JP2010104619A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can make a game player enjoy the game to the very end without excessively leaving game mediums such as tokens. <P>SOLUTION: In this slot machine 10 corresponding to a maximum betting number of three, when the game is performed by the betting number of one or two, a cherry bell winning, for which the number of putting out tokens is three, is set as a winning combination candidate, and the winning probability is set to be high. By this method, when one or two tokens have been left in hands of the game player, one time of the game can be performed by dropping one or two tokens which have been left in hands while making the game player expect the obtaining of the putting out of three tokens by the establishment of the cherry bell winning. Therefore, when the putting out of three tokens has been performed by the establishment of the cherry bell winning, the game player can play one more game while expecting the further establishment of a BB winning by dropping the three tokens, and can enjoy the game to the very end without excessively leaving tokens. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

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 symbols given to each reel is visible through the display window. Then, when a player inserts a medal as a game medium, an effective line is set, and then the player operates a start lever to play a role such as a bonus role, a small role, or a replay role inside the slot machine. As each lottery is performed, each reel starts to rotate, and after each reel starts rotating, by operating the stop switch, each reel is sequentially stopped and one game is completed. When all the reels stop rotating, the winning combination is established when the combination of the winning combination on the active line and the corresponding symbol combination is stopped, and a privilege that a medal is paid out or a privilege that the game state is transferred is given to the player. Is granted.

The conventional slot machine is designed on the premise of so-called “three-seat” in which a single game is executed when three medals are inserted. In other words, when one medal is inserted (so-called “one-hung”) or when two medals are inserted (so-called “two-hung”), the start lever is operated and executed. In the game that is played, the probability that various benefits are given is extremely low compared to the case where the game is executed with 3 cards, or the game cannot be played with 1 or 2 cards. There are also three-dedicated machines that can play games only when they are hung. This is made as a device for increasing the operating rate of the slot machine in the hall, and aims to allow the player to play one game with three medals as much as possible.
JP 2007-21113 A

  However, since the number of medals lent out from the hall before the game is not necessarily a multiple of 3, it is generally rented in units of 50, so it is highly probable that the number of medals is less than 3 There was a possibility of remaining. And if there are fewer than three medals, you can't play a game with the remaining medals on a three-seat dedicated machine, and you can hang one or two However, since the probability of granting a privilege is low, there is a risk that a medal is left in the hall or the player leaves the remaining medal. If a medal is left in the hall, the player loses by the value of the medal, and if the player brings back the remaining medal, the medal lent out in the hall cannot be collected, and the game There is also a problem that a player may play a game using a medal brought back from another hall, and the hall side suffers damage.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems and the like, and provides a gaming machine that allows a player to enjoy a game to the end without excessive game media such as medals. It is an object.

  In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 has a plurality of circulation display means for cyclically displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns, and a bet number setting for setting a bet number based on detection of acceptance of a game medium. Means, a start determination means capable of determining to start the cyclic display of the pattern, a lottery means for lottery drawing based on a determination result of the start determination means, and a lottery by the lottery means A winning information storage means for storing winning winning information corresponding to the winning winning combination, a plurality of stop operating means operated to individually stop the cyclic display of each cyclic display means, and a determination result of the start determining means Based on the circulation display means, and the circulation display means is controlled so as to stop the circulation display of the corresponding circulation display means based on the operation of the stop operation means. Corresponding to the winning combination indicated by the winning combination information stored in the winning information storage unit at an effective position set as a visual recognition position of the pattern displayed by each circulation display unit A bonus granting means for granting to the player a bonus corresponding to the combination when the picture to be played is stopped, and the bet number set by the bet number setting means is a maximum bet that can be set by the bet number setting means. If the number is a number, the lottery means lottery is performed under conditions that are most advantageous to the player, and lottery information corresponding to the number of bets that can be set by the bet number setting means is stored. The betting number set by the betting number setting unit from among a plurality of lottery information stored in the lottery information storage unit as lottery information used in the lottery by the information storage unit and the lottery unit Lottery information setting means for setting corresponding lottery information, and the lottery information corresponding to the first bet number that is smaller than the maximum bet number is given game media corresponding to a multiple of the maximum bet number. The winning probability of the first combination that grants the privilege to the player is set to be equal to or higher than the winning probability of the combination other than the first combination.

  The gaming machine according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the lottery information corresponding to the first bet number is determined by the lottery means for the first bet number at least in a normal gaming state. Based on the result of one lottery performed, the winning probability of each combination is set so that the expected value of the number of game media granted to the player by the privilege grant means is smaller than the first bet number To do.

  Here, the expected value is a multiplication calculated by multiplying the winning probability and the number of game media given when winning the winning combination for each of the winning points drawn by the lottery means. Is a value obtained by adding the values obtained by.

  The gaming machine according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the lottery information corresponding to the first bet number is determined by the lottery means for the first bet number at least in a normal gaming state. Based on the result of one lottery performed, the winning probability of each combination is set so that the expected value of the number of game media granted to the player by the privilege grant means is close to the first bet number. It is to set.

  The gaming machine according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the bonus granting means is configured to receive the winning information when the first betting number is set by the betting number setting means. As the winning combination information stored in the storage means, the winning combination information corresponding to the combination that is a combination other than the first combination and that grants the privilege to which the game medium is provided to the player is stored. If the pattern corresponding to the winning combination indicated in the winning combination information stops at the effective position of each circulation display means, the number of game media to be given to the player by the privilege based on the first combination A privilege to which a game medium is given is given to the player.

  The gaming machine according to claim 5 is the gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein when the first betting number is set by the betting number setting means, the privilege granting means is advantageous for the player in the gaming state. When in a special gaming state, the winning combination information stored in the winning information storage means corresponds to a combination that is a combination other than the first combination and that grants a privilege to which the game medium is granted to the player. If the winning combination information to be stored is stored and the pattern corresponding to the winning combination indicated in the winning combination information stops at the effective position of each circulation display means, the benefit based on the first combination is given to the player The player is given a privilege to which a greater number of game media is given than the number of game media to be given.

  According to the gaming machine of claim 1, when the bet number set by the bet number setting unit is the first bet number that is smaller than the maximum bet number that can be set by the bet number setting unit, Of the plurality of lottery information stored in the lottery information storage unit, lottery information corresponding to the first bet number is set by the lottery information setting unit as the lottery information used for the lottery by the lottery unit. Then, based on the determination result of the start determining means, a lottery is performed by the lottery means using the lottery information set by the lottery information setting means, and if the lottery is won, the role corresponding to the winning combination Winning information is stored in the winning information storage means. On the other hand, the display control of the circulation display means by the display control means starts the circulation display of each circulation display means based on the determination result of the start determination means, and the circulation display of the corresponding circulation display means based on the operation of the stop operation means Is stopped. Then, when the symbol corresponding to the winning combination indicated by the winning combination information stored in the winning information storage unit stops at the effective position set to the visual recognition position of the pattern displayed by each circulation display unit, And the corresponding privilege is given to the player by the privilege granting means. Here, the lottery information corresponding to the first bet number that is smaller than the maximum bet number indicates the winning probability of the first role that gives the player a privilege that is given a game medium multiple of the maximum bet number, Since it is configured to set the winning probability of a role other than the first winning combination or more, when the first bet number is set and a lottery is performed by lottery means, game media corresponding to multiples of the maximum bet number are obtained. The possibility that the first combination that grants the privilege to be granted to the player can be increased. Therefore, if there are remaining game media less than the maximum bet at the player's hand, the player can expect the player to obtain the first bet amount while expecting the player to obtain game media that is a multiple of the maximum bet. Can be set. If the first bet number is set and the game is played, if a game medium corresponding to a multiple of the maximum bet number is given, the maximum bet number is set, and the lottery is performed under the most advantageous conditions. Since the game can be performed while performing the game, the player can enjoy the game to the end without leaving extra game media. In addition, even if the game is played with the first bet number set, even if the game is out of the lottery, the game can be completed without leaving extra game media. Thus, according to the gaming machine of the first aspect, there is an effect that the game can be enjoyed to the end without leaving extra game media to the player.

  According to the gaming machine according to claim 2, in addition to the effect achieved by the gaming machine according to claim 1, the lottery information corresponding to the first bet number is at least in the normal gaming state with respect to the first bet number. Based on the result of one lottery performed by the lottery means, the winning probability of each combination is set so that the expected value of the number of game media granted to the player by the privilege granting means is smaller than the first bet number. Since the first bet number which is smaller than the maximum bet number is set and lottery is repeatedly performed by the lottery means, the number of game media should be decreased without increasing. Can do. Therefore, even if the player repeatedly plays with the first bet number, it is possible not to aim for an increase in the game medium. Therefore, when the game medium is more than the maximum bet number, it is most advantageous for the player. It is possible to play a game by setting the maximum bet number for which a lottery of a combination is performed under various conditions. Therefore, even if the game can be played with the first bet number that is smaller than the maximum bet number, the game medium can be consumed quickly by the player, and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be increased. There is.

  According to the gaming machine according to claim 3, in addition to the effect achieved by the gaming machine according to claim 2, the lottery information corresponding to the first bet number is based on the first bet number at least in a normal gaming state. The winning probabilities of each combination so that the expected value of the number of game media granted to the player by the privilege granting means is close to the first bet number based on the result of one lottery performed by the lottery means. Therefore, when the first bet number which is smaller than the maximum bet number is set and the lottery means the lottery is performed, the game is expected to be close to 100% at the player's hand. The media can be returned. Therefore, if there is more game media than the maximum bet at the player's hand, it is certain that the player wants to play with the first bet set using the game medium remaining at the hand. Therefore, it is possible to further reduce the possibility that the player will leave the game medium and finish the game.

  According to the gaming machine according to claim 4, in addition to the effect of the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, when a game is performed with the first betting number set by the betting number setting means, As the winning information stored in the winning information storage means, the winning information corresponding to the role that is a role other than the first role and that grants the privilege to which the game medium is given to the player is stored. If the pattern corresponding to the winning combination indicated in the winning combination information stops at the effective position of each circulation display means, the same number of game media as the number of game media provided to the player by the privilege based on the first combination is obtained. The privilege to be granted is given to the player. That is, a game medium corresponding to a multiple of the maximum bet number, which is the number of game media provided when the picture corresponding to the first combination stops at the effective position of each circulation display means, is provided to the player. As a result, even if game media is given by a role other than the first role, the number of game media to be given is a multiple of the maximum bet number. Therefore, the player sets the maximum bet number, It is possible to play a game while making a lottery of the winning combination under advantageous conditions. Therefore, there is an effect that the player can enjoy the game to the end without leaving extra game media.

  According to the gaming machine of the fifth aspect, in addition to the effect achieved by the gaming machine of the fourth aspect, when a game is played with the first betting number set by the betting number setting means, the gaming state is indicated to the player. When in an advantageous special game state, the winning combination information stored in the winning information storage means corresponds to a role that is a role other than the first role and that grants a privilege to which a game medium is given to the player. If the winning combination information is stored and the pattern corresponding to the winning combination indicated in the winning combination information stops at the effective position of each circulation display means, the game given to the player by the privilege based on the first combination A privilege for giving a larger number of game media than the number of media is given to the player. That is, a number of game media more than a multiple of the maximum bet number is given to the player. Thereby, when the gaming state is in the special gaming state, there is an effect that more game media can be given to the player by a role other than the first role.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment in the case of application to a spinning cylinder type gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine, specifically, a slot machine will be described in detail based on the drawings. First, the structure of the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  1 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 closed, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 open, FIG. 3 is a rear view of the front door 12, and FIG. 2 is a front view of a body 11. FIG.

  In the slot machine 10, when a player inserts a medal as a game medium from the medal slot 45 and operates the start lever 41, the three reels 32L, 32M, and 32R with a plurality of symbols are rotationally driven. Thereafter, when the player operates stop switches 42, 43, and 44 provided corresponding to the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, the corresponding reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped, and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped. When the combination of symbols displayed by the stop of 32R is a predetermined combination, a privilege for giving a predetermined number of medals or a privilege for shifting to a gaming state is given to the player.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the slot machine 10 includes a housing 11 that forms an outer shell thereof. The casing 11 is formed in a box shape with the front face opened as a whole by combining wooden panels, and is attached by, for example, nailing a so-called island facility when installed in the game hall. The casing 11 may be composed of a synthetic resin panel or a metal panel in addition to being composed of a wooden panel, or may be composed of a synthetic resin material or a metal material formed into an integral box shape. Also good.

  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, and the front door 12 has 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 bearing portions 14a and 14b, the front door 12 rotates about an opening / closing axis extending in the vertical direction connecting the support shafts 13a and 13b to the housing 11. The front door 12 can be opened and closed by rotating the front door 12 so as to be movable.

  Moreover, the locking device 20 is provided in the back surface on the opposite side of the opening-and-closing axis | shaft of the front door 12, and the front door 12 is made into the locked state which cannot be opened by the locking device 20. FIG. A key cylinder 21 that is integrated with the locking device 20 is provided on the upper right side of the front door 12, and is configured such that the locked state is released by a predetermined key operation on the key cylinder 21. The position where the key cylinder 20 is provided is the thin upper portion of the front door 12, and as a result, a versatile key cylinder 20 having a short overall length can be employed. In the present embodiment, Omlock (registered trademark) having a high function of preventing unauthorized unlocking is used as the key cylinder 20.

  A game panel 25 for notifying the player of the game state is provided above the center of the front door 12. The game panel 25 is formed with three vertically long display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R, and the inside of the slot machine 10 is visible through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R. The display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R may be combined into a single display window.

  As shown in FIG. 2, 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 each formed in a cylindrical shape (annular shape). Each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is rotatably supported so that the central axis thereof is the rotation axis of the reel. The rotation axes of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are disposed on the same axis extending in the substantially horizontal direction, and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R correspond to the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R on a one-to-one basis. . Accordingly, a part of the surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is visible through the corresponding display windows 26L, 26M, 26R. Further, when the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are rotated forward, the surfaces of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are projected as if moving from top to bottom through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R.

  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 reel 32L, 32M, and 32R can be individually rotated, that is, independently driven by the driving of each stepping motor. . For example, the stepping motor is set to rotate once by giving a drive signal of 504 pulses (hereinafter also referred to as an excitation pulse), and the rotation position of the stepping motor, that is, the rotation position of the reel is determined by this excitation pulse. Be controlled. In the reel unit 31, a reel index sensor for detecting that the reel has made one rotation is installed on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. When the reel index sensor detects that the reel has made one rotation, a detection signal is output to the main controller 101 described later each time the reel 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 confirmed and corrected.

  On the outer peripheral surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, a plurality of symbols as identification information are drawn in the long side direction (circumferential direction). The details will be described later with reference to FIG. 5. For each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, 21 symbols are drawn at equal intervals, and three consecutive symbols among them are displayed on the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R is configured to be visible at each of the upper, middle, and lower positions. Therefore, in order to switch the 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 the symbols that are visible from the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R based on the number of excitation pulses output after the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input, or displays the display window. It is possible to perform control to stop a predetermined symbol at a position where it can be visually recognized from 26L, 26M, and 26R.

  On the lower left side of the game panel 25, a start lever 41 that is operated to start rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is provided. The start lever 41 is a lever that is pushed by a hand (the direction in which the player is pushed is not limited) when the player starts a game (game). Then, the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is started at the same time (however, it is not necessary to be simultaneous).

  On the right side of the start lever 41, button-like stop switches 42 to 44 that are operated to individually stop the rotating reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are provided. Each of the stop switches 42 to 44 is disposed immediately below the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R corresponding to the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R to be stopped. That is, when the left stop switch 42 is operated, the rotation of the left reel 32L is stopped. When the middle stop switch 43 is operated, the rotation of the middle reel 32M is stopped and the right stop switch 44 is operated. In this case, the rotation of the right reel 32R is stopped.

  At this time, in the slot machine 10, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, the arrival symbols that have reached the base point positions (the lower positions of the corresponding display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R in this embodiment) are displayed. Not only a stop mode for stopping as it is, but also a stop mode for stopping the corresponding reel after sliding for one symbol, a stop mode for stopping after sliding for two symbols, and a stop mode for stopping after sliding for three symbols. And 5 patterns are prepared, that is, a stop mode to stop after sliding for 4 symbols. As a result, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are set to stop in a predetermined stop manner before the specified time (190 msec) elapses from the timing when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated. It is possible to give the player an impression as if the symbol arrangement (hereinafter also referred to as “stop appearance”) that stops within a range that can be visually recognized from 26L, 26M, and 26R is determined by the player's operation. In addition, by adopting a configuration capable of sliding up to 4 symbols, a combination of symbols corresponding to a winning mode (see FIG. 7) described later that has won the lottery as much as possible within the specified time will be described later. While being able to stop on an effective line (refer FIG. 6), it can be made to avoid stopping the combination of the symbol corresponding to the winning mode which is not won by lottery on an effective line.

  On the lower right side of the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R, a medal insertion slot 45 for inserting medals is provided. The medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 are guided to either the storage passage 47 or the discharge passage 48 by a selector 46 as passage switching means provided on the back surface of the front door 12. More specifically, the selector 46 is provided with a medal path switching solenoid 46a. When the medal path switching solenoid 46a is not excited, the medal is guided to the discharge path 48, and when the medal path switching solenoid 46a is excited, the medal is switched. Is guided to the storage passage 47 side. The medal guided to the storage passage 47 is guided to the hopper device 51 housed inside the housing 11. On the other hand, the medal guided to the discharge passage 48 is guided to the medal tray 50 from the medal discharge port 49 provided in the lower front portion of the front door 12 and returned to the player.

  The hopper device 51 includes a storage tank 52 that stores medals, and a payout device 53 that pays out medals to a player. The payout device 53 rotates a medal payout rotating plate (not shown) to discharge medals to an opening 48 a provided in the discharge passage 48 and pays out medals to the medal tray 50 through the discharge passage 48. It has become. Further, a reserve tank 54 is provided on the right side of the hopper device 51 to avoid storing a predetermined amount or more of medals 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 reserve tank 54 is provided. Therefore, when medals are stored more than the height at which the guide plate 52 a is provided, the medals are stored in the reserve tank 54.

  A button-like return switch 55 is provided below the medal slot 45. When the return switch 55 is operated in a situation where the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 45 is jammed in the selector 46, the selector 46 is mechanically operated so that the medal jammed in the selector 46 becomes a medal. It is returned from the discharge port 49.

  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 for 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 stored and stored condition, the virtual medal is paid out from the medal discharge port 49 as an actual medal.

  On the lower left side of the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R, there is provided a first credit insertion switch 56 for inserting three credited virtual medals as game media at a time. A second credit insertion switch 57 and a third credit insertion switch 58 are provided on the left side of the first credit insertion switch 56. 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.

  Below the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R of the game panel 25, a credit display unit 60 that displays the number of credited virtual medals and a remaining payout number that displays the number of remaining medals to be paid out before the bonus state ends. A display unit 61 and a payout number display unit 62 for displaying the number of medals paid out at the time of winning are provided. Although these display parts 60-62 are comprised by the 7 segment display, it is naturally possible to substitute by a liquid crystal display etc. FIG.

  The upper part of the front door 12 has an upper lamp 63 that lights up or flashes as the game progresses, and a pair of left and right sounds that produce various sound effects as the game progresses and inform the player of the gaming state. Speaker 64 and an auxiliary display unit 65 for giving various information to the player. The auxiliary display unit 65 is for executing various display effects as the game progresses, and it can be considered that the game by each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is caused by the main display unit. This is referred to as an auxiliary display unit 65. A display control device 81 for driving the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65 is provided on the back surface of the auxiliary display unit 65.

A lower plate 66 on which a model name, a character related to a game, and the like are displayed is mounted above the medal tray 50. In addition, an ashtray 69 that can be reversed to the lower side on the front side is provided on the left side of the medal tray 50.

  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 houses a power supply device 91 (see FIG. 8), 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 start switch for supplying power to each unit including the main controller 101 described later.

  The reset switch 72 is a switch for resetting various states of the slot machine 10. This slot machine 10 has a backup function for various data, and even if a power failure occurs, it retains the state at the time of the power failure and returns to the state at the time of the power failure at the time of recovery from power failure (power recovery). It can be done. Therefore, for example, when the power supply is turned off by a normal procedure, for example, when the game hall is closed, the state before the turn-off is stored and held. Initialized). If the reset switch 72 is pressed while the power switch 71 is on, the error state is reset.

  The setting key insertion hole 73 is used by a hole manager or the like to adjust the medals. That is, when the hole manager or the like inserts a setting key into the setting key insertion hole 73 and rotates it, the setting state of the slot machine 10 (setting of the winning probability of each winning mode) is changed from “Setting 1” to “Setting 6”. ”Can be changed. When the setting state is set to “setting 1”, the lottery of the winning mode (role) is performed so that the expected value of the medal payout number is the lowest, and when the setting state is set to “setting 6”, The lottery of the winning mode is performed so that the expected value of the medal payout number is the highest. The reset switch 72 is operated not only when resetting the error state but also when changing the setting state of the slot machine 10.

  Above the reel unit 31, a main control device 101 that manages and manages games is attached to the housing 11. The details will be described later with reference to FIG. 8, but the main control device 101 includes an MPU (Micro Processing Unit) 102 that controls main control, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 105 that stores a game program, and the progress of the game. A random access memory (RAM) 106 that temporarily stores necessary data, a free-run counter 107 that generates random numbers, a port 104 that communicates with various devices, and a clock that is used for time counting and synchronization. A main substrate including the circuit 103 and the like is provided, and the main substrate is accommodated in a substrate box made of a transparent resin material or the like. The board box includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base and a box cover that covers an opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other by a sealing unit so that they cannot be opened, thereby sealing the substrate box. In addition, it is good also as a structure which connects a box base and a box cover so that opening is impossible using a key member.

  Next, the symbols drawn on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is an arrangement diagram showing a symbol arrangement of the left reel 32L, the middle reel 32M, and the right reel 32R. As shown in the figure, 21 symbols are arranged in a row on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. Further, numbers from 0 to 20 are assigned to the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. These numbers are symbols that are visible to the main controller 101 from the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R. Is a number for recognizing and not actually attached to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, in the following description, the number is used for explanation.

  As symbols, “7” symbol (for example, 20th of left reel 32L), “youth” symbol (for example, 19th of left reel 32L), “replay” symbol (for example, 18th of left reel 32L), “ "Cherry" symbol (for example, 17th of left reel 32L), "Bell" symbol (for example, 16th of left reel 32L), "Watermelon" symbol (for example, 15th of left reel 32L), "Star" symbol (for example, There are 6 types of the middle reel 32L). As shown in FIG. 5, the numbers and arrangement orders of various symbols are completely different in the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R.

  Each of the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R is formed so that there are three symbols from which the entire symbol can be visually recognized out of the twenty-one symbols attached to the corresponding reel. 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, five combination lines are set so as to connect the positions where the symbols are visible. Here, with reference to FIG. 6, the combination line set in the slot machine 10 will be described. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the symbols that are visible from the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R and the combination lines.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the upper symbol L1 connecting the upper symbol of the left reel 32L, the upper symbol of the middle reel 32M, the upper symbol of the right reel 32R, the middle symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, the right The middle line L2 connecting the middle symbols of the reel 32R, the lower symbol of the left reel 32L, the lower symbol of the middle reel 32M, the lower line L3 connecting the lower symbols of the right reel 32R, the upper symbol of the left reel 32L, and the middle reel A lower right line L4 that connects the lower symbol of 32M and the lower symbol of the right reel 32R, and a right upward line L5 that connects the lower symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the upper symbol of the right reel 32R are set. ing. Then, when the combination line that has been activated, that is, when the symbols are stopped in a predetermined combination on the activated line, a privilege that a predetermined number of medals are paid out or a privilege that the game state is transferred is awarded as a winning combination. It has come to be granted.

  The maximum number of combination lines may be 6 or more, or less than 5. Further, the maximum number of combined lines may be changed according to a predetermined condition. For example, a V (reverse V) -shaped line or an L-shaped line may be validated.

  Next, referring to FIG. 7, the winning mode that the slot machine 10 can take, the stop pattern on the active line where the winning is established in each winning mode, the winning probability of each winning mode in the general gaming state, The medal payout number when winning is established in the winning mode will be described. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the winning mode, the stop symbol, the winning probability in the general gaming state, and the medal payout number. In FIG. 7, the winning probability when the setting state of the slot machine 10 is set to “setting 1” will be described as an example. However, when the setting state is set to “setting 2” to “setting 6” In addition, the expected value of the number of medals paid out per game from “Setting 1” to “Setting 6” while maintaining the magnitude relationship of each winning probability determined by each winning mode and the number of inserted medals (the number of bets). Each winning probability is set so as to increase.

  As shown in FIG. 7, there is a BB (Big Bonus) prize as a status transition prize that gives a player a privilege that a gaming status shifts. When the “7” symbol, “7” symbol, and “7” symbol are stopped from the left on the active line, a privilege to shift the gaming state to a bonus state that is a special gaming state is given as a BB prize. However, even if the “7” symbol stops along the left, middle and right on the active line, no medal is paid out. That is, when the combination of the “7” symbols is established on the active line, only the bonus state is transferred. In other words, it can be said that the “7” symbol is a state transition symbol for shifting the gaming state to the bonus state.

  Here, the bonus state will be described. The bonus state is composed of a plurality of RB (Regular Bonus) states, and the RB state is composed of 12 JAC games. The JAC game is a game in which the probability of winning a watermelon prize and a bell prize, which will be described later, which is a small part prize, is very high compared to the general gaming state. If the winning is established 8 times during the JAC game, the RB state is ended even before the JAC game is played 12 times. Further, the bonus state ends when the number of medals paid out reaches a predetermined number (250 in this embodiment). That is, when the BB winning is established, the medal payout number at that time is 0, but when the gaming state of the gaming machine is shifted to the bonus state in accordance with the BB winning, 250 medals are given to the player. It is ensured that the payout is made with a smaller number of medals than in the general gaming state. In addition, when the number of medals paid out reaches a predetermined number during the RB state, not only the bonus state but also the RB state ends. This is a contrivance for suppressing the player's euphoria by giving an upper limit to the number of medals to be paid out in the bonus state and ensuring the soundness of the game. Further, in the present embodiment, the combination of symbols that shift to the RB state is not set, and the configuration shifts to the RB state immediately after the transition to the bonus state and immediately after the RB state ends. Therefore, it can be said that the bonus state is a game that continuously shifts to the RB state until a predetermined number of medals are paid out.

  This slot machine 10 corresponds to the number of medals inserted at the start of the game (the number of bets) by one, two or three, and the winning probability of BB winning in the general gaming state (BB winning in one game) Is set differently according to the number of inserted medals (the number of bets) inserted at the start of the game. Specifically, the probability of winning a BB prize is set to 1/65536 in the case of 1 and 2 and the setting is 1/256 in the case of 3. As described above, the winning probability of the BB winning in the general gaming state is set to be lower than the case of three cards when the number of cards is one or two.

  Next, as a small role winning in which medals are paid out, there are a watermelon winning and a bell winning. If you stop alongside the "Watermelon" symbol, "Watermelon" symbol, or "Watermelon" symbol from the left on the active line, a watermelon prize will be established, and the "Bell" symbol, "Bell" symbol, " If you stop alongside the “Bell” symbol, you will receive a Bell prize. Then, when the game is executed with three cards, 12 medals are paid out when a watermelon winning is established, and 6 medals are paid out when a bell winning is established. Also, when the game is executed with one or two sheets, if a watermelon prize or a bell prize is established, three medals are paid out. In addition, the winning probability of winning a watermelon in the general gaming state is set to 1/65536 in the case of 1 and 2 and is set to 1/8 in the case of 3s. On the other hand, the winning probability of the bell winning in the general gaming state is set to 1/65536 for the case of 1 and 2 and is set to 1 / 5.1 for the case of 3s. In this way, the watermelon and bell prizes are set so that the prizes are easily established in the case of three sheets, while the prizes are rarely established in the case of one or two sheets. It is set not to.

  On the other hand, in this slot machine 10, a special small role winning is prepared that is established only when the game is executed with one or two cards, or only when the game is executed with one card. . Special child role winning includes Cherry Bell winning and 7 Bell winning. Among these, the Cherry Bell winning prize is a special small role winning that is established only when one or two cards are used. The “Cherry” symbol of the left reel 32L and the “Bell” symbol of the middle reel 32M are on the effective line. It is established in the case of stopping at 3 and 3 medals are paid out. Also, the 7-bell winning is a special small role winning that is established only when the number is one. When the “7” symbol of the left reel 32L and the “bell” symbol of the middle reel 32M are stopped on the active line. As a result, two medals are paid out.

  Here, the symbols that stop on the effective line of the right reel 32R for both the Cherry Bell winning and the 7 Bell winning may be any symbols. In addition, when the game is executed with three cards, even if the “watermelon” or “7” symbol on the left reel 32L and the “bell” symbol on the middle reel 32M are stopped on the active line, the cherry bell wins. Alternatively, it is determined that a 7-bell prize has not been established and that it has been missed. Similarly, when the game is executed with two cards, even if the “7” symbol of the reel 32L and the “bell” symbol of the middle reel 32M stop on the active line, the 7-bell winning is not established. Judged as out. If the game is executed with three cards, the “Cherry” symbol or “7” symbol of the left reel 32L and the “Bell” symbol of the middle reel 32M are not stopped on the active line at the same time, and a cherry prize is awarded. Alternatively, a 7-bell prize may not be established. Similarly, when the game is executed with two cards, the “7” symbol of the left reel 32L and the “bell” symbol of the middle reel 32M are not stopped on the active line at the same time so that the cherry prize is not established. You may comprise.

  In the general gaming state, the winning probability of winning the cherry bell is set to about 1 / 6.0 when the number is 1 and is set to about 1 / 1.8 when the number is 2. In addition, the winning probability of winning 7 bells in the general gaming state is set to about 1 / 6.0 for only one card.

  In other words, when playing a game with two cards, the Cherry Bell prize is established with a high probability of about 1 / 1.8, and when playing a game with one sheet, about 6.0 minutes A Cherry Bell prize is established with a high probability of 1, and three medals are paid out. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, when one or two medals remain at hand even if the winning probability of winning a BB in the case of one or two is extremely low In addition, it is possible to cause the player to execute the game with one or two cards while giving a sense of expectation that a Cherry Bell prize will be established in which three medals are paid out. If the result of this game is a Cherry Bell winning, three medals are paid out, and the player uses the three medals under conditions that are more advantageous than one or two. The game can be played with a sense of expectation that a BB prize will be won. Further, even if the game is out of play, the game can be completed without leaving extra medals for the player.

  When a game is played with one card, a 7-bell prize is established with a high probability of about 1 / 6.0, and two medals are paid out. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, when one medal remains at the player's hand, two medals are paid out together with a sense of expectation that a Cherry Bell winning will be achieved in which three medals will be paid out. It is possible to cause the player to execute a game by multiplying one while giving a sense of expectation that a 7-bell prize will be established. If the result of this game is that a 7-bell prize is established, two medals are paid out, and the player uses the two medals to make a Cherry Bell prize where another three medals are paid out. You can enjoy the game with the expectation of being won.

  In this way, even if one or two medals remain at the player's hand, the one or two medals will be used and three medals will be paid out, or the Cherry Bell prize or two A player can be caused to play a game aiming for a 7-bell prize where medals are paid out. Therefore, the slot machine 10 can give the player the motivation to use up medals without surplus.

  Here, referring again to FIG. 5, the “cherry” symbol of the left reel 32L, the “7” symbol, and the “bell” symbol of the middle reel 32M in which the cherry bell winning and the 7 bell winning are established, respectively on the reels 32L and 32M. The arrangement position will be briefly described.

  First, in the left reel 32L, the “cherry” symbols are arranged such that the interval between the symbol that reaches the lower stage first and the symbol that reaches the next is 7 symbols. For example, the 3rd “cherry” symbol and the 10th “cherry” symbol on the left reel 32L are arranged so that the interval is 7 symbols. Since the reels No. 0 and No. 20 are actually arranged adjacent to each other, the interval between the 17th “cherry” symbol and the 3rd “cherry” symbol of the left reel 32L is 7 symbols. ing. On the other hand, the symbol “7” is also arranged in the left reel 32L such that the interval between the symbol that reaches the lower stage first and the symbol that reaches the next is 7 symbols. For example, the 6th “7” symbol on the left reel 32L and the 13th “7” symbol are arranged so that the interval is 7 symbols, and the 20th “7” symbol on the left reel 32L The 6th “7” symbol is arranged so that its interval is 7 symbols.

  Thus, both the “cherry” symbol and the “7” symbol are arranged on the left reel 32L so that the interval between the symbols of the same kind is 7 symbols. As described above, each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R can be stopped after sliding for a maximum of four symbols from the timing when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated. Therefore, by adopting such a symbol arrangement, the “Cherry” symbol or the “7” symbol is used when the Cherry Bell winning or 7 Bell winning is established, regardless of the timing at which the left stop switch 42 is operated. The display window 26L can be stopped at any of the upper, middle, and lower positions.

  For example, when the left stop switch 42 is operated when the third “cherry” symbol of the left reel 32L reaches the lower stage, the “cherry” symbol is stopped at the lower stage if the left reel 32L is stopped as it is. If the left stop switch 42 is operated when the 4th “replay” symbol of the left reel 32L reaches the lower stage, the 10th “ The “cherry” symbol can be stopped in the upper stage, and if the left stop switch 42 is operated when the fifth “bell” symbol of the left reel 32L reaches the lower stage, the left reel 32L is slid by four symbols. If it stops later, the number 10 “cherry” symbol can be stopped in the middle.

  If the left stop switch 42 is operated when the 6th “7” symbol of the left reel 32L reaches the lower level, the “7” symbol is stopped at the lower level if the left reel 32L is stopped as it is. When the left stop switch 42 is operated when the No. 7 “watermelon” symbol of the left reel 32L reaches the lower stage, the No. 13 “No. 7 ”symbol can be stopped in the upper stage, and if the left stop switch 42 is operated when the“ replay ”symbol of No. 8 on the left reel 32L reaches the lower stage, the left reel 32L is slid by four symbols. If stopped later, the 13th “7” symbol can be stopped in the middle.

  On the other hand, in the middle reel 32M, the “bell” symbol is arranged such that the interval between the symbol that reaches the lower stage first and the symbol that reaches the next is 5 symbols or less. For example, the “bell” symbol of No. 0 and the “bell” symbol of No. 5 on the middle reel 32M are arranged so that the interval is 5 symbols, and the “bell” symbol of the ninth reel 32M is arranged. And the 12th “bell” symbol are arranged so that the interval is three symbols. In this way, since the “bell” symbols are arranged on the middle reel 32M so that the interval between the symbols of the same type is 5 symbols or less, the middle stop switch 43 can be operated at any timing by adopting such a symbol arrangement. Even in such a case, the “bell” symbol can be stopped at the middle position of the display window 26M when the Cherry Bell prize or the 7-bell prize is established.

  For example, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated when the 11th “7” symbol of the middle reel 32M reaches the lower level, the “bell” symbol is stopped at the middle level if the middle reel 32M is stopped as it is. When the middle stop switch 43 is operated when the 12th “bell” symbol of the middle reel 32M reaches the lower stage, the middle reel 32M can be stopped after sliding the middle reel 32M for four symbols. The “bell” symbol can be stopped in the middle.

  In this way, regardless of the timing at which the stop switches 42 and 43 are operated, the “cherry” symbol or the “7” symbol can be stopped in any of the upper, middle, and lower stages of the display window 26L. In addition, a “bell” symbol can be displayed in the middle of the display window 26M. Therefore, if a Cherry Bell prize or a 7-bell prize is won in the prize drawing lottery, it corresponds to a stop symbol corresponding to the Cherry Bell prize or a 7-bell prize regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44 of the player. Since the stop symbol can be displayed on any one of the middle line L2, the lower right line L4, and the upper right line L5 (see FIG. 6), the so-called Cherry Bell prize or the 7 bell prize can be established without being missed.

  Returning to FIG. 7, the description will be continued. As other winning modes that the slot machine 10 can take, a replay winning that is established when the “replay” symbol, the “replay” symbol, and the “replay” symbol are stopped from the left on the active line is provided. When the replay winning is established, the medal payout and the state transition are not performed, but the player can play the next game without reducing the medals owned and without inserting medals. Therefore, when a replay winning is achieved, the medals are paid out for the number of medals (the number of bets) inserted in the game, that is, 1 for 1 and 2 for 3 and 2 for 3 In this case, it can be considered that three medals are paid out. Note that the probability of winning a replay winning in the general gaming state is not limited to the number of medals inserted (the number of bets), and it is as high as about 1 / 7.3 in the case of 1-, 2-, 3- Set to probability. If this replay prize is established with a high probability, a special small role prize (Cherry Bell prize or 7 bell prize) will be established if a BB prize or a game with one or two cards is played. A lot of sense of challenge can be given to the player.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, the “replay” symbols for establishing the replay winning are each reels 32L, 32M so that the interval between the symbol that reaches the lower stage first and the symbol that reaches the next is 5 symbols or less. , 32R. For example, the 8th “replay” symbol and the 11th “replay” symbol on the left reel 32L are arranged so that the interval is 3 symbols, and the 1st “replay” symbol on the middle reel 32M and 6 The “replay” symbols of the numbers are arranged so that the interval is 5 symbols. As described above, the “replay” symbols are arranged on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R so that the interval between the symbols of the same kind is 5 symbols or less. As described above, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R can be stopped after sliding a maximum of 4 symbols from the timing when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated. In any case, the “replay” symbol can be stopped at the middle position of the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R when the replay winning is established. For example, if the left stop switch 42 is operated when the 3rd “cherry” symbol on the left reel 32L reaches the lower level, the 4th “replay” symbol is stopped in the middle level if the left reel 32L is stopped as it is. If the middle stop switch 43 is operated when the first “replay” symbol of the middle reel 32M reaches the lower stage, the middle reel 32M is slipped by four symbols and then stopped. The “replay” symbol can be stopped in the middle. Therefore, when the replay winning is won, the “replay” symbol can be stopped at the middle line L2 (see FIG. 6) regardless of the timing of the stop switches 42 to 44 being operated. Therefore, the replay winning can be established without so-called missing.

  In other cases, that is, when the combination of symbols described above does not stop on the active line, no medal payout or game state transition is performed, and the game goes off. That is, the “youth” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, the “cherry” symbol of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R, and the “star” symbol of the middle reel 32M are not involved in any winnings. In other words, it can be said that each of the symbols is a no-benefits symbol unrelated to the privilege given to the player. That is, each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is provided with a bonus symbol related to winning such as a “bell” symbol and a non-privileged symbol irrelevant to winning such as a “young” symbol, for example. In the following, a combination of symbols corresponding to each prize is also referred to as a combination of winning symbols. For example, the BB symbol combination is a symbol BB winning combination, that is, a combination of “7” symbol, “7” symbol, and “7” symbol.

  As described above, in this slot machine 10, the probability of winning a BB prize when a game is played with three medals inserted is sufficiently higher than when the game is played with one or two medals inserted. Since it is set, one medal can be performed by inserting three medals while expecting the player to pay out many medals when the BB winning is established. As a result, medals are consumed quickly, and the utilization rate of the slot machine in the hall can be increased.

  On the other hand, if a game is played with one or two medals inserted, a Cherry Bell winning prize with three medal payouts is set as a winning combination candidate, and the winning probability is set high. 1 or 2 medals remaining at hand while expecting the player to get 3 medals paid out when the Cherry Bell prize is established if 1 or 2 medals remain at the player's hand Can be entered to play a single game. Thus, if three medals are paid out due to the Cherry Bell winning, the player can play another game while inserting the three medals and expecting the BB winning. The player can enjoy the game to the end without leaving any extra medals. Further, even if the result of the game executed by inserting one or two medals is out of date, the game can be ended without leaving extra medals for the player. Thus, the slot machine 10 can entertain the game to the end without leaving extra medals to the player. And the problem that the player loses by ending the game without using the lent medal, the player can not collect the medals lent out by bringing back the remaining medals, or brought it back from another hall By using the medal by the player, it is possible to avoid the problem that the hall side is damaged.

  Also, when a game is played with one medal inserted, a 7-bell winning prize with two medal payouts is also set as a winning combination candidate, and the winning probability is also set high. Once a medal is left in the game, if the 7-bell prize is established, the player will expect to receive 2 medals, and once the remaining medal is inserted, Can be played. As a result, when two medal payouts are made due to the completion of the 7-bell prize, the player inserts the two medals and expects the Cherry Bell prize to be completed, in which three more medal payouts are made. You can enjoy another game. If the Cherry Bell prize is established, the player can play the game by inserting three medals that are paid out while expecting the BB prize to be established. You can enjoy the medals and you can use up your medals even if you miss. Therefore, it is possible to entertain the game to the end without giving away extra medals while giving the player further enjoyment of the game.

  In addition, in the lottery of the winning mode, when a Cherry Bell prize where three medals are paid out or a 7 bell prize where two medals are paid out is won, regardless of the timing when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated. Because the stop pattern can be stopped on the active line without missing, as a result of the lottery of the game that the player started with one or two, the Cherry Bell winning or 7 Bell winning was won as the winning role In such a case, it is possible to reliably establish those winnings without depending on an artificial operation. Further, it is possible to cause the player to play the game in anticipation of the establishment of the Cherry Bell winning or the 7 Bell winning while aiming for other winnings (for example, BB winning).

  Here, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out in the general gaming state in the case of 1 and 2 is described. First, in the case of playing one card, the winning probability in the general gaming state of the watermelon winning and the bell winning is set to 1/65536, and if any winning is achieved, 3 medals are paid out. In addition, the winning probability in the general gaming state of the cherry bell winning and the 7 bell winning is set to about 1 / 6.0, respectively, and when the cherry bell winning is achieved, three pieces, when the 7 bell winning is achieved Will receive two medals. In addition, the winning probability in the general game state of the replay winning is set to about 1 / 7.3, and when the replay winning is achieved, as described above, it is equivalent to the case where one medal has been paid out. Can think. On the other hand, the winning probability in the general gaming state of the BB winning is set to 1/65536, and when the BB winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the bonus state, but the medal payout number is zero. Here, the expected value of the number of medals paid out per game under the general gaming state is equal to the value obtained by multiplying the number of medals paid out corresponding to each winning probability and adding the multiplication results. Expected value is about 0.96. That is, in the general gaming state, the ratio of the number of medals paid out with respect to the number of bets (one) is about 96%, and it is expected that the number of medals owned by the player decreases by about 0.04 for every game played. .

  In addition, in the case of two cards, the winning probability in the general gaming state of the watermelon winning and the bell winning is set to 1/65536, and when any winning is achieved, 3 medals are paid out. In addition, the winning probability in the general game state of the Cherry Bell winning is set to about 1 / 1.8, and when the Cherry Bell winning is established, three medals are paid out. In addition, the winning probability in the general game state of the replay winning is set to about 1 / 7.3, and when the replay winning is established, as described above, it is equivalent to the case where two medals are paid out. Can think. On the other hand, the winning probability in the general gaming state of the BB winning is set to 1/65536, and when the BB winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the bonus state, but the medal payout number is zero. Therefore, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out per game under the general gaming state with two cards is about 1.94. In other words, in the general gaming state, the ratio of the number of medals paid out to the number of bets (2) is about 97%, and it is expected that the medals owned by the player will decrease by about 0.06 for each game. .

  In this way, in both cases of 1 and 2 sheets, the ratio of the number of medals paid out to the number of bets is set to a value close to 100%, so that the gaming machine can be used with 1 or 2 sheets. In this case, the medal is returned to the player with an expected value of almost 100%. In other words, even if a game is played with one or two cards, the medals will hardly decrease, so if one or two medals remain in the player's hand, the player will have one remaining Or you can make sure that you want to play a game using two medals. Therefore, it is possible to further reduce the possibility that the player will leave the medal and finish the game.

  On the other hand, if the game is played with one or two cards, it is expected that the number of medals will decrease slightly, so if you repeat the game with one or two cards, the number of medals will increase Instead, it is decreasing. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from aiming for an increase in medals by repeatedly playing the game with one or two. Therefore, when there are three or more medals, it is possible to cause the player to play a game with three cards having a high probability of winning a BB prize.

  In the present embodiment, the number of medals to be paid out is set to 3 which is the maximum bet number when the game is played with one or two cards and the Cherry Bell winning is established, and the game is performed with one card. The number of medals to be paid out when the 7-bell prize is established is set to 2, but the number of medals to be paid out when the Cherry Bell prize is established is set to a multiple of 3, and the number of medals to be paid out when the 7-bell prize is established. It may be set to a multiple of 2. However, if the number of payouts is set to 3 or 2 when a Cherry Bell winning or 7-bell winning is achieved, each winning even if the expected value of the medal payout number is set to less than 100%. The winning probability can be set high. Therefore, it is possible to increase the possibility that a Cherry Bell prize or a 7-bell prize will be established, and to increase the probability that three or two medals will be given to the player. You can make me want to play a game using medals.

  In FIG. 7, the winning probability when the setting state is “setting 1” is shown, but even if the setting state is set to any of “setting 2” to “setting 6”, one win and The winning probability corresponding to each winning mode in the case of two is set so that the ratio of the number of medals paid out to the number of bets is less than 100%. In the present embodiment, the winning probabilities corresponding to each winning mode in the case of 1 and 2 are changed according to the setting state ("Setting 1" to "Setting 6"). The winning probability of multiplying and two sheets may be constant regardless of the setting state. In other words, the winning probability may be changed according to the setting state only when the number is three. In addition, in the case of 1- and 2-seats, the winning probability of at least one of BB winning, watermelon winning, bell winning and replay winning according to the setting state ("Setting 1" to "Setting 6") is Although changed, the winning probabilities of the Cherry Bell winning and 7 Bell winning, which are special small role winning in the case of 1 and 2 wins, are not changed and may be fixed values.

  In addition, in this slot machine 10, the winning mode is established only when the game is played with one or two cherry bells. When the game is played with three cards, the left reel 32L Even if the “Cherry” symbol is stopped and the “Bell” symbol is stopped on the middle reel 32M, the Cherry Bell prize will not be established and will be handled as a detachment. It is possible to draw attention to the player as a winning prize. Therefore, when the game is played with one or two cards, if the symbol stops at the cherry bell winning stop symbol, the player can be given great joy.

  Similarly, the winning mode is established only when a 7-bell winning game is played with one card, and when the game is played with two or three cards, a “7” symbol is displayed on the left reel 32L. Even if the “bell” symbol stops on the middle reel 32M, the 7-bell prize is not established, and it is handled as a detachment. It can be noticed. Therefore, when a game is played with a single game, if the symbol stops at the stop symbol of 7-bell winning, a great joy can be given to the player.

  Also, in the present slot machine 10, even when a game is played with one or two cards, the BB winning is set although the winning probability is very low. Thereby, even when a game is played with one or two cards, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that a BB prize will be established.

  In the slot machine 10, when a game is played with one or two cards, a watermelon prize or a bell prize, which is a normal small prize other than a BB prize or a replay prize, is established. Also, unlike the medal payout number when the game is played with 3 cards, 3 medal payouts are made as in the case of the Cherry Bell winning, so that payout 3 medals are inserted and the player can play another game while expecting the BB prize to be established, and the player can surely enjoy the game without leaving any extra medals. it can. In the slot machine 10, the probability of winning a watermelon or a bell is reduced when a game is played with one or two cards, while the probability of winning a cherry bell or a seven bell is set high. As a result, the player can be further impressed by the fact that the Cherry Bell or 7-Bel prize is a special small part prize with one or two cards, and one or two cards. When the game is played, the player can have a sense of expectation that a Cherry Bell prize or a 7-bell prize will be established.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 10.

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

  On the input side of the main controller 101, a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a reel index sensor that individually detects that each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R has made one rotation) and a start detection sensor that detects an operation of the start lever 41 are provided. 41a, stop detection sensors 42a to 44a that individually detect the operation of each of the stop switches 42 to 44, a inserted medal detection sensor 45a that detects a medal inserted from the medal slot 45, and a medal paid out from the hopper device 51. Payout detection sensor 51a, credit insertion detection sensors 56a-58a that individually detect the operation of each credit insertion switch 56-58, settlement detection sensor 59a that detects the operation of the settlement switch 59, and reset detection that detects the operation of the reset switch 72 Sensor 72a, setting key insertion hole 7 Various sensors such as a setting key detection sensor 73 a for detecting that the setting key is inserted and turned ON are connected, and signals from these various sensors are output to the MPU 102 via the input / output port 104. It has become.

  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 includes a power supply unit 91 a that supplies driving power to the electronic devices of the slot machine 10 including the main control device 101, a power failure monitoring circuit 91 b, and the like.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 91b monitors the power-off state and generates a power failure signal not only at the time of power failure but also when the power switch 71 powers off. For this reason, the power failure monitoring circuit 91b monitors the stabilized drive voltage of 12 VDC in this example output from the power supply unit 91a, and determines that the power supply has been shut off when this drive voltage drops below, for example, 10 volts. Power outage signal is output. The power failure signal is supplied to each of the MPU 102 and the input / output port 104, and the MPU 102 recognizes this power failure signal and executes a 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 volts that is used as a drive voltage in a control system such as the main controller 101 even when the output voltage drops below 10 volts. As a time for outputting the stabilization voltage, a time sufficient for executing the power failure process by the main controller 101 is secured.

  On the output side of the main controller 101, a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a stepping motor for rotating the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R), a medal path switching solenoid 46a provided in the selector 46, a hopper device 51, a credit A display unit 60, a remaining payout number display unit 61, a payout number display unit 62, a display control device 81, an external concentration terminal board 121 that can transmit information to a hall management device (not shown), and the like are connected via an input / output port 104. Yes.

  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 on which MPU, ROM, RAM, and the like for driving these are integrated. Then, after receiving a signal from the main controller 101, the display controller 81 independently controls the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 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 a main base for overall management of games. Various display units 60 to 62 may be configured to be driven and controlled by the display control device 81.

  The above-described MPU 102 includes a ROM 105 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 102 and fixed value data, and a work area that temporarily stores various data when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 105. A RAM 106 for securing and a free-run counter 107 for generating random numbers are incorporated. Although not shown, the MPU 102 includes various processing circuits necessary for the slot machine 10 such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data transmission / reception circuit, and various counters such as a credit counter for counting the number of credits. Built in.

  The free-run counter 107 is a counter configured by hardware that generates and updates random numbers from 0 to 65535 in a short cycle. After confirming the operation of the start lever 41 based on the output signal of the start detection sensor 41a, the MPU 102 latches the value of the free-run counter 107 by a hardware circuit and stores the latched value in the RAM 106. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to quickly acquire a random number at the timing when the start lever 41 is operated, and it is possible to avoid 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 107 each time the start lever 41 is operated. The value of the free run counter that is latched and stored in the RAM 106 is used to draw a winning mode (role) of the game that is started by operating the start lever 41.

  The ROM 105 and the RAM 106 constitute a main memory as a storage unit, and a program for executing various processes shown in the flowcharts of FIG. 10 and subsequent figures is stored in the ROM 105 as a part of the control program. Further, the ROM 105 is provided with a lottery table storage area 105a for storing a lottery table used for the lottery in the winning mode.

  Here, the lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram schematically showing a lottery table selected in the general gaming state when the setting state is set to “setting 1”. FIG. 9A shows three inserted medals. (3) Multi-drawing lottery table used when (3), (b) is a 2-ply lottery table used when the number of inserted medals is 2 (2), (c) is The drawing shows a 1-sheet drawing lottery table used when the number of inserted medals is 1 (1).

  Each lottery table is set with an index value IV, and each index value IV is uniquely associated with a winning mode for winning, and a point value corresponding to a winning probability corresponding to the winning mode. PV is set for each lottery table. Specifically, BB winning is associated with IV = 1 as a winning mode, Watermelon winning is associated with IV = 2, Bell winning is associated with IV = 3, and IV = 4. Is associated with a cherry bell prize, IV = 5 is associated with a 7-bell prize, and IV = 6 is associated with a replay prize.

  Also, in the three-sheet drawing lottery table, as shown in FIG. 9A, PV = 256 is associated with IV = 1 (BB winning), and PV = 256 with IV = 2 (watermelon winning). 8192 is associated, PV = 12850 is associated with IV = 3 (Bell Prize), PV = 0 is associated with IV = 4 (Cherry Bell Prize), and IV = 5 (7 Bell Prize) ) Is associated with PV = 0, and IV = 6 (replay winning) is associated with PV = 8980.

  Here, the lottery method of the winning mode will be briefly described. When the random number value of the free-run counter 107 is latched by operating the start lever 41 and stored in the RAM 106, first, the value of the point value PV associated with IV = 1 (BB winning) (FIG. 9A). In the lottery table shown in FIG. 12, 256) is added to the value of the latched random number, and this is used as the determination value DV (see S304 in FIG. 12). If the determination value DV is larger than 65535, the BB winning is determined as the winning combination of the game (see S305 and S306 in FIG. 12), and the lottery is ended. That is, when a lottery is performed using the three-sheet drawing lottery table shown in FIG. 9A, when the latched random number value is in the range of 655280 to 65535, the BB winning prize is determined as the winning combination. . Therefore, the winning probability is set to 1/256 as shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the determination value DV is 65535 or less, the index value IV is incremented by 1 (see S307 in FIG. 12), and the value of the point value PV corresponding to the value of the index value IV after the increase is added to the determination value DV. Thus, the determination value DV is updated (see S304 in FIG. 12). If the updated determination value DV is larger than 65535, the winning mode corresponding to the index value IV after the advance is determined as a winning combination, and the lottery is completed. Further, the index value IV is incremented by 1 to update the determination value DV (addition of the point value PV corresponding to the IV after the advancement), and determination of the updated determination value DV (whether the determination value DV is larger than 65535). ) Is repeated until the determination combination is exhausted (IV exceeds the maximum value) (see S304 to S308 in FIG. 12). Accordingly, when a lottery is performed using the three-sheet drawing lottery table shown in FIG. 9A, the watermelon winning is determined as a winning combination when the latched random number value is in the range of 57088 to 655279, When the value of the latched random number is in the range of 44238 to 57087, the Bell winning is determined as a winning combination, and when the value of the random number that is latched is in the range of 35258 to 44237, the winning of the replay is determined as a winning combination. . Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7, the winning probability of each winning mode is set to 1/8 for the watermelon winning, is set to about 1 / 5.1 for the Bell winning, and is approximately set for the replay winning. It will be set to 7.3.

  In the three-sheet drawing lottery table shown in FIG. 9A, the point value PV corresponding to IV = 4 (Cherry Bell winning) and IV = 5 (7 Bell winning) is set to 0. Therefore, even if the determination value DV is updated using this value, the value does not change before and after the update. When the point value PV corresponding to IV = 4 and IV = 5 is added to the determination value DV, since the determination value DV is 65535 or less, when IV = 4 and IV = 5 Even if the determination value after the update is determined, it is not determined to be larger than 65535. Therefore, by setting the point value PV corresponding to IV = 4 (Cherry Bell prize) and IV = 5 (7 Bell prize) to 0, the Cherry Bell prize and the 7 Bell prize are not selected as the winning combination. It has become.

  In the two-sheet drawing lottery table shown in FIG. 9B, PV = 1 is associated with IV = 1 (BB winning), and PV = 1 is associated with IV = 2 (watermelon winning). , IV = 3 (Bell Winner) is associated with PV = 1, IV = 4 (Cherry Bell Winner) is associated with PV = 36400, and IV = 5 (7 Bell Winner) is PV. = 0 and PV = 8980 is associated with IV = 6 (replay winning). Therefore, when a lottery is performed using the two-sheet lottery table shown in FIG. 9B, when the value of the latched random number is 65535, the BB winning is determined as a winning combination, and the latched random number When the value is 65534, the watermelon winning is determined as the winning combination, and when the latched random number value is 65533, the bell winning is determined as the winning combination, and the latched random number value is in the range of 29133 to 65532. At some point, the Cherry Bell winning combination is determined as the winning combination, and when the latched random number value is within the range of 15153 to 29132, the replay winning combination is determined as the winning combination. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 7, the winning probability of each winning mode is set to 1/65536 for the BB winning, the watermelon winning, and the bell winning, and is approximately 1 / 1.8 for the cherry bell winning. The replay winning is set to about 1 / 7.3. Since the value of the point value PV corresponding to IV = 5 (7-bell winning) is set to 0, as described above, the 7-bell winning is not set as a winning combination.

  Further, in the one-sheet drawing lottery table shown in FIG. 9C, PV = 1 is associated with IV = 1 (BB prize), and PV = 1 is associated with IV = 2 (watermelon prize). PV = 1 is associated with IV = 3 (Bell Prize), PV = 10880 is associated with IV = 4 (Cherry Bell Prize), and IV = 5 (7 Bell Prize). PV = 10880 and PV = 8980 are associated with IV = 6 (replay prize). Therefore, when a lottery is performed using the one-sheet lottery table shown in FIG. 9C, when the value of the latched random number is 65535, the BB winning is determined as the winning combination, and the random number of the latched random number When the value is 65534, the watermelon winning is determined as the winning combination, and when the latched random number value is 65533, the bell winning is determined as the winning combination, and the latched random number value is in the range of 54653-65532. At some point, the Cherry Bell winning combination is determined as the winning combination, and when the latched random number value is in the range of 43773 to 54652, the 7 Bell winning combination is determined as the winning combination, and the latched random number value is 34793-43772. When it is within the range, the replay winning is determined as the winning combination. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7, the winning probability of each winning mode is set to 1/65536 for the BB winning, the watermelon winning, and the bell winning, respectively, and about 6.0 for the cherry bell winning and the 7 bell winning. It is set to 1 / minute, and the replay winning is set to about 1 / 7.3.

  In the lottery table storage area 105a, for each “setting 1” to “setting 6”, a one-hatch lottery table, a two-hatch lottery table, and a three-hatch lottery table for the general gaming state are stored. Yes. In addition, a bonus state lottery table used when the slot machine 10 is in the bonus state is prepared for each of “setting 1” to “setting 6”. Then, a lottery table used for the lottery of the winning mode (combination) is set according to the setting state and gaming state of the slot machine 10 and the number of inserted medals (number of bets). That is, when the number of bets is three in the general gaming state, a three-sheet lottery table corresponding to the setting state of the slot machine 10 is set, and when the number of bets is two, When a two-sheet lottery table corresponding to the setting state is set and the number of bets is one, a one-sheet lottery table corresponding to the setting state of the slot machine 10 is set. When the gaming state of the slot machine 10 is in the bonus state, a bonus state lottery table corresponding to the setting state of the slot machine 10 is set (see FIG. 13). Then, using the set lottery table, a lottery of a winning mode is performed.

  In addition, although the lottery table which differs according to the number of bets (1 to 3) is not provided as a lottery table used when the gaming state of the slot machine 10 is in the bonus state, this is not a bonus in this embodiment. This is because the game is played when the number of bets is limited to three in the state. Therefore, in the bonus state, the corresponding bonus state lottery table is simply set according to the setting state (“Setting 1” to “Setting 6”) of the slot machine 10.

  When the slot machine 10 is in a general gaming state, the three-hatch lottery table, the two-hatch lottery table, and the one-hatch lottery table shown in FIGS. BB winning prize probability when the game is played with three medals inserted can be set sufficiently higher than when the game is played with one or two medals inserted. . Therefore, as described above, it is possible to have a player play a single game by inserting three medals while expecting the player to obtain a lot of medals when the BB winning is established. As a result, medals are consumed quickly, and the utilization rate of the slot machine in the hall can be increased.

  In addition, when a game is played by inserting one or two medals, it is possible to set a Cherry Bell winning prize with three medal payouts as a winning combination candidate, and to further increase the winning probability. So, if one or two medals remain at the player's hand, the player expects the player to get three medals when the Cherry Bell prize is established, while the remaining one or two remaining at hand. A single game can be played by inserting medals. Thus, if three medals are paid out due to the Cherry Bell winning, the player can play another game while inserting the three medals and expecting the BB winning. The player can enjoy the game to the end without leaving any extra medals. Further, even if the result of the game executed by inserting one or two medals is out of date, the game can be ended without leaving extra medals for the player.

  In addition, when a game is played by inserting one medal, a 7-bell winning prize with two medal payouts can be set as a winning combination candidate, and the winning probability can be set higher. If one medal remains in the player's hand and the player expects the player to get two medals if the 7-bell prize is established, the player will throw in the remaining medal. Can be played once. As a result, when two medal payouts are made due to the completion of the 7-bell prize, the player inserts the two medals and expects the Cherry Bell prize to be completed, in which three more medal payouts are made. You can enjoy another game. If the Cherry Bell prize is established, the player can play the game by inserting three medals that are paid out while expecting the BB prize to be established. You can enjoy the medals and you can use up your medals even if you miss. Therefore, it is possible to entertain the game to the end without giving away extra medals while giving the player further enjoyment of the game.

  Thus, the slot machine 10 can entertain the game to the end without leaving extra medals to the player.

  Further, by using the 1-sheet drawing lottery table or the 2-sheet drawing lottery table stored in the lottery table storage area 105a, the winning probability of each winning mode can be set to the value shown in FIG. As described above with reference to FIG. 7, the ratio of the number of medals paid out with respect to the number of bets can be set to a value less than 100% and as close as possible to 100% in both cases of 1 and 2 sheets. it can. Therefore, even if a game is played with one or two cards, the medals will hardly decrease, so if one or two medals remain in the player's hand, the player will have one remaining in the hand Alternatively, it is possible to reliably make a player want to play a game using two medals, and the possibility that the player leaves the medal and finishes the game can be further reduced. On the other hand, if the game is repeated with one or two cards, the number of medals will decrease, so if the player repeats the game with one or two cards, the number of medals will increase. It can be made not to aim. Therefore, when there are three or more medals, it is possible to direct the player to play the game with three pieces having a high probability of winning the BB prize.

  In addition, by switching and using each lottery table in accordance with the number of bets, the winning mode is established only when the game is played with one or two cherry bells. If it is done, it can be handled as a miss without establishing a Cherry Bell prize, so pay attention to the player as the Cherry Bell prize is a special small role prize dedicated to one or two. Can be made. Similarly, the winning mode is established only when the game is played with one 7-bell prize, and when the game is played with two or three cards, the seven-bell prize is not established. Since it is handled as a detachment, it is possible to draw attention to the player, assuming that the 7-bell prize is a special small role prize dedicated to one piece. Therefore, when the game is played with one or two cards, if the symbol stops with the cherry bell winning symbol or the seven bell winning symbol, a great joy can be given to the player.

  In addition, even when a game is played with one or two cards, it can be set so that a BB winning is achieved although the winning probability is very low. Even when a game is played, the player can have a sense of expectation that a BB prize will be established.

  In the slot machine 10, the probability of winning a watermelon or a bell winning when a game is played with one or two is reduced, while the winning probability of a cherry bell winning or a seven bell winning is set high. It is possible to give the player a further impression that the Cherry Bell prize or the 7-bell prize is a special small part prize with 1 or 2 cards, and 1 or 2 cards. When a game is played by hanging, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that a Cherry Bell prize or a 7-bell prize will be established.

  In the present embodiment, the point value PV corresponding to IV = 5 (7-bell winning) is set to 0 in the 2-sheet lottery table, and IV = 4 (Cherry Bell winning in the 3-sheet lottery table. ) And IV = 5 (7-bell winning), by setting the point value PV to 0, the winning mode is selected, while the winning mode is not selected, but the winning mode is selected. It is good also as a structure which does not win the said winning aspect by not setting the index value IV which becomes and not performing the lottery of those winning aspects.

  Returning to FIG. 8, the description will be continued. The RAM 106 is configured to hold (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 91 even after the power of the slot machine 10 is cut off. In the RAM 106, a memory for temporarily storing various data, a winning flag storage area 106a for storing a lottery result of a combination, and a sliding table used when stop control of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is performed. In addition to the sliding table storage area 106b for storing the game information, the status information storage area 106c for storing the gaming status such as the bonus status, a backup area is provided.

  The backup area is an area for storing the value of the stack pointer when the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like (including power shutdown by operating the power switch 71; the same applies hereinafter). Yes, when the power failure is resolved (including 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 power-off based on the backup area information. . Writing to the backup area is executed when the power is shut off by the power failure process (see S103 in FIG. 10), and the restoration of each value written to the backup area is executed in the main process when the power is turned on.

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

  Next, each control process executed by the MPU 102 of the main control apparatus 101 will be described. The processing of the MPU 102 is roughly divided into a main processing that is started when the power is turned on, a timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (in this embodiment, at a cycle of 1.49 msec), and a power failure signal to the NMI terminal. There is an NMI interrupt process activated in response to an input. In the following, a process related to the progress of the game, that is, a timer interrupt process and a normal process performed in the main process will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  First, with reference to FIG. 10, the timer interrupt process periodically executed by the MPU 102 of the main control apparatus 101 will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. In the MPU 102 of the main control apparatus 101, a timer interrupt is generated every 1.49 msec, for example, and the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 10 is executed by the MPU 102 in response to the timer interrupt.

  In this timer interrupt process, first, a register save process is performed (S101). In this register saving process, the values of all registers in the MPU 102 used in the normal process described later are saved in the backup area of the RAM 106. Next, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure flag is set (S102). If the power failure flag is set (S102: Yes), a power failure process is executed (S103).

  Here, an outline of the power failure process executed in S103 will be described.

  When the power is shut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, a power failure signal is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 91b of the power supply device 91, and the power failure signal is input to the main controller 101 via the NMI terminal. When a power failure signal is input, main controller 101 immediately executes NMI interrupt processing and sets a power failure flag in a power failure flag storage area (not shown) provided in RAM 106.

  In the power failure process, it is first determined whether or not the command transmission has been completed. If the transmission has not been completed, this process is terminated and the process returns to the timer interrupt process to terminate the command transmission. When the command transmission is completed, the stack pointer value of the MPU 102 is stored in the backup area of the RAM 106. Thereafter, the output state of the output port in the input / output port 104 is cleared, and all actuators (not shown) are turned off. This prevents the reel unit 31 from running out of control until the power supply is completely cut off, and abnormal output from the output device such as the auxiliary display unit 65 and the speaker 64.

  Then, a RAM determination value for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 106 is normal when the power failure is eliminated is stored in the backup area, thereby prohibiting subsequent RAM access. After performing the above processing, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the case where the power supply is completely shut down and the processing cannot be executed. In consideration of, for example, the case where the power failure flag is set erroneously due to noise or the like, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure signal is output until the infinite loop is entered. If the power failure signal is not output, it means that the power failure state has been recovered. Therefore, writing to the RAM 106 is permitted, the power failure flag is reset, the timer interrupt processing is resumed, and the processing proceeds to S104. If the power failure signal is continuously output, the infinite loop is entered. Incidentally, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure signal is output even under an infinite loop, and when the power failure signal is not output, the main processing is performed.

  Returning to the description of the timer interrupt process, when the power failure flag is not set in the process of S102 (S102: No), various processes after S104 are performed. That is, in the process of S104, a watchdog timer clearing process for initializing the value of the watchdog timer for monitoring the occurrence of malfunction is performed. Next, the MPU 102 itself performs an interrupt end declaration process that allows the next timer interrupt to be set (S105), and the stepping motors of the respective rotary drive motors to rotate the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. A stepping motor control process for driving the motor is performed (S106). Next, the status of various sensors (see FIG. 8) 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 read result is normal. Sensor monitoring processing to be monitored is performed (S107). In the subsequent process of S108, a timer calculation process for subtracting the value of each counter or timer is performed (S108). Further, the bet number of medals and the result of counting the number of payouts are output to the external concentration terminal board 121. In / out counter processing is performed (S109).

  Next, command output processing for transmitting various commands such as a lottery result command to be described later to the display control device 81 is performed (S110). Thereafter, a segment data setting process for setting segment data to be displayed on the credit display unit 60, the remaining payout number display unit 61, and the payout number display unit 62 is performed (S111), and then the segment set in the segment data setting process is performed. A segment data display process for supplying data to each of the display units 60 to 62 and displaying corresponding numbers, symbols, etc. is performed (S112).

  Then, port output processing for outputting data corresponding to the I / O device from the input / output port 104 is performed (S113), and the values of the registers saved in the backup area in the processing of S101 are stored in the MPU 102, respectively. (S114). Thereafter, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed (S115), and this series of timer interrupt processes is terminated.

  Next, normal processing executed by the MPU 102 of the main controller 101 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the normal processing.

  The normal process is a process for performing main control related to the game. When the normal process is executed by the MPU 102, first, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed (S201), and then the game can be performed. A pre-start process for performing the process is performed (S202). In this pre-start process, the process waits until the display control device 81 and the like finish initialization. When the initialization of the display control device 81 and the like is completed, the game management process shown in the subsequent S203 to S213 is performed.

  As the game management process, first, in the process of S203, data such as various game information stored in the RAM 106 (for example, random numbers used in the previous game, each winning flag indicating winning of each winning except for the BB winning), and the like. Clear and start waiting processing is performed in the subsequent processing of S204.

  In the start waiting process of S204, it is determined whether or not a replay winning has been established in the previous game. To complete the start wait process. 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 a replay winning is established in the previous game, the player can play the current game without reducing the number of medals owned and without inserting medals.

  On the other hand, if any of the replay winnings has not been established, a sensor for confirming whether an abnormality has occurred in the sensor reading result obtained in the sensor monitoring process of the timer interrupt process (see S107 in FIG. 10). An abnormality confirmation process is performed. When an abnormality has occurred, the slot machine 10 is set to 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.

  If the sensor reading result is normal, it is determined whether or not the settlement switch 59 has been operated. If the settlement switch 59 has been 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, whether or not the medal insertion or the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 are operated between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process If either one is performed, the medal insertion process is performed, and the start waiting process is terminated. If neither medal insertion nor operation of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is performed between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process, the start waiting process is ended as it is.

  After completion of the start waiting process in S204, it is then determined whether or not the bet number of medals has reached a specified number (S205). If the bet number has not reached the specified number (S205: No), S204 Returning to the start waiting process, the processes after the sensor abnormality confirmation process are performed. In the present embodiment, the specified number of bets is set according to the gaming state of the slot machine 10.

  That is, the prescribed number is set to 1 to 3 when the gaming state of the slot machine 10 is in the general gaming state, and the prescribed number is set to 3 when in the bonus state. Thereby, in the general gaming state, the game can be started not only with three bets but also with one or two bets. When the game is started with one or two bets (one or two), the above-described one-lot drawing table or two in the lottery process (see S210) described later. The winning lottery table is set and the winning mode (role) lottery is performed. Therefore, when the game is played with one or two cards, there is a high probability that the number of medals to be paid out is three. It is possible to establish a winning or 7-bell winning with two medal payouts. If three medals are paid out due to the Cherry Bell winning, the player can play another game while inserting the three medals and expecting the BB winning. The player can enjoy the game to the end without leaving extra medals. Also, if two medals are paid out due to the completion of the 7-bell prize, the player inserts the two medals and expects the Cherry Bell prize to be completed, where another 3 medals are paid out. You can enjoy another game. If the Cherry Bell prize is established, the player can play the game by inserting three medals that are paid out while expecting the BB prize to be established. Can enjoy. Further, even if the result of the game executed by inserting one or two medals is out of date, the game can be ended without leaving extra medals for the player. As described above, even if the number of bets is one or two in the general gaming state, the player can update the player by using the one-sheet lottery table and the two-sheet lottery table set in this embodiment. The game can be enjoyed and the game can be enjoyed to the end without extra medals.

  On the other hand, by setting the specified number of bets when the gaming state of the slot machine 10 is in the bonus state, in the bonus state, the watermelon with a large medal payout number can be obtained while allowing the player to insert three medals. By raising the winning probability of winning a prize or winning a bell and setting the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out in one game, the total number of medals paid out in the bonus state can be achieved to 250 with a small number of games. Therefore, the player can receive a lot of medals in a short time, while the operating rate of the slot machine 10 can be increased on the hall side.

  If the number of bets has reached the specified number as a result of the processing of S205 (S205: Yes), it is then determined whether or not the start lever 41 has been operated (S206). If the start lever 41 is not operated (S206: No), the process returns to the start waiting process in step S204, and the processes after the sensor abnormality confirmation process are performed.

  On the other hand, when the start lever 41 is operated (S206: Yes), the slot machine 10 is configured so that a game can be started when the start lever 41 is operated in a situation where a prescribed number of medals are bet. Therefore, it means that a start command has been issued to start the game. Therefore, in such a case, the medal path switching solenoid 46a is switched to a non-excited state to prohibit bet acceptance (S207). In the subsequent process 208, an effective line setting process for setting an effective line is performed (S208). In this effective line setting process, all combination lines of the upper line L1, the middle line L2, the lower line L3, the lower right line L4, and the upper right line L5 are set as effective lines. Then, a start command is set (S209). Here, the start command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp that a start command has been generated.

  Thereafter, the lottery process in S210, the reel control process in S211, the medal payout process in S212, and the bonus state process in S213 are executed in order, and the process returns to S203. Then, in the interruption process (S103) of the timer interruption process (see FIG. 10), the processes from S203 to S213 are repeatedly executed until the power switch 71 is turned off or an infinite loop due to a power failure is entered.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 12, the lottery process (S210) executed in the normal process (see FIG. 11) in the MPU 102 of the main controller 101 will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the lottery process.

  In the lottery process, first, a random number used when the winning mode (role) is selected is acquired (S301). In the slot machine 10, as described above, each time the start lever 41 is operated, the hardware circuit is configured to latch the value of the free run counter 107 at that time. By reading the value of the counter 107 and storing the value in a predetermined area of the RAM 106, a random number value used for the lottery is obtained.

  After the random number is acquired by the process of S301, a lottery table setting process for setting a lottery table for performing a lottery in a winning mode is performed (S302). Here, the details of the lottery table setting process in S302 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a lottery table setting process executed in the MPU 102 of the main controller 101. In this lottery table setting process, the current gaming state of the slot machine 10 is determined, and further, according to the number of inserted medals (the number of bets) and the setting state set in the slot machine 10, the lottery table storage area 105a. A corresponding lottery table is set from among a plurality of lottery tables stored in.

  In this process, first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state of the slot machine 10 is a bonus state (S401). As a result, if it is not a bonus state (S401: No), the gaming state of the slot machine 10 is a general game. Since it is in a state, it is then determined whether or not the number of inserted medals (number of bets) is 3 (3) (S402). If the number of bets is three (S402: Yes), six three-sheet lottery tables provided corresponding to the setting states “setting 1” to “setting 6” that the slot machine 10 can take. Among them, a three-sheet lottery table corresponding to the currently set state is set (S403), the lottery table setting process is terminated, and the process returns to the lottery process. As a result, when the gaming state of the slot machine 10 is the general gaming state, when the game is started with three bets, a three-sheet lottery table corresponding to the setting state of the slot machine 10 is set. .

  If it is determined that the number of bets is not 3 as a result of the process of S402 (S402: No), it is then determined whether or not the number of bets is 2 (2) (S404). If the number of bets is two (S404: Yes), the six two-sheet lottery tables provided corresponding to the setting states of “setting 1” to “setting 6” that the slot machine 10 can take. Among them, a two-sheet lottery table corresponding to the currently set state is set (S405), the lottery table setting process is terminated, and the process returns to the lottery process. Thus, when the gaming state of the slot machine 10 is the general gaming state, when the game is started with two bets, a two-sheet lottery table corresponding to the setting state of the slot machine 10 is set. .

  If it is determined that the number of bets is not two as a result of the process of S404 (S404: No), it can be determined that the number of bets is one (multiply by one). Of the six one-sheet drawing lottery tables provided corresponding to the setting states of “Setting 1” to “Setting 6”, the one-sheet drawing lottery table corresponding to the currently set setting state is set. (S406), the lottery table setting process is terminated, and the process returns to the lottery process. As a result, when the gaming state of the slot machine 10 is the general gaming state, when the game is started with one bet, a one-hatch lottery table corresponding to the setting state of the slot machine 10 is set. .

  On the other hand, if the gaming state of the slot machine 10 is a bonus state as a result of the processing of S401 (S401: Yes), the setting is provided corresponding to the setting states of “setting 1” to “setting 6” that the slot machine 10 can take. Of the six bonus state lottery tables, a bonus state lottery table corresponding to the currently set state is set (S407), the lottery table setting process is terminated, and the lottery process is returned to. Thereby, when the gaming state of the slot machine 10 is the bonus state, a bonus lottery table corresponding to the setting state of the slot machine 10 is set.

  As described above, in the lottery table setting process, the lottery table storage area 105a stores the current gaming state of the slot machine 10, the number of inserted medals (the number of bets), and the setting state set in the slot machine 10. A corresponding lottery table is set from the plurality of lottery tables.

  Returning to FIG. 12, the description of the lottery process is continued. When the lottery table setting process in S302 is completed, the index value IV is set to 1 (S303), and the determination value DV used when the winning mode lottery (whether or not is determined) is set (S304). In the decision value setting process, a new decision value DV is set by adding the point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV to the current decision value DV. In the initial determination value setting process, the random value acquired in step S301 is set as the current determination value DV, and a new point value PV corresponding to 1 that is the current index value IV is added to the random value. The determination value is DV.

  Thereafter, in step S305, a lottery of a winning mode corresponding to the index value IV is performed. In this lottery, it is determined whether or not the determination value DV exceeds 65535. If it exceeds 65535 (S305: Yes), the winning flag of the winning mode corresponding to the index value IV at that time is set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106 (S306). That is, when the determination value DV exceeds 65535 when IV = 1, in the process of S306, the BB winning winning flag is set in the winning flag storage area 106a, and when IV = 2, the determination value DV exceeds 65535. In the case of S306, the watermelon winning winning flag is set in the winning flag storage area 106a in the process of S306, and when the determination value DV exceeds 65535 when IV = 3, in the process of S306, the bell winning winning flag is set as the winning flag. If it is set in the storage area 106a and the determination value DV exceeds 65535 when IV = 4, in the process of S306, the cherry bell winning winning flag is set in the winning flag storage area 106a, and determination is made when IV = 5. When the value DV exceeds 65535, in the process of S306, the 7-bell winning winning flag is set to the winning flag storage area 106a. Set, if the determination value DV exceeds 65535 at IV = 6, in the processing of S306 sets the replay winning winning flag to the winning flag storage area 106a.

  By the way, if the set winning flag is one of the watermelon winning flag, the bell winning flag, the cherry bell winning flag, the 7 bell winning flag, or the replay winning flag, the corresponding flag is set. It is reset after the played game is over (see S203 of the normal process shown in FIG. 11). On the other hand, when the set winning flag is the BB winning winning flag, the BB winning winning flag is reset as one of the conditions that the BB winning is established. In other words, the BB prize winning flag may be valid for a plurality of games. For example, after the BB winning winning flag is set, if the symbols are not aligned in the BB winning mode stop pattern, that is, if the BB winning is not established, the BB winning winning flag is not reset and is carried over to the next game. It is.

  In the process of S306 in a state where the BB winning winning flag is carried over, if the current index value IV is 1, the BB winning winning flag is not set, and if the current index value IV is 2 to 6, the index value is set. Set the winning flag corresponding to IV. In other words, in a game in which the BB prize winning flag is carried over, if a winning mode other than the BB winning is won, the corresponding winning flag is set, whereas if the BB winning is won, the corresponding BB winning flag is set. Do not set.

  If it is determined in the processing of S305 that the determination value DV does not exceed 65535 (S305: No), it means that the winning mode corresponding to the index value IV has been lost. In such a case, the index value IV is incremented by 1 (S307), and then it is determined whether or not there is a winning mode corresponding to the index value IV, that is, whether or not there is a determinant to be selected by lottery (whether or not is determined) ( S308). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the index value IV added by 1 exceeds the maximum value of the index values IV set in the lottery table. If there is a determinant to determine whether or not the game is successful (S308: Yes), the process returns to S304, and the determination of whether or not the winning mode is successful is continued. At this time, in the process of 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 to determine whether or not the previous winning combination is a new determination value DV. In the process of S305, whether or not the winning mode is successful is determined based on the determination value DV.

  Here, when the gaming state of the slot machine 10 is in the general gaming state by the lottery table setting process in S302, the three-hatch lottery table for the general gaming state, the two-hatch lottery table, the one-hatch lottery table Since the lottery table to be used is set from the table according to the number of bets, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 9, the winning probability of the BB winning when the game is played by inserting three medals is 1 A lottery in a winning mode is performed after the game is set to be sufficiently higher than when the game is played by inserting one or two medals. Therefore, as described above, it is possible to have one player play a game by inserting three medals while expecting the player to obtain a lot of medals when the BB winning is established. Therefore, medals are consumed quickly, and it becomes possible to increase the operating rate of the slot machine in the hall.

  In addition, when a game is played by inserting one or two medals, a Cherry Bell winning prize with three medal payout numbers is set as a winning combination candidate and the winning probability is set high, and the winning mode is Since a lottery will be held, if one or two medals remain at the player's hand, if a Cherry Bell prize is established, it will be possible to obtain three medal payouts that can aim at the establishment of the BB prize with a high probability. One can play a game by throwing in one or two medals remaining at hand while expecting the player. Furthermore, when a game is played by inserting one medal, a 7-bell winning prize with two medal payouts is also set as a winning combination candidate and the winning probability is set high, and the lottery of the winning mode is selected. So, if one medal remains in the player's hand, if the 7-bell prize is established, the player is also expected to get two medal payouts aiming for the Cherry Bell prize again, One game can be played by inserting one remaining medal. Therefore, it is possible to entertain the player to the end without leaving extra medals.

  In addition, when a lottery table for one-sheet drawing or a lottery table for two-sheet drawing is set and a lottery in a winning mode is performed, as described above with reference to FIG. Even in this case, the ratio of the number of medals paid out with respect to the number of bets can be set to a value less than 100% and as close as possible to 100%, and the lottery of the winning mode can be performed. Therefore, even if you play a single or double game, the medal will hardly decrease, so if one or two medals remain in the player's hand, use that one or two medals And you can be sure that you want to play games. On the other hand, if the game is repeated with one or two cards, the number of medals decreases, so that the player can not aim for an increase in medals by repeating the game with one or two cards. If there are three or more medals, the player can be directed to play a game with a high probability of winning a BB prize.

  In addition, by switching each lottery table according to the number of bets and performing lottery in a winning manner, as described above with reference to FIG. 7 and FIG. The winning mode is established only when the game is played, and when the game is played with 3 cards, it can be handled as a miss without establishing the Cherry Bell winning, so there is one Cherry Bell winning It is possible to draw attention to the player as a special small role prize dedicated for hanging and two-sheets. Similarly, the winning mode is established only when the game is played with one 7-bell prize, and when the game is played with two or three cards, the seven-bell prize is not established. Since it is handled as a detachment, it is possible to draw attention to the player, assuming that the 7-bell prize is a special small role prize dedicated to one piece. Therefore, when the game is played with one or two cards, if the symbol stops with the cherry bell winning symbol or the seven bell winning symbol, a great joy can be given to the player.

  In addition, even when the game is played with one or two cards, although the winning probability is very low, it is possible to draw a winning mode by setting the BB prize to be established. When a game is played with one or two cards, the player can have a sense of expectation that a BB prize will be established.

  Also, when the game is played with one or two cards, the probability of winning a watermelon or bell prize is lowered, while the probability of winning a cherry bell prize or seven bell prize is set high, so that the lottery of the winning mode is selected. So that the player can be further impressed that the Cherry Bell prize or 7-bell prize is a special small part prize with 1 or 2 cards. When a game is played with two cards, the player can have a sense of expectation that a Cherry Bell prize or a 7-bell prize will be established.

  After the winning flag is set in the process of S306, or when it is determined that there is no determinant to be drawn in the process of S308 (S308: No), it means that the lottery in the winning mode has been completed. In such a case, a lottery result command is set (S309). Here, the lottery result command is a command that is transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the result of the combination determination. By 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 process, various commands such as the lottery result command are only set in the ring buffer, and the command is 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, a slip table setting process for setting a reel table (stop table) for reel stop control is performed (S310), and the lottery process is terminated. Here, the slip table is a table in which it is determined how much the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are slid (rotated) and stopped from the timing when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated. That is, the sliding table is a reaching symbol (arriving symbol) that has reached the base point position (in the present embodiment, the lower position of each of the corresponding display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R) when the stop switches 42 to 44 are pressed. No.) and a stop data group capable of deriving the relationship between the stop symbol (stop symbol number) actually stopped at the base point position.

  As described above, in the slot machine 10, as a stop mode for stopping the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, the reaching symbol reaching the base point position is stopped as it is. A stop mode, a stop mode in which the corresponding reel is stopped after sliding by one symbol, a stop mode in which the corresponding reel is stopped after sliding by two symbols, a stop mode in which the corresponding reel is stopped after sliding by three symbols, and a four symbol portion Five patterns of stop modes are prepared, including a stop mode for stopping after sliding. In the sliding table, for each symbol number of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, a stop mode to be set when the symbol indicated by the symbol number becomes a reaching symbol is defined from among the five patterns. A number of sliding tables are prepared for each winning mode.

  By setting this sliding table, each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is set to stop in a predetermined stop mode from when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated until a specified time (190 msec) elapses. It is possible to make the player feel as if the symbol arrangement (stop appearance) that stops within the visible range from the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R is determined by the player's operation.

  Then, in the slip table setting process of S310, 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 stored in the smooth table storing area of the RAM 106. Set to 106b. This makes it possible to stop the combination of symbols corresponding to a winning mode (see FIG. 7), which will be described later, as much as possible within the specified time, on the active line (see FIG. 6), It is possible to avoid the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning mode not winning the lottery from stopping on the active line.

  Here, as described above, the BB winning winning flag is configured so that once the flag is set, it is carried over to the next game until the BB winning is established, so the lottery performed in one game The winning flag corresponding to any of the watermelon winning, bell winning, cherry bell winning, 7 bell winning, and replay winning and the carry-over BB winning winning flag which are carried over are set simultaneously in the winning flag storage 106a. There may be. In this case, instead of the BB winning, the processing is performed so that the sliding table corresponding to the watermelon winning, bell winning, cherry bell winning, 7 bell winning or replay winning with the winning flag set is set in the smooth table storage area 106b. Done. As a result, the winning flag is cleared for each game, and if the winning is not established, the status as a winning role will be lost. The watermelon winning, bell winning, cherry bell winning, 7 bell winning, Replay winning can be more reliably established. Then, the BB winning flag corresponding to the BB winning that has not been won here is continuously maintained and carried over to the next game.

  When the cherry bell winning winning flag is set in the winning flag storage area 106a in the slip table setting process of S310, the cherry bell winning winning table is stored in the smooth table storing area 106b. Here, the “cherry” symbol which is the stop symbol of the left reel 32L when the cherry bell winning is established is arranged on the left reel 32L so that the interval between the symbols of the same kind becomes seven symbols. As described above, the “cherry” symbol can be stopped at any one of the upper, middle, and lower positions of the display window 26L regardless of the timing when the left stop switch 42 is operated. In addition, the “bell” symbol, which is the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M when the Cherry Bell winning is established, is arranged on the middle reel 32M so that the interval between the symbols of the same kind is five symbols or less. As described above, even when the middle stop switch 43 is operated at any timing, the “bell” symbol can be stopped at the middle position of the display window 26M.

  Therefore, in the cherry bell winning slide table, no matter what symbol has reached the base point position when the left stop switch 42 is pressed (that is, whatever symbol number is reached), the display window 26L A stop mode in which the “cherry” symbol can be stopped is set at any of the upper, middle, and lower positions, and any symbol arrives at the base point when the middle stop switch 43 is pressed (ie, The stop mode is set so that the “bell” symbol can be stopped at the middle position in the display window 26M. Thus, when the Cherry Bell winning flag is set, the stop pattern corresponding to the Cherry Bell winning is displayed on the middle line L2 by the Cherry Bell winning sliding table regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44 of the player. , A right-down line L4, or a right-up line L5 (see FIG. 6). Therefore, the so-called Cherry Bell winning can be established without missing.

  Further, when the 7-bell winning winning flag is set in the winning flag storage area 106a, the 7-bell winning sliding table is stored in the sliding table storing area 106b. Then, the “7” symbol, which is the stop symbol of the left reel 32L when the 7-bell winning is established, is arranged on the left reel 32L so that the interval between the symbols of the same kind is 7 symbols, like the “Cherry” symbol. In addition, as described above, the “bell” symbol which is the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M when the 7-bell winning is established is arranged on the middle reel 32M so that the interval between the symbols of the same kind is 5 symbols or less. Has been.

  Therefore, in the 7-bell winning table, as with the Cherry Bell winning table, no matter what symbol has arrived at the base point position when the left stop switch 42 is pressed (that is, any reaching symbol number). However, any stop position that can stop the “7” symbol is set at any of the upper, middle, and lower positions in the display window 26L, and the base point position is changed when the middle stop switch 43 is pressed. Even if the symbol has arrived (that is, with any symbol number), a stop mode in which the “bell” symbol can be stopped is set at the middle position in the display window 26M. As a result, when the 7-bell winning winning flag is set, the 7-bell winning sliding table displays the stop symbol corresponding to the 7-bell winning in the middle line L2 regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44 of the player. , A right-down line L4, or a right-up line L5 (see FIG. 6). Therefore, it is possible to establish a 7-bell prize without so-called failure.

  As described above, in the case of winning the lottery in the winning mode, when the Cherry Bell prize where three medals are paid out or the 7 bell prize where two medals are paid out is won, the player operates the stop switches 42 to 44. Regardless of the timing, the stop symbol corresponding to the cherry bell winning or the stop symbol corresponding to the seven bell winning can be displayed on any one of the middle line L2, the lower right line L4, and the upper right line L5 (see FIG. 6). Therefore, a cherry bell prize or a 7-bell prize can be established without so-called missing. Therefore, when the player starts the game with one or two cards, it is possible to reliably establish the cherry bell prize or the seven bell prize without depending on an artificial operation. In addition, a game can be played in anticipation of the establishment of a Cherry Bell prize or a 7-bell prize while aiming at a stop pattern of other prizes (for example, a BB prize).

  Next, the reel control process which is the process of S211 in the normal process (see FIG. 11) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the reel control process executed by the MUP 102 of the main controller 101.

  In the reel control process, first, a rotation start process for starting the rotation of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is performed (S501). In the rotation start process, it is checked whether or not a predetermined wait time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the reel started to rotate in the previous game. Wait until When the wait time has elapsed, a wait time for the next game is reset, and a motor control initialization process for setting rotation start information in a motor control storage area (not shown) provided in the RAM 106 is performed. Do. By performing such processing, stepping motor acceleration processing is started in the stepping motor control processing (see S106 in FIG. 10) of the timer interruption processing, and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start to rotate. For this reason, 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 process waits until the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R rotate at a constant rotation speed at a predetermined rotation speed, and the rotation start process ends. In addition, when the rotational speed of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R becomes a constant speed, the MPU 102 can generate a stop command by lighting up a lamp (not shown) of each stop switch 42 to 44. Is notified to a player or the like.

  After the rotation start process of S501, a pre-stop process is then performed by the processes of S502 to S505. In the pre-stop process, it is first determined whether any of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated (S502). If none of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated (S502: No), the process of S502 is repeatedly executed to wait until one of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that any one of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated (S502: Yes), the process proceeds to S503, whether or not the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel has been operated, that is, a stop command. Whether or not has occurred is determined (S503). If no stop command has been issued (S503: No), the process returns to S502 and waits until any of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. Thereby, when the stop switch corresponding to the non-rotating reel is operated, it is ignored.

  On the other hand, if a stop command is generated (S503: Yes), then whether or not the current stop command is the third stop command, that is, whether or not the stop switch is operated when only one reel is rotating. Is determined (S504). If the current stop command is the third stop command (S504: Yes), the subsequent process of S505 is skipped, the pre-stop process is terminated, and the process proceeds to S506. On the other hand, in the case of the first stop command that is generated when all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are rotating, or the second stop command that is generated when two reels are rotating (S504: Yes), The process proceeds to S505, the first change process of the slip table is performed, and the pre-stop process is terminated. Then, the process proceeds to S506.

  Here, the first change process of the slide table is a process of changing the slide table stored in the slide table storage area 106b of the RAM 106 before stopping the reel corresponding to the stop command. In the first change process of the slide table, for example, when the first stop command is generated by operating the stop switches 43 and 44 other than the left stop switch 42, the slide table is changed.

  Now, when the pre-stop processing of S502 to S505 is completed, it means that the stop switch corresponding to the spinning reel is operated and a stop command is generated to advance the game. In such a case, the stop control process shown in S506 to S512 is then performed to stop the rotating reel.

  First, in S506, the symbol number of the symbol that has reached the lower stage at the timing when the stop switch is operated is confirmed. Specifically, the symbol number of the reaching symbol reaching the lower stage is confirmed by the number of excitation pulses output from the time when the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input. Subsequently, 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 among the slip tables set in the slip table storage area 106b (S507). Thereafter, the calculated number of slips is added to the symbol number of the reaching symbol, and the symbol number of the stop symbol that is actually stopped at the lower stage is determined (S508). Then, it is determined whether or not the symbol number of the reaching symbol of the reel to be stopped this time is equal to the symbol number of the stop symbol (S509). If they are not equal (S509: No), the process of S509 is repeatedly executed. If they are equal (S509: Yes), a reel stop process for stopping the rotation of the reels is performed (S510). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped (S511). When all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are not stopped (S511: No), the second change process of the slip table is performed. This is performed (S512). Then, the process returns to S502, and the pre-stop process is executed again.

  Here, the second change process of the slide table is a process of changing the slide table stored in the slide table storage area 106b of the RAM 106 after the reels are stopped. In the second change process of the slide table, the slide table is changed based on the set winning flag and the stoppage of the stopped reel. For example, in a situation where only the bell winning winning flag is set, when the 12th “bell” symbol of the left reel 32L and the 12th of the middle reel 32M is stopped in the middle stage, the upper part of the left reel 32L No. 13 and No. 13 “7” symbol of the middle reel 32M are stopped, so the sliding table is changed to avoid the establishment of the BB winning.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the process of S511 that all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped (S511: Yes), a payout determination process is performed (S513), and this process ends. The payout determination process is a process of setting a payout number of medals on the condition that a combination of winning symbols is arranged on an active line.

  In the payout determination process, a combination of symbols formed on each active line is derived from the symbol number of the stopped symbol stopped at the lower stage of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, and whether or not a winning is achieved on the effective line. Determine. If a winning combination has been established, it is further determined whether or not the winning combination matches the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a. If the winning combination combination matches the winning flag, the winning combination combination and the number of payouts corresponding to the winning combination combination are set in a payout information storage area (not shown) provided in the RAM 106. On the other hand, if the winning combination does not match the winning flag, an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of the error is performed while the slot machine 10 is in an error state. Such an error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated. When the payout determination is completed for all the active lines, the payout determination process is ended.

  Next, the outline of the medal payout process in S212 of the normal process (see FIG. 11) 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 (not shown) in the payout determination process in S513 of the reel control process (see FIG. 14) is zero. When the number of payouts is 0, it means that it has been determined in the previous payout determination process (see S513 in FIG. 14) that a winning for paying out medals has not been established. In such a case, it is determined whether or not a replay winning has been established based on the winning combination set in the payout determination processing. Then, if the replay winning is not established, the medal payout process is finished as it is. If the replay winning is established, the replay state setting process is performed to change the gaming state to the replay state, and the medal payout process is finished. To do. In the start waiting process (see S204 in FIG. 11) executed in the normal process described above, the automatic insertion process is performed when it is determined that the current game state is the replay 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 are paid out, and the medal payout process is ended. Specifically, regarding the payout of medals, 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. It is displayed on the credit display unit 60. In addition, when the count value of the credit counter reaches the upper limit, or when the count value reaches the upper limit during the addition of the payout number, the medal payout rotating plate is driven and the medal is discharged from the hopper device 51. It pays out to the medal tray 50 through the exit 49. In the medal payout process, a process of changing the payout number displayed on the payout number display unit 62 in accordance with the medal payout is also performed. Further, when the current gaming state is a bonus state, a process of subtracting the number of payouts from a value of a later payout number counter described later and subtracting the number of remaining payouts displayed on the remaining payout number display unit 61 is performed. .

  Next, with reference to FIG. 15, the bonus state process executed in the process of S213 of the normal process (see FIG. 10) will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing bonus state processing executed by the MPU 102 of the main control apparatus 101.

  First, an outline of the bonus state process will be described. In the bonus state process, when the gaming state of the slot machine 10 is in the bonus state, a game that continuously shifts to the RB state is performed until a predetermined number of medals are paid out (250 in the present embodiment). is there. Then, 12 JAC games are played in one RB state, and if a winning is established 8 times during the JAC game, the RB state is ended even before the JAC game is played 12 times. Further, the bonus state is ended when the medal payout number reaches a predetermined number. When the medal payout number reaches a predetermined number in the middle of the RB state, not only the bonus state but also the RB state is ended.

  Next, details of the bonus state process will be described. In the bonus state process, first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state of the slot machine 10 is a bonus state (S601), and when it is not a bonus state (S601: No), a BB determination process shown in S602 to S605 is executed.

  In this BB determination process, first, it is confirmed whether or not the BB winning winning flag is set in the winning flag storage area 106a (S602). When the BB winning winning flag is set (S602: Yes), the reel control is performed. Based on the winning combination set in the payout determination process executed in S513 of the process (see FIG. 14), it is confirmed whether or not a BB winning has been established (S603).

  When the BB winning is established in the process of S603 (S603: Yes), the BB start process is executed (S604). In the BB start process, the BB winning winning flag stored in the winning flag storage area 106a is reset and the setting flag stored in the state information storage area 106c is cleared, and then the BB setting flag is changed to the state information storage area 106c. To BB game, which is a kind of bonus game. Further, a process of setting 250 to the remaining payout number counter provided in the state information storage area 106c for counting the number of remaining medals that can be paid out during the BB game and displaying 250 on the remaining payout number display unit 61. I do. Incidentally, whether or not the current gaming state is the bonus state (see S601) is determined based on whether or not the BB setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c.

  Subsequently, in the process of S605, an RB start process is executed (S605). In the RB start process, 8 is set in the remaining JAC winning counter for counting the number of possible JAC winnings, and 12 is set in the remaining JAC game counter for counting the remaining number of JAC games. Each counter such as the remaining JAC winning counter and the remaining JAC game counter is provided in the state information storage area 106c. In the RB start process, an RB command transmitted to the display control device 81 is also set so as to grasp that the RB game is started.

  Next, in the process of S606, a status command is set (S607). Here, the state command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the current gaming state. That is, if it is determined in the process of S602 that the BB prize winning flag is not set (S602: No), a status command indicating that the game is a normal game is set, and a BB prize is established in the process of S603. If it is determined that the game has not been performed (S603: No), a state command indicating that the game is a BB carryover game is set, and if the RB command is set in the process of S605, it indicates that the game is a BB game. Set the status command.

  Then, after the process of S607, a game number display process is performed (S607), and this process ends. In the game number display process, when the current game state is not a BB game (RB game), a process of clearing the display of the remaining payout number display unit 61, the payout number display unit 62, and the like is performed.

  Also, in the process of S601, when the gaming state is the bonus state (S601: Yes), based on the winning combination set in the payout determination process executed in the process of S513 of the reel control process (see FIG. 14). It is confirmed whether or not a watermelon winning or a bell winning that is a role winning is established (S608). If a watermelon winning or a bell winning is established in the processing of S608 (S608: Yes), the value of the remaining JAC winning counter is decremented by 1 (S609), and further, the value of the remaining JAC game counter is decremented by 1 (S610). Further, when the watermelon winning and the bell winning are not established (S608: No), one JAC game is consumed, so the value of the remaining JAC game counter is subtracted by 1 without performing the processing of S609 ( S610).

  Subsequently, in the processing of S611, it is confirmed whether either the remaining JAC winning counter or the remaining JAC game counter has become 0 (S611). In the process of S611, if any of them is 0, that is, if the JAC winning is established 8 times or the JAC game is digested 12 times (S611: Yes), it means that the RB game end condition is established. Therefore, an RB end process for resetting the values of the remaining JAC winning counter and the remaining JAC game counter is executed (S612). Accordingly, the JAC game is performed 12 times in one RB state, and if the winning is established 8 times during the JAC game, the RB state can be ended even before the JAC game is performed 12 times.

  Then, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the remaining payout counter is 0 (S613). If it is not 0 (S613: No), the number of medals paid out during the BB game has not reached the predetermined number. Since the BB game end condition is not satisfied, the RB start process described above is executed (S614). Thereafter, a state command indicating that the game is a BB game is set (S606), a game number display process is executed (607), and this process ends.

  On the other hand, when neither the remaining JAC winning counter nor the remaining JAC game counter is 0 in the processing of S611, that is, when the JAC winning is not yet established 8 times and the JAC game is not consumed 12 times. (S611: No), it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the remaining payout counter is 0 (S615). If the counter value is not 0 in the process of S615 (S615: No), it means that the number of medals paid out during the BB game has not reached the predetermined number and the BB game end condition is not satisfied. Therefore, a state command indicating that the game is a BB game is set (S606), a game number display process is executed (S607), and the process is terminated.

  On the other hand, in the process of S615, if the count value of the remaining payout counter is 0 (S615: Yes), it means that the BB game end condition is satisfied. Therefore, the bonus state end process shown in S616 to S617 is performed. Execute. In the bonus state end process, first, the above-described RB end process is executed (S616), and then the BB end process for clearing the data in the state information storage area 153b is executed (S617). Further, in the above-described processing of S613, even when the count value of the remaining payout counter is 0 (S613: Yes), it means that the BB game end condition is satisfied, so the BB end processing of S617 is executed. To do. After the BB end process is performed, a state command indicating that the game is a normal game (that is, a general game state) is set (S606), a game number display process is performed (S607), and this process ends. Thereby, the bonus state can be terminated when the number of medals paid out reaches 250. If the medal payout amount reaches 250 in the middle of the RB state, not only the bonus state but also the RB state can be ended by the processing of S616.

  As described above, according to the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the following excellent effects can be obtained.

  In this slot machine 10, the winning probability of winning a BB when the game is played with three medals inserted is set sufficiently higher than when the game is played with one or two medals inserted. Therefore, it is possible to have one player play a game by inserting three medals while expecting the player to pay out many medals when the BB prize is established. As a result, medals are consumed quickly, and the utilization rate of the slot machine in the hall can be increased.

  On the other hand, if a game is played with one or two medals inserted, a Cherry Bell winning prize with three medal payouts is set as a winning combination candidate, and the winning probability is set high. 1 or 2 medals remaining at hand while expecting the player to get 3 medals paid out when the Cherry Bell prize is established if 1 or 2 medals remain at the player's hand Can be entered to play a single game. Thus, if three medals are paid out due to the Cherry Bell winning, the player can play another game while inserting the three medals and expecting the BB winning. The player can enjoy the game to the end without leaving any extra medals. Further, even if the result of the game executed by inserting one or two medals is out of date, the game can be ended without leaving extra medals for the player. Thus, the slot machine 10 can entertain the game to the end without leaving extra medals to the player. And the problem that the player loses by ending the game without using the lent medal, the player can not collect the medals lent out by bringing back the remaining medals, or brought it back from another hall By using the medal by the player, it is possible to avoid the problem that the hall side is damaged.

  Also, when a game is played with one medal inserted, a 7-bell winning prize with two medal payouts is set as a winning combination candidate, and the winning probability is also set high. Once a medal is left in the game, if the 7-bell prize is established, the player will expect to receive two medals, and once the remaining medal is inserted, The game can be played. As a result, when two medal payouts are made due to the completion of the 7-bell prize, the player inserts the two medals and expects the Cherry Bell prize to be completed, in which three more medal payouts are made. You can enjoy another game. If the Cherry Bell prize is established, the player can play the game by inserting three medals that are paid out while expecting the BB prize to be established. You can enjoy the medals and you can use up your medals even if you miss. Therefore, it is possible to entertain the game to the end without giving away extra medals while giving the player further enjoyment of the game.

  In addition, in the lottery of the winning mode, when a Cherry Bell prize where three medals are paid out or a 7 bell prize where two medals are paid out is won, regardless of the timing when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated. Because the stop pattern can be stopped on the active line without missing, as a result of the lottery of the game that the player started with one or two, the Cherry Bell winning or 7 Bell winning was won as the winning role In such a case, it is possible to reliably establish those winnings without depending on an artificial operation. Further, it is possible to cause the player to play the game in anticipation of the establishment of the Cherry Bell winning or the 7 Bell winning while aiming for other winnings (for example, BB winning).

  In both cases of 1 and 2 sheets, the ratio of the number of medals paid out to the number of bets is set to a value close to 100%, so the gaming machine is operated with 1 or 2 sheets. In this case, the medal is returned to the player with an expected value of almost 100%. In other words, even if a game is played with one or two cards, the medals will hardly decrease, so if one or two medals remain in the player's hand, the player will have one remaining Or you can make sure that you want to play a game using two medals. Therefore, it is possible to further reduce the possibility that the player will leave the medal and finish the game.

  On the other hand, if the game is played with one or two cards, it is expected that the number of medals will decrease slightly, so if you repeat the game with one or two cards, the number of medals will increase. Instead, it is decreasing. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from aiming for an increase in medals by repeatedly playing the game with one or two. Therefore, when there are three or more medals, it is possible to direct the player to play the game with three pieces having a high probability of winning a BB prize.

  In the slot machine 10, the winning mode is established only when the game is played with one or two cherry bells. When the game is played with three cards, the left reel 32L is used. Even if the “Cherry” symbol is stopped and the “Bell” symbol is stopped on the middle reel 32M, the Cherry Bell prize will not be established and will be handled as a detachment. It is possible to draw attention to the player as a winning prize. Therefore, when the game is played with one or two cards, if the symbol stops with the cherry bell winning symbol, it is possible to give a great joy to the player.

  Similarly, the winning mode is established only when a 7-bell winning game is played with one card, and when the game is played with two or three cards, a “7” symbol is displayed on the left reel 32L. Even if the “bell” symbol stops on the middle reel 32M, the 7-bell prize is not established, and it is handled as a detachment. It can be noticed. Therefore, when a game is played with a single game, if the symbol stops at the 7-bell winning stop symbol, a great joy can be given to the player.

  Also, in the present slot machine 10, even when a game is played with one or two cards, the BB winning is set although the winning probability is very low. Thereby, even when a game is played with one or two cards, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that a BB prize will be established.

  In the slot machine 10, when a game is played with one or two cards, a watermelon prize or a bell prize, which is a normal small prize other than a BB prize or a replay prize, is established. Also, unlike the medal payout number when the game is played with 3 cards, 3 medal payouts are made as in the case of the Cherry Bell winning, so that payout 3 medals are inserted and the player can play another game while expecting the BB prize to be established, and the player can surely enjoy the game without leaving any extra medals. it can. In the slot machine 10, the probability of winning a watermelon or a bell is reduced when a game is played with one or two cards, while the probability of winning a cherry bell or a seven bell is set high. As a result, the player can be further impressed by the fact that the Cherry Bell or 7-Bel prize is a special small part prize with one or two cards, and one or two cards. When the game is played, the player can have a sense of expectation that a Cherry Bell prize or a 7-bell prize will be established.

  Although the present invention has been described based on the above embodiment, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be easily made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It can be guessed.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the configuration including only one type of BB winning as a winning mode in which a privilege to shift to a bonus state when a winning is established has been described, but a plurality of types of state shifting winning combinations are provided. It is good also as a structure. Further, the total number of medals paid out in the bonus state may be set to a different value depending on the state transition winning combination in which the winning is achieved. That is, in the process of S604 of the bonus state process (see FIG. 15), the value set in the remaining payout counter may be changed according to the state transition winning combination in which a winning is achieved. In addition, in the process of S606 of the bonus state process (see FIG. 15), when setting a state command that means that the game is a BB game, the type of state transition winning combination in which a winning is achieved is also set. May be. Thereby, in the display control apparatus 81, the effect performed by the auxiliary display part 65, the speaker 64, and the upper lamp 63 can be changed according to the state transition winning combination in which the winning is established.

  In the above embodiment, a case has been described in which the total number of medals paid out in the bonus state to be transferred when the BB winning is established is set to 250 (see the setting of the remaining payout counter in S606 in FIG. 15). However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this, and the value set as the medal payout total number (remaining payout number) may be an arbitrary number within a range determined by law or the like.

  In the embodiment described above, in the JAC game that is performed when the gaming state is in the bonus state, the case where the winning probabilities of the watermelon winning and the bell winning as the small role winning are set higher than the general gaming state has been described. The winning probability of either the watermelon winning or the bell winning may be set higher than the general gaming state. In addition, each winning probability in the bonus state may be determined so that the degree of increase in the winning probability of the watermelon winning with a large number of medal payouts is larger than that of the bell winning. As a result, the expected value of the number of medals paid out per game can be increased, so that the player can receive a large number of medals with a small number of medals. Further, since the medal payout for the total medal payout can be performed in a short time, the operating rate of the slot machine 10 can be increased also for the hall side. In addition, a bonus-only winning mode that is established only when the gaming state is in the bonus state is set, and the number of medals to be paid out is set to be larger, and the winning probability of the bonus-only winning mode is set higher than other winning modes in the bonus state. You may comprise. Furthermore, winning establishment of this bonus exclusive winning mode may be performed only in the case of three. Thereby, even if it is a case where a bonus game can be performed by 1 sheet or 2 sheets, a player can be made to perform a bonus game by 3 sheets.

  In the above embodiment, the Cherry Bell prize, which is a special small role prize, is established only when the game is played with one or two medals inserted, that is, when the game is played with one or two cards. Although the case where the lottery table is set so as to be described is not necessarily limited to this, when the game is played with the number of inserted medals being three, that is, when the game is played with three cards Alternatively, a lottery table may be set so that a cherry bell winning is established. When a game is played with three cards and a Cherry Bell winning is achieved, the number of medals paid out may be three or any other number. Further, the winning probability of winning the cherry bell when the game is played with three cards may be set by a lottery table so as to be smaller than other BB winning, watermelon winning, bell winning, and replay winning. This makes it difficult for the player to recognize that the Cherry Bell winning is a special small role winning because it is difficult to achieve when three Cherry Bell winnings are made.

  Similarly, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the lottery table is set so that the 7-bell winning, which is a special small role winning, is established only when the game is played with one piece is described. The lottery table may be set so that a 7-bell prize is established even when a game is played with two or three cards. When a 7-bel prize is established by playing a game with two or three, the number of medals paid out may be two or any other number. Note that if a 7-bell prize is established in the case of two cards, it is more preferable to set the medal payout number to three. This is because the player can play another game using the three medals, so that the player can enjoy the game to the end without leaving extra medals. . Also, the winning probability of winning 7 bells when a game is played with 3 cards may be set by a lottery table so as to be smaller than other BB winnings, watermelon winnings, bell winnings, and replay winnings. This makes it difficult for a player to recognize that a 7-bell prize is won when three cards are put on, so that it is a special small prize. On the other hand, the winning probability of winning 7 bells when playing a game with 2 cards, together with other winnings including the Cherry Bell prize, is such that the expected value of the number of medals paid out in one game is less than 2. It is preferable to be set by a lottery table.

  In the above embodiment, when a game is played with one or two cards, when a watermelon prize or a bell prize, which is a normal small part prize, is established, three medals are paid out as medals. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this, and other medal payout numbers may be set. In this case, a different medal payout number may be set for the watermelon win medal payout number and the bell win medal payout number. In addition, as the number of medals to be paid out for the watermelon winning or the bell winning at the time of 1 or 2 sheets, a number larger than the maximum bet number (3 in the above embodiment) may be set. Thereby, when a game is played with one or two cards, it is possible to cause the player to play the game while expecting the formation of a watermelon prize or a bell prize in which many medals are paid out. In addition, a multiple of the maximum bet number (3 in the above embodiment) may be set as the medal payout number for watermelon winning or bell winning when 1 or 2 is applied. As a result, if a watermelon prize or a bell prize is established, a medals can be obtained simply by playing a game (three-game game) in which the maximum number of bets that can be expected to be paid out as a result of establishing a BB prize is obtained. Therefore, the player can enjoy the game until the end without leaving extra medals. Also, as the number of medals to be paid out for the watermelon winning or the bell winning at the time of 1 or 2 sheets, 12 and 6 sheets may be set as in the case of 3 sheets. Thereby, since it is not necessary to change the medal payout number according to the number of bets, an increase in processing load can be suppressed. In addition, the watermelon winning medal payout number may be set differently for the case of 1-sheet and 2-sheet, and similarly, the case of 1-sheet and the number of 2-sheets Depending on the case, the number of medals to be paid out for the Bell prize may be set to a different number. Further, the medal payout number of at least one of the watermelon winning and the bell winning at the time of putting one may be set to two. Accordingly, the player can enjoy another game while expecting the completion of the Cherry Bell prize in which the two medals are inserted and another three medals are paid out. The winning probability of each winning mode is set by the lottery table so that the ratio of the expected value of the number of medals paid out in one game with respect to the number of medals inserted is less than 100% when one or two is multiplied. desirable. Further, the ratio is more preferably less than 100% and close to 100%.

  In the above embodiment, a case has been described in which a game is played with one or two cards, and three medals are paid out when a Cherry Bell winning is established. In this case, as a medal payout number, a multiple (for example, 6 or 9) of the maximum bet number (3 in the above embodiment) may be set. Even after this, if the Cherry Bell prize is established, the player can consume medals simply by playing a game (a game with three cards) in which the maximum number of bets that can be expected with a high establishment of the BB prize is achieved. You can enjoy the game to the end without leaving extra medals. On the other hand, it may be configured such that the number of medals paid out when a Cherry Bell winning is established at the time of placing one is set to two. As a result, the player can enjoy another game while inserting the two medals and expecting the completion of the Cherry Bell winning of three more medals. You can enjoy the game until the end. In these cases, it is desirable that the winning probability of each winning mode is set by the lottery table so that the ratio of the expected value of the medal payout number in one game to the medal inserted number is less than 100%. Further, the ratio is more preferably less than 100% and close to 100%.

  In the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which a single-game game is performed and two medal payouts are performed when a 7-bell prize is established. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In this case, as a medal payout number, a multiple (for example, 3, 6, 9, etc.) of the maximum bet number (3 in the above embodiment) may be set. As a result, if a 7-bell prize is established, medals will be consumed just by playing a game (a game with 3 cards) with the maximum number of bets that can be expected to be paid out for many medals. Since it is possible, the player can enjoy the game to the end without leaving extra medals. In this case as well, it is desirable that the winning probability of each winning mode is set by the lottery table so that the ratio of the expected value of the number of medals paid out in one game to the number of medals inserted is less than 100%. Further, the ratio is more preferably less than 100% and close to 100%.

  In the above embodiment, when a game is played with one card, whether or not the Cherry Bell or 7 Bell is won as a candidate for the winning role is drawn by lottery. If the Cherry Bell is won, three medals are paid out. In the above description, the case where the 7-bell prize is established is configured so that two medals are paid out. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and two medals are awarded when the Cherry Bell prize is established. If a payout is made and a 7-bell prize is established, three medals may be paid out. As a result, when the Cherry Bell winning is achieved, two medals are paid out, so the player inserts the two medals and expects the Cherry Bell winning that three medals are paid out. Meanwhile, another game can be enjoyed, and the game can be enjoyed to the end without extra medals. In addition, when the 7-bell prize is established, three medals are paid out, so that the player can play another game while inserting the three medals and expecting the BB prize to be established. Yes, you can enjoy the game to the end without leaving extra medals. On the other hand, when a game is played with a single game, it may be configured to determine whether or not only a cherry bell winning is won. As a result, in any case where the number of bets is 1 to 3, 7-bel prize winning is not included as a winning combination, so the index value IV = 5 can be omitted from the lottery table, and the lottery stores the lottery table. The storage capacity of the table storage area 105a can be reduced and the processing load of the lottery process can be reduced. In this case, if the number of medals to be paid out when the cherry bell winning is established is set to three, the three medals to be paid out when the cherry bell winning is established, and the player Furthermore, another game can be played while expecting the BB winning, and the game can be enjoyed to the end without leaving any extra medals. Also, if the number of medals to be paid out when the Cherry Bell winning is established is set to two, the two medals to be paid out when the Cherry Bell winning is established, and the player further adds three medals. While expecting the completion of the Cherry Bell prize where medals are paid out, another game can be enjoyed, and the game can be enjoyed to the end without leaving any extra medals. In these cases, it is desirable that the winning probability of each winning mode is set by the lottery table so that the ratio of the expected value of the medal payout number in one game to the medal inserted number is less than 100%. Further, the ratio is more preferably less than 100% and close to 100%. For example, when a special child role prize for one player does not include a 7-bell prize and only a cherry-bell prize is supported, if the number of medals to be paid out in the cherry-bell prize is set to 3, the winning probability is about It may be set to 1/6, and when the number of medals to be paid out in the Cherry Bell prize is set to 2, the winning probability may be set to about 1/2.

  In the above embodiment, in the lottery table, any one of a BB prize, a watermelon prize, a bell prize, a cherry bell prize, a 7-bell prize, and a replay prize is assigned as a prize mode corresponding to the index value IV. In the above description, the case where any one of these winning modes is set as a winning combination has been described. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this, and a plurality of winning modes among these winning modes for one index value IV are described. When a mode is assigned and winning is confirmed at the one index value IV, a plurality of winning modes assigned to the one index value IV may be set simultaneously as a winning combination. For example, by assigning a BB prize and a Bell prize to one index value IV, a BB prize and a Bell prize may be simultaneously set as a winning combination, or a watermelon prize and a replay prize are assigned to one index value IV. May be set at the same time as a winning combination. Here, when a BB winning that is carried over to the next game when a winning is not established and another winning mode (for example, a bell winning) that is not carried over to the next game are set as a winning combination at the same time, A sliding table corresponding to another winning mode (bell winning) that cannot be carried over may be preferentially stored in the sliding table storage area 106b. As a result, it is possible to establish a winning establishment in the other winning mode, and it is possible to establish a winning establishment by carrying over the BB winning to the next game. In addition, if a watermelon prize and a replay prize are set at the same time as a winning combination, a slide table is prepared so that either the watermelon prize or the replay prize stops on the active line. You may make it store in the storage area 106b. As the sliding table, the stop symbol corresponding to the watermelon winning that is more advantageous to the player than the replay winning can be stopped from the reaching symbol that has reached the base position when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated. If the stop mode is defined to stop at the stop symbol corresponding to the watermelon winning, and the stop symbol corresponding to the watermelon winning cannot be stopped, the stop is stopped at the stop symbol corresponding to the replay winning. It is good to use what the aspect was prescribed | regulated. As a result, a watermelon winning that is more advantageous to the player than a replay winning is established as much as possible, and if a watermelon winning cannot be achieved, a replay winning can be established. In this case, the player can replay without medal insertion.

  In the embodiment described above, when a game is played with one card and a 7-bell prize is established and two medals are paid out, the gaming state of the slot machine 10 remains in the general gaming state, but one card is multiplied. The game state of the slot machine 10 may be shifted to the special game state when two cards are played when the game is played and a 7-bell prize is established and two medals are paid out. And, when the game state is shifted to the 2-game special game state, the lottery table may be configured so that the winning probability of the cherry bell winning mode at the time of 2-game play is set higher than that in the general game state. Good. As a result, when two medals are paid out by winning a 7-bell prize when one card is put, the player inserts the two medals and is strong in establishing a Cherry Bell prize where three medals are paid out. You can enjoy another game while expecting it.

  In the above embodiment, when the player is in the general gaming state, the prescribed number of medals bet is set to 1 to 3 and the game can be applied to either 1 or 2 or 3 However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this, and the prescribed number of medals bet is set to 1 and 3 and only 1 and 3 are used. Correspondingly, the game may be started. As a result, if two medals remain at the player's hand, the player expects the player to get three medals when the Cherry Bell prize is established, and inserts the remaining medals one by one. And at least two games can be enjoyed.

  Also, not only in the general gaming state, but also in the bonus state, the prescribed number of medals bet is set to 1 to 3 and can be used for 1-, 2-, 3- The game may be started. Alternatively, even in the bonus state, the prescribed number of medals bet may be set to 1 and 3 and the game may be started in response to 1 and 3 medals. . If a bonus game is played with 1 or 2 cards, the lottery table should be configured so that the winning probability of the Cherry Bell and 7 Bell winnings is set low or the winning probability is zero. Also good. In addition, the lottery table may be configured so that the winning probability of the watermelon winning or the bell winning in the case of 1 and 2 is higher than the winning probability in the general gaming state. In addition, the number of medal payouts for watermelon winning or bell winning for 1 and 2 wins may be set to be larger than the number of medal payouts (3) in the general gaming state. However, the winning probability and the number of medals to be paid out for each winning mode are set so that the expected value of the number of medals paid out per game in the case of one and two bonuses in the bonus state is smaller than the expected value in the case of three cards. May be set. Thereby, it is possible to cause the player to play the bonus game with three pieces as much as possible. Further, the winning probability and the medal payout number corresponding to each winning mode when the game is played with one or two in the bonus state may be set to be the same as in the general gaming state. In this case, the ratio of the expected value of the number of medals paid out per game to the number of bets is less than 100% for both 1 and 2 medals, so when the game is repeated with 1 or 2 medals, the number of medals However, it decreases. Therefore, it is possible to cause the player to play a bonus game with three cards.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the game is configured to be able to be played by one and two cards in the general gaming state is described, not limited to the remaining number of medals at hand of the player. The winning mode, the winning probability, and the number of medals to be paid out in the above embodiment can be obtained by multiplying by 1 or 2 only when the number of virtual medals stored and stored by the credit function is less than 3. You may comprise so that a game may be performed. For example, in the process of S205 of the normal process (see FIG. 11), when determining whether or not the bet number is a specified number, the value of the credit counter that counts the number of virtual medals is confirmed, and the value is 3 If this is the case, by setting the specified number of bets to 3, the game can be played only by multiplying 3 cards. If the value of the credit counter is less than 3, the specified number of bets is set to 1 and By setting the number to 2, the game may be played with the winning mode, the winning probability, and the medal payout number of the above-described embodiment by multiplying 1 and 2 sheets. As a result, when there are three or more virtual medals, the game can always be played with only three medals, so that the medals are consumed quickly and the operating rate of the slot machine in the hall can be reliably increased. . On the other hand, if there are fewer than three virtual medals, use one or two medals to win a Cherry Bell prize where three medals are paid out or a 7 bell prize where two medals are paid out. Since the player can aim and play the game, the slot machine 10 can give the player the motivation to use up the medals without leaving an extra.

  In the above embodiment, not only the remaining number of medals at hand of the player, but also in the general gaming state, the winning mode, winning probability, and medal payout number of games that are played by 1 and 2 are fixed. Although the case where it comprised is described, it is not necessarily restricted to this. For example, when it is determined that there is a start command in the process of S206 of the normal process (FIG. 11), the value of the credit counter (that is, the number of virtual medals) immediately before the start command is temporarily stored in the RAM 106. In the lottery table setting process (see FIG. 13), when a one-sheet lottery table (see S406) or a two-sheet lottery table (see S405) is set, or in the reel control process (see FIG. 14), a payout determination is made. When performing the process (see S513), if the number of virtual medals immediately before the start command stored temporarily is three or more, the medal payout per game with one or two medals The winning mode, winning so that the expected value of the number is smaller than the expected value obtained by the winning mode, winning probability and medal payout number shown in FIG. The rate and medal payout number may also be set. In this case, the expected value may be reduced by setting the winning probability of the cherry bell winning or the 7 bell winning when the game is played with one or two cards. As a result, when there are three or more virtual medals, it is possible to play the game on conditions that are much more advantageous when playing the game with 3 cards than when playing the game with 1 or 2 cards. The player starts playing the game with three cards, and medals are consumed quickly. Therefore, it is possible to reliably increase the operating rate of the slot machine in the hall. On the other hand, when the number of virtual medals immediately before the start command stored temporarily is less than 3, the winning mode shown in FIG. The winning probability and the medal payout number may be set. As a result, when there are less than three virtual medals, one or two medals are used, and a 7-bell prize is awarded in which 3 medals are paid out or 2 medals are paid out. Therefore, the slot machine 10 can give the player the motivation to use up the medals without surplus.

  Further, in addition to the two modified examples described above or separately from the two modified examples, when the number of virtual medals stored and stored by the credit function is two, the above-described FIG. You may comprise so that a game may not be played with the winning aspect shown in 9, the winning probability, and the medal payout number. In this case, it may be configured so that a single-ply game is not performed at all, and the expected value of the number of medals paid out per single-ply game is the winning mode shown in FIGS. The winning mode, the winning probability and the medal payout number may be set so as to be smaller than the expected value obtained by the win probability and the medal payout number. In the former case, in the process of S205 of the normal process (see FIG. 11), when it is determined whether or not the bet number is a specified number, the value of the credit counter that counts the number of virtual medals is confirmed. If the number is 2, the set number of bets may be set to 2 so that the game with 1 card cannot be played. In the latter case, when it is determined that there is a start command in the process of S206 of the normal process (FIG. 11), the value of the credit counter (that is, the number of virtual medals) immediately before the start command is temporarily stored in the RAM 106. In the lottery table setting process (see FIG. 13), when the one-sheet lottery table (see S406) is set, or in the reel control process (see FIG. 14), a payout determination process (see S513) is performed. In this case, if the number of virtual medals immediately before the start command stored temporarily is two, the expected value of the number of medals paid out per game when one is multiplied is shown in FIGS. The winning mode, the winning probability and the medal payout number are set so as to be smaller than the expected value obtained by the winning mode, the winning probability and the medal payout number shown. It may be. Thereby, when only two virtual medals remain, it is possible to cause the player to play the game with two. Therefore, it is possible to determine whether or not three medals are paid out in one game.

  In the above embodiment, even if the game is played with one or two cards when the BB winning flag is carried over, the winning mode and the winning probability of the game performed by the one and two cards are determined. Although the case where the BB winning winning flag is configured to be the same as the case where it is not carried over has been described, it is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, in the lottery table setting process (see FIG. 13), when setting a one-sheet lottery table (see S406) or a two-sheet lottery table (see S405), the winning flag storage area 106a is carried over from the previous game. If the BB winning winning flag is set, the lottery table may be set so that the probability of losing is high. As a result, if the result of the lottery is lost, since only the BB winning winning flag carried over is set in the winning flag storage area 106a, the slip table setting executed in S310 of the lottery process (see FIG. 12) is set. In the process, a sliding table corresponding to the BB winning can be stored. Therefore, the probability that a BB winning will be established can be increased.

  In addition to the above-described embodiment, when a game is played with one or two sheets, an effect specific to the game is performed using the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65. It may be. In this case, for example, when the start command is set by the process of S209 of the normal process (see FIG. 11), information regarding the number of bets is included in the start command, or another command to be transmitted following the start command is set. Then, information regarding the bet number may be transmitted to the display control device 81. Then, the display control device 81 extracts information related to the bet number from the command transmitted from the main control device 101. If the bet number is one, the game is expected to pay out two or three medals depending on the game. If the number of bets is two, at least one of the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65 is controlled so as to produce an effect that expects to pay out three medals according to the game. It may be. As a result, when a game is played with one or two cards, the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65 perform effects specific to the game. It is possible to give the player a strong sense of expectation that two or three medals will be paid out, and a sense of expectation that three medals will be paid out in the case of a two-game game.

  The stop symbol of each winning form in the above embodiment is an example, and is not limited to the above stop symbol. However, it is desirable that the symbols that will not be missed are set as the symbols for stopping the Cherry Bell and 7 Bells.

  The probability of winning each winning form in the embodiment is an example, and is not limited to the winning probability. In addition, the number of medals paid out for the watermelon winning or the bell winning in the above embodiment is an example, and is not limited to the number of medals paid out. However, it is desirable to set the probability of winning a Cherry Bell prize or a 7-bell prize higher than other prize-winning modes in one or two. In addition, the winning probability and medal payout number of each winning mode are set so that the ratio of the expected value of the medal payout number to the bet number is less than 100% and close to 100% in the case of 1 or 2 It is desirable to do.

  In the above embodiment, a slot machine having three reels arranged in parallel and having five lines as effective lines has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. For example, a slot machine having five reels arranged in parallel Alternatively, it may be a slot machine having three effective lines. The active line may be changed according to the number of bets. For example, if the number of bets is 3, the effective line is set to 5 lines, if the number of bets is 2, the effective line is set to 3 lines, and if the number of bets is 1, the effective line is set. May be set to one line. Further, when setting the effective lines to three lines, for example, the upper line L1, the middle line L2, and the lower line L3 shown in FIG. 6 may be set, or the middle line L2, the lower right line L4, and the like may be set. The upper right line L5 may be set.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the maximum bet number is 3 has been described. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto, and the maximum bet number may be set to an arbitrary value of 2 or more. For example, the maximum bet number may be four. In this case, if the game is played with a bet number less than the maximum bet number, the winning probability of each winning mode should be set so that the winning mode in which the maximum bet number (or a multiple thereof) is paid out is won with a high probability. That's fine. In addition, when the maximum bet number is 4, if a game is played with one card, for example, winning of each winning mode with one card is won so that a winning mode in which two medals are paid out is won with high probability. If you set a probability and play a game with 2 cards, for example, set the winning probability of each winning mode with 2 cards so that the winning mode with 3 medal payouts won with high probability, When a game is played by multiplying, for example, the winning probability of each winning aspect in three pieces may be set so that a winning aspect in which four medals are paid out is won with high probability. In this way, when the number of bets is small, by setting a small number of medal payout numbers in the winning mode that is won with high probability, the ratio of the expected value of the medal payout number to the bet number is less than 100%. Even when the winning probability is set, the winning probability of the winning mode can be increased. It is desirable to set the winning probability and the medal payout number for each winning mode so that the ratio of the expected value of the medal payout number to the bet number is less than 100% and close to 100%.

  In the above embodiment, the so-called A type slot machine has been described, but the B type, the C type, the combined type of the A type and the C type, the combined type of the B type and the C type, and the type including the CT game, etc. It is obvious that the present invention can be applied to any slot machine, and in any case, the same operational effects as the above-described embodiment can be obtained. Note that the bonus winning in each type includes BB winning, RB winning, SB winning, CT winning and the like.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the slot machine 10 is embodied has been shown. 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 a ball can be handled as a gaming value in the gaming hall. Therefore, the gaming value seen in the current gaming hall in which pachinko machines and slot machines are mixed is used. Problems such as the burden on equipment due to the separate handling of medals and balls and restrictions on the location of the gaming machine can be solved.

  Hereinafter, in addition to the gaming machine of the present invention, concepts of various inventions included in the various embodiments described above are shown.

  A plurality of circulation display means for cyclically displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns, a bet number setting means for setting a bet number based on detection of acceptance of a game medium, and a decision to start the circulation display of the patterns Based on the determination result of the start determination means, the lottery means for performing the lottery of the winning combination, and when winning the lottery by the lottery means, the winning information storage for storing the winning selection information corresponding to the winning combination And 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, Display control means for controlling the display of each of the circulation display means so as to stop the circulation display of the corresponding circulation display means based on the operation of the stop operation means, and display by each of the circulation display means. If the symbol corresponding to the winning combination indicated by the winning combination information stored in the winning information storage means is stopped at the effective position set as the visual recognition position of the symbol, the privilege corresponding to the combination A bonus granting means for granting a player to the player, and when the bet number set by the bet number setting means is a maximum bet number that can be set by the bet number setting means, The lottery means is used for lottery, and lottery information storage means for storing a plurality of lottery information respectively corresponding to bets settable by the betting number setting means, and used for the lottery by the lottery means. As lottery information, lottery information setting means for setting lottery information corresponding to the bet number set by the bet number setting means from among a plurality of lottery information stored in the lottery information storage means; In addition, the lottery information corresponding to the first bet number that is smaller than the maximum bet number is the winning probability of the first role that gives the player a privilege that is given a game medium multiple of the maximum bet number. Is set to be equal to or higher than the winning probability of a combination other than the first combination.

  According to the gaming machine A1, if the bet number set by the bet number setting means is the first bet number that is smaller than the maximum bet number that can be set by the bet number setting means, the lottery information storage means The lottery information corresponding to the first bet number among the plurality of lottery information stored is set by the lottery information setting means as the lottery information used for the lottery by the lottery means. Then, based on the determination result of the start determining means, a lottery is performed by the lottery means using the lottery information set by the lottery information setting means, and if the lottery is won, the role corresponding to the winning combination Winning information is stored in the winning information storage means. On the other hand, the display control of the circulation display means by the display control means starts the circulation display of each circulation display means based on the determination result of the start determination means, and the circulation display of the corresponding circulation display means based on the operation of the stop operation means Is stopped. Then, when the symbol corresponding to the winning combination indicated by the winning combination information stored in the winning information storage unit stops at the effective position set to the visual recognition position of the pattern displayed by each circulation display unit, And the corresponding privilege is given to the player by the privilege granting means. Here, the lottery information corresponding to the first bet number that is smaller than the maximum bet number indicates the winning probability of the first role that gives the player a privilege that is given a game medium multiple of the maximum bet number, Since it is configured to set the winning probability of a role other than the first winning combination or more, when the first bet number is set and a lottery is performed by lottery means, game media corresponding to multiples of the maximum bet number are obtained. The possibility that the first combination that grants the privilege to be granted to the player can be increased. Therefore, if there are remaining game media less than the maximum bet at the player's hand, the player can expect the player to obtain the first bet amount while expecting the player to obtain game media that is a multiple of the maximum bet. Can be set. If the first bet number is set and the game is played, if a game medium corresponding to a multiple of the maximum bet number is given, the maximum bet number is set, and the lottery is performed under the most advantageous conditions. Since the game can be performed while performing the game, the player can enjoy the game to the end without leaving extra game media. In addition, even if the game is played with the first bet number set, even if the game is out of the lottery, the game can be completed without leaving extra game media. Thus, according to the gaming machine A1, the game can be enjoyed to the end without leaving extra game media for the player.

  In the gaming machine A1, the lottery information corresponding to the first bet number is based on a result of one lottery performed by the lottery means on the first bet number at least in a normal gaming state. The gaming machine A2 is characterized in that the winning probability of each combination is set so that an expected value of the number of game media to be given to a player by means is smaller than the first bet number.

  Here, the expected value is a multiplication calculated by multiplying the winning probability and the number of game media given when winning the winning combination for each of the winning points drawn by the lottery means. Is a value obtained by adding the values obtained by (hereinafter the same).

  According to the gaming machine A2, the lottery information corresponding to the first bet number is obtained by the privilege granting means based on the result of one lottery performed on the first bet number by the lottery means at least in the normal gaming state. Since the winning probability of each combination is set so that the expected value of the number of game media granted to the player is smaller than the first bet number, the number of bets is less than the maximum bet number. When a certain first bet number is set and lottery is repeatedly performed by the lottery means, the number of game media can be decreased without increasing. Therefore, even if the player repeatedly plays the game with the first bet number, it is possible not to aim for an increase in the game medium. Therefore, when the game medium is more than the maximum bet number, it is most advantageous for the player. It is possible to play a game by setting the maximum bet number for which a lottery of a combination is performed under various conditions. Therefore, even if a game can be played with the first bet number that is smaller than the maximum bet number, the game medium can be consumed quickly by the player, so that the operating rate of the gaming machine can be increased.

  In the gaming machine A2, the lottery information corresponding to the first bet number is based on the result of one lottery performed by the lottery means for the first bet number at least in a normal gaming state. The gaming machine A3 is characterized in that the winning probability of each combination is set so that an expected value of the number of game media to be given to the player by the means is a value close to the first bet number. .

  According to the gaming machine A3, the lottery information corresponding to the first bet number is obtained by the privilege granting means based on the result of one lottery performed on the first bet number by the lottery means at least in the normal gaming state. Since the winning probability of each combination is set so that the expected value of the number of game media granted to the player is a value close to the first bet number, a smaller number than the maximum bet number When the first bet number is set and the lottery means performs a lottery, the game medium can be returned to the player with an expected value close to 100%. Therefore, if there is more game media than the maximum bet at the player's hand, it is certain that the player wants to play with the first bet set using the game medium remaining at the hand. Therefore, it is possible to further reduce the possibility that the player will leave the game medium and finish the game.

  In any of the gaming machines A1 to A3, each of the circulation display means can reach the effective position of the picture corresponding to the first role within a predetermined period from the operation timing of the corresponding stop operation means. When the first winning combination is won by lottery by the lottery means, the display control means, based on the operation of the stop operation means, within the specified period from the operation timing. The gaming machine A4 is characterized in that the display of the corresponding circulation display means is controlled so that the pattern corresponding to one role is stopped at the effective position.

  According to the gaming machine A4, each circulation display means is arranged so that the pattern corresponding to the first role can reach the effective position within a predetermined period determined from the operation timing of the corresponding stop operation means, When the first combination is won by lottery by lottery means, based on the operation of the stop operation means, the picture corresponding to the first combination is stopped at the effective position within the specified period from the operation timing. The corresponding circulation display means is display-controlled by the display control means. As a result, when the first combination is won, the pattern corresponding to the first combination can be stopped at the effective position within the specified time regardless of the operation timing of the stop operation means. The pattern can be displayed at the effective position without being missed. Therefore, when the first combination is won, the pattern corresponding to the first combination can be reliably displayed at the effective position without depending on the artificial operation.

  In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A4, the lottery information corresponding to the first bet number gives the player a privilege for shifting the gaming state from a normal gaming state to a special gaming state advantageous to the player by the privilege granting means. The gaming machine A5 is configured to set the second combination to be awarded to the player with the first winning probability.

  According to the gaming machine A5, when the lottery means is used to draw the lottery information corresponding to the first bet number, the privilege of shifting the gaming state from the normal gaming state to the special gaming state advantageous to the player is offered. Since the second combination to be given to the player by the granting means is won with the first winning probability, only the privilege that the game medium corresponding to a multiple of the maximum bet number is given when the game is played with the first bet number. Instead, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that a privilege to shift to a special gaming state advantageous to the player is given.

  In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A5, the lottery information corresponding to the first bet number has a privilege to set the first bet number again by the bet number setting means without detecting acceptance of the game medium. A gaming machine A6, characterized in that the third role to be given to the player by the first term privilege granting means is set to be won with the second winning probability.

  According to the gaming machine A6, when the lottery means performs lottery using the lottery information corresponding to the first bet number, the first bet number is set again by the bet number setting means without detecting the acceptance of the game medium. Since the third role that grants the privilege to the player by the privilege granting means is won with the second winning probability, if the picture corresponding to the third role stops at the effective position of each circulation display means, the player Can play the game again by setting the first bet number without reducing the game media. Therefore, when a game is played with the first bet number, a picture corresponding to the third combination is displayed at the effective position even if a privilege for providing a game medium multiple of the maximum bet number is not given. If this is the case, the re-playing that can be performed with the bonus given by the third role will give the player a sense of challenge that he wants to establish the first role that gives the bonus given multiple times the maximum number of bets. Can be given to a person.

  In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A6, when the first combination is won by lottery by the lottery means using the lottery information corresponding to the first bet number, game media corresponding to the maximum bet number are given. The gaming machine A7 is characterized in that a bonus is given to a player by the privilege granting means.

  According to the gaming machine A7, when the first role is won by lottery by the lottery means using the lottery information corresponding to the first bet number, a privilege that is given game media for the maximum bet number is played by the privilege granting means. Since the maximum bet number is set, the game can be played once more while the winning lottery is performed under the most advantageous conditions. Therefore, the player can enjoy the game to the end without leaving extra game media. Further, for example, the expected value of the number of game media to be given to the player by the privilege granting unit based on the result of one lottery performed by the lottery unit for the first bet number is smaller than the first bet number. As described above, when the winning probability of each winning combination is set, the bonus corresponding to the first winning combination is provided with the maximum number of gaming media corresponding to the smallest number of multiples of the maximum betting number. Therefore, the winning probability of the first combination can be set large. Therefore, it is possible to increase the possibility that the first combination is won and the pattern corresponding to the first combination is displayed at the effective position of each circulation display means, and the probability that the maximum number of game media will be given is increased. Can be increased.

  In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A7, a game medium storage unit that virtually stores the game medium, and a stored game medium number counting unit that counts the number of the game media stored by the game medium storage unit; The betting number setting means is configured to be able to detect the reception of the game medium stored in the game medium storage means, and the number of game media counted by the stored game medium number counting means And a permitting means for permitting the setting of the first bet number by the bet number setting means when the bet is less than the maximum bet number.

  According to the gaming machine A8, when the number of game media virtually stored by the game medium storage means is counted by the stored game medium number counting means, and the number of game media counted is less than the maximum bet number. Since the setting of the first bet number by the bet number setting means is permitted by the permission means, if the number of game media stored by the game medium storage means is greater than or equal to the maximum bet number, the maximum bet number is given to the player. Can be set to play games. Therefore, even if a game can be played with the first bet number that is smaller than the maximum bet number, the game medium is consumed quickly, so that the operating rate of the gaming machine can be reliably increased.

  In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A7, a game medium storage unit that virtually stores the game medium, and a stored game medium number counting unit that counts the number of the game media stored by the game medium storage unit; The betting number setting means is configured to be able to detect acceptance of the game medium stored in the gaming medium storage means, and the lottery information corresponding to the first betting number is stored in the stored game. When the number of game media counted by the medium number counting means is less than the maximum bet number, the winning probability of the first combination is set to be equal to or higher than the winning probability of a combination other than the first combination, and the storage When the number of game media counted by the game media number counting means is greater than or equal to the maximum bet number, the bonus grant is based on the result of one lottery performed by the lottery means for the first bet number. The expected value of the number of game media to be given to the player by the stage is smaller than when the number of game media counted by the stored game media number counting means is less than the maximum bet number, A gaming machine A9 that sets a winning probability of each combination.

  According to the gaming machine A9, the number of game media virtually stored by the game medium storage means is counted by the stored game medium number counting means. When the lottery is performed with the first bet number, if the number of game media to be counted is less than the maximum bet number, the game medium with the maximum bet number is given by the lottery information corresponding to the first bet number. The winning probability of the first role that grants the bonus is set to be equal to or higher than the winning probability of the other role. On the other hand, if the number of game media counted by the stored game media number counting means is equal to or greater than the maximum bet number, the bonus granting means plays the game based on the result of one lottery performed by the lottery means for the first bet number. The winning probability of each role is set so that the expected value of the number of game media granted to the player is smaller than when the number of game media counted by the stored game media number counting means is less than the maximum count. Is done. As a result, when the number of game media stored by the game media storage means is equal to or greater than the maximum bet number, the expected value of the number of game media awarded when a game is played with the first bet number set is reduced. Therefore, the player plays the game with the maximum number of bets, and can quickly consume the game medium. Therefore, even if a game can be played with the first bet number that is smaller than the maximum bet number, the operating rate of the gaming machine can be reliably increased.

  In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A9, the role drawn by the lottery means gives the player a privilege to shift the gaming state from the normal gaming state to a special gaming state advantageous to the player by the privilege giving means And when the winning information storage unit stores combination winning information of a combination other than the second combination together with the second combination, the display control unit stores the combination other than the second combination. The lottery corresponding to the first bet number is controlled so that the display corresponding to the first bet number is controlled so as to stop the effective position based on the operation of the stop operation means with priority given to the pattern corresponding to When the winning information corresponding to the second combination is stored in the winning information storage means, the information sets the winning probability of each combination so that the probability of not winning any combination is high. It is characterized by being That the gaming machine A10.

  According to the gaming machine A10, when winning information of a role other than the second role is stored together with the second role in the winning information storage means, the pattern corresponding to the role other than the second role has priority. Display control of each circulation display unit is performed by the display control unit so as to stop at the effective position based on the operation of the stop operation unit. Thereby, the privilege corresponding to the role other than the second role is given by the privilege giving means in preference to the second role as much as possible. On the other hand, when a game is played with the first bet number set, if the winning information corresponding to the second winning combination is stored in the winning information storage means, the probability of not winning any winning combination is increased. Since the winning probability of each combination is set, the possibility that only the winning combination information of the second combination is stored in the winning information storage means can be increased. Thus, when a game is played with the first bet number set, if the winning combination information of the second combination is stored in the winning information storage means, the pattern corresponding to the second combination is displayed in each circulation display means. Therefore, it is possible to increase the possibility that the player is given a privilege to shift the gaming state from the normal gaming state to the special gaming state advantageous to the player. .

  In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A10, the first bet number is a number other than 1, and even in the lottery information corresponding to a bet number of 1, game media corresponding to a multiple of the maximum bet number is given. The gaming machine A11 is characterized in that the winning probability of the first role that grants the privilege to the player is set to be equal to or higher than the winning probability of the role other than the first role.

  According to the gaming machine A11, when there are remaining game media less than the maximum bet amount at the player's hand, the maximum bet amount is not calculated even if the remaining number of game media is other than the first bet number. While making the player expect that multiple game media can be obtained, the number of bets can be set to 1 so that the player can play. When the number of bets is set to 1 and the lottery means a lottery is performed, there is a high possibility that the first combination that grants a player a privilege that gives a game medium multiple of the maximum bet number will be won. Therefore, while setting the bet number to 1 and using the remaining game medium at hand, the player is expected to obtain a game medium that is a multiple of the maximum bet number, and the game is played. be able to. Therefore, since the player can use the remaining game media with certainty, the player can be sure to enjoy the game without ending up with excess game media.

  The gaming machine A11 includes a game medium storage unit that virtually stores the game medium, and a stored game medium number counting unit that counts the number of the game media stored by the game medium storage unit. The number setting means is configured to detect the reception of the game medium stored in the game medium storage means, and the number of the game media counted by the stored game medium number counting means is the first bet. In the case of a number, the gaming machine A12 includes first disapproval means for disallowing the setting of setting the bet number to 1 by the betting number setting means.

  According to the gaming machine A12, when the number of game media virtually stored by the game medium storage means is counted by the stored game medium number counting means, and the counted number of game media is the first bet number. Since the setting of setting the bet number to 1 by the bet number setting means is not permitted by the first non-permission means, if the number of game media stored by the game medium storage means is the first bet number, The player can set the first bet number and play the game. Therefore, it is possible to determine whether or not a privilege for providing the maximum number of game media in one game is given.

  In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A10, the first betting number is 1, a gaming machine A13.

  According to the gaming machine A13, when the bet number is set to 1 and the lottery means a lottery is performed, the first role that gives the player a privilege that gives a game medium multiple of the maximum bet number is won. Since there is more than one game medium at hand, the maximum number of bets can be set using the remaining game medium while the number of bets is set to 1. It is possible to cause a player to play a game with the expectation that game media equivalent to a multiple of the number will be obtained. Therefore, since the player can use the remaining game media with certainty, the player can be sure to enjoy the game without ending up with excess game media.

  In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A13, the lottery information corresponding to the maximum bet number is one in which the first combination is not set as a winning combination.

  According to the gaming machine B1, when a game is played with the maximum bet number set, the first combination is not set as the winning combination based on the lottery information corresponding to the maximum bet number. It is possible to avoid winning a winning combination. Thereby, the player can be noted as the special combination when the first combination is played with the first bet number set. Therefore, when a game is played with the first bet number set, if the picture corresponding to the first combination stops at the effective position of each circulation display means, great joy can be given to the player.

  In any of the gaming machines A1 to A13, the lottery information corresponding to the maximum bet number sets the winning probability of the first combination lower than the winning probability of the combination other than the first combination. A gaming machine B2 characterized by

  According to the gaming machine B2, when a game is played with the maximum bet number set, the winning probability of the first combination is higher than the winning probability of the combination other than the first combination based on the lottery information corresponding to the maximum bet number. Since it is set low, when a game is played with the maximum number of bets set, the possibility that the pattern corresponding to the first combination will stop at the effective position of each circulation display means can be reduced. Therefore, it is possible to make the player easily recognize that the first role is a special role in the gaming machine.

  In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A13, B1, and B2, the privilege granting means is a winning combination information stored in the winning information storage means when the first betting number is set by the betting number setting means. The winning combination information corresponding to the combination other than the first combination and corresponding to the combination that gives the player the privilege to which the game medium is granted is stored, and the winning combination indicated in the combination winning information is stored. If the picture corresponding to the symbol is stopped at the effective position of each of the circulation display means, the player is given a privilege in which the same number of game media is given to the player as a result of the privilege based on the first role. A gaming machine C1 characterized by being given to the game machine.

  According to the gaming machine C1, when a game is played with the first bet number set by the bet number setting unit, the winning combination information stored in the winning information storage unit is a role other than the first combination. The winning combination information corresponding to the combination that gives the player a privilege to which the game medium is granted is stored, and the winning combination indicated in the winning combination information is stopped at the effective position of each circulation display means. In this case, the player is given a privilege that gives the same number of game media as the number of game media given to the player by the privilege based on the first role. That is, a game medium corresponding to a multiple of the maximum bet number, which is the number of game media provided when the picture corresponding to the first combination stops at the effective position of each circulation display means, is provided to the player. As a result, even if game media is given by a role other than the first role, the number of game media to be given is a multiple of the maximum bet number. Therefore, the player sets the maximum bet number, It is possible to play a game while making a lottery of the winning combination under advantageous conditions. Therefore, the player can enjoy the game to the end without leaving extra game media.

  In the gaming machine C1, when the first bet number is set by the bet number setting unit and the gaming state is in a special game state advantageous to the player in the gaming machine C1, the bonus granting unit stores the winning information storage unit. As the winning combination information to be stored, there is stored winning combination information corresponding to a combination that is a combination other than the first combination and that grants a privilege to which the game medium is provided to the player. If the picture corresponding to the winning combination shown in FIG. 2 stops at the effective position of each circulation display means, the number of game media is larger than the number of game media given to the player by the privilege based on the first combination The gaming machine C2 is characterized in that it gives a player a privilege to be given.

  According to the gaming machine C2, when a game is played with the first bet number set by the bet number setting means and the game state is in a special game state advantageous to the player, it is stored in the winning information storage means. As the role winning information, the role winning information corresponding to the role that is a role other than the first role and that grants the privilege to which the game medium is granted to the player is stored, and the winning indicated in the role winning information is stored If the picture corresponding to the winning combination stops at the effective position of each circulation display means, the player is given a privilege to give more game media than the number of game media given to the player by the privilege based on the first role. To be granted. That is, a number of game media more than a multiple of the maximum bet number is given to the player. Thereby, when the gaming state is in the special gaming state, more game media can be given to the player by the role other than the first role.

  In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A13, B1, B2, C1, and C2, the lottery information corresponding to the second bet number that is smaller than the maximum bet number is given by the game medium for the first bet number. A gaming machine D1 is characterized in that a fourth combination that gives a bonus to a player is set as a winning combination.

  According to the gaming machine D1, when a game is played by setting a second bet number that is smaller than the maximum bet number, game media corresponding to the first bet number are determined by lottery information corresponding to the second bet number. The fourth role that grants the privilege to be given to the player can be likely to be won by lottery by lottery means. Thereby, when the picture corresponding to the fourth combination stops at the effective position of each circulation display means, it is possible to obtain game media for the first bet number. Therefore, if at least the second bet amount of game media remains at the player's hand, the game media for the first bet number can be obtained if the pattern corresponding to the fourth combination stops at the effective position of each circulation display means. The game can be played using the game media for the second bet number remaining at hand while expecting the player to be awarded. As a result, when a game medium corresponding to the first bet number is granted to the player, the player uses the game medium corresponding to the first bet number and further grants a game medium corresponding to a multiple of the maximum bet number. The game can be enjoyed once more while expecting that the pattern corresponding to the first role to be stopped at the effective position of each circulation display means. If the picture corresponding to the first combination stops at the effective position of each circulation display means, the player can play a game with the maximum number of bets to be drawn on favorable conditions, so that the player has extra game media. The game can be enjoyed all the way to the end, and the game medium can be used up even if the pattern corresponding to the first role does not stop at the effective position. Therefore, it is possible to entertain the game to the end without giving up extra game media while giving the player further enjoyment of the game.

  In the gaming machine D1, the lottery information corresponding to the second bet number sets, as a winning combination, a first combination that gives a player a privilege that gives a game medium of a multiple of the maximum bet number. A gaming machine D2 characterized by being.

  According to the gaming machine D2, when a game is played with the second bet number set, the player is given a privilege that is given game media for the first bet number based on the lottery information corresponding to the second bet number. Along with the fourth combination to be granted, there is a possibility that the first combination that grants a player a privilege that is given a game medium multiple of the maximum bet number will be won by lottery by lottery means. As a result, when the picture corresponding to the first combination stops at the effective position of each circulation display means, it is possible to immediately obtain game media for a multiple of the maximum bet number. Therefore, if at least the second bet amount of game media remains at the player's hand, the game media for the first bet number can be obtained if the pattern corresponding to the fourth combination stops at the effective position of each circulation display means. Furthermore, if the picture corresponding to the first combination stops at the effective position of each circulation display means, the player expects that a game medium corresponding to a multiple of the maximum bet number will be given directly, The game can be performed using the game media corresponding to the second bet number remaining in the game. As a result, when a game medium corresponding to a multiple of the maximum bet number is given, the maximum bet number can be set, and the game can be performed while the lottery is performed under the most advantageous conditions. However, the game can be enjoyed to the end without leaving extra game media.

  In the gaming machine D1 or D2, the lottery information corresponding to the maximum bet number is a game machine D3 in which the fourth combination is not set as a winning combination.

  According to the gaming machine D3, when a game is played with the maximum bet number set, the fourth combination is not set as the winning combination based on the lottery information corresponding to the maximum bet number. It is possible to avoid winning a winning combination. Thereby, the player can be noted as the special combination when the fourth combination is played with the second bet number set. Therefore, when a game is played with the second bet number set, if the picture corresponding to the fourth combination stops at the effective position of each circulation display means, great joy can be given to the player. In addition, when a game is played with the maximum bet number set, the first role may not be set as the winning combination based on the lottery information corresponding to the maximum bet number, and the first role will be selected by the lottery means. Can be avoided. Accordingly, the player can be noted as the special combination when the first combination is played by setting the first bet number or the second bet number. Therefore, when a game is played with the first bet number or the second bet number set, if the picture corresponding to the first combination stops at the effective position of each circulation display means, it can give the player great joy. it can.

  In any one of the gaming machines D1 to D3, when the second bet number is set by the bet number setting unit, the privilege granting unit is the first winning information stored in the winning information storage unit. The winning combination information corresponding to the combination that is a combination other than the combination and the fourth combination and that gives the player the privilege to which the game medium is granted is stored, and the winning combination indicated in the combination winning information is stored. If the pattern corresponding to the combination stops at the effective position of each circulation display means, the same number of game media as the number of game media provided to the player by the privilege based on the first combination or the fourth combination is provided. The gaming machine D4 is characterized by giving a bonus to a player.

  According to the gaming machine D4, when a game is played with the second bet number set by the bet number setting means, the winning combination information stored in the winning information storage means is a combination other than the first combination and the fourth combination. And, the winning combination information corresponding to the combination that gives the player the privilege to which the game medium is granted is stored, and the pattern corresponding to the winning combination shown in the winning combination information is stored in each circulation display means. If stopped at the effective position, the player is given a privilege that gives the same number of game media as the number of game media given to the player by the privilege based on the first role or the fourth role. That is, a game medium corresponding to a multiple of the maximum bet number, which is the number of game media given when the pattern corresponding to the first combination stops at the effective position of each circulation display means, or a pattern corresponding to the second combination Is provided to the player for the first bet number, which is the number of game media to be awarded when the player stops at the effective position of each circulation display means. As a result, even if game media are provided by a role other than the first role and the fourth role, the number of game media to be provided is a multiple of the maximum bet number or the first bet number. Set a maximum bet number and play a game while drawing lotteries under the most advantageous conditions, or set a first bet number and receive game media for the first bet number You can play games while expecting. Therefore, the player can enjoy the game to the end without leaving extra game media.

  In any one of the gaming machines D1 to D4, when the second betting number is set by the betting number setting unit, the privilege granting unit is the fourth winning combination as the winning combination information stored in the winning information storage unit. If the winning combination information corresponding to the fourth combination and the pattern corresponding to the fourth combination stop at the effective position of each circulation display means, together with the privilege that the game medium for the first bet number is given, A privilege for shifting the gaming state to the second special gaming state is given to the player, and the lottery information corresponding to the first bet number is the first combination when the gaming state is the second special gaming state. The gaming machine D5 is characterized in that the winning probability is set higher than the winning probability when the gaming state is a state other than the second special gaming state.

  According to the gaming machine D5, when the second bet number is set by the bet number setting means, the winning information corresponding to the fourth role is stored as the winning information stored in the winning information storage means, If the pattern corresponding to the fourth combination stops at the effective position of each circulation display means, the bonus granting means will give a game medium for the first bet number, and the gaming state will be changed to the second special gaming state. To be migrated. In this state, if the game is performed with the first bet number set using the game medium for the first bet number given, the winning probability of the first combination is determined by the lottery information corresponding to the first bet number. However, since the game state is set higher than when the game state is a state other than the second special game state, there is a high possibility that the player will be given a privilege of providing game media that is a multiple of the maximum bet number. Therefore, the player can further enjoy the game while placing strong expectation that the game medium corresponding to the multiple of the maximum bet will be obtained by inserting the game medium corresponding to the first bet number given by the establishment of the fourth combination. be able to.

  In the gaming machines A1 to A13, B1, B2, C1, C2 and D1 to D5, when the gaming state is in a special gaming state advantageous to the player, the maximum betting number is set as the betting number set by the betting number setting means. A gaming machine E1 comprising a second disapproval means for disallowing bets other than the number.

  According to the gaming machine E1, when the gaming state is a special gaming state advantageous to the player, it is not permitted to set a bet number other than the maximum bet number in the bet number setting means by the second non-permission means. Therefore, it is possible to cause a game to be performed by setting the maximum number of bets to be drawn on conditions that are advantageous to the player. As a result, for example, when the special gaming state ends on the condition that the state advantageous to the player has reached a certain level, such as when a predetermined number of game media are provided, the lottery is performed under the condition advantageous to the player. As a result, the special gaming state can be completed in a short time, and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be increased.

  In the gaming machines A1 to A13, B1, B2, C1, C2, D1 to D5 and E1, an effect execution means for executing various effects according to the state of the gaming machine, and an effect execution control means for controlling the effect execution means And notification means for notifying the effect execution control means of the bet amount set by the betting number setting means based on the determination result of the start determination means, wherein the effect execution control means is controlled by the notification means. When the notified bet number is the first bet number, the effect executing means is controlled so that the effect is executed in the effect mode prepared corresponding to the first bet number. Characteristic gaming machine E2.

  According to the gaming machine E2, when the first bet number is set by the bet number setting means, the notification means notifies that the first bet number has been set. And based on the notification, the production by the production execution means is performed in the production mode prepared corresponding to the first bet number by the control by the production execution control means. Thereby, when a player plays a game with the first bet number set, the player can have a strong sense of expectation that game media equivalent to a multiple of the maximum bet number is given.

  In the gaming machines D1 to D5, based on the result of the execution execution means for executing various effects according to the state of the gaming machine, the effect execution control means for controlling the effect execution means, and the determination result of the start determination means, Notification means for notifying the effect execution control means of the bet number set by the betting number setting means, wherein the effect execution control means is configured such that the bet number notified by the notification means is the second bet number. In the case, the game machine E3 is characterized in that the effect execution means is controlled so that the effect is executed in the effect mode prepared corresponding to the second bet number.

  According to the gaming machine E3, when the second bet number is set by the bet number setting means, the notification means notifies that the second bet number has been set. Then, based on the notification, the production by the production execution means is performed in the production mode prepared corresponding to the second bet number by the control by the production execution control means. Accordingly, when the player plays the game with the second bet number set, the player can be strongly expected to be given game media for the first bet number.

  In the gaming machines E2 and E3, the effect executing means may execute the effect by displaying an image on a liquid crystal display or the like, or execute the effect by turning on and off the lamp. Also good. In addition, a sound may be output from a speaker to execute an effect, or an effect may be executed by a combination of at least two of these.

  One of the gaming machines A1 to A13, B1, B2, C1, C2, D1 to D5, and E1 to E3, the gaming machine is a slot machine. In particular, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “equipped with a circulation display means for confirming and displaying the circulation display after cyclically displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns, and the circulation of the patterns due to the operation of the start determining means (for example, start lever). The display is started and the cyclic display of the pattern is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop switch) or when a predetermined time elapses, and the confirmed pattern at the time of stop must be a specific pattern As a condition, the gaming machine is provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege advantageous to the player. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  One of the gaming machines A1 to A13, B1, B2, C1, C2, D1 to D5, and E1 to E3, wherein the gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Machine E5. Among them, as a basic configuration of the fused gaming machine, “there is a circulation display means for confirming and displaying the circulation display after circulating and displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns, and due to the operation of the start determination means means (for example, start lever) The cyclic display of the pattern is started, and the cyclic display of the pattern is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop switch) or when a predetermined time elapses, and the fixed pattern at the time of the stop is the specific pattern As a necessary condition, a privilege granting means for granting a privilege advantageous to the player is used, and a ball is used as a game medium, and a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of the cyclic display of the picture. The game machine is configured such that many balls are paid out when giving.

  The various “designs” described in the above embodiments correspond to the “pictures” described in the claims or the gaming machines, and the “medals” described in the above embodiments are described in the claims or the gaming machines. Corresponding to “gaming medium”, the “betting number” described in the above embodiment corresponds to the “betting number” described in the claim or the gaming machine, and the various “winning flags” described in the above embodiment are: Each “lottery table” described in the above embodiment corresponds to the “lottery information” described in the claim or the gaming machine, and corresponds to the above. The bet number “3” described in the form corresponds to the “maximum bet number” described in the claims or the gaming machine, and the bet number “2” described in the above embodiment is the claim or the gaming machine. Corresponds to the “first bet number” described in the above, and the bet number “1” described in the embodiment above. Corresponds to the “first bet number” or the “second bet number” described in the claims or the gaming machine, and the “Cherry Bell prize” described in the embodiment is described in the claims or the gaming machine “BB winning” described in the above embodiment corresponding to “first winning” corresponds to “second winning” described in the claim or the gaming machine, and “replay winning” in the above embodiment is charged. Corresponds to the “third role” described in the item or the gaming machine, and “7-bell winning” in the embodiment corresponds to the “fourth role” described in the claim or the gaming machine. The “general gaming state” described corresponds to the “normal gaming state” described in the claims or the gaming machine, and the “bonus state” described in the above embodiment is the “normal gaming state” described in the claim or the gaming machine. Corresponding to “special gaming state”, the “credit function” described in the above embodiment is claimed. Corresponds to "game medium reservoir means" described in the above game machine, "credit counter" described in the above embodiment corresponds to the "storage game medium count coefficient unit" described in claims or gaming machine.

It is a perspective view of the slot machine of the state where the front door in one embodiment was closed. FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the slot machine with the front door closed. It is a rear view of a front door. It is a front view of a housing | casing. It is an arrangement | sequence diagram which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of each reel. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the symbol which can be visually recognized from a display window, and a combination line. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a winning aspect, the stop symbol corresponding to the winning aspect, a winning probability, and a medal payout number. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine. (A) is a schematic diagram schematically showing an example of a three-sheet lottery table, (b) is a schematic diagram schematically showing an example of a two-sheet lottery table, and (c) is one sheet. It is a mimetic diagram showing typically an example of a lottery table at the time of hanging. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the normal process performed by MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the lottery process performed by MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the lottery table setting process performed by MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the reel control process performed by MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the bonus state process performed by MPU of a main controller.

Explanation of symbols

10 Slot machines (game machines)
32L left reel (circulation display means)
32M middle reel (circulation display means)
32R Right reel (circulation display means)
41 Start lever (part of start determination means)
42 Left stop switch (stop operation means)
43 Middle stop switch (stop operation means)
44 Right stop switch (stop operation means)
63 Upper lamp (part of production execution means)
64 speakers (part of production execution means)
65 Auxiliary display part (part of production execution means)
81 Display control device (part of production execution control means)
105a Lottery table storage area (lottery information storage means)
106a Winning flag storage area (winning information storage means)
L1-L5 combination line (effective position)
S205 (Bet number setting means)
S206 (part of start determination means)
S209 (part of notification means)
S210 Lottery processing (lottery means)
S211 Reel control processing (display control means)
S212 Medal payout processing (part of privilege grant means)
S213 Bonus state processing (part of privilege grant means)
S302 Lottery table setting process (lottery information setting means)

Claims (5)

A plurality of circulation display means for circulating and displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns;
Bet number setting means for setting a bet number based on detection of acceptance of a game medium;
Start determination means capable of determining to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Based on the determination result of the start determining means,
When winning the lottery by the lottery means, winning information storage means for storing the 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;
Each circulation display is started so that 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. Display control means for controlling display of the means;
When the pattern corresponding to the winning combination indicated by the winning combination information stored in the winning information storage unit is stopped at an effective position set as the visual recognition position of the pattern displayed by each circulation display unit , A privilege granting means for granting the player a privilege corresponding to the role,
In the gaming machine in which the lottery is performed by the lottery means under the most advantageous conditions for the player when the bet number set by the bet number setting means is the maximum bet number that can be set by the bet number setting means.
Lottery information storage means for storing a plurality of lottery information respectively corresponding to bet numbers that can be set by the bet number setting means;
As lottery information used for the lottery by the lottery means, lottery information for setting lottery information corresponding to the bet number set by the bet number setting means from among a plurality of lottery information stored in the lottery information storage means Setting means,
The lottery information corresponding to the first bet number that is smaller than the maximum bet number is the winning probability of the first role that gives a player a privilege that is given a game medium multiple of the maximum bet number, A gaming machine that is set to be equal to or higher than the winning probability of a role other than the first role.   The lottery information corresponding to the first bet number is provided to the player by the privilege granting means based on the result of one lottery performed by the lottery means for the first bet number at least in a normal gaming state. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the winning probability of each combination is set so that an expected value of the number of game media to be given is smaller than the first bet number.   The lottery information corresponding to the first bet number is provided to the player by the privilege granting means based on the result of one lottery performed by the lottery means for the first bet number at least in a normal gaming state. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the winning probability of each combination is set so that an expected value of the number of game media to be given is a value close to the first bet number.   When the first bet number is set by the bet number setting means, the privilege granting means is a role other than the first role as the winning information stored in the winning information storage means, and the game The winning combination information corresponding to the combination that gives the player a privilege to which the medium is granted is stored, and the pattern corresponding to the winning combination indicated in the winning combination information is in an effective position of each circulation display means. 2. The player who is given a privilege to be given the same number of game media as the number of game media to be given to the player by the privilege based on the first combination if stopped. 4. The gaming machine according to any one of 3.   When the first bet number is set by the bet number setting unit and the gaming state is in a special game state advantageous to the player, the privilege granting unit stores a winning combination stored in the winning information storage unit As information, the winning information corresponding to the role that is a role other than the first role and that grants the privilege to which the game medium is granted to the player is stored, and the winning indicated in the winning information is stored. If the pattern corresponding to the winning combination stops at the effective position of each circulation display means, a privilege that gives more game media than the number of game media given to the player by the privilege based on the first role The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the game machine is given to a player.

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