command, and the "red bell" symbol on the right reel 32R stops at the middle stage. When the right stop switch 44 is operated at the timing to generate the second stop command or the first stop command, the first small winning combination or the first BB winning is established. More specifically, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the 11th "replay" symbol to the 20th "replay" symbol are reaching the lower tier, the fourth small win prize is established, and the 0th symbol. If the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the "red bell" symbol to the "BAR" symbol of No. 10 have reached the lower stage, the first BB winning is achieved.

When the winning is achieved when IV=8, the winning flag storage area 106a stores the first small winning combination winning flag, the third small winning combination winning flag through the eighth small winning combination winning flag, and the first BB winning flag. Become. For this reason, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated to establish the second small winning combination and the middle stop switch 43 is operated to generate the first stop command or the second stop command, whichever prize is won Does not hold. When the "red bell" symbol on the left reel 32L stops at the middle stage, the left stop switch 42 is operated to generate the first stop command or the second stop command, and the "blue bell" symbol on the right reel 32R stops at the middle stage. When the second stop command or the first stop command is generated by operating the right stop switch 44 at the timing, the fifth small winning combination prize or the first BB winning combination is established. More specifically, if the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the 20th "replay" symbol to the 11th "replay" symbol are reaching the lower tier, the eighth small win prize is established, and the 12th prize. When the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the "blue bell" symbol to the 19th "BAR" symbol have reached the lower stage, the first BB winning combination is established.

When the winning is achieved when IV=9, the winning flag storage area 106a stores the second small winning combination winning flag to the eighth small winning combination winning flag and the first BB winning winning flag. For this reason, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated to establish the first small winning combination and the middle stop switch 43 is operated to generate the first stop command or the second stop command, whichever prize is won Does not hold. When the "red bell" symbol on the left reel 32L stops at the middle stage, the left stop switch 42 is operated to generate the first stop command or the second stop command, and the "red bell" symbol on the right reel 32R stops at the middle stage. If the second stop command or the first stop command is generated by operating the right stop switch 44 at the timing, the third small winning combination prize or the first BB winning combination is established. More specifically, if the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the 20th "replay" symbol to the 11th "replay" symbol are reaching the lower tier, the eighth small win prize is established, and the 12th prize. When the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the "blue bell" symbol to the 19th "BAR" symbol have reached the lower stage, the first BB winning combination is established.

When the winning is not achieved in any of IV=1 to 14, that is, when the lottery result of the winning combination is out, the winning flag storage area 106a is in a state where no winning flag is stored. Then, in the sliding table setting process, the slipping table for disengagement is set. Therefore, in such a case, no winning is achieved regardless of the operation order and operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44.

As described above, when the winning is achieved when IV=1 to 9, that is, when one of the first to eighth small winning combinations and the first BB is won, the stop switches 42 to 44 are set to predetermined positions. The first BB winning is realized only when the third stop command is generated by operating the middle stop switch 43 at the same time. Then, if at least one of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not operated at a predetermined timing, or if the middle stop switch 43 is operated when the first stop command or the second stop command is generated, the first BB prize is won. The first BB winning flag is carried over without being established. Therefore, a case where the first BB winning flag is carried over will be described below.

When the winning is achieved when IV=1 to 9, the winning flag storage area 106a is in the same situation as when the winning is achieved when IV=1 to 9 in the situation where the first BB winning flag is not carried over. .. Therefore, depending on the operation sequence and the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44, any one of the first small winning combination to the eighth small winning combination and the first BB winning combination are established. There are cases where it is not done.

When winning is achieved when IV=10, the winning flag storage area 106a is in a state where the normal small winning combination flag and the first BB winning flag are stored. Then, in the sliding table setting process, a small winning a prize sliding table for establishing a normal small winning a prize is set. Since the normal small prize winning can be established regardless of the operation order and the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44, the small prize winning sliding table is set, so that the normal small prize winning takes precedence over the first BB prize. Then it is established.

When the winning is achieved when IV=11, the winning flag storage area 106a stores the special small winning combination winning flag and the first BB winning flag. In the sliding table setting process, if the special small winning combination can be established, the special small winning combination is preferentially established, and if the special small winning combination cannot be established, the first BB winning is won. The sliding table for winning the special small role priority winning is set. To briefly describe the special small win priority winning slip table, the special small win priority winning slip table, for each symbol number of the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R, the first BB symbol "7" symbol is stopped in the middle row. The number of slips is set to do. Regarding the middle reel 32M, it is not possible to stop the "cherry" symbol on the activated line by giving priority to the "cherry" symbol which is the special small symbol symbol rather than the "7" symbol and stopped on the activated line. The number of slips is set so that the "7" symbol is stopped on the activated line when it is possible and the "7" symbol can be stopped on the activated line. Therefore, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the 12th "blue bell" symbol to the 16th "red bell" symbol of the middle reel 32M are reaching the lower stage, the 17th "cherry" The symbol will stop in the middle row and the special small win prize will be established. Further, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the 17th "cherry" symbol to the 11th "replay" symbol of the middle reel 32M are reaching the lower stage, the first BB winning is realized.

When the winning is achieved when IV=12, the winning flag storage area 106a stores the re-game winning flag and the first BB winning flag. Then, in the sliding table setting process, a sliding table for re-game winning for setting a re-game winning is set. Since the re-game winning can be established regardless of the operation sequence and the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44, the re-game winning sliding table is set so that the re-game winning is prioritized over the first BB winning. To establish.

When the winning is achieved when IV=13, the winning flag storage area 106a is in a state where only the first BB winning flag is stored. This is the same as when the BB winning flag is not carried over and the winning is achieved when IV=13. Therefore, the first BB winning is achieved regardless of the operation order and the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44.

When the winning is achieved when IV=14, the winning flag storage area 106a does not store the second BB winning flag but the first BB winning flag. This is because the BB winning flag is not newly set when the BB winning flag is carried over. Therefore, the situation is the same as when winning is achieved when IV=13 when the BB winning flag is not carried over, and the first BB winning is achieved regardless of the operation order and operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44.

When the winning is not achieved in any of IV=1 to 14, that is, when the result of the lottery of the winning combination is out, the winning flag storage area 106a is in a state where only the first BB winning flag is stored. This is the same as when the BB winning flag is not carried over and the winning is achieved when IV=13. Therefore, the first BB winning is achieved regardless of the operation order and the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. In other words, when the winning combination is not won in the situation where the 1BB winning flag is carried over, the same phenomenon occurs as when only the 1BB is won in the situation where the 1BB winning flag is not carried over.

Next, each control process executed by the display control device 81 will be described. The display control device 81 drives and controls the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary effect part of the auxiliary display part 65 to perform the auxiliary effect suggesting the BB win, based on the fact that the first BB or the second BB is won. It has become. In the following, of the control processes performed by the display control device 81, the state command process and the lottery result command process related to the execution of the auxiliary effect will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS. 23 and 24.

In the status command processing, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 23, it is determined in step S801 whether or not a status command has been received. If the status command has not been received, this processing ends immediately. When the status command is received, the process proceeds to step S802, and it is determined whether or not the current game is a game that has transitioned to the BB status based on the information indicated by the status command. If the game has transitioned to the BB state, the process advances to step S803 to determine whether or not a suggestion flag, which will be described later, is set. If the suggestion flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S805, and it is determined whether the transitioned BB state is the large BB state based on the information indicated by the state command. If it is in the large BB state, the present process is terminated after setting the first flag in the RAM of the display control device 81 in step S806, and if it is not in the large BB state, in step S807 the display controller 81 After the second flag is set in the RAM, this process ends.

When it is determined in step S802 that the current game is not the game that has transitioned to the BB state, the process proceeds to step S808, and based on the information indicated by the state command, it is determined whether the current game is the game in which the BB state has ended. Determine whether. If the game is in the BB state, the process proceeds to step S809, and it is determined whether the first flag is set. When the first flag is set, it means that the large BB state has ended. In such a case, this processing is ended after the first suggestion mode processing is performed in step S810. In the first suggestion mode process, the first flag is cleared, the suggestion flag is set in the RAM of the display control device 81, and the display mode is set to the first suggestion mode. Further, 50 is set in the remaining game number counter for counting the number of games formed in the RAM of the display control device 81. If it is determined in step S809 that the first flag is not set, the second flag is set, which means that the small BB state has ended. In such a case, this processing is ended after the second suggestion mode processing is performed in step S811. In the second suggestion mode process, the second flag is cleared, the suggestion flag is set in the RAM of the display control device 81, and the display mode is set to the second suggestion mode. Further, 65535 is set in the remaining game number counter of the display control device 81.

When it is determined in step S808 that the current game is not the game in the BB state, the process proceeds to step S812, and based on the information indicated by the state command, it is determined whether or not the current game is in the BB state. If the game is in the BB state, this process is ended. When the game is not in the BB state, it means that the game is in the general game state. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S813, and the value of the remaining game number counter is decremented by 1. In a succeeding step S814, it is determined whether or not the value of the remaining game number counter is 0. If the value of the remaining game number counter is not 0, this processing is terminated as it is, and if the value of the remaining game number counter is 0, the suggestion flag is cleared in step S815 and the display mode is set to the general display mode. After this, this processing is terminated. If it is determined in step S803 that the suggestion flag is set, the suggestion flag is cleared in step S804, the value of the remaining game number counter is set to 0, and the processes in step S805 and subsequent steps are performed.

By performing such state command processing, the display mode shifts to the first suggestion mode when the large BB state ends, and the display mode shifts to the second suggestion mode when the small BB state ends. .. Then, the first suggestion mode ends when a game is played 50 times after the end of the large BB state and when a BB winning is established, and the second suggestion mode ends when the small BB state ends. After that, the game ends when 65,535 games have been played and when a BB prize has been established. In addition, since it is expected that at least one BB prize will be established when 65535 games are played after the small BB state is completed, the second suggestion mode is continued until the BB prize is established. It can be said that this is a display mode that is used.

Next, the lottery result command processing will be described.

In the lottery result command processing, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 24, it is determined in step S901 whether or not the lottery result command has been received, and if the lottery result command has not been received, this processing ends. When the lottery result command is received, the process proceeds to step S902, and the information indicated by the lottery result command, that is, the lottery result of the winning combination is stored in the RAM of the display control device 81. In step S903, it is determined whether or not the player wins the first BB or the second BB, and if none of the BBs has won, the process ends. If the winning combination is the first BB or the second BB, the process proceeds to step S904, and it is determined whether or not a winning combination other than the BB such as a normal small winning combination is selected. If a winning combination other than BB has been won, the process advances to step S905 to determine whether or not a special small winning combination has been won. If the special small winning combination is won, the process proceeds to step S906, the drive control of the speaker 64 is started to output the notification sound, and the process is finished. Also, when it is determined in step S904 that the winning combination other than BB has not been won, the process proceeds to step S906, the drive control of the speaker 64 is started to output the notification sound, and the process is finished. In addition, when outputting the notification sound, only outputting the notification sound from the speaker 64, for example, a drive for displaying a combination of the "red cherry" symbol which is a special small symbol symbol and the winning BB symbol on the auxiliary display section 65. No control is performed.

If the special small winning combination has not been won, the process advances to step S907 to determine whether or not one of the first small winning combination to the eighth small winning combination has been won. If one of the first to eighth winning combinations has been won, it is further determined in step S908 whether or not there is a winning combination among the first to eighth winning combinations. To do. If there is a winning combination, it is determined in step S909 whether the suggestion flag is set. When the suggestion flag is set, it means that the current display mode is the first suggestion mode or the second suggestion mode. In such a case, in step S910, a combination of symbols corresponding to a winning combination of the first to eighth small winning combinations (hereinafter, also referred to as a non-winning symbol combination) and the middle stop switch 43. Finally, the drive control of the auxiliary display unit 65 is started to display, and this process ends. On the other hand, when the suggestion flag is not set, it means that the current display mode is the general display mode. In such a case, drive control of the speaker 64 is started in order to output the notification sound in step S906, and this processing ends.

If it is determined in step S907 that none of the first to eighth small wins has been won, it means that the normal small win or re-game has been won, and as described above, in the game. BB prize cannot be established. Therefore, in such a case, this process is directly terminated without performing a process such as outputting a notification sound. Further, even when it is determined in step S908 that all of the first to eighth small winning combinations have been won, the BB winning cannot be established in the game, and thus the present process is ended.

Here, the playability of the slot machine 10 will be described.

When the BB state ends, the display mode shifts to the first suggestion mode or the second suggestion mode. In the first suggestion mode and the second suggestion mode, if one of the first small combination to the eighth small combination is won, and there is a winning combination among these first small combination to the eighth small combination. That is, when the winning is achieved when IV=2 to 9, the combination of the non-winning symbols in the game is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65. In addition, in addition to the combination of non-winning symbols, the auxiliary display portion 65 displays that the middle stop switch 43 is operated last. As described above, when the winning is achieved when IV=2 to 9, the first winning combination to the eighth winning combination as well as the first BB are won, and the combination of the non-winning symbols is displayed on the activated line. When the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated to stop and the middle stop switch 43 is operated to generate the third stop command, the first BB winning can be established. Therefore, by operating the stop switches 42 to 44 to stop the non-winning symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R displayed on the auxiliary display portion 65 on the activated line, and by finally operating the middle stop switch 43. , The first BB prize is established. When IV=2 to 9, the probability of winning is about 1/30, so in the first suggestion mode and the second suggestion mode, the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated according to the information displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65. By doing so, the BB prize is established with a probability of about 1/30. Further, when the notification sound is output in the first suggestion mode and the second suggestion mode, the case where only the first BB is won, the case where only the second BB is won, the special small win and the first BB are given. There are cases where you have been won. In the case where only the first BB is won and the case where only the second BB is won, the corresponding BB winning is achieved regardless of the operation order and the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. When the special small win and the first BB are won, the first BB winning combination can be achieved by operating the middle stop switch 43 at the timing when the "cherry" symbol of the middle reel 32M does not stop in the middle. Therefore, in the first suggestion mode and the second suggestion mode, the probability that the notification sound is output and the probability that the BB winning is established are approximately equal to 1/130. Therefore, in the first suggestion mode and the second suggestion mode, the BB winning is realized with a probability of about 1/24.

The first suggestion mode ends when 50 games have been played since the transition to the first suggestion mode, and the second suggestion mode has 65535 games after the transition to the second suggestion mode. End if done. Then, when the first suggestion mode or the second suggestion mode ends, the display mode shifts to the general display mode. In the general display mode, when a win occurs when IV=2 to 9, a notification sound is output from the speaker 64 in the game, but a combination of non-winning symbols and the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 on the auxiliary display section 65. The order is not displayed. Therefore, when the notification sound is output from the speaker 64, the player estimates which of the “red bell” symbol and the “blue bell” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is a non-winning symbol. Then, it is necessary to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 so that the middle stop switch 43 is the last one.

The probability of winning when IV=2 to 9 is about 1/30. When the notification sound is output, it is assumed that the player operates the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at the "red bell" symbol or the "blue bell" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. In such a case, the probability of winning the first BB prize is about 1/8. Therefore, in the case of IV=2-9, the winning is achieved and the probability that the first BB winning is achieved in the game is about 1/240.

As for the case where the notification sound is output under the general gaming state, in addition to the case where the winning is achieved when IV=2 to 9, the case where only the first BB is won and the case where only the second BB is won There are cases where there is a special small win and a case where the player wins the first BB. In the case where only the first BB is won and the case where only the second BB is won, the corresponding BB winning is achieved regardless of the operation order and the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. When the special small win and the first BB are won, the first BB winning combination can be achieved by operating the middle stop switch 43 at the timing when the "cherry" symbol of the middle reel 32M does not stop in the middle. The probability of occurrence of the above event is approximately 1/130.

Therefore, in the general display mode, the BB winning is realized with a probability of about 1/84.

Thus, in the slot machine 10, the probability of winning the first BB or the second BB does not change, while the probability of winning the first BB changes depending on the display mode of the display control device 81.

Next, the degree of advantage of the player in the general game state, more specifically, the expected value of medal payout in the general game state will be described. When the re-game winning is established, it is possible to play the next game without inserting a medal. Therefore, when the re-game winning is established, three medals are paid out. I reckon. Further, when the winning is achieved when IV=2 to 9, it is assumed that the middle stop switch 43 is operated last regardless of the display mode.

The winning probability of IV=1 is about 1/240, and in such a case, any of the first small winning a prize to the eighth small winning a prize is established regardless of the operation order and operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. .. Therefore, the probability of winning the prize is 1 when the winning is achieved with IV=1, and 13 medals are paid out. When IV=2, the winning probability is about 1 in 240, and when the middle stop switch 43 is operated last, the probability of winning the first BB is about 1/8 and the winning is about 8/8. With a probability of 7, any one of the first to seventh winning combinations will be established. When the first BB winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the BB state, but the medal payout is 0, and when any of the first small winning combination to the seventh small winning winning is established, 13 coins are paid out. Medals will be paid out. IV=3 to 9 is the same as the case of IV=2, except that the small winning combination that may be established is different. In other words, the winning probability is 1/240, the first BB prize is established with a probability of about 1/8, and one of the first small role winning to the eighth small role winning is with a probability of about 7/8. To establish. When the first BB prize is established, the game state shifts to the BB state, but the medal payout is 0, and any one of the first to sixth winning combinations, the sixth winning combination, and the eighth winning combination is realized. In this case, 13 medals are paid out. The winning probability of IV=10 is about 1/1.2, and in such a case, the normal small winning combination is achieved regardless of the operation order and operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. Therefore, the probability of winning the prize is 1 when the winning is achieved with IV=10, and one medal is paid out. The winning probability of IV = 11 is about 1 in 66000, and only if the middle stop switch 43 is operated at a timing when the "cherry" symbol of the middle reel 32M can be stopped in the middle stage, the special small prize is won. Is established. The "cherry" symbol of the middle reel 32M is the middle stage when the middle stop switch 43 is operated when the 13th "BAR" symbol to the 17th "cherry" symbol of the middle reel 32M are operated to the middle stage. Can be stopped. Since 21 symbols are arranged on the middle reel 32M, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated at random timing, the probability that the "cherry" symbol on the middle reel 32M is stopped in the middle stage is 4.2 minutes. It becomes 1. In other words, the probability of winning the prize when the winning is IV=11 is 4.2, and 15 medals are paid out when the special small winning combination is achieved. The winning probability of IV=12 is about 7.3, and in such a case, the re-game winning prize is established regardless of the operation order and operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. Therefore, the probability of winning a prize is 1 when IV=12 is won, and three medals are paid out. The winning probability of IV=13 is about 1/150, and in such a case, the first BB winning is achieved regardless of the operation order and operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. Therefore, the probability of winning the prize is 1 when the winning is achieved with IV=13, and the medal payout is 0. The winning probability of IV=14 is about 1/1000, and in such a case, the second BB winning is achieved regardless of the operation order and operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. Therefore, the probability of winning the prize is 1 when the winning is achieved with IV=14, and the medal payout is 0.

The expected value of medal payout per game under the general gaming state is equal to a value obtained by multiplying each winning probability by the corresponding winning probability and the number of medal payouts, and adding these multiplication results. 7 sheets. Since three medals are required to play one game, the ratio of the number of medals paid out to the number of bets is about 58% in the normal game state, and the medals owned by the player are about one per game. It is expected to decrease by 1.3.

As described above, in the general game state, almost any winning combination is achieved and the corresponding prize is established, while the ratio of the number of medals paid out to the number of bets is less than 100%, and the medals owned by the player are played every one game. Expected to decrease.

According to the present embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are exhibited.

If either the re-game win flag or the BB win flag is set, the sliding table is set to give priority to the re-game win instead of the BB win corresponding to the win flag, and the small win prize flag is set. If any of the above and any of the BB winning flags are set together, the sliding table is set so as to preferentially establish the small winning combination corresponding to the winning flag instead of the BB winning corresponding to the winning flag. did. With such a configuration, it is possible to carry over the BB winning flag by controlling the stop of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R in order to establish the small winning a prize and the re-game winning, and the BB winning completion time is monotonous. It is possible to suppress this. In addition, even if a small winning a prize or a re-game winning is achieved, it is possible to leave room for winning the BB, and it is possible to make the player expect the BB winning.

In the general game state, the probability of winning a winning combination is higher than the probability of losing the winning combination. With such a configuration, it is possible to carry over the BB winning flag while performing the stop control of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R in order to establish a winning other than the BB winning.

When a normal small winning combination is established, one medal is paid out. With such a configuration, even when the winning probability of each winning combination is set so that the expected value of the medal payout in the normal gaming state is less than 100%, the winning probability of the normal small winning combination is set as high as possible. It becomes possible to do. As a result, it is possible to generate a large number of opportunities to win the normal small winning combination, and it is possible to give the player the expectation for winning the BB while giving the privilege of paying out one medal.

In the general gaming state lottery table, an index value IV is set so that seven winning combinations out of the first to eighth small winning combinations are won and the first BB is won. When these index values IV are won, the respective stop switches 42 to 44 are operated so that the symbols corresponding to the non-winned winning combinations of the first to eighth small winning combinations are stopped in the middle stage. In addition, by operating the middle stop switch 43 lastly, the first BB prize is realized. In such a configuration, in a situation where a combination of non-winning symbols is not displayed, the first BB winning combination may or may not be established depending on the operation sequence and operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. When the 1st BB winning is not established, the 1st BB winning flag is carried over, and when the winning of the winning combination is missed, or when the winning is again made when IV=2 to 9, etc. It becomes a situation where it is possible to establish. As a result, even though the probability of winning the first BB is constant, it is possible to change the establishment timing of the first BB winning according to the operation sequence and operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44, the lottery result of the winning combination, and the like. It is possible to prevent the winning period from becoming monotonous.

In the case of winning in the case of IV=2 to 9, in the first suggestion mode and the second suggestion mode, the combination of non-winning symbols is displayed, and in the general display mode, the combination of non-winning symbols is not displayed. .. With such a configuration, it is possible to change the BB winning establishment time depending on the display mode. In the first suggestion mode and the second suggestion mode, by operating the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at the non-winning symbols of the displayed reels 32L, 32M, 32R and the middle stop switch 43 at the end, This is because the BB prize can be definitely established in the game, while in the general display mode, the BB prize is established only in 1/8 of the game.

In the general display mode, when the winning is achieved when IV=2 to 9, the notification sound is output although the combination of the non-winning symbols is not displayed. With such a configuration, in a situation where a BB prize can be established, the player is made to select which of the "red bell" symbol and the "blue bell" symbol is operated to operate the stop switches 42-44. Therefore, it becomes possible for the player to actively participate in the game. Further, in the case where the normal small winning combination winning flag or the re-game winning flag is stored in addition to the BB winning flag, the notification sound is not output so that the player actively participates in the game in a suitable form. Is possible. For example, in the case where the notification sound is always output when the BB winning flag is stored, in the game in which the notification sound is output, the normal small win or the like is higher than the probability that the BB winning can be achieved. The probability of winning other prizes is higher. This is because even if the alarm sound is output, the player recognizes that other prizes such as the normal small winning a prize are established, and in the game in which it is possible to establish the BB prize of a certain degree, one of the "bell" symbols is displayed. This is because a situation may occur in which the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated without aiming.

Each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, "red bell" symbol and "blue bell" symbol, reaches the predetermined position first "red bell" symbol or "blue bell" symbol, and next reaches the predetermined position The "red bell" design or the "blue bell" design was arranged such that the interval between them was 4 designs or less. With such a configuration, when the winning is achieved when IV=2 to 9, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44, the "red bell" symbol or the "blue bell" symbol is stopped in the middle stage. Is possible. As a result, in the case of winning in the case of IV=2 to 9, it becomes possible to let the player select which "bell" symbol to operate the stop switches 42 to 44, and the player is selected. It becomes possible to actively participate in the game. Further, with such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the establishment timing of the first BB prize from becoming monotonous in a suitable form. For example, when symbols other than the "red bell" symbol and the "blue bell" symbol are arranged at positions 11 and 15 of the left reel 32L, the symbols 8 to 14 are left at the timing when they reach the lower tier. When the stop switch 42 is operated, neither the "red bell" symbol nor the "blue bell" symbol can be stopped in the middle stage. Therefore, it is assumed that a player who expects to win the first BB prize operates the left stop switch 42 at the above timing without guessing the non-winning symbol when the player wins when IV=2 to 9 To be done. This is because the establishment timing of the first BB prize may not only be monotonous, but may also be monotonous in the game.

On each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, the "7" symbols forming the first BB winning a prize were arranged such that the intervals between the symbols of the same type were 4 symbols or less. With this configuration, for example, when the winning is achieved when IV=2 to 9, the first BB symbol is operated by operating the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at the non-winning symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. It is possible to stop the barrel "7" symbol on the activated line. As a result, despite operating the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at the non-winning symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R and operating the middle stop switch 43 lastly, the first small winning prize to the eighth small winning combination It is possible to avoid an opportunity that neither the winning nor the first BB winning is realized.

On the left reel 32L, the "7" symbol is arranged adjacent to the upstream side of the "red bell" symbol or the "blue bell" symbol, and on the right reel 32R, the "red bell" symbol or the "blue bell" symbol. The "7" symbol was placed adjacent to the downstream side. With this configuration, when IV=2 to 9, a win occurs, and when the left stop switch 42 and the right stop switch 44 are operated to generate the first stop command and the second stop command, the line descending to the right It is possible to cause the possibility that the first BB prize will be established on L1 and the possibility that any of the first to eighth winning combinations will be established on the middle line L2. As a result, it is possible to hold the expectation that the first BB prize will be established until all the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

On the left reel 32L, the "BAR" symbols that form the normal small winning a prize are arranged such that the intervals between the same kind of symbols are 4 symbols or less, and on the middle reel 32M, the normal small winning a prize is formed. 7" symbols are arranged such that the intervals between similar symbols are 4 symbols or less, and the right reel 32R is a "replay" symbol that normally forms a small winning combination, and the spacing between similar symbols is 4 symbols or less. It was arranged so that With this configuration, when the normal small winning combination winning flag is set, the normal small winning a prize is established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44 by setting the normal small winning a prize sliding table. It becomes possible. Further, when both the BB winning flag and the normal small winning combination flag are set, the normal small winning combination can be established with priority over the BB winning. Therefore, in the situation where the BB winning flag is carried over, as a result of performing the stop control of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R in order to establish the normal small winning combination with priority over the BB winning, the winning of the BB winning and the normal small winning combination are performed. None of the above is established, and it is possible to avoid the disadvantage of the player.

On each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, "replay" symbols forming a replay prize are arranged so that the intervals between the symbols of the same type are 4 symbols or less. With such a configuration, when the re-game winning flag is set, the corresponding re-game winning is established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44 by setting the re-game winning sliding table. Is possible. If both the BB winning flag and the re-game winning flag are set, the re-game winning can be established with priority over the BB winning. Therefore, in the situation where the BB winning flag is carried over, as a result of performing the stop control of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R in order to establish the re-game win with priority over the BB win, both of the BB win and the re-game win. It is possible to prevent the player from suffering a disadvantage without being established.

On the middle reel 32M, the "cherry" symbols that form the special small winning a prize are arranged so that a section separated by 5 symbols or more is formed. With such a configuration, it becomes possible for the player to actively participate in the game. That is, in order to establish the special small winning combination, it is necessary to operate the middle stop switch 43 at a timing when the "cherry" symbol can reach the middle stage. Further, when the BB winning flag is carried over, the BB winning can be established by not operating the middle stop switch 43 at the above timing. Therefore, it is possible to make the player guess whether the BB winning flag is carried over or not and then select which of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated to establish either the special small prize winning or the BB winning. , It becomes possible for the player to actively participate in the game.

When the BB state is completed, the first suggestion mode or the second suggestion mode is set. In each suggestion mode, when the winning is achieved when IV=2 to 9, a combination of non-winning symbols is displayed on the auxiliary display section 65 and the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is displayed on the auxiliary display section 65. Therefore, the probability of winning the BB prize is increased. Therefore, it is possible to hold the expectation of a so-called condominium where BB prizes are repeatedly achieved with a relatively small number of game times, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the contents described in the above-described embodiment, and may be implemented as follows, for example.

(1) In the above-described embodiment, the configuration provided with two types of the first BB and the second BB as the role to which the privilege of shifting to the BB state when the winning is established has been described, but the configuration including only the first BB Alternatively, a configuration including three or more types of BBs may be used.

(2) In the above embodiment, the "red bell" symbol and the "blue bell" symbol are arranged on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, and eight types of small winning prizes are formed by combining these "bell" symbols. However, the "red bell" symbol and the "blue bell" symbol may be arranged on only one reel to form two types of small winning a prizes, and the "red bell" symbol and the "red bell" symbol may be arranged on two reels. It is also possible to arrange "blue bell" symbols to form four types of small winning prizes. Even with these configurations, the same operational effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

(3) In the above embodiment, the index value IV is set so that both the first BB and any one of the first to eighth small wins are won. However, instead of or in addition to this, the replay game It is also possible to set the index value IV that wins both the first and the first BB, and the index value IV that wins both the normal small win and the first BB. Even when these index values IV are set, the chances of achieving the BB winning are the same as those of the above-described embodiment, and therefore, the same effect as that of the above-described embodiment can be obtained. ..

(4) In the above-described embodiment, when the second BB is won, the second BB winning is achieved in the winning game, so that the second BB winning flag is not carried over over a plurality of games. An index value IV that wins both the small winning combination and the second BB is set. In the case of such a configuration, since the normal small winning combination is established in the game, the phenomenon that the second BB winning flag is carried over occurs.

(5) In the above embodiment, when the winning is achieved when IV=2 to 9, the first BB prize is established only when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in a predetermined operation sequence and operation timing. However, the stop control of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is not limited to such a configuration, and the first BB winning is realized only when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in a predetermined operation order. Alternatively, the symbol arrays of the reels 32L, 32M and 32R may be set so that the first BB winning is realized only when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at a predetermined operation timing. good.

(6) In the above embodiment, when the winning is achieved when IV=2 to 9, the first BB winning combination can be established by operating the middle stop switch 43 last. The operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 that can establish the first BB winning prize depending on the lottery result of the winning combination may be different.

In the following, a configuration in which the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 capable of establishing the first BB winning is different depending on the lottery result of the winning combination will be specifically described. Since the basic configuration is the same as that of the above embodiment, only the differences will be described here.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a symbol array of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, only the middle line L2 is set as the activated line, and when the combination of the symbols shown in FIG. 26 is stopped on the middle line L2, the privilege is awarded as the winning is completed. Has become.

There are five types of small win prizes, ie, first to fourth small win prizes and normal small win prizes, as payout prizes in which medals are paid out. If you stop alongside the "Bell" symbol, "Bell" symbol, "Bell" symbol in order from the left on the activated line, you will win the first small win, "7" symbol, "Cherry" symbol, "Cherry" symbol. When stopped alongside the symbols, the second small win is awarded, and when stopped alongside the "cherry" symbol, "7" symbol, and "cherry" symbols, the third small win is awarded and the "cherry" When the symbols, the "cherry" symbol, and the "7" symbol are stopped alongside, the fourth small winning combination is won. When these first to fourth small winning combinations are established, 13 medals are paid out. Further, when the "BAR" symbol, the "7" symbol, and the "Replay" symbol are stopped in order from the left on the activated line, the regular small winning is won, and one medal is paid out.

There are two types of BB winnings, a first BB winning and a second BB winning, as state shifting winnings in which the game state is changed. If the "7" symbol, the "7" symbol, and the "7" symbol are stopped in order from the left on the activated line, the first BB prize is awarded, and the "BAR" symbol, the "BAR" symbol, and the "BAR" symbol If you stop side by side, you will win the second BB. When these BB winnings are established, the game state shifts to the BB state.

Another prize is a replay prize. If the "replay" symbol, the "replay" symbol, and the "replay" symbol are stopped in order from the left on the activated line, the replay prize is awarded. When the replay prize is established, a replay privilege that allows the player to play the next game without inserting medals is given.

Here, the symbol array of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R will be described.

Each reel 32L, 32M, 32R has a "replay" symbol, a "bell" symbol, a "7" symbol, and a "BAR" symbol, so that the intervals between the same symbols are 4 symbols or less, respectively. It is arranged. For this reason, when one of the first small combination, the normal small combination, the re-game, the first BB, and the second BB is won, the stop switch 42 to is set by setting the sliding table for establishing the winning. The prize corresponding to the set sliding table is established no matter what timing 44 is operated.

On the other hand, the "cherry" symbol is only arranged at the 19th position on the left reel 32L, only at the 17th position on the middle reel 32M, and the right reel 32R. There is only one placed at position 0. That is, the "cherry" symbols are arranged on the reels 32L, 32M, 32R such that intervals between the same symbols are separated by 5 symbols or more. Therefore, when the second to fourth winning combinations have been won, the winning combination is achieved by the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44 even when the sliding table for establishing the winning combination is set. Do it or not.

FIG. 27 is a general game state lottery table selected in the general game state of “setting 1”.

In the general gaming state lottery table, an index value IV (IV=1) in which only the first small combination is won, and an index in which any one of the first small combination and the second to fourth small combinations are won The value IV (IV=2-4), the index value IV (IV=5) that is won only for the normal small win, the index value IV (IV=6) that is won for the normal small win and the first BB, and the normal An index value IV (IV=7) that wins the small winning combination and the second BB, and an index value IV (IV=8) that wins only the replay are set.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first BB or the second BB is won, the regular small win is won in addition to the BB. Then, by setting the slip table for the normal small winning combination in the sliding table setting process, the normal small winning combination is established instead of the BB winning, and the BB winning flag is carried over. Further, when the BB winning flag is carried over, in the reel control process, in addition to the case where the winning combination is missed, the BB winning is achieved when the winning is achieved when IV=2 to 4. Stop control of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is performed so as to be possible. Therefore, in the following, a specific process performed when the winning is achieved when IV=2 to 4 will be described.

In the sliding table setting process, when the first BB winning flag, the first small winning combination flag and the second small winning combination winning flag are stored in the winning flag storing area 106a, the first small winning combination for establishing the first small winning combination is established. Set a sliding table for winning a prize. In the first small winning combination winning slip table, the number of slips of each symbol number is defined so that the "bell" symbol as the first small symbol symbol stops on the middle line L2.

After setting the first winning combination winning sliding table, in the sliding table first changing process, it is determined whether or not the current stop command is the first stop command. When the current stop command is the first stop command, the winning flag stored in the winning flag storage area 106a is confirmed.

When the first small winning combination winning flag and the second small winning combination winning flag are stored (that is, when winning is achieved when IV=2), it is determined whether or not the left stop switch 42 is operated as the first stop command. If it is determined that the stop switches 43 and 44 other than the left stop switch 42 have been operated, the present process is terminated. When the left stop switch 42 is operated as the first stop command, the sliding table stored in the sliding table storage area 106b is changed to a sliding table for a second small winning combination for establishing a second small winning combination. To do. In the second small winning combination winning slip table, the number of slips of each symbol number is defined so that the second small symbol symbol "7" symbol of the left reel 32L stops on the middle line L2.

When the first small winning combination winning flag and the third small winning combination winning flag are stored (that is, when the winning occurs when IV=3), it is determined whether the middle stop switch 43 is operated as the first stop command. If it is determined that the stop switches 42 and 44 other than the middle stop switch 43 have been operated, the present process is terminated. When the middle stop switch 43 is operated as the first stop command, the sliding table stored in the sliding table storage area 106b is changed to a sliding table for a third small winning combination for establishing a third small winning combination. To do. In the third small winning a prize sliding table, the number of slides of each symbol number is defined so that the "7" symbol, which is the third small symbol symbol of the middle reel 32M, stops on the middle line L2.

When the first small winning combination winning flag and the fourth small winning combination winning flag are stored (that is, when winning is achieved when IV=4), whether or not the right stop switch 44 has been operated as the first stop command. If it is determined that the stop switches 42 and 43 other than the right stop switch 44 have been operated, the present process is terminated. When the right stop switch 44 is operated as the first stop command, the sliding table stored in the sliding table storage area 106b is changed to a sliding table for the fourth small winning combination for establishing the fourth small winning combination. To do. In the fourth small winning a prize sliding table, the number of slips of each symbol number is defined so that the fourth small symbol symbol "7" symbol of the right reel 32R stops on the middle line L2.

After stopping the reel based on the generation of the first stop command, in the sliding table second change processing, it is determined whether or not the first BB winning flag is stored in the winning flag storage area 106a. If the first BB winning flag is not stored, this process is terminated without changing the sliding table, and if the first BB winning flag is stored, the stop result of the reel that has stopped is displayed. Check. Here, in the case of winning in the case of IV=2 to 4, the stop result is a stop result in which the “bell” symbol or the “7” symbol is stopped in the middle row. When the "bell" symbol is stopped in the middle row, this process is terminated as it is. When the "7" symbol is stopped in the middle row, the small win is given priority. After changing to the winning slip table, this process is terminated. For example, when the first BB winning flag, the first small winning combination flag, and the second small winning combination flag are stored, the second small winning combination can be achieved if the second small winning combination can be achieved. If the winning is established and the second small winning combination cannot be established, the sliding table for the second small winning combination winning prize for establishing the first BB winning is changed.

In the sliding table first changing process and the sliding table second changing process based on the generation of the second stop command, the present process is terminated without changing the sliding table.

When the stop control is performed, the relationship between the winning result of the winning combination and the winning mode established is as follows.

In the case of winning in the case of IV=2, when the middle stop switch 43 or the right stop switch 44 is operated to generate the first stop command, the first small winning combination is established. When the left stop switch 42 is operated to generate the first stop command, the winning combination achieved depends on the operation timing of the middle stop switch 43 and the right stop switch 44. Specifically, while the 12th "bell" symbol to the 16th "bell" symbol of the middle reel 32M have reached the lower stage, the middle stop switch 43 is operated, and the 16th "right" reel 32R " If the right stop switch 44 is operated while the "bell" symbols to the 20th "bell" symbols have reached the lower row, the second small winning combination is established. When neither the middle stop switch 43 nor the right stop switch 44 is operated at the above timing, the first BB winning is realized. If one of the middle stop switch 43 and the right stop switch 44 is not operated at the above timing, none of the winnings will be established.

In the case of winning when IV=3, when the left stop switch 42 or the right stop switch 44 is operated to generate the first stop command, the first small winning combination is established. When the middle stop switch 43 is operated to generate the first stop command, the winning combination achieved depends on the operation timing of the left stop switch 42 and the right stop switch 44. Specifically, when the 14th "BAR" symbol to the 18th "BAR" symbol of the left reel 32L has reached the lower stage, the left stop switch 42 is operated and the 16th "BAR" symbol of the right reel 32R is If the right stop switch 44 is operated while the "bell" symbols to the 20th "bell" symbols have reached the lower row, the third small winning combination is established. When neither the left stop switch 42 nor the right stop switch 44 is operated at the above timing, the first BB winning combination is established. If one of the left stop switch 42 and the right stop switch 44 is not operated at the above timing, none of the winnings will be established.

In the case of winning when IV=4, when the left stop switch 42 or the middle stop switch 43 is operated to generate the first stop command, the first small winning combination is established. When the right stop switch 44 is operated to generate the first stop command, the winning combination achieved depends on the operation timing of the left stop switch 42 and the middle stop switch 43. Specifically, the left stop switch 42 is operated when the 14th "BAR" symbol to the 18th "BAR" symbol of the left reel 32L has reached the lower stage, and the 12th "BAR" symbol of the middle reel 32M. If the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the "bell" symbols to the 16th "bell" symbols have reached the lower stage, the fourth small winning combination is established. When neither the left stop switch 42 nor the right stop switch 44 is operated at the above timing, the first BB winning combination is established. If one of the left stop switch 42 and the right stop switch 44 is not operated at the above timing, none of the winnings will be established.

In the case of such a configuration, if the player wins in any of IV=2 to 4, it becomes possible to allow the player to select which stop switch 42 to 44 is operated first, and thus the BB winning combination. It is possible to allow the player to actively participate in the game while suppressing the establishment timing of the monotonous.

(7) In the above-described embodiment, the privilege of paying out 13 medals is provided when any of the first to eighth winning combinations is established. However, one medal is paid. It may be configured to give a privilege to be issued. With such a configuration, it is possible to set the opportunity to win any of the first to eighth small wins, that is, the point value PV of IV=2 to 9 to be high, and the normal small win is set. It is possible to change the time when the BB prize is established without doing so. In the case of such a configuration, for example, if the configuration is such that the first BB is not won when IV=2 to 9, it is possible to prevent the first BB winning probability from increasing and the first small combination winning probability to increase. It is possible to increase the probability of winning the eighth small winning combination.

(8) In the above embodiment, the combination of non-winning symbols is not displayed in the general display mode, and the combination of non-winning symbols is displayed in the first suggestion mode and the second suggestion mode, but such a configuration is changed. To do.

For example, in the general display mode, when winning is achieved when IV=2 to 9, a combination of non-winning symbols is displayed with a probability of 1/10, and in the first suggestion mode, when IV=2 to 9 In case of winning, the combination of the non-winning symbols is displayed with a probability of 1/2, and in the second suggestion mode, if there is a winning when IV=2 to 9, there is a probability of 1:1. The combination of non-winning symbols is displayed. Even in the case of such a configuration, the probability that a combination of non-winning symbols is displayed varies depending on the display mode, and therefore, the same operational effect as that of the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

(9) In the above embodiment, a notification sound is output when the BB winning flag and the special winning combination winning flag are stored in the winning flag storage area 106a. However, the special small winning symbol design is displayed on the auxiliary display section 65. And a combination of winning BB symbols may be displayed. This is because even in such a situation, if the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at the timing when the special small winning combination cannot be established, the BB winning can be established. As in the case of winning in the case of IV=2 to 9, select whether to output a notification sound or display a combination of a special small winning symbol and a winning BB symbol depending on whether or not the suggestion flag is set. It goes without saying that it is also possible to adopt a configuration that does.

(10) In the above embodiment, when the notification sound is output, at least the BB winning flag is stored in the winning flag storage area 106a, that is, the notification sound is output and BB is won. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration.

For example, in addition to the case where the BB winning flag is stored in the winning flag storage area 106a, a notification sound is output when no winning flag is stored in the winning flag storage area 106a. In the case of such a configuration, when the notification sound is output, the player is disengaged or wins the BB, and the stop switches 42 to 44 can be operated while holding the expectation that the BB winning is achieved.

For example, in addition to the case where the BB winning flag is stored in the winning flag storage area 106a, a notification is made with a predetermined probability (for example, 1/20) when the normal small winning combination flag is stored in the winning flag storage area 106a. It is configured to output sound. With such a configuration, when the notification sound is output, the normal small winning combination or the BB is won, and it is possible to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 while holding the expectation that the BB winning is achieved.

In this way, if the configuration is such that there is a possibility of winning the BB when a predetermined effect is performed, it is possible to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 while holding the expectation that the BB winning will be established.

(11) In the above-described embodiment, in the first suggestion mode and the second suggestion mode, a combination of non-winning symbols is displayed when it is won when IV=2 to 9, but the winning symbol It may be configured to display the combination. For example, when the winning is achieved when IV=2, the combination of the first small symbol symbol to the combination of the seventh small symbol symbol and the combination of the first BB symbol are displayed. Even with such a configuration, the player may be able to establish the first BB prize by operating the stop switches 42 to 44 to stop the combination of the eighth small symbol symbols on the middle line L2. Therefore, it is expected that the same operational effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

(12) In the above-described embodiment, in the first suggestion mode and the second suggestion mode, the composition of the non-winning symbols is displayed when the winning is achieved when IV=2 to 9, but the non-winning symbols are displayed. Any suggestive presentation that can suggest a combination of For example, when the winning is achieved when IV=2, three characters wearing blue costumes are displayed. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to suggest the non-winning symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R through the color of the costume worn by each character.

(13) In the above embodiment, the BB winning establishment timing is changed depending on the display mode, but in addition to this, a plurality of game states other than the BB state are provided, and the BB may be changed depending on which of the game states. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the timing of winning a prize changes. As a method of realizing a plurality of game states, a ROM table of the main control device 101 is configured to store in advance different lottery tables for each game state. Then, the point value PV is set in each lottery table so that at least the probability of being out of order is different. When the BB winning flag is carried over, in addition to the case where the BB winning is achieved with the index value IV, the BB winning can be established even when the BB winning is missed. Therefore, by storing a plurality of lottery tables with different probabilities of being out of place, it is possible to change the chances of establishing a BB prize depending on the gaming state, and it is possible to change the establishment timing of the BB prize. ..

(14) In the above embodiment, when the special small winning combination is won, the special small winning combination may or may not be established depending on the operation timing of the middle stop switch 43. However, the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated. The structure may be such that the special small winning combination is established regardless of the timing. Specifically, the "cherry" symbols may be arranged on the middle reel 32M such that the intervals between the symbols of the same type are 4 symbols or less.

(15) In the above embodiment, when the normal small winning combination is won, the normal small winning combination is established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. It may be configured such that the small winning a prize is established or not established. Specifically, on at least one reel, the symbols are arranged so that a section in which the normal small symbol symbols are separated from each other by 5 symbols or more is formed. However, at this time, the normal small winning symbols are arranged such that a section in which the intervals between the normal small winning symbols are 4 symbols or less is formed, and the BB symbols are arranged in the section. With such a configuration, the BB winning flag and the normal small winning combination flag are set, and when the stop switch is operated at a timing at which the BB symbol can reach a predetermined position, the normal small winning combination is operated. It is possible to stop the design at the predetermined position. Therefore, the reel stop control can be performed to give priority to the normal small winning combination over the BB winning.

(16) In the above embodiments, the configuration having two types of BB states has been described, but it goes without saying that a configuration having only one type of BB state or a configuration having three or more types of BB states may be used. Yes. For example, regardless of whether the first BB prize or the second BB prize is established, the configuration is such that the state shifts to the large BB state, or the first BB prize or the second BB prize is established under the first suggestion mode or the second suggestion mode. In this case, the state is changed to the large BB state, and when the first BB winning or the second BB winning is established in the general display mode, the state is changed to the small BB state. Alternatively, when the first BB winning is established under the first suggestion mode or the second suggesting mode, the medium BB state is entered, and when the first BB winning is established under the general display mode, the small BB state is entered. When the second BB winning is established, the state is changed to the large BB state regardless of the display mode at that time. Even with these configurations, it is clear that the same operational effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

(17) In the above embodiment, when the normal small winning combination is established, one medal is paid out, but two medal may be paid out. However, in the case of such a configuration, there is a decrease in the probability of winning a normal small winning combination due to an increase in the payout of medals, an increase in the probability of deviation from the winning, and the like.

(18) In the above embodiment, the first suggestion mode is entered when the large BB state is finished, and the second suggestion mode is entered when the small BB state is finished. However, such a configuration is changed. ..

For example, when the large BB state is completed, the general display mode is entered, and when the small BB state is completed, the first suggestion mode is entered.

For example, the second BB winning flag may be carried over in some cases, and the general display mode may be set after the end of the BB state. Then, when the 1st BB winning flag is carried over, the mode is shifted to the first suggestion mode, and when the 2nd BB winning flag is carried over, the mode is not shifted to the suggestion mode. That is, the display mode is changed depending on the type of the BB winning flag carried over.

When the mode transition winning combination is set and the mode transition winning combination is won in the general display mode, or when the mode transition winning is established, the first suggestion mode is set.

(19) In the above embodiment, when the large BB state ends, the first suggestion mode is entered, and when the small BB state ends, the second suggestion mode is entered. The configuration may be such that the mode shifts to the first suggestion mode even when the state ends.

(20) In the above-described embodiment, the suggestion mode ends when the game is played a predetermined number of times and when the BB winning is established, but the suggestion mode ending condition is arbitrary. For example, after the game has been played a predetermined number of times, the end lottery is performed every game, and the suggestion mode ends when the end lottery is won. Alternatively, the suggestion mode ends when a predetermined winning combination is won or when a predetermined winning is achieved.

(21) In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not a start command is generated after three medals have been bet, but the start command is issued even after one bet or two medals have been bet. It goes without saying that the configuration may be such that it is determined whether or not it has occurred. However, in the case of such a configuration, it is necessary to store in advance a lottery table and a sliding table according to the bet situation. Further, in the case where the game can be played with one bet, one medal is paid out in the same number as the bet number when the normal small winning combination is established. In such a case, in order to set the ratio of the number of medals paid out to the number of bets to less than 100%, it is necessary to store in advance a lottery table in which the winning probability of a normal small combination is set lower than that of a game of three bets. There is. As a result, when a game is played with one bet, the chances of being missed increase, and the chances of being able to establish a BB prize increase. Since this may lead to an excessive increase in the chances of winning the BB prize, when the game is played with one bet, the stop control of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is performed so that the BB prize is not achieved. There is a need.

(22) In the above-described embodiment, the bonus to be given is provided with the bonus that the game state shifts, the bonus of the re-game, and the bonus of paying out the medal. However, the bonus is not limited to such a configuration. Instead, the player may be provided with some privilege. For example, instead of the privilege for paying out medals, a prize other than medals may be paid out. Further, in a slot machine that does not have actual medal insertion and medal payout functions and manages the credits of medals owned by the player, the increase of credited medals corresponds to the granting of a privilege.

(23) In the above embodiment, the slot machine having three reels arranged in parallel and having three lines as effective lines has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and for example, five reels are arranged in parallel. It may be a slot machine provided or a slot machine having five effective lines.

(24) In the above embodiment, a so-called A type slot machine has been described, but it is provided with a B type, a C type, a combined type of an A type and a C type, a combined type of a B type and a C type, and a CT game. It is obvious that the present invention may be applied to any slot machine, such as a different type, and in any case, the same operational effect as that of the above-described embodiment can be obtained. The bonus wins in each of these types include BB wins, RB wins, SB wins, CT wins, and the like.

(25) In the above embodiment, an example in which the slot machine 10 is embodied has been shown, but it may be applied to a gaming machine in which a slot machine and a pachinko machine are combined. That is, in the slot machine, instead of the medal insertion and medal payout functions, a gaming machine having a ball insertion and ball payout function such as a pachinko machine may be used. If such a gaming machine is used in place of a slot machine, only balls can be treated as a gaming value in the gaming hall, which is the gaming value seen in the current gaming halls where pachinko machines and slot machines are mixed. It is possible to solve the problems such as the burden on the equipment and the restriction on the place where the game machine is installed due to the separate handling of medals and balls.

Hereinafter, the gaming machine of the present invention will be described, showing effects and the like as necessary. Note that, in the following, for ease of understanding, the corresponding configurations in the above-described embodiments are appropriately shown in parentheses, etc., but are not limited to the specific configurations shown in parentheses, etc.

Gaming machine 1. A plurality of circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for circulatingly displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs);
A bet number setting means (a medal insertion processing function of the main control device 101) for setting a bet number based on detection of acceptance of a game medium (medal),
Start determining means (start command determination processing function S206 of main controller 101) that can determine to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
A lottery means (lottery processing function S209 of the main control device 101) for performing lottery based on the determination result of the start determination means,
When winning the lottery, winning information storage means (winning flag storage area 106a) for storing winning information (winning flag) corresponding to the winning combination,
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the circulation display of each circulation display means;
The circulation display of each circulation display means is started based on the determination result of the start determination means, and the circulation display of the corresponding circulation display means is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation means. In a gaming machine provided with display control means (display table setting processing function and reel control processing function of main controller 101) for controlling display of means,
It is provided with lottery information storage means (ROM 105 of the main control device 101) for storing predetermined lottery information (general game state lottery table) used in the lottery when the game state is the predetermined game state (general game state),
The predetermined lottery information is configured such that at least a lottery is performed for the first winning combination (first BB) and the second winning combination (normal small winning combination),
When a first prize (first BB prize) corresponding to the first combination is established, a first privilege granting unit (large BB start process of the main control device 101) for granting a first privilege (a privilege to shift to the large BB state). Function S604),
When the second prize (normal small prize) corresponding to the second combination is established, a game medium of a smaller number (1) than the maximum bet number (3) that can be set by the bet number setting means is given as the second privilege. A second privilege granting means (medal payout processing function S211 of the main control device 101)
When the winning information storage means stores the first winning information (first BB winning flag) indicating that the first winning is won, the first privilege granting means stores the first privilege until the first privilege is granted. It is configured to be able to continuously store 1 winning information,
The display control means,
When the first winning combination information and the second winning combination information (normal small winning combination flag) indicating that the second winning combination has been won are stored in the winning information storing means, the second winning combination is won. If it can be established, the first display control means (normal small prize winning of the main control device 101) for controlling the display of each of the circulation display means so that the second winning is formed with priority over the first winning. Sliding table setting processing function for S356),
When the lottery result of the lottery means is a specific result (winning when IV=2 to 9) and the first winning combination information is stored in the winning information storage means, the stop operation means is a specific operation. When the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at the timing when the combination of the non-winning symbols can be stopped on the middle line L2, and the middle stop switch 43 is operated last, the first prize is established. Specific display control means for controlling the display of each of the circulation display means (small win of the main control device 101) so that the first winning cannot be achieved unless the stop operation means is specifically operated. And a priority winning slip table setting processing function S357, S558),
The display control means does not establish the first winning when at least one of the circulation display means stores the first winning combination information and the second winning combination information in the winning information storage means. The second winning symbols (“BAR” symbol on the left reel 32L, “7” symbol on the middle reel 32M, “Replay” symbol on the right reel 32R) that form the second prize are arranged so that the display can be controlled.
further,
Multiplication by multiplying the lottery information by a winning probability of a lottery target (index value IV), a probability of winning a prize corresponding to winning the lottery target, and the number of game media provided when the winning is achieved. A value is derived for each lottery target, a multiplication value of a lottery target that achieves a win other than the first prize is added, and the value obtained by dividing the added value by the bet number is less than 1. A gaming machine characterized by.

According to the gaming machine, when the lottery result of the lottery means is the specific result and the first winning combination information is stored in the winning information storage means, the first winning is achieved when the stop operating means is specifically operated. Each circulation display means is display-controlled so as to be possible, and each circulation display means is display-controlled so that the first winning cannot be achieved unless the stop operation means is specifically operated. Therefore, even if the lottery result of the lottery means is the specific result and the first winning combination information is stored in the winning information storage means, the first operation depends on whether or not the stop operation means is specifically operated. Winning or not winning. When the first winning information and the second winning information are stored in the winning information storage means, the second winning is prioritized over the first winning if the second winning can be achieved. Each circulation display means is display-controlled so as to be established. With such a configuration, it is possible to change the establishment timing of the first prize depending on whether or not the stop operation means is specifically operated, the timing when the lottery result of the lottery means becomes the specific result, and the like. It is possible to prevent the establishment timing from becoming monotonous.

Furthermore, by configuring the game medium to be provided with a number smaller than the maximum bet number that can be set by the bet number setting means when the second prize is established, the lottery information is selected, and the lottery target win probability and the lottery target win. In the case of winning, a multiplication value obtained by multiplying the probability of winning the corresponding prize and the number of game media provided at the time of winning is derived for each lottery target, and the multiplication value of the lottery target that wins a prize other than the first prize It is possible to set a high probability that the second winning combination will be won, even if the value obtained when the added value is divided by the number of bets is less than 1 is added. As a result, in a situation where the first winning combination information is stored in the winning information storage unit, it is possible to increase the chances of establishing the second winning instead of the first winning. Therefore, even if the second prize is established, it is possible to have an expectation that the first role is won.

Amusement machine 2. The gaming machine 1 is provided with a plurality of the specific operations.

According to this gaming machine, by providing a plurality of specific operations, it is possible to allow the player to select which specific operation is to be performed when the lottery result of the lottery means is the specific result. Therefore, it is possible to change the timing of establishment of the first prize while actively allowing the player to participate in the game.

Amusement machine 3. In the gaming machine 2, the gaming machine is provided with a plurality of the specified results, and the specified result and the specified operation uniquely correspond to each other.

According to the gaming machine, the specific operation can be determined based on the lottery result of the lottery means, so that the processing configuration can be simplified. For example, it is possible to provide one specific result and a plurality of specific operations, and when the lottery result of the lottery means is the specific result, a process of selecting one specific operation from the plurality of specific operations may be performed. is there. However, in the case of such a configuration, it is necessary for the lottery means to perform a process of selecting a specific operation in addition to the process of performing the lottery, which complicates the process configuration.

Amusement machine 4. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 3, the specific operation is that the stop operating means is operated at a predetermined timing.

According to this gaming machine, it is possible to establish or not establish the first prize depending on whether or not the stop operating means is operated at a predetermined timing.

Amusement machine 5. In any one of the above-mentioned gaming machines 1 to 4, the specific operation is that the plurality of stop operating means are operated in a predetermined order.

According to this gaming machine, it is possible to establish or not establish the first prize depending on whether or not the stop operating means is operated in a predetermined order.

Amusement machine 6. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 5, when the lottery result of the lottery means is the specific result, at least a third winning combination (first small winning combination to eighth small winning combination) is won, At least one of the circulation display means stores third winning information (first small winning combination flag to eighth small winning combination winning flag) corresponding to the third winning combination in the winning information storing means. When the stop operation means is operated to perform the specific operation, the display control means can perform display control that does not establish a third prize (first small winning combination to eighth small winning combination) corresponding to the third winning combination. When the stop operation means is not operated by the specific operation, the display control means can perform the display control for establishing the third prize, so that the third winning pattern forming the third prize (each reel 32L, 32M, 32R " A game machine characterized by arranging a "red bell" pattern and a "blue bell" pattern).

According to the gaming machine, when the lottery result of the lottery means is the specific result, at least the third winning combination is won. Then, when at least one of the circulation display means stores the third winning combination information corresponding to the third winning combination in the winning information storing means, the display controlling means displays the first operation when the stop operating means is specifically operated. Forming a third prize so that display control can be performed so that the third winning corresponding to three winning combinations is not achieved, and display control means can perform display control that achieves the third winning if the stop operation means is not specifically operated. Three role patterns are arranged. With such a configuration, when the lottery result of the lottery means is the specific result, it is possible to establish the first prize by specifically operating the stop operation means.

Amusement machine 7. In the gaming machine 6, when the lottery result of the lottery means is the first specific result (e.g., winning when IV=2), at least the first predetermined combination (e.g., first small combination) as the third combination The second predetermined combination (for example, the eighth small combination) as the third combination is not won, and the lottery result of the lottery means is the second specific result (for example, when IV=9). In some cases, at least the first predetermined winning combination is not won and the second predetermined winning combination is won, and the lottery result of the lottery means is included in at least one of the circulation display means. When the lottery result of the lottery means is the second specific result, the display control means corresponds to the first predetermined combination when the stop operation means is subjected to the second specific operation. When the lottery result of the lottery means is the second specific result, the first specific operation to be performed when the lottery result of the lottery means is the first specific result so that the display control for establishing the predetermined winning can be performed. When the stop operation means is operated, the display control means performs the display control for establishing the second predetermined winning corresponding to the second predetermined winning combination. The "red bell" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R) and the second predetermined winning symbol ("blue bell" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R) that forms the second predetermined prize are arranged. A gaming machine to do.

According to this gaming machine, when the first prize is established, it is necessary to perform a specific operation corresponding to the lottery result of the lottery means, and when the corresponding specific operation is not performed, the first prize is not obtained. The display control of the circulation display means is performed so that the third prize is established. With such a configuration, it is possible to allow the player to select which specific operation to perform and then operate the stop operation means, and the timing of establishment of the first prize can be achieved while the player is actively participating in the game. It becomes possible to suppress monotony.

Amusement machine 8. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 7, when the lottery result of the lottery means is the specific result and the first winning combination information is stored in the winning information storage means, the specific operation A suggestion effect execution means (auxiliary display unit 65) capable of executing a suggestion effect that suggests and a determination means (lottery result command processing function of the display control device 65) that determines whether or not to execute the suggestion effect. A gaming machine characterized by that.

According to the gaming machine, when the lottery result of the lottery means is the specific result and the first winning combination information is stored in the winning information storage means, the suggestive effect suggesting the specific operation may be executed. .. With such a configuration, it is possible to change the timing of establishment of the first prize depending on the determination frequency at which the suggestive effect is determined to be executed.

Amusement machine 9. In the gaming machine 8, first transition means (instruction mode transition processing functions S810, S811 of the display control device 81) for transitioning to the suggestion effect first mode (first suggestion mode and second suggestion mode), and the suggestion effect number Second mode means for shifting to the suggestive effect second mode (general display mode) in which the suggestive effect execution frequency is lower than that of the first mode, the suggestion mode end processing function S815 of the display control device 81 is provided, and the determining means is A gaming machine, which determines whether or not to execute the suggestive effect based on a current mode.

According to this gaming machine, the frequency at which the suggestion effect is determined to be changed changes depending on whether the current mode is the suggestion effect first mode or the suggestion effect second mode. With such a configuration, it is possible to change the time when the first winning is established depending on the current mode.

Amusement machine 10. In the gaming machine 9, the first privilege granting means is configured to grant a privilege as the first privilege to shift a gaming state to a special gaming state (large BB state) advantageous to a player, and the first bonus The transition means is configured to shift to the suggestive effect first mode when the special game state is finished, and the second transition means is satisfied with a predetermined condition (50 or 65535 games have been played). A gaming machine having a configuration of shifting from the suggestive effect first mode to the suggestive effect second mode when the game is performed.

According to the gaming machine, when the special game state ends, the suggestion effect first mode is entered, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the suggestion effect second mode is entered. When the special game state ends, the suggestive effect first mode is entered, so that it is possible to expect that the first prize will be achieved at a relatively early game time after the end of the special game state.

Amusement machine 11. In any of the gaming machines 8 to 10, the determination means is operated in a situation where the lottery result of the lottery means is the specific result and the first winning combination information is stored in the winning information storage means. When it is determined that the suggestive effect is not executed, second suggestive effect executing means capable of executing the second suggestive effect (informative sound output effect) while suggesting that the first winning combination is won and not suggesting the specific operation ( A gaming machine provided with a speaker 64).

According to this gaming machine, in the case where the lottery result of the lottery means is the specific result and the first winning combination information is stored in the winning information storage means, the deciding means decides not to execute the suggestive effect, A second suggestion effect that does not suggest a specific operation while suggesting that one win has been won may be executed. With such a configuration, it is possible to encourage the player to perform a specific operation of the stop operation means in a situation where the first prize can be established, and the player can be actively participated in the game. ..

Gaming machine 12. In any one of the above-mentioned gaming machines 1 to 11, at least one of the respective circulation display means has a first position symbol (“7” symbol, “BAR” symbol) that forms the first prize, at a predetermined position. When the stop operation means is operated at a timing that can be reached, the second character pattern is arranged so that the second character pattern can be stopped at the predetermined position. Machine.

According to this gaming machine, in at least one of the circulation display means, when the stop operation means is operated at a timing capable of reaching the predetermined position of the first winning symbol forming the first prize, the predetermined operation is performed. The second role pattern is arranged so that the second role pattern can be stopped at the position. With this configuration, when the first winning combination information and the second winning combination information are stored in the winning combination information storing module, the circulation display module can be display-controlled so that the second winning combination is preferentially established. It will be possible.

Amusement machine 13. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 12, the second role pattern is arranged on each of the circulation display means so that it can be stopped at an arbitrary position regardless of the operation timing of the stop operation means. A gaming machine characterized by that.

According to this gaming machine, each circulation display means is provided with the second role pattern so that it can be stopped at any position regardless of the operation timing of the stop operation means. With this configuration, when the second winning combination information is stored in the winning information storage unit, the second prize can be established regardless of the operation timing of the stop operating unit. Further, when the first winning information and the second winning information are stored in the winning information storing means, it is possible to reduce the player's disadvantage by giving the second privilege. ..

Amusement machine 14. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 13, the first privilege granting means grants, as the first privilege, a privilege to shift a gaming state to a special gaming state (BB state) advantageous to a player. A gaming machine characterized by.

According to the gaming machine, it is possible to prevent the so-called bonus winning establishment period from becoming monotonous.

Amusement machine 15. A plurality of circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for circulatingly displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs);
A bet number setting means (a medal insertion processing function of the main control device 101) for setting a bet number based on detection of acceptance of a game medium (medal),
Start determining means (start command determination processing function S206 of main controller 101) that can determine to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
A lottery means (lottery processing function S209 of the main control device 101) for performing lottery based on the determination result of the start determination means,
When winning the lottery, winning information storage means (winning flag storage area 106a) for storing winning information (winning flag) corresponding to the winning combination,
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the circulation display of each circulation display means;
The circulation display of each circulation display means is started based on the determination result of the start determination means, and the circulation display of the corresponding circulation display means is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation means. In a gaming machine provided with display control means (display table setting processing function and reel control processing function of main controller 101) for controlling display of means,
It is provided with lottery information storage means (ROM 105 of the main control device 101) for storing predetermined lottery information (general game state lottery table) used in the lottery when the game state is the predetermined game state (general game state),
The predetermined lottery information is configured such that at least a lottery is performed for the first winning combination (first BB) and the second winning combination (normal small winning combination),
When a first prize (first BB prize) corresponding to the first combination is established, a first privilege granting unit (large BB start process of the main control device 101) for granting a first privilege (a privilege to shift to the large BB state). Function S604),
When the second prize (normal small prize) corresponding to the second combination is established, a game medium of a smaller number (1) than the maximum bet number (3) that can be set by the bet number setting means is given as the second privilege. A second privilege granting means (medal payout processing function S211 of the main control device 101)
When the winning information storage means stores the first winning information (first BB winning flag) indicating that the first winning is won, the first privilege granting means stores the first privilege until the first privilege is granted. It is configured to be able to continuously store 1 winning information,
The display control means,
When the first winning combination information and the second winning combination information (normal small winning combination flag) indicating that the second winning combination has been won are stored in the winning information storing means, the second winning combination is won. If it can be established, the first display control means (normal small prize winning of the main control device 101) for controlling the display of each of the circulation display means so that the second winning is formed with priority over the first winning. Sliding table setting processing function for S356),
When the lottery result of the lottery means is a specific result (winning when IV=2 to 9) and the first winning combination information is stored in the winning information storage means, the stop operation means is a specific operation. When the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at the timing when the combination of non-winning symbols can be stopped on the middle line L2, and the middle stop switch 43 is operated last, the first prize is established. Specific display control means for controlling the display of each circulation display means (small win of the main control device 101) so that the first prize cannot be established unless the stop operation means is specifically operated. With priority winning slip table setting processing functions S357, S558),
The display control means does not establish the first prize when at least one of the circulation display means stores the first winning combination information and the second winning combination information in the winning information storage means. The second winning symbols (“BAR” symbol on the left reel 32L, “7” symbol on the middle reel 32M, “Replay” symbol on the right reel 32R) that form the second prize are arranged so that the display can be controlled.
further,
A game machine characterized in that the lottery information is configured such that an expected value of the number of payouts with respect to the number of bets is less than 100%.

According to the gaming machine, when the lottery result of the lottery means is the specific result and the first winning combination information is stored in the winning information storage means, each circulation display means is established so that the first prize can be established. Is displayed. Further, when at least one of the circulation display means is operated by a stop operation means corresponding to the first predetermined pattern and the second predetermined pattern at a timing at which the first predetermined pattern can reach the predetermined position. If the second predetermined pattern cannot reach the predetermined position, and the corresponding stop operation means is operated at a timing at which the second predetermined pattern can reach the predetermined position, the first predetermined pattern Are arranged apart from each other so that they cannot reach the predetermined position. Therefore, even if the lottery result of the lottery means is the specific result and the first winning combination information is stored in the winning information storage means, the first prize is established depending on the operation timing of the stop operation means. It does not hold. When the first winning information and the second winning information are stored in the winning information storage means, the second winning is prioritized over the first winning if the second winning can be achieved. Each circulation display means is display-controlled so as to be established. With such a configuration, it is possible to change the establishment timing of the first winning prize depending on the operation timing of the stop operating means, the timing when the lottery result of the lottery means becomes the specific result, etc., and the establishment timing of the first winning prize is monotonous. It becomes possible to suppress that. According to the gaming machine, when the lottery result of the lottery means is the specific result and the first winning combination information is stored in the winning information storage means, the first winning is achieved when the stop operating means is specifically operated. Each circulation display means is display-controlled so as to be possible, and each circulation display means is display-controlled so that the first winning cannot be achieved unless the stop operation means is specifically operated. Therefore, even if the lottery result of the lottery means is the specific result and the first winning combination information is stored in the winning information storage means, the first operation depends on whether or not the stop operation means is specifically operated. Winning or not winning. When the first winning information and the second winning information are stored in the winning information storage means, the second winning is prioritized over the first winning if the second winning can be achieved. Each circulation display means is display-controlled so as to be established. With such a configuration, it is possible to change the establishment timing of the first prize depending on whether or not the stop operation means is specifically operated, the timing when the lottery result of the lottery means becomes the specific result, and the like. It is possible to prevent the establishment timing from becoming monotonous.

Furthermore, by configuring the game medium to be provided in a number smaller than the maximum bet number that can be set by the bet number setting means when the second prize is established, the expected value of the number of payouts with respect to the number of bet is less than 100% in the lottery information. Even in the case of such a configuration, it is possible to set a high probability of winning the second winning combination. As a result, in a situation where the first winning combination information is stored in the winning information storage unit, it is possible to increase the chances of establishing the second winning instead of the first winning. Therefore, even if the second prize is established, it is possible to have an expectation that the first role is won.

The configuration of the gaming machine 15 may be appropriately combined with any configuration of the gaming machines 2 to 14, and in such a case, a synergistic effect can be expected.

Amusement machine 16. A plurality of circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for circulatingly displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs);
A bet number setting means (a medal insertion processing function of the main control device 101) for setting a bet number based on detection of acceptance of a game medium (medal),
Start determining means (start command determination processing function S206 of main controller 101) that can determine to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
A lottery means (lottery processing function S209 of the main control device 101) for performing lottery based on the determination result of the start determination means,
When winning the lottery, winning information storage means (winning flag storage area 106a) for storing winning information (winning flag) corresponding to the winning combination,
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the circulation display of each circulation display means;
The circulation display of each circulation display means is started based on the determination result of the start determination means, and the circulation display of the corresponding circulation display means is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation means. In a gaming machine provided with display control means (display table setting processing function and reel control processing function of main controller 101) for controlling display of means,
It is provided with lottery information storage means (ROM 105 of the main control device 101) for storing predetermined lottery information (general game state lottery table) used in the lottery when the game state is the predetermined game state (general game state),
The predetermined lottery information is configured such that at least a lottery is performed for the first winning combination (first BB) and the predetermined winning combinations (first small winning combination to eighth small winning winning combination),
When a first prize (first BB prize) corresponding to the first combination is established, a first privilege granting unit (large BB start process of the main control device 101) for granting a first privilege (a privilege to shift to the large BB state). Function S604),
When a predetermined prize (first small prize to eighth small prize) corresponding to the predetermined combination is established, a number (1) smaller than the maximum bet number (3) that can be set by the bet number setting means as the predetermined privilege. And a second privilege granting means (medal payout processing function S211 of the main controller 101) for granting a game medium,
When the winning information storage means stores the first winning information (first BB winning flag) indicating that the first winning is won, the first privilege granting means stores the first privilege until the first privilege is granted. It is configured to be able to continuously store 1 winning information,
In the display control means, the lottery result of the lottery means is a specific result (winning when IV=2 to 9), the first winning combination information, and a predetermined winning combination indicating that the predetermined winning combination has been won. When information (first small winning combination flag to eighth small winning combination winning flag) and the information are stored in the winning information storage means, if the predetermined winning can be established, the predetermined winning is determined from the first winning. The winning operation is preferentially established, and the stop operation means operates the stop switches 42 to 44 at a timing at which a specific operation (a combination of non-winning symbols can be stopped on the middle line L2) and the middle stop switch 43. Is operated last) so that the first prize can be established, and the first prize cannot be established unless the stop operation means is operated by the specific operation. Specific display control means for controlling the display of the small winning combination winning prize sliding table setting processing functions S357, S558 of the main control device 101,
At least one of the circulation display means is a display that the display control means does not establish the first prize when the first winning information and the predetermined winning information are stored in the winning information storage means. Arrangement of predetermined winning symbols (“red bell” symbol and “blue bell” symbol on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R) that form the predetermined prize so that control can be performed.
further,
Multiplication by multiplying the lottery information by a winning probability of a lottery target (index value IV), a probability of winning a prize corresponding to winning the lottery target, and the number of game media provided when the winning is achieved. A value is derived for each lottery target, a multiplication value of a lottery target that achieves a winning other than the first prize is added, and the value when the added value is divided by the bet number is less than 1. A gaming machine characterized by.

According to the gaming machine, when the lottery result of the lottery means is the identification result and the first winning combination information and the predetermined winning combination information are stored in the winning information storage means, the stop operating means is specifically operated. Each circulation display means is display-controlled so that the first prize can be established, and each circulation display means is display-controlled so that the first prize cannot be established unless the stop operation means is specifically operated. Therefore, even if the lottery result of the lottery means is the specific result and the first winning combination information is stored in the winning information storage means, the first operation depends on whether or not the stop operation means is specifically operated. Winning or not winning. Further, when the first winning combination information and the predetermined winning combination information are stored in the winning information storage means, the predetermined winning combination is given priority over the first winning combination if the predetermined winning combination can be achieved. Then, each circulation display means is display-controlled. With such a configuration, it is possible to change the establishment timing of the first prize depending on whether or not the stop operation means is specifically operated, the timing when the lottery result of the lottery means becomes the specific result, and the like. It is possible to prevent the establishment timing from becoming monotonous.

Furthermore, by configuring the game medium to be provided with a number smaller than the maximum bet number that can be set by the bet number setting means when the predetermined winning is achieved, the lottery information is selected, and the winning probability of the lottery target and the lottery target are won. In each lottery target, a multiplication value obtained by multiplying the probability that a prize corresponding to the case will be established and the number of game media provided when the prize is established is derived, and the multiplication value of the lottery object that achieves a prize other than the first prize is obtained. Even in the case where the value obtained by adding and dividing the added value by the number of bets is less than 1, it is possible to set a high probability of winning a predetermined winning combination. As a result, in the situation where the first winning combination information is stored in the winning information storage unit, it is possible to increase the chances that the predetermined winning combination will be established instead of the first winning combination. Therefore, even if the predetermined winning is achieved, it is possible to have an expectation that the first prize is won.

It should be noted that, in the configuration of the gaming machine 16, the second role and the third role may be read as a predetermined role, and any configuration of the gaming machines 2 to 14 may be appropriately combined. It can be expected to have an effect.

10... Slot machine as a gaming machine, 32... Reel as a revolving body that constitutes circulation display means, 41... Start lever as start operation means or start operation means, 42-44... Stop switch as stop operation means, 56... 1st credit insertion switch as start operation means or input operation means, 57... 2nd credit insertion switch as start operation means or input operation means, 58... 3rd credit insertion switch as start operation means or input operation means , 63... upper lamps constituting auxiliary production section or suggestive production executing means, 64... speakers constituting auxiliary production section or second suggestive production executing means, 65... auxiliary display section constituting auxiliary production section or suggestive production executing means , 81... Display control device as sub-control board or determination means, 101... Main control device as main control board, 102... CPU configuring various control means such as lottery means and main control means, 105... Predetermined lottery information storage ROM constituting the means, 106... RAM constituting the winning information storage means and the like, 106a... Winning flag storage area as the winning information storing means.

Claims (1)

A plurality of circulation display means for circulating the display of a plurality of types of patterns,
Bet number setting means for setting a bet number based on detection of acceptance of a game medium,
Start determining means capable of determining to start the cyclic display of the pattern,
Based on the determination result of the start determination means, a lottery means for performing a lottery,
When winning the lottery, winning information storage means for storing winning information corresponding to the winning combination,
A plurality of stop operation means operated to individually stop the circulation display of each circulation display means,
The circulation display of each circulation display means is started based on the determination result of the start determination means, and the circulation display of the corresponding circulation display means is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation means. In a gaming machine provided with display control means for controlling display of means ,
The gaming state is provided with a lottery information storage means for storing predetermined lottery information used in the lottery when the game state is a predetermined game state,
The predetermined lottery information is configured such that at least a lottery is performed for the first winning combination, the second winning combination, and the third winning combination.
A first privilege granting means for granting a first privilege when a first prize corresponding to the first role is established;
When a second prize corresponding to the second combination is established, a second privilege granting means for granting a smaller number of game media than the maximum bet number that can be set by the bet number setting means as a second benefit,
And a third privilege granting means for granting a larger number of game media than the maximum bet number that can be set by the bet number setting means as a third benefit when the third prize corresponding to the third role is established.
Equipped with
When the winning information storage means stores the first winning information indicating that the first winning is won, the first winning information is continued until the first privilege granting means grants the first privilege. Memorable configuration,
The display control means,
When the first winning combination information and the second winning combination information indicating that the second winning combination has been won are stored in the winning information storage means, it is possible to achieve the second winning. For example, first display control means for controlling the display of each of the circulation display means so that the second prize is formed with priority over the first prize.
When the first winning combination information and the third winning combination information indicating that the third winning combination has been won are stored in the winning information storage means, the first operation is performed when the stop operation means is operated in a prescribed manner. 3 second display control means for controlling the display of each of the circulation display means so that the first prize can be established if the stop operation means is not operated in the prescribed manner so that a prize can be established.
When the lottery result of the lottery means is the specific result and the first winning combination information is stored in the winning information storage means, the first prize can be established when the stop operation means is specifically operated. As described above, specific display control means for controlling the display of each of the circulation display means such that the first prize cannot be established unless the stop operation means is operated by the specific operation.
Equipped with
The specified operation is to operate a predetermined one of the plurality of stop operating means at a predetermined timing, and to operate another stop operating means at an arbitrary timing,
When the stop operating means is not operated in the prescribed manner in a situation where the first winning information and the third winning information are stored in the winning information storing means on each of the circulation display means. The operation method of the stop operation means when the first winning symbol that forms the first winning is arranged so that the first winning is achieved and the second winning information is stored in the winning information storage means. In order to achieve the second prize regardless of, the second role pattern forming the second prize is arranged,
The predetermined lottery information is a lottery value obtained by multiplying a winning probability of a lottery target, a probability that a corresponding prize will be established when the lottery target is won, and the number of game media provided when the prize is established. When the multiplication value of the lottery target that derives the target and wins a prize other than the first prize is added, the value when the added value is divided by the bet number is set as information that is less than 1. A gaming machine characterized by .

Images