JP2011217962A - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a gaming machine with new entertainment characteristics.SOLUTION: One of values 0 to 9 is associated with each of ten turnips 240a to 240j displayed on a lower image display panel 141, and one of these turnips is selected. When the turnip 240h is selected, for example, the number "1" associated with the selected turnip 240h is displayed in a one's place 241 displayed on the lower image display panel 141, as a payout-related value. This operation is repeated for a predetermined number of times for the tens place and the hundreds place. When the three-digit number ("7", "5", and "1") are determined, the numbers "8", "2", "4", "0", "6", "3", and "9" corresponding to the non-selected turnips 240a, 240b, 240d, 240e, 240f, 240g, and 240j are displayed. Then a value calculated by multiplying the determined three-digit number "751" by a line bet is paid out.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, some gaming machines such as slot machines give a bonus when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a bonus symbol is stopped and displayed). For example, a gaming machine that gives a game medium such as a coin or a gaming machine that executes a special game such as a free game when a predetermined condition is established is known.

  A plurality of bonuses are provided in a gaming machine that grants such bonuses, and one bonus is selected and selected from the plurality of bonuses in response to the player operating an input device such as a button. There are those that give such bonuses (see, for example, Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2).

US Patent Application Publication No. 2009/0104973 US Pat. No. 7,757,736B2

  In a gaming machine provided with a plurality of bonuses as described above, a player usually plays a game with great interest in a plurality of types of bonuses and selection of those bonuses.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine having new entertainment characteristics by adding a new feature regarding selection of a plurality of bonuses, and a gaming machine control method.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.
(1) A gaming machine having the following configuration,
A symbol display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols;
An input device capable of inputting instructions regarding the game;
And a controller programmed to execute the following processes (m1) to (m9).
(M1) a process of executing a normal game in which symbols are displayed in a variable manner by the symbol display device and then stopped and displayed;
(M2) In the base game executed by the process (m1), a process of giving a mini game in which a payout changes in response to a stop display of a symbol having a content for giving a mini game;
(M3) a process of displaying images of a plurality of options in the mini-game given by the process (m2);
(M4) A process of associating each of the plurality of option images displayed in the process (m3) with a value randomly extracted from a predetermined numerical range.
(M5) a process of accepting an input for selecting one of the plurality of options displayed in the process (m3) in the input device;
(M6) a process of displaying the value corresponding to the image of the option selected in the process (m5) as a numerical value related to a payout for determining a payout;
(M7) A process of repeating the processes (m5) to (m6) a predetermined number of times,
(M8) A process of displaying the value corresponding to the image of the option that was not selected in the process (m7) after the process (m7) is completed,
(M9) A process of giving a payout based on a numerical value related to the payout for a predetermined number of times displayed by the process (m7).

According to the configuration of (1) above, in the mini game, each of the plurality of option images displayed in the process (m3) is associated with a value randomly extracted from a predetermined numerical range. . Then, the value corresponding to the image of the option selected in the process (m5) is displayed as a numerical value related to the payout for determining the payout, and this is repeated a predetermined number of times. Then, after the predetermined number of selections are completed, a value corresponding to the image of the option that has not been selected in the process (m7) is displayed. Then, a payout based on a numerical value related to the selected payout is awarded.
According to this, since a value extracted at random from a range of a predetermined numerical range is associated with each option image in a stage before selecting any one from a plurality of option images, Compared to the type of mini-games that do not involve the player, such as the type of mini-game that does not involve the player, regardless of which option image is selected, the dividend changes depending on the player's involvement. It is possible to produce such as. That is, it is possible to provide a player with a mini-game (free theory) in which a player can freely select a numerical value related to a payout, instead of a mini-game (deterministic) with a numerical value related to a payout already determined. it can.
Further, after the process (m7) is completed, each option is displayed at a stage before selecting any one of the images of a plurality of options by opening and displaying values corresponding to the images of the options not selected in the process (m7). It is possible to appeal to the player that the value randomly extracted from the range of the predetermined numerical range is associated with the image. In other words, the player can enjoy with ease and joy, for example, that his / her selection was correct or wrong each time a value corresponding to an option image not selected in the process (m7) is displayed open.

The present invention also provides the following.
(2) The gaming machine according to (1) above,
A plurality of paylines associated with the symbol display device;
The input device can accept a bet corresponding to the number of paylines,
The controller is further programmed to perform the following processing.
In the base game executed by the process (m1), a payout is awarded by a combination of symbols suspended on the bet payline,
If the number of paylines bet is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the process (m7) is repeated the predetermined number of times, and if the number of paylines bet is less than the predetermined number, the process (m7) is predetermined. Repeat less than the number of times given.

  According to the above configuration, if the number of paylines bet is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, an image of options can be selected a predetermined number of times, but if the number of paylines bet is smaller than the predetermined number, An option image can be selected only a smaller number of times than a predetermined number of times. That is, for a player who has bet more than a predetermined number in order to increase the number of paylines in the gaming machine, the expected value of the payout in the mini game can be raised more than a player who has made a bet smaller than the predetermined number.

The present invention also provides the following.
(3) A gaming machine having the following configuration,
A symbol display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols;
An input device capable of inputting instructions regarding the game;
And a controller programmed to execute the following processes (n1) to (n11).
(N1) a process of executing a normal game in which symbols are displayed in a variable manner by the symbol display device and then stopped and displayed;
(N2) In the base game executed by the process (n1), in response to the fact that a plurality of specific symbols are stopped and displayed, an input for selecting one of the plurality of specific symbols that are stopped and displayed , Processing accepted in the input device,
(N3) a process of determining whether or not the specific symbol selected in the process (n2) is a symbol that causes a pickup bonus game;
(N4) When it is determined in the process (n3) that the symbol causes the pick-up bonus game, any one of the selection targets displayed on the symbol display device is selected. Processing for receiving input from the input device;
(N5) When the selection target selected in the process (n4) is a content to which a mini game is given, a process of displaying images of a plurality of options;
(N6) A process of associating each of the plurality of option images displayed in the process (n5) with a value randomly extracted from a predetermined numerical range.
(N7) a process of accepting an input for selecting one of the plurality of options displayed in the process (n5) in the input device;
(N8) a process of displaying the value corresponding to the image of the option selected in the process (n7) as a numerical value related to a payout for determining a payout;
(N9) A process of repeating the processes (n7) to (n8) a predetermined number of times,
(N10) A process of displaying the value corresponding to the image of the option that was not selected in the process (n9) after the process (n9) is completed,
(N11) A process of giving a payout based on a numerical value related to the payout for the predetermined number of times displayed by the process (n9).

According to said structure, when the selection object selected in the pick-up bonus game is the content which gives a mini game, it is predetermined numerical range to each of the several choice image displayed in the process (n5). Values randomly extracted from the range are associated with each other. Then, the value corresponding to the option image selected in the process (n7) is displayed as a numerical value related to the payout for determining the payout, and this is repeated a predetermined number of times. Then, after the predetermined number of selections are completed, a value corresponding to the image of the option that has not been selected in the process (n9) is displayed. Then, a payout based on the selected payout value is awarded. According to this, since a value extracted at random from a range of a predetermined numerical range is associated with each option image in a stage before selecting any one from a plurality of option images, Compared to the type of mini-games that do not involve the player, such as the type of mini-game that does not involve the player, regardless of which option image is selected, the dividend changes depending on the player's involvement. It is possible to produce such as. That is, it is possible to provide the player with a mini game (free theory) in which the player can freely select the payout value, instead of the mini game (deterministic) with the payout value already determined.
Furthermore, after the process (n9) is completed, each option is displayed at a stage before selecting any one of the plurality of option images by opening and displaying values corresponding to the option images not selected in the process (n9). It is possible to appeal to the player that the value randomly extracted from the range of the predetermined numerical range is associated with the image. In other words, the player can enjoy with ease and joy that his / her selection was correct or wrong each time a value corresponding to an image of an option not selected in the process (n9) is displayed open.

The present invention also provides the following.
(4) The gaming machine according to (3) above,
A plurality of paylines associated with the symbol display device;
The input device can accept a bet corresponding to the number of paylines,
The controller is further programmed to perform the following processing.
In the base game executed by the processing (n1), a payout is awarded by a symbol whose change has been stopped on the bet payline,
(N12) In the process (n9), if the number of paylines bet is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, the process (n9) is repeated the predetermined number of times, and if the number of paylines bet is smaller than the predetermined number The process (n9) is repeated a number of times less than the predetermined number of times.

  According to the above configuration, if the number of paylines bet is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, an image of options can be selected a predetermined number of times, but if the number of paylines bet is smaller than the predetermined number, An option image can be selected only a smaller number of times than a predetermined number of times. That is, for a player who has bet more than a predetermined number in order to increase the number of paylines in the gaming machine, the expected value of the payout in the mini game can be raised more than a player who has made a bet smaller than the predetermined number.

The present invention also provides the following.
(5) The gaming machine according to (4) above,
The controller is further programmed to perform the following processing.
(N13) In the process (n12), a process of displaying the values corresponding to the option image selected in the process (n9) in order of one digit, ten digits, hundred digits, etc.
(N14) If the number of paylines bet is less than a predetermined number, a process of displaying a value of “0” in the largest digit in advance in the process (n13);
(N15) A process of giving a payout based on the digit values displayed side by side in the process (n13).

  According to the above configuration, in a mini game, for a player who bets more than a predetermined number to increase the number of paylines in the gaming machine, the number of digits related to the payout in the mini game is increased. Therefore, the expected value for the payout can be raised more than the player who made a bet smaller than the predetermined number. For example, when the predetermined number of times is 3, and if the number of paylines bet by the player is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, a 3-digit value is given as a numerical value related to the payout for determining the payout. . On the other hand, if the number of paylines betted by the player is less than the predetermined number, only a 2-digit value is given as a numerical value related to the payout for determining the payout. Then, the former can get a payout based on a 3-digit value, while the latter can only get a payout based on a 2-digit value, and a bet of a predetermined number or more is intended to increase the number of paylines in the gaming machine. It is possible to provide a more advantageous mini game for players who have played.

The present invention also provides the following.
(6) The gaming machine according to (3) above,
The controller is further programmed to execute the following process (n15).
(N15) A process for increasing the expected value of the payout awarded in the process (n11) when the selection target selected in the process (n4) is to increase the expected value of the payout awarded in the pickup bonus game .

  According to the above configuration, when the selected selection target is a content that increases the expected value of the payout to be awarded in the pickup bonus game, the expected value of the payout in the mini game is increased. That is, when the expected value of the payout is increased, the player can obtain a chance to obtain a higher payout than before selecting the content that increases the expected value of the payout to be awarded in the pickup bonus game. Therefore, great satisfaction can be provided to the player. In addition, it is possible to give a great sense of expectation to the player that such a state in which the expected value of the payout has increased.

The present invention also provides the following.
(7) A gaming machine having the following configuration,
A symbol display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols;
An input device capable of inputting instructions and bets regarding the game;
A controller programmed to execute the following processes (o1) to (o9).
(O1) A process of executing a base game for stopping and displaying symbols after the symbols are variably displayed by the symbol display device;
(O2) In the base game executed by the process (o1), a process for giving a mini game in which a payout changes in response to a symbol indicating that a mini game is given being stopped and displayed;
(O3) a process of displaying images of a plurality of options in the mini-game given by the process (o2);
(O4) A process of associating each of the plurality of option images displayed in the process (o3) with a value randomly extracted from a range of “0 to 9”;
(O5) a process of accepting an input for selecting one of the plurality of options displayed in the process (o3) in the input device;
(O6) If the number of bets in the input device is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, the process (o5) is repeated a predetermined number of times. If the number of bets is less than the predetermined number, the process (o5) is repeated. Repeat the number of times less than the predetermined number.
(O7) In the process (o6), a process of displaying the values corresponding to the image of the option selected in the process (o5) in order of one digit, ten digits, hundred digits, etc.
(O8) a process of displaying the value corresponding to the image of the option not selected in the process (o6) after the process (o7) is completed;
(O9) A process of giving a payout based on the digit values displayed side by side in the process (o7).

  According to the above configuration, for a player who has made a bet of a predetermined number or more in the gaming machine, by increasing the digit value related to the payout in the mini game, the player who made a bet less than the predetermined number The expected value for dividends can be raised. For example, when the predetermined number of times is three, if the number of bets made by the player is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, a three-digit value is given as a numerical value related to the payout for determining the payout. On the other hand, if the number of bets by the player is less than the predetermined number, only a 2-digit value is given as a numerical value related to the payout for determining the payout. Then, the former can obtain a payout based on a 3-digit value, whereas the latter can only obtain a payout based on a 2-digit value, and a player who has made a bet of a predetermined number or more on the gaming machine. A more advantageous mini game can be provided.

The present invention also provides the following.
(8) The gaming machine according to (7) above,
The controller is further programmed to perform the following processing.
In the process (o6), if the bet number is less than the predetermined number, the process (o7) displays a value of “0” in the largest digit in advance.

  According to the above configuration, when the number of bets is less than the predetermined number, the values corresponding to the selected option images are displayed in order, such as one digit, ten digits, and hundred digits. The value “0” is put in advance in the largest digit and displayed. This makes it possible to clearly visually appeal that a more advantageous payout is awarded to a player who has made a predetermined number of bets in the gaming machine.

The present invention also provides the following.
(9) A gaming machine having the following configuration,
A symbol display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols;
An input device capable of inputting instructions regarding the game;
A controller programmed to execute the following processes (f1) to (f9).
(F1) a process of executing a base game for stopping and displaying symbols after the symbols are variably displayed by the symbol display device;
(F2) In the base game executed by the process (f1), an input for selecting any one of the plurality of specific symbols that are stopped and displayed in response to a plurality of specific symbols that are stopped and displayed. , Processing accepted in the input device,
(F3) a process of determining whether or not the specific symbol selected in the process (f2) is a symbol that causes a pickup bonus game;
(F4) When it is determined in the process (f3) that the symbol causes the pick-up bonus game, one of the selection targets displayed on the symbol display device is selected. Processing for receiving input from the input device;
(F5) When the selection target selected in the process (f4) is a content to which a mini game is to be given, a process of accepting an input for selecting one of a plurality of displayed options in the input device;
(F6) When any option is selected in the process (f5), a process of extracting a random value from a range of “0 to 9”;
(F7) A process of repeating the processes (f5) to (f6) a predetermined number of times,
(F8) After repeating a predetermined number of times in the process (f7), a process of arranging random numbers from one digit in the extracted order;
(F9) Processing for giving a payout corresponding to the numerical values arranged in the processing (f8).

  According to said structure, when the selection object selected in the pick-up bonus game is the content which gives a mini game, one of the displayed several choices is selected and a random value is extracted. This selection is repeated a predetermined number of times, and a payout corresponding to a numerical value in which random numbers are arranged from one digit in the extracted order can be awarded. Thereby, the player can execute the mini game with a sense of expectation that the payout will increase with each selection. In addition, it is possible to provide a great sense of expectation for the payout in the mini game to the player.

The present invention also provides the following.
(10) The gaming machine according to (9) above,
The controller is further programmed to execute the following process (f10).
(F10) When the selection target selected in the process (f4) is to increase the expected value of the payout to be awarded in the pickup bonus game, the process for raising the expected value of the payout to be given in the process (f9) .

  According to the above configuration, when the selected selection target is a content that increases the expected value of the payout to be awarded in the pickup bonus game, the expected value of the payout in the mini game is increased. That is, when the expected value of the payout is increased, the player can obtain a chance to obtain a higher payout than before selecting the content that increases the expected value of the payout to be awarded in the pickup bonus game. Therefore, great satisfaction can be provided to the player. In addition, it is possible to give a great sense of expectation to the player that such a state in which the expected value of the payout has increased.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the gaming machine provided with new entertainment property can be provided.

FIG. 49 shows an explanatory diagram of a game outline of the slot machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 49 shows an explanatory diagram of a game outline of the slot machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a view illustrating a function flow of the gaming machine according to the present invention. It is a figure which shows the game system containing the slot machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure showing the whole slot machine composition concerning this embodiment. FIG. 4 shows a control panel of the slot machine according to the present embodiment. It is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the slot machine according to the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol table for normal games concerning this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the payline displayed on the lower image display panel with which the slot machine which concerns on this embodiment is provided. It is explanatory drawing which shows the payline which concerns on this embodiment. FIG. 20 is a view illustrating a flowchart of main control processing of the slot machine according to the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the image displayed on the lower image display panel with which the slot machine which concerns on this embodiment is provided. FIG. 10 is a view illustrating a flowchart of coin insertion / start check processing of the slot machine according to the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the progressive related process of the slot machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the rescue related process of the slot machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the symbol lottery process of the slot machine which concerns on this embodiment. FIG. 20 is a view illustrating a flowchart of symbol display control processing of the slot machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 10 is a view illustrating a flowchart of a payout amount determination process of the slot machine according to the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the rescue check process of the slot machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the rescue selection process of the slot machine which concerns on this embodiment. FIG. 25 shows a flowchart of a free game process in the slot machine according to the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the free game image displayed on the lower image display panel with which the slot machine which concerns on this embodiment is provided. FIG. 28 shows a flowchart of a process of three piglet bonus games in the slot machine according to the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the piglet, barrel and wolf game process of the slot machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of a piglet, a barrel, and a wolf game image displayed on the lower image display panel with which the slot machine which concerns on this embodiment is provided. FIG. 25 shows a flowchart of a pick-up bonus game process in the slot machine according to the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the tree house stage process of the slot machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the brick house stage process of the slot machine which concerns on this embodiment. (A) It is a figure which shows the selection screen prompting | selecting the little pig's nose displayed on the lower image display panel with which the slot machine which concerns on this embodiment is provided. (B) It is a figure which shows the privilege table which described the privilege corresponding to the piglet's nose selected in the pick-up bonus game process and the tree house stage. (C) It is a figure which shows the privilege table which described the privilege corresponding to the piglet's nose selected in the brick house stage. FIG. 25 is a view illustrating a flowchart of a turnip harvesting game process (wara house version) of the slot machine according to the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the turnip harvest game image (wara house version) displayed on the lower image display panel with which the slot machine which concerns on this embodiment is provided. FIG. 28 is a view illustrating a flowchart of a turnip harvesting game process (wood house version) of the slot machine according to the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the turnip harvest game image (wood house version) displayed on the lower image display panel with which the slot machine which concerns on this embodiment is provided. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the turnip harvest game process (brick house version) of the slot machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the turnip harvest game image (brick house version) displayed on the lower image display panel with which the slot machine which concerns on this embodiment is provided. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of three Little Pigs race game processing of the slot machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the three Little Pigs race game images displayed on the lower image display panel with which the slot machine which concerns on this embodiment is provided.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described.

[Embodiment]
[Explanation of function flow diagram]
First, a basic function of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a view illustrating a function flow of the gaming machine according to the present invention.

(Start switch)
First, the gaming machine executes start switch processing (F101). In the processing of F101, the gaming machine checks whether or not the BET button has been pressed by the player, and subsequently checks whether or not the start button 46 has been pressed by the player.

(Symbol decision)
Next, when the start button 46 is pressed by the player, the gaming machine extracts a random number for symbol determination (F102, F103), and displays a rotating video reel video on the display while displaying a plurality of video reel images on the display. In accordance with each of the video reels, symbols to be displayed on the player when the scroll of the symbol row is stopped are determined with reference to the symbol table (F104).

(Symbol stop control)
Next, the gaming machine executes reel stop control for stopping the scrolling of the video reel so that the symbol determined in the process of F104 is displayed on the player (F105).

(Winning determination)
Next, when the scrolling of the symbol column of each video reel is stopped, the gaming machine determines whether or not the combination of symbols displayed on the player is related to winning.

(Payout)
Next, when the combination of symbols displayed on the player is a winning combination, the gaming machine gives the player a privilege according to the type of combination of symbols.

  For example, when the symbol combination is “small hit” (F106), a payout based on the type of “small hit” is determined. If the special symbol C is included in the stopped symbol and the progressive jackpot is won (F107), a payout based on the progressive jackpot is determined (F108). If the special symbol B is included in the stopped symbol and the character feature is won (F109), a character appears and a game dealing with the character is awarded (F110). When the special symbol A is included in the stopped symbol and the branch bonus game is won (F111), the player is given a branch bonus game, and the player can select the selection button.

(Branch type bonus game)
Next, the gaming machine determines which selection button of the “fixed payout”, “free game”, or “character selection bonus game” is selected by the player. When “fixed dividend” is selected (F112), a dividend based on the type of “fixed dividend” is determined. When “free game” is selected (F113), a free game is awarded. For example, as a free game, a predetermined condition is added (F114), and a game in which lottery related to the determination of the stop symbol is performed a predetermined number of times is performed. When the “character selection type bonus game” is selected (F115), a plurality of options are displayed on the display, and the player can select an option from these (F116). Therefore, when the choice of loss is selected (F117), the “character selection type bonus game” ends. If “fixed small payout” is selected (F118), a payout based on the type of “fixed small payout” is awarded, and the process returns to F116. If “character encounter” is selected (F119), the process returns to F116. When “door lottery” is selected (F120), when a lottery is further performed and “character encounter” is won (F121), processing returns to F116, and “character payout lottery” is won (F122). A payout based on the character type is determined.

(Grant dividend)
Then, the payout determined by F106, F108, F110, F112, F114, and F122 is awarded (F123).

(Rescue bonus)
Next, a rescue counter process for executing a rescue bonus is executed (F124). The rescue bonus is a function provided for the purpose of relieving the player from a situation where the bonus game has not been played for a long period of time. Then, when the rescue is validated, the counting of the number of games is started. Then, the gaming machine pays out the amount set for the rescue as a rescue bonus when the counted number of games reaches a predetermined number without paying out a large amount due to a bonus game or the like (F125). ).

  In response to the payout of the payout with the payout (F123) or the rescue bonus (F125), the credit is added and accumulated in the credit counter (F126). The function flow of the gaming machine according to the present invention has been described above.

[Outline of Embodiment]
Next, an outline of the present embodiment in which the slot machine 10 is adopted as the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. 1 and 2 are explanatory diagrams showing an outline of the game of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In the slot machine 10 (see FIG. 5) according to the present embodiment, a slot game is played. In response to the stop of three “BONUS” symbols 250 in the slot game, an input for selecting one “BONUS” symbol 250 from among the three stopped “BONUS” symbols 250 is received (FIG. 9). reference). Hereinafter, a game that is performed in response to the stop of the three “BONUS” symbols 250 is referred to as three piglet bonus games. The three “BONUS” symbols 250 are associated with predetermined benefits (fixed payout, small pig and barrel and wolf game, or pickup bonus game), and correspond to the selected “BONUS” symbol 250. Benefits (fixed payout, piglet and barrel and wolf game, or pickup bonus game) are awarded.

  In the present embodiment, when the “BONUS” symbol 250 corresponding to the pickup bonus game is selected, the slot machine 10 selects one piglet nose 210 from the displayed 20 piglet noses 210. Is received (see FIG. 29A). Then, a privilege (fixed payout, mini game I, mini game II, step-up, progressive, or the like) corresponding to the selected piglet nose 210 is awarded. Here, when the granted privilege is “wood house” 218 which means step-up (see FIG. 29B), step up to the tree house stage where the expected value of the dividend has increased. Furthermore, here, when the granted privilege is “brick house” 219 which means step-up, step up to the brick house stage where the expected value of the dividend has increased. Here, for example, when stepping up to a brick house stage and selecting one piglet's nose 210 from the displayed 20 piglet's noses 210, the benefits of mini-game I are given, As shown in FIG. 1A, a turnip harvest game (brick house version) is executed. Specifically, each of the ten turnips 240a, 240b, 240c, 240d, 240e, 240f, 240g, 240h, 240i, and 240j displayed on the lower image display panel 141 is any one of “0-9”. Are randomly associated with each other. Then, when any one of the turnips 240a to 240j is selected, for example, the turnip 240h is selected, the value “1” corresponding to the selected turnip 240h is set as the numerical value related to the payout for determining the payout. The image is displayed in one digit 241 displayed on the image display panel 141. Similarly, it repeats a predetermined number of times for ten digits and hundred digits (see FIG. 1B). Then, after the three-digit value (“7” “5” “1”) is determined, the value “8” corresponding to the turnips 240 a, 240 b, 240 d, 240 e, 240 f, 240 g, and 240 j not selected by the above selection. “2” “4” “0” “6” “3” “9” are displayed (see FIG. 1C). Then, a credit payout amount corresponding to a value obtained by multiplying the determined three-digit value “751” by the line bet is given as a payout (see FIGS. 1D and 1E). Here, when the number of bets is less than a predetermined number when the slot game is performed (the number of valid paylines is “5” or less), the value “0” is set to the lower image display panel in the turnip harvest game. It is displayed in the hundred digits 243 displayed in 141 (see FIG. 2A). Then, in the state where the value of “0” is displayed in the hundred digits 243, the two-digit values (“0”, “5”, “1”) are determined (see FIG. 2B). After that, similarly, the turnip harvesting game proceeds (see FIGS. 2C, 2D, and 2E).

[Overall game system]
Next, a game system 300 including the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 shows a game system 300 including the slot machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The game system 300 includes a plurality of slot machines 10 and an external control device 200 connected to each slot machine 10 via a communication line 301.

  The external control device 200 controls a plurality of slot machines 10. In the present embodiment, the external control device 200 is a so-called hall server installed in a gaming facility having a plurality of slot machines 10. Each slot machine 10 is assigned a unique identification number, and the external control device 200 determines the origin of data sent from each slot machine 10 based on the identification number. Also, when data is transmitted from the external control device 200 to the slot machine 10, the transmission destination is specified using the identification number. Further, the external control device 200 performs progressive accumulation based on the number of game media betted in each slot machine 10.

  Note that the game system 300 may be constructed in one gaming facility capable of performing various games, such as a casino, or may be constructed among a plurality of gaming facilities. Further, when the game system 300 is constructed within one game facility, the game system 300 may be constructed for each floor or section of the game facility. The communication line 301 may be wired or wireless, and a dedicated line or an exchange line can be employed.

[Overall structure of slot machine]
Next, the overall structure of the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is a view showing the overall configuration of the slot machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a view showing the control panel 30 of the slot machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In the slot machine 10, coins, bills, or electronic valuable information corresponding to these are used as game media. Note that game media is not limited to these, and for example, medals, tokens, electronic money, and the like can be employed.

  The slot machine 10 includes a cabinet 11, a top box 12 installed on the upper side of the cabinet 11, and a main door 13 provided on the front surface of the cabinet 11.

  The main door 13 is provided with a lower image display panel 141. The lower image display panel 141 is formed by a transparent liquid crystal touch panel. The screen displayed by the lower image display panel 141 has a display window 150 at the center. The display window 150 is composed of 15 display blocks 28 in 5 columns and 3 rows. The three display blocks 28 in each column form video reels 151-155. Each of the video reels 151 to 155 is displayed with the three display blocks 28 moving downward while changing the overall speed, thereby rotating the symbols displayed on the display blocks 28 in the vertical direction. It is possible to perform relocation to stop. In the present embodiment, the video reel is a video representing a rotation and stop operation of a mechanical reel having a plurality of symbols drawn on its peripheral surface. Each video reel 151 to 155 is assigned a symbol string composed of a plurality of predetermined symbols. The lower image display panel 141 corresponds to the symbol display device in the present invention.

  In the display window 150, the symbol strings assigned to the respective video reels 151 to 155 are scrolled and stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed. As a result, a part of each symbol row (three consecutive symbols in this embodiment) is displayed on the player. In the display window 150, one symbol is displayed on each of the three display blocks 28 in the upper, middle, and lower stages according to the video reels 151 to 155. In other words, the display window 150 displays a total of 15 symbols of 5 columns × 3 rows.

  In the present embodiment, any one of the three areas is selected according to each of the video reels 151 to 155, and a line formed by connecting the respective areas is a payline. A specific form of the payline can be arbitrarily adopted. For example, in addition to a straight line connecting middle regions corresponding to the respective video reels 151 to 155, a V shape or a bent shape can be used. Lines can be used. The number of paylines is 30 in this embodiment, but can be arbitrarily adopted.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the lower image display panel 141 includes a credit number display unit 201, a BET number display unit 202, a payout number display unit 203, a help display button 204, a pay table display button 205, a denomination display unit. 206, a payline generation unit 65, and the like are displayed.

  The lower image display panel 141 includes a touch panel 114. The player can input various instructions by touching the lower image display panel 141. The touch panel 114 corresponds to the input device in the present invention.

  Here, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, below the lower image display panel 141, various buttons arranged on the control panel 30, a coin entry 36 for receiving coins into the cabinet 11, and a bill entry 115. The control panel 30 corresponds to the input device in the present invention.

  The reserve button 31 is an operation button that is used when leaving a seat or when requesting exchange of money from a staff member of a game facility. The collect button 32 is an operation button used when paying out coins deposited in the slot machine 10 to the coin tray 18. The game rule button 33 is a button that is pressed when the game operation method or the like is unknown. When the game rule button 33 is pressed, various help information is displayed on the upper image display panel 131 and the lower image display panel 141. Is displayed.

  The 1-BET button 34 is a button for betting one credit each player owns on each active payline each time the button is pressed once. The 2-BET button 35 is a button for starting a game with 2 bets for each active payline. The 3-BET button 37 is a button for starting a game with 3 bets for each active payline. The 5-BET button 38 is a button for starting a game with 5 bets for each active payline. The 10-BET button 39 is a button for starting a game with 10 bets for each active payline. Accordingly, when the 1-BET button 34, the 2-BET button 35, the 3-BET button 37, the 5-BET button 38, and the 10-BET button 39 are pressed, the number of bets (line bets) bet for each valid payline. ) Is determined.

  The play 2 LINES button 40 is a button that activates a payline when pressed. As a result, the paylines 1 and 2 based on the payline generation units 65Lh and 65Lc shown in FIG. 9 are activated, and the number of activated paylines becomes “2”. The play 5 LINEs button 41 is a button that activates a payline when pressed. As a result, the paylines 1 to 5 based on the payline generation units 65Lh, 65Lc, 65Lm, 65La, and 65Lo shown in FIG. 9 are activated, and the number of activated paylines becomes “5”. The play 10 LINES button 42 is a button that activates a payline when pressed. As a result, the paylines 1 to 10 based on the payline generation units 65Lh, 65Lc, 65Lm, 65La, 65Lo, 65Ra, 65Ro, 65Re, 65Rj, and 65Ri shown in FIG. 9 are activated, and the number of activated paylines is “10”. It becomes. The play 20 LINES button 43 is a button that activates a payline when pressed. Accordingly, the payline generators 65Lh, 65Lc, 65Lm, 65La, 65Lo, 65Ra, 65Ro, 65Re, 65Rj, 65Ri, 65Rm, 65Lf, 65Lj, 65Le, 65Lk, 65Rd, 65Rk, 65Rf, 65Rh, and 65Lg shown in FIG. The based paylines 1 to 20 are activated, and the number of activated paylines is “20”. Furthermore, the play 30 LINES button 44 is a button that activates a payline when pressed. As a result, the payline generators 65Lh, 65Lc, 65Lm, 65La, 65Lo, 65Ra, 65Ro, 65Re, 65Rj, 65Ri, 65Rm, 65Lf, 65Lj, 65Le, 65Lk, 65Rd, 65Rk, 65Rf, 65Rh, 65Lg, Paylines 1 to 30 based on 65Li, 65Lb, 65Ln, 65Rb, 65Rn, 65Ld, 65Ll, 65Rg, 65Rl, and 65Re are activated, and the number of activated paylines is “30”.

  In the present embodiment, when the play 30 LINES button 44 is pressed, the game becomes a rescue target game. In other words, if the game is played with the maximum number of activated paylines being “30”, the game becomes a rescue target game.

  The gambling button 45 is an operation button used when shifting to a gambling game after the free game is finished. Here, the gambling game is a game played using the acquired credits.

  The start button 46 is a button used to start scrolling symbols. The start button 46 also functions as a button for starting a free game or adding a payout earned in the free game to credits.

  The coin entry 36 is for accepting coins into the cabinet 11. The bill entry 115 is for identifying whether or not a bill is appropriate and accepting a regular bill into the cabinet 11. A belly glass 132 on which a character of the slot machine 10 and the like are drawn and a coin tray 18 for receiving coins paid out from the inside of the cabinet 11 are provided on the lower front surface of the main door 13, that is, below the control panel 30. It has been.

  An upper image display panel 131 is provided on the front surface of the top box 12. The upper image display panel 131 is a liquid crystal panel and constitutes a display. The upper image display panel 131 displays an image related to the effect, an introduction of the contents of the game, and an image showing the explanation of the rules. Further, the top box 12 is provided with a speaker 112 and a lamp 111. In the slot machine 10, an effect is executed by displaying an image, outputting sound, and outputting light. In addition, the upper image display panel 131 may display the current progressive amount.

[Symbol column]
Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the configuration of the symbol columns included in the video reels 151 to 155 of the slot machine 10 will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a base game symbol table according to the present embodiment.

  The normal game symbol table indicates an arrangement of symbols displayed on the peripheral surface of the video reel. Each of the first video reel 151, the second video reel 152, the third video reel 153, the fourth video reel 154, and the fifth video reel 155 includes 22 symbols corresponding to the code numbers “00” to “21”. A symbol string to be configured is assigned.

  Symbols related to the fairy tale "Three Little Pigs" are used, and "Wara", "Wood board", "Brick", "Cub", "Soup", "Apple", " “Keg”, “Grandma”, “Chimney”, “WILD”, “FREEGAME” and “BONUS” are provided.

[Circuit configuration of the gaming machine]
Next, with reference to FIG. 7, a configuration of a circuit included in the slot machine 10 will be described. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the slot machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming board 50 includes a CPU 51, a ROM 52 and a boot ROM 53, which are connected to each other via an internal bus, a card slot 55 corresponding to the memory card 54, and an IC socket 57 corresponding to a GAL (Generic Array Logic) 56.

  The memory card 54 is composed of a nonvolatile memory and stores a game program and a game system program. The game program includes a program related to game progression, a lottery program, and a program for executing effects by images and sounds. In addition, the game program includes data (see FIG. 8) that defines the configuration of the symbol sequence assigned to each video reel 151-155.

  The lottery program is a program for determining the scheduled stop symbols of the video reels 151 to 155 by lottery. The scheduled stop symbol is data for determining three symbols to be displayed by the display window 150 among 22 symbols constituting the symbol row. The slot machine 10 of this embodiment determines a symbol to be displayed in a predetermined area (for example, the upper area) among the three areas corresponding to the video reels 151 to 155 of the display window 150 as a scheduled stop symbol. .

  The lottery program includes symbol determination data. The symbol determination data is data defining a random value so that each of the 22 symbols constituting the symbol sequence is determined with equal probability according to each video reel 151 to 155. The probability that each of the 22 symbols is determined is basically equal. However, since the number of various symbols included in the 22 symbols is different, the probability that various symbols are determined is different (that is, a weight is generated).

  In the present embodiment, the data is defined so that the number of symbols constituting the symbol sequences of the video reels 151 to 155 is the same. Different numbers of symbols may be used. For example, the symbol sequence of the first video reel 151 may be composed of 22 symbols, while the symbol sequence of the second video reel 152 may be composed of 30 symbols. Thereby, the freedom degree at the time of setting the probability that various symbols will be determined according to each video reel 151-155 increases.

  The card slot 55 is configured so that the memory card 54 can be inserted and removed, and is connected to the motherboard 70 via an IDE bus.

  The GAL 56 is a kind of PLD (Programmable Logic Device) having an OR fixed type array structure. The GAL 56 includes a plurality of input ports and output ports. When a predetermined input is input to the input port, the corresponding data is output from the output port.

  The IC socket 57 is configured so that the GAL 56 can be attached and detached, and is connected to the mother board 70 by a PCI bus. By replacing the memory card 54 with a program written with another program or rewriting the program written in the memory card 54 with another program, the contents of the game played in the slot machine 10 can be changed. .

  The CPU 51, ROM 52, and boot ROM 53 connected to each other via an internal bus are connected to the motherboard 70 via a PCI bus. The PCI bus transmits signals between the motherboard 70 and the gaming board 50 and supplies power from the motherboard 70 to the gaming board 50.

  The ROM 52 stores an authentication program. The boot ROM 53 stores a preliminary authentication program and a program (boot code) for the CPU 51 to start the preliminary authentication program. The authentication program is a program (tamper check program) for authenticating the game program and the game system program. The preliminary authentication program is a program for authenticating the authentication program. The authentication program and the preliminary authentication program are described in accordance with a procedure (authentication procedure) for authenticating that the target program has not been tampered with.

  The motherboard 70 includes a main CPU 71, a ROM 72, a RAM 73, and a communication interface 82. The motherboard 70 corresponds to the controller in the present invention. In the present embodiment, the controller is constituted by one CPU called the main CPU 71, but the controller in the present invention may be constituted by a plurality of CPUs.

  The ROM 72 includes a memory device such as a flash memory, and stores a program such as a BIOS executed by the main CPU 71 and permanent data. When the BIOS is executed by the main CPU 71, initialization processing of predetermined peripheral devices is performed. In addition, the game program and the game system program fetching process stored in the memory card 54 is started via the gaming board 50. The ROM 72 stores a table that is referred to in a game such as a privilege table described later.

  The RAM 73 stores data and programs used when the main CPU 71 operates. For example, when the above-described game program, game system program, and authentication program are loaded, these can be stored. The RAM 73 is provided with a work area for executing the program. For example, an area for storing the number of games, the number of BETs, the number of payouts, the number of credits, an area for storing symbols (code numbers) determined by lottery, and the like are provided. That is, the RAM 73 functions as a rescue game number counter that counts the number of games that are triggered by the rescue. The RAM 73 stores various sound effects used in the slot machine 10.

  The communication interface 82 is for communicating with the external control device 200 such as a server via the communication line 301. The motherboard 70 is connected to a later-described door PCB (Printed Circuit Board) 90 and a main body PCB 110 by USB.

  Further, a power supply unit 81 is connected to the motherboard 70. When power is supplied from the power supply unit 81 to the motherboard 70, the main CPU 71 of the motherboard 70 is activated, and power is supplied to the gaming board 50 via the PCI bus to activate the CPU 51.

  Input devices such as switches and sensors and peripheral devices whose operations are controlled by the main CPU 71 are connected to the door PCB 90 and the main body PCB 110. A control panel 30, a reverter 91, a coin counter 92C, and a cold cathode tube 93 are connected to the door PCB 90.

  The control panel 30 includes a reserve switch 31S, a collect switch 32S, a game rule switch 33S, a 1-BET switch 34S, a 2-BET switch 35S, a 3-BET switch 37S, and a 5-BET switch corresponding to the above-described buttons. 38S, 10-BET switch 39S, play 2 LINES switch 40S, play 5 LINES switch 41S, play 10 LINES switch 42S, play 20 LINES switch 43S, play 30 LINES switch 44S, gambling switch 45S and start switch 46S are provided. Each switch detects that the corresponding button has been pressed by the player, and outputs a signal to the main CPU 71.

  Inside the coin entry 36, a reverter 91 and a coin counter 92C are provided. Then, the reverter 91 identifies whether or not the coins inserted into the coin entry 36 are appropriate, and the coins other than the regular coins are discharged to the coin tray 18. Further, the coin counter 92C detects the accepted regular coin and counts the number of the coins.

  The cold cathode tube 93 functions as a backlight installed on the back side of the upper image display panel 131 and the lower image display panel 141, and lights up based on a control signal output from the main CPU 71.

  Connected to the main body PCB 110 are a lamp 111, a speaker 112, a hopper 113, a coin detection unit 113S, a touch panel 114, a bill entry 115, a graphic board 130, a ticket printer 171, a card reader 172, a key switch 173S, and a data display 174. Yes.

  The lamp 111 is lit based on a control signal output from the main CPU 71. The speaker 112 outputs a sound such as BGM based on a control signal output from the main CPU 71.

  The hopper 113 operates based on a control signal output from the main CPU 71 and pays out a designated number of coins to the coin tray 18. The coin detection unit 113 </ b> S detects coins paid out by the hopper 113 and outputs a signal to the main CPU 71.

  The touch panel 114 detects a position touched by a finger of the player on the lower image display panel 141 and outputs a signal corresponding to the detected position to the main CPU 71. When the bill entry 115 receives an appropriate bill, the bill entry 115 outputs a signal corresponding to the amount of the bill to the main CPU 71.

  The graphic board 130 controls display of images performed by each of the upper image display panel 131 and the lower image display panel 141 based on a control signal output from the main CPU 71. In the display window 150 of the lower image display panel 141, five video reels 151 to 155 are displayed, and a symbol row scrolling and a stop operation of each video reel 151 to 155 are displayed. The graphic board 130 includes a VDP that generates image data, a video RAM that stores image data generated by the VDP, and the like. The credit amount display unit 201 of the lower image display panel 141 displays the credit amount stored in the RAM 73. The number of coins to be paid out is displayed on the payout amount display section 203 of the lower image display panel 141.

  The graphic board 130 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor) that generates image data based on a control signal output from the main CPU 71, a video RAM that temporarily stores image data generated by the VDP, and the like. ing. Note that the image data used when generating image data by VDP is included in the game program read from the memory card 54 and stored in the RAM 73.

[Pay line]
Next, paylines will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 9 is a view showing paylines displayed on the lower image display panel 141 provided in the slot machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a payline according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 9, on the left side of the lower image display panel 141, 15 payline generators 65L (65La, 65Lb, 65Lc, 65Ld, 65Le, 65Lf, 65Lg, 65Lh, 65Li, 65Lj, 65Lk, 65Ll, 65Lm, 65Ln, 65Lo) are displayed. Similarly, on the right side of the lower image display panel 141, 15 payline generators 65R (65Ra, 65Rb, 65Rc, 65Rd, 65Re, 65Rf, 65Rg, 65Rh, 65Ri, 65Rj, 65Rk, 65Rl, 65Rm, 65Rn, 65Ro) is displayed. As shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, 30 types of paylines corresponding to the payline generation units 65L and 65R are defined. These 30 types of paylines 1 to 30 are activated by pressing the play 2 LINES button 40, play 5 LINES button 41, play 10 LINES button 42, play 20 LINES button 43, and play 30 LINES button 44. Further, in the present embodiment, at least one of “walla”, “wood board”, “brick”, “cub”, “soup”, “apple”, “barrel”, “grandma”, “chimney” When three or more symbols are rearranged on the payline, it is determined that a winning is achieved. In the normal game, the “WILD” symbol 182 is a symbol (wild symbol) that can be substituted for another symbol. That is, when two “wallers” and “WILD” symbol 182 are displayed on the payline, it is considered that three “wallers” are displayed on the payline, and it is determined that the winning is achieved.

  In addition, when three “FREEGAME”, which are trigger symbols for a free game, are rearranged in the display window 150, “free game” is awarded. In addition, when three “BONUS” symbols that are trigger symbols of the three piglet bonus games are rearranged in the display window 150, “three piglet bonus games” are awarded.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the lower image display panel 141 includes a credit number display unit 201, a BET number display unit 202, a payout number display unit 203, a help display button 204, a pay table display button 205, and a denomination display unit 206. The state where the payline generation unit 65 is displayed is also shown.

[Program contents]
Next, a program executed by the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Main control processing>
First, the main control process will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12. FIG. 11 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the main control processing of the slot machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a view showing an example of an image displayed on the lower image display panel provided in the slot machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, when the slot machine 10 is powered on, the main CPU 71 reads out the authenticated game program and game system program from the memory card 54 via the gaming board 50 and writes them in the RAM 73 (step S11).

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs an initialization process at the end of one game (step S12). For example, unnecessary data for each game is cleared in the work area of the RAM 73, such as the number of BETs and symbols determined by lottery.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs a coin insertion / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 13 (step S13). In this process, input of a BET switch or a spin switch is checked.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs symbol lottery processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 16 (step S14). In this process, the symbol to be stopped is determined based on the random number for symbol determination.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs a mystery bonus lottery process (step S15). In this process, lottery is performed to determine whether to establish a mystery bonus trigger. For example, the main CPU 71 extracts a mystery bonus random value from a range of “0 to 99”, and establishes a mystery bonus trigger when the extracted random value is “0”.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs effect content determination processing (step S16). The main CPU 71 extracts a random number for production, and determines any of a plurality of predetermined production contents by lottery.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs a symbol display control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 17 (step S17). In this process, as shown in FIG. 12, the scrolling of the symbol columns of the video reels 151 to 155 is started, and the scheduled stop symbol determined in the symbol lottery process in step S14 is a predetermined position (for example, in the display window 150). The upper area is stopped. That is, three symbols including the scheduled stop symbol are displayed in the display window 150. For example, if the symbol to be stopped is a symbol of code number “10” and is displayed in the upper area, the symbols of code numbers “11” and “12” are displayed in the middle and lower stages in the display window 150. Displayed on each of the.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs a payout amount determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 18 (step S18). In this process, the number of payouts is determined based on the combination of symbols displayed on the payline, and stored in a payout number storage area provided in the RAM 73.

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a free game trigger has been established (step S19). As shown in FIG. 12, the trigger of the free game in the present embodiment is that three “FREEGAME” symbols 230 (see FIG. 12C) stop in the display window 150. When the main CPU 71 determines that the free game trigger has been established, the main CPU 71 performs a free game process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 21 (step S20).

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not three Little Pigs bonus game triggers have been established (step S21). As shown in FIG. 12, the trigger for the three piglet bonus games in this embodiment is that three “BONUS” symbols 250 (see FIG. 12D) stop in the display window 150. When determining that three piglet bonus game triggers have been established, the main CPU 71 conducts three piglet bonus game processes which will be described later with reference to FIG. 23 (step S22).

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a mystery bonus trigger has been established after the processing of step S22 or when it is determined in step S21 that the three little pig bonus game triggers have not been established (step S23). ). When determining that the mystery bonus trigger has been established, the main CPU 71 performs a mystery bonus process (step S24). In this process, the number of payouts set for the mystery bonus (for example, 300) is stored in the payout amount storage area provided in the RAM 73.

  After the process of step S24 or when determining that the mystery bonus trigger has not been established in step S23, the main CPU 71 performs a rescue check process described later with reference to FIG. 19 (step S25). In this process, it is checked whether or not payout is made by rescue.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs a payout process (step S26). The main CPU 71 adds the value stored in the payout amount storage area to the value stored in the credit number storage area provided in the RAM 73. Note that the driving of the hopper 113 may be controlled based on the input of the collect switch 32S, and coins corresponding to the values stored in the payout amount storage area may be discharged to the coin tray 18. After this process is performed, the process proceeds to step S12.

  The game executed by the processes of steps S12 to S18 of the main control process corresponds to the normal game in the present invention.

<Coin insertion / start check process>
Next, a coin insertion / start check process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the coin insertion / start check process of the slot machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not coin insertion has been detected by the coin counter 92C (step S41). When determining that coin insertion has been detected, the main CPU 71 adds the value stored in the credit amount storage area (step S42). In addition to inserting coins, it is determined whether or not bill insertion 115 has been detected by bill entry 115. When it is determined that bill insertion has been detected, a value corresponding to the bill is stored in the credit number storage area. You may make it add to the value currently carried out.

  The main CPU 71 determines whether or not the value stored in the credit amount storage area is 0 after step S42 or when it is determined in step S41 that coin insertion has not been detected (step S43). . When the main CPU 71 determines that the value stored in the credit amount storage area is not 0, the main CPU 71 permits operation acceptance of the BET button (step S44). In step S44, the operation acceptance of the play 2 LINES button 40, the play 5 LINES button 41, the play 10 LINES button 42, the play 20 LINES button 43, and the play 30 LINES button 44 is also permitted.

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the operation of the BET button (1-BET button 34, 2-BET button 35, 3-BET button 37, 5-BET button 38, 10-BET button 39) is detected. (Step S45). The main CPU 71 detects that the BET button has been pressed by the player using a BET switch (1-BET switch 34S, 2-BET switch 35S, 3-BET switch 37S, 5-BET switch 38S, 10-BET switch 39S). At that time, based on the type of the BET button, the value stored in the BET number storage area provided in the RAM 73 is added, and the value stored in the credit number storage area is subtracted (step S46).

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the value stored in the BET number storage area is the maximum (step S47). When the main CPU 71 determines that the value stored in the BET number storage area is the maximum, the main CPU 71 prohibits updating of the value stored in the BET number storage area (step S48). The main CPU 71 permits operation acceptance of the start button 46 after step S48 or when it is determined in step S47 that the value stored in the BET number storage area is not the maximum (step S49).

  When the main CPU 71 determines after step S49 that the operation of the BET button is not detected in step S45, or when the value stored in the credit amount storage area is determined to be 0 in step S43, the main CPU 71 starts. It is determined whether or not the operation of the button 46 is detected (step S50). When determining that the operation of the start button 46 is not detected, the main CPU 71 proceeds to step S41.

  When the main CPU 71 determines that the operation of the start button 46 has been detected, the main CPU 71 performs a progressive related process described later with reference to FIG. 14 (step S51). In this process, the amount accumulated in the progressive amount is calculated and transmitted to the external control device 200.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs rescue-related processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 15 (step S52). In this process, the number of games that triggers a payout by rescue is counted. When this process is performed, the coin insertion / start check process is terminated.

<Progressive processing>
Next, the progressive related processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a view showing a flowchart of the progressive related processing of the slot machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the main CPU 71 calculates an accumulated amount (step S71). The main CPU 71 calculates the cumulative amount to the progressive amount by obtaining the product of the value stored in the BET number storage area and the preset cumulative ratio.

  Next, the main CPU 71 transmits the calculated accumulated amount to the external control device 200 (step S72). When receiving the accumulated amount, the external control device 200 updates the progressive amount. When this process is performed, the progressive related process is terminated.

<Rescue-related processing>
Next, rescue related processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the rescue-related processing of the slot machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the rescue effective flag is on (S91). The rescue effective flag is set to ON when an instruction to enable the rescue is input by the player in the rescue selection process described later with reference to FIG. Specifically, when the player presses the play 30 LINEs button 44, the game becomes a rescue target game. That is, when the game is played with the maximum number of activated paylines being “30”, the rescue valid flag is set on.

  When the main CPU 71 determines that the rescue effective flag is not on, the main CPU 71 ends the rescue-related processing. On the other hand, when the main CPU 71 determines that the rescue effective flag is ON, the main CPU 71 updates the rescue game number counter provided in the RAM 73 (S92). The rescue game number counter is a counter for managing the number of games until the rescue payout is performed. In the process of S92, the main CPU 71 adds 1 to the rescue game number counter. When this process is performed, the rescue related process is terminated.

<Symbol lottery processing>
Next, the symbol lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the symbol lottery processing of the slot machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the main CPU 71 extracts random numbers for symbol determination (step S111). Next, the main CPU 71 determines to-be stopped symbols for the respective video reels 151 to 155 by lottery (step S112). Each of the video reels 151 to 155 (the first video reel 151, the second video reel 152, the third video reel 153, the fourth video reel 154, and the fifth video reel 155) provided in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, As shown in FIG. 8, a symbol column composed of a plurality of symbols associated with a code number is allocated, and a data table indicating the correspondence between each video reel 151 to 155 and the symbol column is stored in the ROM 72. Has been. The main CPU 71 performs lottery according to each of the video reels 151 to 155, and determines any of a plurality of symbols as a scheduled stop symbol. At this time, each of the plurality of symbols is determined with an equal probability.

  Next, the main CPU 71 stores the determined symbols to be stopped of the video reels 151 to 155 in the symbol storage area provided in the RAM 73 (step S113). Next, the main CPU 71 refers to the symbol combination table and determines a winning combination based on the symbol storage area (step S114). The symbol combination table defines combinations of symbols related to winning and the number of payouts. In the slot machine 10, the scrolling of the symbol columns of the respective video reels 151 to 155 is stopped, and when the combination of symbols displayed on the payline matches the combination of symbols defined by the symbol combination table, a winning is made. To establish. Note that if the symbol combination displayed on the payline does not match any of the symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table, the winning is not established (so-called “losing”). In step S114, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the combination of symbols displayed on the payline by the video reels 151 to 155 matches the combination of symbols defined in the symbol combination table. To decide. When this process is performed, the symbol lottery process is terminated.

  In the present embodiment, when it is determined in the symbol lottery processing that three “BONUS” 250 that are the trigger symbols of the three piglet bonus games are to be stopped and displayed, each “BONUS” 250 has any benefit (fixed payout). It is determined whether the piglet, the barrel, the wolf game, or the pickup bonus game) are associated with each other. This determination is made based on a data table stored in the ROM 72 and indicating a correspondence relationship between the stop position of “BONUS” 250 and a privilege (fixed payout, small pig, barrel, wolf game, or pickup bonus game).

<Symbol display control processing>
Next, the symbol display control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the symbol display control process of the slot machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the main CPU 71 starts scrolling the symbol columns of the video reels 151 to 155 displayed on the display window 150 of the lower image display panel 141 (step S131). Next, the main CPU 71 stops scrolling the symbol columns of the video reels 151 to 155 based on the above-described symbol storage area (step S132). When this process is performed, the symbol display control process is terminated.

  In the present embodiment, a case is described in which each symbol constitutes a symbol row and is vertically scrolled. However, the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this example, and for example, the symbols are scrolled horizontally. Alternatively, individual symbols may be displayed so as to move separately within the display area.

<Payout number determination process>
Next, the payout number determination process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the payout amount determination process of the slot machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the main CPU 71 determines the number of payouts corresponding to the winning combination (step S152). In the case of a loss, “0” is determined as the number of payouts. Next, the main CPU 71 stores the determined number of payouts in the payout number storage area (step S153). When this process is performed, the payout number determination process is terminated.

<Rescue check process>
Next, the rescue check process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the rescue check process of the slot machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the rescue effective flag is on (S171). When the main CPU 71 determines that the rescue valid flag is not on, the main CPU 71 ends the rescue check process. On the other hand, when determining that the rescue effective flag is on, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a predetermined winning combination has been established (S172). In the present embodiment, “free game trigger”, “three little pig bonus game trigger”, “mystery bonus”, and “progressive” are targeted as predetermined winning combinations.

  When determining that the predetermined winning combination has not been established, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the rescue game number counter has reached a predetermined number (for example, 300) (S173). When the main CPU 71 determines that the rescue game number counter has not reached the predetermined number of times, the main CPU 71 ends the rescue check process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 71 determines that the rescue game number counter has reached a predetermined number, the main CPU 71 performs a payout process based on the rescue amount (S174). The main CPU 71 adds a predetermined amount (for example, 200) as a rescue amount to the credit counter.

  The main CPU 71 resets the rescue game number counter after S174 or when determining that a predetermined winning combination has been established in S172 (S175). Next, the main CPU 71 turns off the rescue validity flag (S176). When this process is performed, the rescue check process is terminated.

<Rescue selection process>
Next, the rescue selection process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the rescue selection process of the slot machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the rescue effective flag is on (S221). When the main CPU 71 determines that the rescue valid flag is not on, the main CPU 71 displays a rescue invalid image (S222). The main CPU 71 transmits a command to display the rescue invalid image to the graphic board 130. Based on the command, the graphic board 130 generates a rescue invalid image and displays it on the lower image display panel 141. For example, an image indicating “RESCUE BET $ 1.00 TOUCH TO BET” is displayed as the rescue invalid image. This image is an image for prompting the player to select whether or not to enable the rescue and for notifying the player of the amount necessary for enabling the rescue. The player can input an instruction to activate the rescue by touching a predetermined location on the touch panel 114.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not there is a rescue valid instruction input (S223). If the main CPU 71 determines that there is no rescue valid instruction input, the main CPU 71 moves to S221 while the rescue valid flag remains off. On the other hand, when the main CPU 71 determines that there is a rescue valid instruction input, the main CPU 71 turns on the rescue valid flag (S224).

  Next, the main CPU 71 subtracts the rescue participation value from the credit number counter (S225). In the present embodiment, for example, a value corresponding to 1 dollar is subtracted from the credit number counter. The main CPU 71 displays a rescue effective image after S225 or when it is determined in S221 that the rescue effective flag is on (S226). As the rescue effective image, for example, an image indicating “RESCUE ongoing WIN 200 CREDIT” is displayed. This image informs the player that the rescue is valid and that the value of “200” is added to the credit counter when the rescue condition is satisfied. When this process is performed, the process proceeds to S221.

<Free game processing>
Next, free game processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 and 22. FIG. 21 is a view showing a flowchart of the free game processing of the slot machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 22 is a view showing an example of a free game image displayed on the lower image display panel provided in the slot machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention. The free game in this embodiment is executed in response to the fact that three “FREEGAME” symbols 230 (see FIG. 12C) are stopped and displayed in the display window 150 of the lower image display panel 141 in the base game. It is a game to be played.

  First, the main CPU 71 sets the number of free games to “5 times” (S191). Next, the main CPU 71 stores the set number of free games in a free game number counter provided in the RAM 73 (S192).

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs an initialization process at the end of one game, similarly to the process of S12 described with reference to FIG. 11 (S193). Next, the main CPU 71 performs the symbol lottery process described with reference to FIG. 16 (S194). Next, the main CPU 71 conducts a payout rate lottery process (S195). This is a process for determining a payout rate by lottery when it is determined to win a prize in the symbol lottery process. Next, the main CPU 71 performs an effect content determination process in the same manner as the process of S16 described with reference to FIG. 11 (S196). Next, the main CPU 71 conducts symbol and magnification display control processing (S197).

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 22A, the wolf character 180 falls on the fireplace 181 at the top of the screen of the lower image display panel 141 at the start of the scrolling of the symbol columns of the video reels 151 to 155 in the free game. There will be a directing. Then, the wolf character 180 breaks the pot of the fireplace 181 and the “magnification” in the fireplace 181 is rotated. Next, as shown in FIG. 22B, the wolf character 180 runs on the video reels 151 to 155 being scrolled from the top of the screen and turns around with the “fire” on the video reels 151 to 155. Production is made. Then, as shown in (C) of FIG. 22, one column of the fired video reels 151 to 155 becomes a “WILD” symbol 182. Further, as shown in FIG. 22D, when one of the other video reels 151 to 155 is changed to the “WILD” symbol 182, the wolf character 180 is placed on another video reel from the top of the screen. There is an effect of running around with "fire". When the wolf character 180 that has returned to the top of the screen goes out of the screen from the left and right of the screen, the presentation is ended. Thereafter, the video reels 151 to 155 are stopped, the payout is fixed, the rotation of the magnification in the fireplace 181 is stopped, and an image display effect is established in which the magnification is fixed.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs a payout amount determination process described with reference to FIG. 18 (S198). Next, the main CPU 71 conducts payout processing (S199). In this payout process, the main CPU 71 adds the value of the payout number counter stored in the payout number determination process of S198 described above to the free game payout number counter. The free game payout counter is for managing the total payout determined during the free game. Then, the value stored in the free game payout counter is added to the credit counter provided in the RAM 73. That is, the total number of payouts determined in the free game is paid out collectively. Note that coins may be discharged from the coin tray 18.

  Next, the main CPU 71 decrements the free game number counter by 1 (S200). Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the free game number counter is 0 (S201). When the main CPU 71 determines that the free game number counter is not 0, the process shifts to S193. On the other hand, when it is determined that the free game number counter is 0, the free game process is terminated. When the free game process ends, the process proceeds to S21 described with reference to FIG.

  According to the above configuration, the player can execute the free game in response to the stop display of the symbol (“FREEGAME” symbol 230) that generates the free game in the base game. Then, when it is determined that the free game is won and a predetermined amount of payout is awarded, a lottery for determining a multiplying rate of the predetermined amount of payout is executed. Thus, the player can obtain a payout amount obtained by multiplying the given amount of payout awarded by the magnification determined by lottery. Therefore, great satisfaction can be provided to the player. In addition, it is possible to give a great sense of expectation to the player that such a state in which the payout rate is increased is generated.

<3 piglet bonus game processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 23, the three piglet bonus game process will be described. FIG. 23 is a view showing a flowchart of the three piglet bonus game processing of the slot machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention. In the three piglet bonus games in the present embodiment, three “BONUS” symbols 250 (see FIG. 12D) are stopped and displayed in the display window 150 of the lower image display panel 141 in the normal game. It is a game that is executed in response to this.

  First, in step S <b> 210, the main CPU 71 displays on the lower image display panel 141 a selection screen that prompts the user to select one “BONUS” symbol 250 from among the three “BONUS” symbols 250 that are stopped. (See FIG. 12D).

  Next, in step S <b> 211, the main CPU 71 determines whether any “BONUS” symbol 250 has been selected on the selection screen. Specifically, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a location corresponding to any “BONUS” symbol 250 is touched on the touch panel 114. When determining that the “BONUS” symbol 250 is not selected (S211: NO), the main CPU 71 returns the process to step S211.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the “BONUS” symbol 250 has been selected (S211: YES), in step S212, the main CPU 71 indicates that the selected “BONUS” symbol 250 corresponds to “fixed payout”. Judge whether there is. If the main CPU 71 determines that the selected “BONUS” symbol 250 corresponds to “fixed payout” (S212: YES), the main CPU 71 performs a fixed payout process (S213). As a result, the amount of the fixed payout is added to the value of the number of payouts stored in the RAM 73, and this processing is completed.

  In step S213, processing for determining whether or not to generate “RESCUE PRESENT” may be executed. Specifically, the main CPU 71 extracts random numbers, and determines that “RESCUE PRESENT” is generated when the extracted random numbers belong to a predetermined numerical range. “RESCUE PRESENT” is a game state in which one “BONUS” symbol 250 can be selected from two “BONUS” symbols 250 that are not selected. In step S213, it may be determined that “RESCUE PRESENT” is generated with a probability of 1/4.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the selected “BONUS” symbol 250 does not correspond to the “fixed payout” (S212: NO), the main CPU 71 determines that the selected “BONUS” symbol 250 is not in step S214. It is determined whether or not the game corresponds to the “little pig, barrel and wolf game”. If the main CPU 71 determines that the selected “BONUS” symbol 250 corresponds to the “little pig, barrel, and wolf game” (S214: YES), the main CPU 71 executes the piglet, barrel, and wolf game process (described later). S215) is performed. Then, this process is finished.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the selected “BONUS” symbol 250 does not correspond to the “little pig, barrel, and wolf game” (S214: NO), the main CPU 71 executes a pickup bonus game process (S216) described later. Do. Then, this process is finished. When the three piglet bonus game processes are completed, the process proceeds to S23 described with reference to FIG.

<Pig and barrel and wolf game processing>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 24 and 25, the piglet, barrel, and wolf game processing will be described. FIG. 24 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the piglet, barrel, and wolf game processing of the slot machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 25 is a view showing an example of a piglet, barrel, and wolf game image displayed on the lower image display panel 141 provided in the slot machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention. The piglet, barrel, and wolf game process is a process executed in S215 in the three piglet bonus game process. Here, as shown in FIG. 25A, the piglet, barrel, and wolf game select one barrel from the four barrels 185, and select the selected character (wara piglet 186, wooden piglet). 187, a brick piglet 188, a wolf 189), and the like (see FIG. 25B). If the piglet character walla piglet 186, the wooden piglet 187, and the brick piglet 188) are selected, the barrel 185 is shuffled again and the piglet, barrel, and wolf game is repeated until the wolf 189 is selected.

  First, in step S230, the main CPU 71 displays a selection screen that prompts the user to select one barrel 185 from the four barrels 185 displayed on the lower image display panel 141 (see FIG. 25A).

  Next, in step S <b> 231, the main CPU 71 determines whether any barrel 185 has been selected on the barrel 185 selection screen. Specifically, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a location corresponding to any barrel 185 has been touched on the touch panel 114. If it is determined that the barrel 185 has not been selected (S231: NO), the main CPU 71 returns the process to step S231.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the barrel 185 has been selected (S231: YES), in step S232, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the selected barrel 185 corresponds to the “wara piglet 186”. To do. When it is determined that the selected barrel 185 corresponds to “the straw of the straw 186” (S232: YES), the main CPU 71 receives the “100” credit as shown in FIG. A dividend is paid (S233). Thereby, the payout amount of “100” credits is added to the value of the number of payouts stored in the RAM 73, and the process returns to S230.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the selected barrel 185 does not correspond to the “wara piglet 186” (S232: NO), in step S234, the main CPU 71 determines that the selected barrel 185 is “wood piglet 187”. It is judged whether it corresponds to. Then, when it is determined that the selected barrel 185 corresponds to “the wooden piglet 187” (S234: YES), the main CPU 71 receives the “150” credit as shown in FIG. A dividend is paid (S235). Thereby, the payout amount of “150” credits is added to the value of the number of payouts stored in the RAM 73, and the process returns to S230.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the selected barrel 185 does not correspond to the “wood piglet 187” (S234: NO), in step S236, the main CPU 71 determines that the selected barrel 185 is “brick piglet 188”. It is judged whether it corresponds to. When it is determined that the selected barrel 185 corresponds to “brick piglet 188” (S236: YES), the main CPU 71 receives the “200” credit as shown in FIG. A dividend is paid (S237). Thereby, the payout amount of “200” credits is added to the value of the number of payouts stored in the RAM 73, and the process returns to S230.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the selected barrel 185 does not correspond to “brick piglet 188” (S236: NO), in step S238, the main CPU 71 determines that the selected barrel 185 corresponds to “wolf 189”. Judge that it is. In this case, as shown in FIG. 25B, the main CPU 71 pays out a “30” credit (S239). As a result, the payout amount of “30” credits is added to the value of the number of payouts stored in the RAM 73. Then, this process ends.

  According to the above configuration, in response to the fact that a plurality of specific symbols (“BONUS” symbols 250) are stopped and displayed in the base game, the player can stop the plurality of specific symbols that are stopped and displayed via the input device. Can be selected. And when the specific symbol which generates a selection game (a piglet, a barrel, and a wolf game) is selected, a selection game is started and one of the selection targets is selected from a plurality of selection targets (four barrels 185). Can be selected. Then, a payout according to the content of the selected selection target is awarded. Further, the selection game is continued until the selected selection target is the content (wolf 189) for ending the selection game. Thereby, it is possible to provide the player with a great expectation for the payout in the selected game.

<Pickup bonus game processing>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 26 and 29, the pickup bonus game process will be described. FIG. 26 is a view showing a flowchart of the pick-up bonus game process in the slot machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention. The pick-up bonus game process is a process executed in S216 in the three piglet bonus game process shown in FIG. FIG. 29A shows a selection screen prompting the user to select the piglet nose 210 displayed on the lower image display panel 141 provided in the slot machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 29B is a diagram showing a privilege table in which privileges corresponding to the piglet nose 210 selected in the pickup bonus game process and the tree house stage are shown. FIG. 29C is a diagram showing a privilege table in which privileges corresponding to the piglet nose 210 selected in the brick house stage are shown.

  First, in step S240, the main CPU 71 displays a selection screen prompting the user to select one piglet nose 210 from the twenty piglet noses 210 displayed on the lower image display panel 141 (FIG. 29 ( A)). Here, the house 211 as the background of the selection screen represents a house of straw.

  Next, in step S241, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not any piglet nose 210 has been selected on the piglet nose 210 selection screen. Specifically, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a location corresponding to any piglet nose 210 is touched on the touch panel 114. If it is determined that the piglet nose 210 is not selected (S241: NO), the main CPU 71 returns the process to step S241.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the little pig's nose 210 has been selected (S241: YES), the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the selected pig's nose 210 is "progressive WIN!" 214, which means progressive acquisition. Is determined (S242). When the main CPU 71 determines that the selected piglet's nose 210 is “progressive WIN!” 214 which means that the progressive is acquired (S242: YES), the external control device 200 indicates that the progressive has been acquired. (S243). When receiving the notification, the external control device 200 transmits the progressive amount updated so far to the slot machine 10. At this time, a part of the progressive amount (for example, 80%) may be paid out, and the remaining part (for example, 20%) may be carried over in preparation for the next progressive acquisition. Next, the main CPU 71 receives the progressive amount from the external control device 200 (S244). Next, the main CPU 71 stores the received progressive amount in the payout number counter (S245). When this process is performed, the process returns to S240.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the selected piglet's nose 210 is not “progressive WIN!” 214 which means the acquisition of progressive (S242: NO), in step S246, the main CPU 71 determines that the selected piglet's nose 210 is “ It is determined whether or not it corresponds to “fixed dividend” 215. If the main CPU 71 determines that the selected pig's nose 210 corresponds to the “fixed payout” 215 (S246: YES), the main CPU 71 receives “30” credits as shown in FIG. (S247). Thereby, the payout amount of “30” credits is added to the value of the number of payouts stored in the RAM 73, and the process returns to S240.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the selected piglet nose 210 does not correspond to the “fixed payout” 215 (S246: NO), the main CPU 71 determines in step S248 that the selected piglet nose 210 is “mini game”. It is determined whether or not it corresponds to “I” 216. If it is determined that the selected piglet nose 210 corresponds to the “mini game I” 216 (S248: YES), the main CPU 71, as shown in FIG. The turnip harvesting game process (wara house version) (S249) described with reference to FIG. 31 is executed. Thereafter, the process returns to S240.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the selected piglet nose 210 does not correspond to the “mini game I” 216 (S248: NO), the main CPU 71 determines that the selected piglet nose 210 is “mini-game” in step S250. It is determined whether or not the game corresponds to “Game II” 217. If the main CPU 71 determines that the selected piglet nose 210 corresponds to the “mini game II” 217 (S250: YES), the main CPU 71, as shown in FIG. A small piglet race game process (S251) is performed. Thereafter, the process returns to S240.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the selected piglet nose 210 does not correspond to the “mini game II” 217 (S250: NO), the main CPU 71 determines that the selected piglet nose 210 is “tree” in step S252. It is determined whether or not the house corresponds to “No House” 218. If the main CPU 71 determines that the selected pig's nose 210 corresponds to the “tree house” 218 (S252: YES), the main CPU 71, as shown in FIG. It shifts to house stage processing (S253). This is an effect of stepping up from a stage game with a walla house motif to a stage game with a tree house motif. When stepping up, the expected value of the dividend is raised. Then, when the process of S253 is completed, the pickup bonus game process is ended.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the selected piglet nose 210 does not correspond to the “tree house” 218 (S252: NO), in step S254, the main CPU 71 determines that the selected piglet nose 210 is “wolf”. 220 ". In this case, the main CPU 71 executes an effect to end the pickup bonus game (S255). Specifically, this is an effect in which the straw house displayed on the screen is blown away by the breath of the wolf 220. Then, when the process of S255 is finished, this pickup bonus game process is finished.

<Wooden house stage processing>
Next, a wooden house stage process will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 and 29. FIG. FIG. 27 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the tree house stage process of the slot machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention. The tree house stage process is a process executed in S253 in the pickup bonus game process shown in FIG.

  First, in step S260, the main CPU 71 displays a selection screen prompting the user to select one piglet nose 210 from the twenty piglet noses 210 displayed on the lower image display panel 141 (FIG. 29). A)). In the wooden house stage process, the house 211 that is the background of the selection screen represents a wooden house.

  Next, in step S <b> 261, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not any piglet nose 210 has been selected on the piglet nose 210 selection screen. Specifically, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a location corresponding to any piglet nose 210 is touched on the touch panel 114. If it is determined that the piglet nose 210 is not selected (S261: NO), the main CPU 71 returns the process to step S261.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the piglet nose 210 has been selected (S261: YES), the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the selected piglet nose 210 is "progressive WIN!" 214, which means that progressive gain has been obtained. Is determined (S262). When the main CPU 71 determines that the selected pig's nose 210 is “progressive WIN!” 214 which means progressive acquisition (S262: YES), the external control device 200 indicates that the progressive acquisition has been made. (S263). Next, the main CPU 71 receives the progressive amount from the external control device 200 (S264). Next, the main CPU 71 stores the received progressive amount in the payout number counter (S265). When this process is performed, the process returns to S260.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the selected piglet's nose 210 is not “progressive WIN!” 214 which means acquisition of progressive (S262: NO), in step S266, the main CPU 71 determines that the selected piglet's nose 210 is “ It is determined whether or not it corresponds to “fixed payout” 225. When it is determined that the selected piglet nose 210 corresponds to the “fixed payout” 225 (S266: YES), the main CPU 71 receives “60” credits as shown in FIG. (S267). Thereby, the payout amount of “60” credits is added to the value of the number of payouts stored in the RAM 73, and the process returns to S260.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the selected piglet nose 210 does not correspond to the “fixed payout” 225 (S266: NO), in step S268, the main CPU 71 determines that the selected piglet nose 210 is “mini game”. It is determined whether or not it corresponds to “I” 216. If it is determined that the selected piglet nose 210 corresponds to the “mini game I” 216 (S268: YES), the main CPU 71, as shown in FIG. The turnip harvesting game process (wood house version) (S269) described with reference to FIG. 33 is executed. Thereafter, the process returns to S260.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the selected piglet nose 210 does not correspond to the “mini game I” 216 (S268: NO), in step S270, the main CPU 71 determines that the selected piglet nose 210 is “minigame I”. It is determined whether or not the game corresponds to “Game II” 217. If the main CPU 71 determines that the selected piglet nose 210 corresponds to the “mini game II” 217 (S270: YES), the main CPU 71, as shown in FIG. A small piglet race game process (S271) is performed. Thereafter, the process returns to S260.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the selected piglet nose 210 does not correspond to the “mini game II” 217 (S270: NO), in step S272, the main CPU 71 determines that the selected piglet nose 210 is “brick”. It is determined whether or not the house corresponds to “No House” 219. If it is determined that the selected pig's nose 210 corresponds to the “brick house” 219 (S272: YES), the main CPU 71, as shown in FIG. It shifts to house stage processing (S273). This is an effect of stepping up from a stage game with a wooden house motif to a stage game with a brick house motif. When stepping up, the expected value of the dividend is raised. Then, when the process of S273 is completed, the house stage process of the main tree is completed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the selected piglet nose 210 does not correspond to the “brick house” 219 (S272: NO), the main CPU 71 determines that the selected piglet nose 210 is “wolf” in step S274. 220 ". In this case, the main CPU 71 executes an effect to end the pickup bonus game (S275). Specifically, this is an effect in which the tree house displayed on the screen is blown away by the breath of the wolf 220. Then, when the process of S275 is completed, the house stage process of the main tree is completed.

<Brick house stage processing>
Next, the brick house stage process will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 28 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the brick house stage process of the slot machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention. The brick house stage process is a process executed in S273 in the wooden house stage process shown in FIG.

  First, in step S280, the main CPU 71 displays a selection screen prompting the user to select one piglet nose 210 from the twenty piglet noses 210 displayed on the lower image display panel 141 (FIG. 29 ( A)). In the brick house stage process, the house 211 which is the background of the selection screen represents a brick house.

  Next, in step S281, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not any piglet nose 210 has been selected on the piglet nose 210 selection screen. Specifically, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a location corresponding to any piglet nose 210 is touched on the touch panel 114. If it is determined that the piglet nose 210 is not selected (S281: NO), the main CPU 71 returns the process to step S281.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the piglet nose 210 has been selected (S281: YES), the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the selected piglet nose 210 is “progressive WIN!” 214, which means that progressive gain has been obtained. Is determined (S282). When the main CPU 71 determines that the selected pig's nose 210 is “progressive WIN!” 214 which means that progressive is acquired (S282: YES), the external control device 200 indicates that the progressive has been acquired. (S283). Next, the main CPU 71 receives the progressive amount from the external control device 200 (S284). Next, the main CPU 71 stores the received progressive amount in the payout number counter (S285). When this process is performed, the process returns to S280.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the selected piglet nose 210 is not “progressive WIN!” 214 which means acquisition of progressive (S282: NO), in step S286, the main CPU 71 determines that the selected piglet nose 210 is “ It is determined whether or not it corresponds to “fixed payout” 226. If the main CPU 71 determines that the selected pig's nose 210 corresponds to the “fixed payout” 226 (S286: YES), the main CPU 71 receives “90” credits as shown in FIG. (S287). Thereby, the payout amount of “90” credits is added to the value of the number of payouts stored in the RAM 73, and the process returns to S280.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the selected piglet nose 210 does not correspond to the “fixed payout” 226 (S286: NO), the main CPU 71 determines that the selected piglet nose 210 is “mini game” in step S288. It is determined whether or not it corresponds to “I” 216. If the main CPU 71 determines that the selected piglet nose 210 corresponds to the “mini game I” 216 (S288: YES), the main CPU 71, as shown in FIG. The turnip harvest game process (brick house version) (S289) described with reference to FIG. 35 is executed. Thereafter, the process returns to S280.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the selected piglet nose 210 does not correspond to the “mini game I” 216 (S288: NO), in step S290, the main CPU 71 determines that the selected piglet nose 210 is “mini-game I”. It is determined whether or not the game corresponds to “Game II” 217. If the main CPU 71 determines that the selected piglet nose 210 corresponds to the “mini game II” 217 (S290: YES), the main CPU 71, as shown in FIG. A small piglet race game process (S291) is performed. Thereafter, the process returns to S280.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the selected piglet nose 210 does not correspond to the “mini game II” 217 (S290: NO), in step S292, the main CPU 71 determines that the selected piglet nose 210 is “kobuta”. It is determined whether or not the character corresponds to the character (wara piglet 221, wooden piglet 222, brick piglet 223) ”. If it is determined that the selected piglet's nose 210 corresponds to “a piglet character (a straw piglet 221, a wooden piglet 222, a brick piglet 223)” (S292: YES), in step S293 The main CPU 71 stores in the RAM 73 the type of the selected “piggy character (wara piglet 221, wooden piglet 222, brick piglet 223)” (S293).

  In step S294, the main CPU 71 refers to the RAM 73 to determine whether or not a total of three (three types) piglet characters (a straw piggy 221, a wooden pig 222, a brick piggy 223) are stored. Judging. If a total of three (three types) piglet characters are not stored (S294: NO), the process returns to S280.

  On the other hand, if a total of three (three types) piglet characters are stored (S294: YES), the “all-take” process is executed (S295). Here, “all winning” means that all contents (“fixed payout”, “minigame I”, “minigame II”, etc.) that give profit from the remaining piglet nose 210 are given to the player. It is a privilege. Then, after the process of S295, the final effect is executed (S296). Specifically, the credit amount acquired in the whole process of the pick-up bonus game is displayed on the upper image display panel 131. When the process of S296 ends, the brick house stage process ends.

  On the other hand, if the selected pig's nose 210 does not correspond to the “piggy character (wara piglet 221, wooden piglet 222, brick piglet 223)” (S 292: NO), the main CPU 71 in step S 297. Determines that the selected pig's nose 210 corresponds to the “wolf 220”. In this case, the main CPU 71 executes an effect that ends the pickup bonus game (S298). Specifically, the effect is that the wolf 220 enters the brick house displayed on the screen. Then, when the process of S298 is finished, the brick house stage process is finished.

<Turnip Harvesting Game Processing: Walla House Version>
Next, with reference to FIG. 30 and FIG. 31, the turnip harvesting game process (wara house version) will be described. FIG. 30 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the turnip harvesting game process (wara house version) of the slot machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 31 is a view showing an example of a turnip harvest game image (wara house version) displayed on the lower image display panel 141 provided in the slot machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention. The turnip harvest game process (wara house version) is a process executed in S249 in the pickup bonus game process shown in FIG.

  First, in step S341, the main CPU 71 displays four turnips 240a, 240b, 240c, and 240d on the lower image display panel 141 (see FIG. 31A). In step S342, any of the values “0 to 3” is randomly associated with the four turnips 240a, 240b, 240c, and 240d internally. Then, the user is prompted to select the turnips 240a, 240b, 240c, and 240d corresponding to the first digit 241 from the displayed four turnovers 240a, 240b, 240c, and 240d. In step S343, the main CPU 71 On the selection screen of the turnips 240a, 240b, 240c, and 240d, it is determined whether or not the turnips 240a, 240b, 240c, and 240d corresponding to the first digit 241 have been selected. Specifically, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a location corresponding to any of the turnips 240a, 240b, 240c, and 240d has been touched on the touch panel 114. When it is determined that the selection of the turnips 240a, 240b, 240c, and 240d is not performed (S343: NO), the main CPU 71 waits for selection of the turnips 240a, 240b, 240c, and 240d.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the turnips 240a to 240d have been selected (S343: YES), the “one digit” determination effect is executed (S344). For example, when the turnip 240d is selected in the process of S343, the value “1” associated with the selected turnup 240d is selected as shown in FIG. 31 (b). This is an effect of displaying the value “1” associated with the selected turnip 240d in one digit 241 displayed on the lower image display panel 141 after being displayed on the turnup 240d.

  Next, in step S345, the main CPU 71 displays the remaining three turnips 240a, 240b, and 240c on the lower image display panel 141 (see FIG. 31C). Then, the user is prompted to select the turnip 240a / 240b / 240c corresponding to the ten digit 242 from the displayed three turnips 240a / 240b / 240c. In step S346, the main CPU 71 causes the turnip 240a / 240b / 240b to be selected. On the 240c selection screen, it is determined whether or not the turnips 240a, 240b, and 240c corresponding to the tenth digit 242 have been selected. Specifically, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a location corresponding to any of the turnips 240a, 240b, and 240c has been touched on the touch panel 114. When it is determined that the turnips 240a, 240b, and 240c are not selected (S346: NO), the main CPU 71 waits for selection of the turnips 240a, 240b, and 240c.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the turnips 240a, 240b, and 240c have been selected (S346: YES), the “ten-digit” determination effect is executed (S347). The “ten digit” determination effect is, for example, when the turnip 240b is selected in the process of S346, as shown in FIG. 31 (d), the value “3” associated with the selected turnup 240b is selected. This is an effect of displaying the value “3” associated with the selected turnip 240b in the ten digit 242 displayed on the lower image display panel 141 after being displayed on the turnup 240b.

  Next, in the process of step S348, it is determined whether or not the number of valid paylines is greater than “5”. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the number of paylines activated by pressing the play 10 LINES button 42, the play 20 LINES button 43, and the play 30 LINES button 44 is six or more. If the number of valid paylines is “5” or less (S348: NO), the process proceeds to step 352 described later. If the number of valid paylines is equal to or less than “5” (S348: NO), the value “0” is displayed in the hundred digits 243 displayed on the lower image display panel 141.

  On the other hand, if the number of valid paylines is greater than “5” (S348: YES), in step S349, the main CPU 71 displays the remaining two turnips 240a and 240c on the lower image display panel 141 (FIG. 31 ( e)). Then, the user is prompted to select the turnip 240a / 240c corresponding to the hundred digit 243 from the two displayed turnups 240a / 240c. In step S350, the main CPU 71 displays the turnover 240a / 240c on the selection screen. , It is determined whether or not the turnips 240a and 240c corresponding to the hundred digit 243 have been selected. Specifically, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a location corresponding to any of the turnips 240a and 240c has been touched on the touch panel 114. When it is determined that the turnips 240a and 240c are not selected (S350: NO), the main CPU 71 waits for selection of the turnips 240a and 240c.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the turnips 240a and 240c have been selected (S350: YES), a “hundred digit” determination effect is executed (S351). For example, when the turnip 240a is selected in the process of S350, the value “2” associated with the selected turnup 240a is selected as shown in FIG. 31 (f). This is an effect of displaying the value “2” associated with the selected turnip 240a in the hundreds of digits 243 displayed on the lower image display panel 141 after being displayed on the turnup 240a. In this way, a three-digit value is determined.

  Next, in step S352, as shown in FIG. 31 (g), the value “0” associated with the turnip 240c not selected in steps S343, S346, and S350 is not selected. Display above. Thereby, in step S342, all values associated with the four turnips 240a, 240b, 240c, and 240d are displayed. When NO is determined in step S348, the values “2” and “0” associated with the turnips 240a and 240c not selected in steps S343 and S346 are not selected. Display on top.

  Finally, in step S353, as shown in FIG. 31 (h), the determined three-digit value “231” (if determined to be NO in step S348, the determined two-digit value “31”). In addition, a payout process is executed in which a payout amount of credit corresponding to a value obtained by multiplying the bet number (line bet) bet for each valid payline is added to the payout amount value stored in the RAM 73. Then, the turnip harvesting game process (wara house version) ends.

<Turnip Harvesting Game Processing: Tree House Version>
Next, the turnip harvesting game process (wood house version) will be described with reference to FIGS. 32 and 33. FIG. 32 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the turnip harvesting game process (tree house version) of the slot machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 33 is a view showing an example of a turnip harvest game image (wood house version) displayed on the lower image display panel 141 provided in the slot machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention. The turnip harvest game process (wood house version) is a process executed in S269 in the tree house stage process shown in FIG.

  First, in step S361, the main CPU 71 displays six turnips 240a, 240b, 240c, 240d, 240e, and 240f on the lower image display panel 141 (see FIG. 33A). Then, in step S362, any of the values “0 to 5” is randomly associated with the six turnips 240a, 240b, 240c, 240d, 240e, and 240f internally. Then, the user is prompted to select the turnip 240a / 240b / 240c / 240d / 240e / 240f corresponding to one digit 241 from the displayed six turnips 240a / 240b / 240c / 240d / 240e / 240f. In step S363, the main CPU 71 has selected the turnips 240a, 240b, 240c, 240d, 240e, and 240f corresponding to the first digit 241 on the selection screen for the turnovers 240a, 240b, 240c, 240d, 240e, and 240f. Judge whether or not. Specifically, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a location corresponding to any of the turnips 240a, 240b, 240c, 240d, 240e, and 240f has been touched on the touch panel 114. When it is determined that the selection of the turnips 240a, 240b, 240c, 240d, 240e, and 240f has not been performed (S363: NO), the main CPU 71 waits for selection of the turnips 240a, 240b, 240c, 240d, 240e, and 240f. .

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the turnips 240a to 240f have been selected (S363: YES), the “one digit” determination effect is executed (S364). For example, when the turnip 240f is selected in the process of S363, the value “1” associated with the selected turnup 240f is selected as shown in FIG. 33B. This is an effect of displaying the value “1” associated with the selected turn 240 f in one digit 241 displayed on the lower image display panel 141 after being displayed on the turn turn 240 f.

  In step S365, the main CPU 71 displays the remaining five turnips 240a, 240b, 240c, 240d, and 240e on the lower image display panel 141 (see FIG. 33C). Then, the user is prompted to select the turnips 240a, 240b, 240c, 240d, and 240e corresponding to the ten digits 242 from the five displayed turnups 240a, 240b, 240c, 240d, and 240e. In step S366, The main CPU 71 determines whether or not the Cubs 240a, 240b, 240c, 240d, and 240e corresponding to the tens digit 242 are selected on the selection screen of the Cubs 240a, 240b, 240c, 240d, and 240e. Specifically, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a location corresponding to any of the turnips 240a, 240b, 240c, 240d, and 240e has been touched on the touch panel 114. When it is determined that the selection of the turnips 240a, 240b, 240c, 240d, and 240e has not been performed (S366: NO), the main CPU 71 waits for selection of the turnips 240a, 240b, 240c, 240d, and 240e.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the turnips 240a, 240b, 240c, 240d, and 240e have been selected (S366: YES), the “ten-digit” determination effect is executed (S367). For example, when the turnip 240b is selected in the process of S366, the value “0” associated with the selected turnup 240b is selected as shown in FIG. 33 (d). This is an effect of displaying the value “0” associated with the selected turnip 240b in the tens digit 242 displayed on the lower image display panel 141 after being displayed on the turnup 240b.

  Next, in the process of step S368, it is determined whether or not the number of valid paylines is greater than “5”. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the number of paylines activated by pressing the play 10 LINES button 42, the play 20 LINES button 43, and the play 30 LINES button 44 is six or more. If the number of valid paylines is equal to or less than “5” (S368: NO), the process proceeds to step 372 described later. If the number of valid paylines is equal to or less than “5” (S368: NO), the value “0” is displayed in the hundred digits 243 displayed on the lower image display panel 141.

  On the other hand, if the number of valid paylines is greater than “5” (S368: YES), in step S369, the main CPU 71 displays the remaining four turnips 240a, 240c, 240d, and 240e on the lower image display panel 141. (See FIG. 33 (e)). Then, the user is prompted to select the turnips 240a, 240c, 240d, and 240e corresponding to the hundred digits 243 from the displayed four turnovers 240a, 240c, 240d, and 240e. In step S370, the main CPU 71 In the selection screen of the turnips 240a, 240c, 240d, and 240e, it is determined whether or not the turnips 240a, 240c, 240d, and 240e corresponding to the hundred digit 243 have been selected. Specifically, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a location corresponding to any of the turnips 240a, 240c, 240d, and 240e has been touched on the touch panel 114. When it is determined that the selection of the turnips 240a, 240c, 240d, and 240e is not performed (S370: NO), the main CPU 71 waits for selection of the turnips 240a, 240c, 240d, and 240e.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the turnips 240a, 240c, 240d, and 240e have been selected (S370: YES), the “hundred digit” determination effect is executed (S371). For example, when the turnip 240c is selected in the process of S370, the value “4” associated with the selected turnup 240c is selected as shown in FIG. 33 (f). This is an effect of displaying the value “4” associated with the selected turnip 240c in the hundreds of digits 243 displayed on the lower image display panel 141 after being displayed on the turnup 240c. In this way, a three-digit value is determined.

  Next, in step S372, as shown in FIG. 33 (g), the values “5”, “2”, “ 3 ”is displayed on the turnips 240a, 240d, and 240e that are not selected. As a result, in step S372, all values associated with the six turnips 240a, 240b, 240c, 240d, 240e, and 240f are displayed. If NO is determined in step S368, the values “5”, “4”, “2”, and “3” associated with the turnips 240a, 240c, 240d, and 240e that are not selected in steps S363 and S366 described above. Is displayed on the turnips 240a, 240c, 240d, and 240e that are not selected.

  Finally, in step S373, as shown in FIG. 33 (h), the determined three-digit value “401” (when determined to be NO in step S368, the determined two-digit value “01”). In addition, a payout process is executed in which a payout amount of credit corresponding to a value obtained by multiplying the bet number (line bet) bet for each valid payline is added to the payout amount value stored in the RAM 73. Then, the turnip harvest game process (wood house version) ends.

<Turnip Harvesting Game Processing: Brick House Version>
Next, the turnip harvesting game process (brick house version) will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 34 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the turnip harvesting game process (brick house version) of the slot machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 35 is a view showing an example of a turnip harvest game image (brick house version) displayed on the lower image display panel 141 provided in the slot machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention. The turnip harvesting game process (brick house version) is a process executed in S289 in the brick house stage process shown in FIG.

  First, in step S381, the main CPU 71 displays ten turnips 240a, 240b, 240c, 240d, 240e, 240f, 240g, 240h, 240i, and 240j on the lower image display panel 141 (see FIG. 35A). . In step S382, any one of the values “0-9” is randomly associated with the ten turnips 240a-240j internally. Then, the user is prompted to select the turnips 240a to 240j corresponding to the first digit 241 from the displayed ten turnips 240a to 240j. In step S383, the main CPU 71 displays the turnovers 240a to 240j on the selection screen. , It is determined whether or not the turnips 240a to 240j corresponding to the first digit 241 have been selected. Specifically, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a location corresponding to any of the turnips 240a to 240j has been touched on the touch panel 114. When it is determined that the turnips 240a to 240j are not selected (S383: NO), the main CPU 71 waits for selection of the turnips 240a to 240j.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the turnips 240a to 240j have been selected (S383: YES), the “one digit” determination effect is executed (S384). For example, when the turnip 240h is selected in the process of S383, the value “1” associated with the selected turnup 240h is selected as shown in FIG. 35 (b). This is an effect of displaying the value “1” associated with the selected turnover 240h in one digit 241 displayed on the lower image display panel 141 after being displayed on the turnup 240h.

  Next, in step S385, the main CPU 71 displays the remaining nine turnips 240a, 240b, 240c, 240d, 240e, 240f, 240g, 240i, and 240j on the lower image display panel 141 (see FIG. 35C). ). And the turnips 240a, 240b, 240c, 240d, 240e, 240f, and 240g corresponding to the ten digits 242 among the nine displayed turnips 240a, 240b, 240c, 240d, 240e, 240f, 240g, 240i, and 240j. In step S386, the main CPU 71 corresponds to the tenth digit 242 on the selection screen of the turnips 240a, 240b, 240c, 240d, 240e, 240f, 240g, 240i, and 240j. It is determined whether or not the selection of the turnips 240a, 240b, 240c, 240d, 240e, 240f, 240g, 240i, and 240j has been performed. Specifically, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a location corresponding to any of the turnips 240a, 240b, 240c, 240d, 240e, 240f, 240g, 240i, and 240j is touched on the touch panel 114. When it is determined that the turnips 240a, 240b, 240c, 240d, 240e, 240f, 240g, 240i, and 240j are not selected (S386: NO), the main CPU 71 determines that the turnips 240a, 240b, 240c, 240d, 240e, 240f, 240g, 240i, and 240j are waited for selection.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the turnips 240a, 240b, 240c, 240d, 240e, 240f, 240g, 240i, and 240j are selected (S386: YES), the “ten-digit” determination effect is executed (S387). For example, when the turnip 240c is selected in the process of S386, the value “5” associated with the selected turnup 240c is selected as shown in FIG. 35 (d). This is an effect of displaying the value “5” associated with the selected turnip 240c in the ten digit 242 displayed on the lower image display panel 141 after being displayed on the turnup 240c.

  Next, in the process of step S388, it is determined whether or not the number of valid paylines is greater than “5”. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the number of paylines activated by pressing the play 10 LINES button 42, the play 20 LINES button 43, and the play 30 LINES button 44 is six or more. If the number of valid paylines is equal to or less than “5” (S388: NO), the process proceeds to step 392 described later. If the number of valid paylines is equal to or less than “5” (S388: NO), the value “0” is displayed in the hundred digits 243 displayed on the lower image display panel 141 (FIG. 2A). )reference).

  On the other hand, if the number of valid paylines is greater than “5” (S388: YES), in step S389, the main CPU 71 displays the remaining eight turnips 240a, 240b, 240d, 240e, 240f, and 240 on the lower image display panel 141. 240g, 240i, and 240j are displayed (see FIG. 35E). And the turnips 240a, 240b, 240d, 240e, 240f, 240g, 240i, and 240j corresponding to the hundred digits 243 out of the eight displayed turnips 240a, 240b, 240d, 240e, 240f, 240g, 240i, and 240j. In step S390, the main CPU 71 selects the turnips 240a, 240b, 240d corresponding to the hundred digits 243 on the selection screen of the turnips 240a, 240b, 240d, 240e, 240f, 240g, 240i, 240j. It is determined whether 240e, 240f, 240g, 240i, and 240j have been selected. Specifically, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a location corresponding to any of the turnips 240a, 240b, 240d, 240e, 240f, 240g, 240i, and 240j is touched on the touch panel 114. When it is determined that the selection of the turnips 240a, 240b, 240d, 240e, 240f, 240g, 240i, and 240j has not been performed (S390: NO), the main CPU 71 determines that the turnips 240a, 240b, 240d, 240e, 240f, 240g, It waits for selection of 240i / 240j.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the cubs 240a, 240b, 240d, 240e, 240f, 240g, 240i, and 240j have been selected (S390: YES), the “hundred digit” determination effect is executed (S391). For example, when the turnip 240i is selected in the process of S390, the value "7" associated with the selected turnup 240i is selected as shown in FIG. 35 (f). This is an effect of displaying the value “7” associated with the selected turnip 240i in the hundreds of digits 243 displayed on the lower image display panel 141 after being displayed on the turnup 240i. In this way, a three-digit value is determined.

  Next, in step S392, as shown in FIG. 35 (g), the turnips 240a, 240b, 240d, 240e, 240f, 240g, and 240j not selected in steps S383, S386, and S390 are associated with each other. The values “8”, “2”, “4”, “0”, “6”, “3”, and “9” are displayed on the turnips 240a, 240b, 240d, 240e, 240f, 240g, and 240j that are not selected. Thereby, in step S392, all the values associated with the ten turnips 240a to 240j are displayed. If NO is determined in step S388, the values “8” and “8” associated with the turnips 240a, 240b, 240d, 240e, 240f, 240g, 240i, and 240j that are not selected in steps S383 and S386 described above. “2”, “4”, “0”, “6”, “3”, “7”, and “9” are displayed on the turnips 240a, 240b, 240d, 240e, 240f, 240g, 240i, and 240j that are not selected.

  Finally, in step S393, as shown in FIG. 35 (h), the determined three-digit value “751” (when determined NO in step S388, the determined two-digit value “51”). In addition, a payout process is executed in which a payout amount of credit corresponding to a value obtained by multiplying the bet number (line bet) bet for each valid payline is added to the payout amount value stored in the RAM 73. Then, the turnip harvesting game process (brick house version) is terminated.

  As described above, according to the above configuration, for example, in the turnip harvest game (brick house version), the ten turnips 240a, 240b, 240c, 240d, and the like displayed on the lower image display panel 141 are displayed. 240e, 240f, 240g, 240h, 240i, and 240j are randomly associated with any value of “0-9”. Then, when any one of the turnips 240a to 240j is selected, for example, the turnip 240h is selected, the value “1” corresponding to the selected turnip 240h is set as the numerical value related to the payout for determining the payout. The image is displayed in one digit 241 displayed on the image display panel 141. Similarly, it is repeated a predetermined number of times with ten digits and hundred digits. Then, after the three-digit value (“7” “5” “1”) is determined, the value “8” corresponding to the turnips 240 a, 240 b, 240 d, 240 e, 240 f, 240 g, and 240 j not selected by the above selection. "2" "4" "0" "6" "3" "9" are displayed. Then, a payout amount of credit corresponding to a value obtained by multiplying the determined three-digit value “751” by the line bet is awarded as a payout. According to this, since any value of “0-9” is associated with each of the turnips 240a to 240j before the selection of any turnip from the turnips 240a to 240j, which turnover 240a Compared to a type in which a player is not involved in a selection game in which a value related to a payout does not change even if ~ 240j is selected, the payout changes in any way depending on the player's involvement. Enable production. That is, it is possible to provide the player with a game (free theory) in which the player can freely select a numerical value related to the payout, instead of a game in which the numerical value related to the payout has already been determined (deterministic).

  Further, after the three-digit values (“7”, “5”, “1”) are determined, the values “8”, “2” corresponding to the turnips 240a, 240b, 240d, 240e, 240f, 240g, and 240j that are not selected. "4", "0", "6", "3", and "9" are displayed open, so that "0" is displayed on each of the turnips 240a to 240j at the stage before any turnip is selected from the turnips 240a to 240j. It is possible to appeal to the player that any value of “9” is associated. That is, as a player, the values “8”, “2”, “4”, “0”, “6”, “3”, and “9” corresponding to the turnips 240a, 240b, 240d, 240e, 240f, 240g, and 240j that are not selected are displayed. Every time the screen is displayed open, you can enjoy it with joy, such as your choice being right or wrong.

  Further, according to the above configuration, if the number of valid paylines is larger than “5”, the turnip corresponding to the hundred digit 243 can be selected, but if the number of valid paylines is smaller than “5”. , The turnip corresponding to the hundred digit 243 cannot be selected. That is, for a player who bets more than a predetermined number in order to increase the number of paylines 1 to 30, the expected value of payout in the turnip harvest game can be raised more than a player who bets less than the predetermined number. .

  Also, according to the above configuration, for a player who bets more than a predetermined number to increase the number of paylines 1 to 30 in the slot machine 10, the number of digits related to the payout in the turnip harvest game By increasing the value, it is possible to raise the expected value for the payout more than the player who made a bet smaller than the predetermined number. Specifically, if the number of paylines betted by the player is greater than “5”, the process proceeds from step S388 to step S389, and the third digit value can be selected. On the other hand, if the number of paylines betted by the player is “5” or less, the process proceeds from step S388 to step S392, and only a 2-digit value is given. Then, the former can obtain a payout based on a 3-digit value, but the latter can only obtain a payout based on a 2-digit value, and the slot machine 10 is predetermined to increase the number of paylines 1-30. It is possible to provide a turnip harvest game as a mini-game that is more advantageous to a player who has made more than a few bets.

  Further, according to the above configuration, in each turnip harvest game process, the expected value of the payout increases as the pickup bonus game, the wooden house stage, and the brick house stage are stepped up. Specifically, the number of turnips 240 displayed on the lower image display panel 141 is set to 4 in S249 (waller house version) in the pickup bonus game process, and S269 (tree tree) in the tree house stage process. 6 is set in the (house version), and 10 is set in S289 (brick house version) in the brick house stage process. In this way, the expected value of the payout increases as the number of turnips 240 that can be selected increases as the game stage steps up. In such a case, the player can get a chance to get more dividends as the game stage steps up. Therefore, great satisfaction can be provided to the player. In addition, it is possible to give a great sense of expectation to the player that such a state in which the expected value of the payout has increased.

  In addition, according to the above configuration, if a bet of a predetermined number or more is not made in order to increase the number of paylines 1 to 30, the value corresponding to the selected turnip is changed to one digit 241, ten digits 242, hundred digits. When the images are arranged in order such as 243, a value of “0” is preliminarily displayed in the hundredth digit 243 which is the largest digit. Thereby, it can be clearly seen visually that a more advantageous payout is awarded to a player who has made a predetermined number of bets in the slot machine 10.

<Three Little Pigs Race Game Processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 36 and FIG. 37, the three piglet race game processing will be described. FIG. 36 is a view showing a flowchart of the three Little Pigs race game processing of the slot machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 37 is a view showing an example of three Little Pigs race game images displayed on the lower image display panel 141 provided in the slot machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention. The three piglet race game processes are executed in S251 in the pickup bonus game process shown in FIG. 26, S271 in the wooden house stage process shown in FIG. 27, and S291 in the brick house stage process shown in FIG. Process. Here, the 3 Little Pigs race game is a game in which 3 little pigs run a race and predicts which of the 3 little pigs will reach the earliest goal.

  First, in step S310, the main CPU 71, as shown in FIG. 37A, shows three piglets displayed on the lower image display panel 141, that is, a straw piggy 245, a wooden piglet 246, and a brick. A selection screen prompting the user to select one piglet from the three piglets of the piglet 247 is displayed.

  Next, in step S311, the main CPU 71 determines whether any three piglets have been selected on the selection screen for three piglets. Specifically, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a location corresponding to any three piglets has been touched on the touch panel 114. If it is determined that three piglets have not been selected (S311: NO), the main CPU 71 returns the process to step S311.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that three piglets have been selected (S311: YES), lottery processing is executed (S312). In the lottery process, it is determined whether or not the piglet selected in S311 is to be scored first in the competition. Specifically, the main CPU 71 extracts random numbers for student races from the range of “1-3”, and when the extracted random number value is “1”, the piglet selected in S311 is ranked first in the student races. Decide to make a goal.

  Next, in the process of S313, the main CPU 71 performs an effect execution process. Specifically, first, on the lower image display panel 141, an image is displayed that causes three piglets to run (see FIG. 37A). If it is determined in the lottery process in S312 that the piglet selected in S311 finishes first in the race, an image in which the piglet selected in S311 finishes first in the race is displayed (FIG. 37). (See (B)). On the other hand, if it is determined in the lottery process of S312 that the piglet selected in S311 does not finish the first in the race, an image is displayed that the piglet selected in S311 loses in the race.

  Next, when it is determined that the piglet selected in S311 finishes first in the race, a payout process is executed (S314). Specifically, the main CPU 71 pays out a “400” credit as shown in FIG. As a result, the payout amount of “400” credits is added to the value of the number of payouts stored in the RAM 73. The three Kobuta race game processes are thus completed.

  The embodiment of the present invention has been described above, but only specific examples are illustrated, and the present invention is not particularly limited. The specific configuration of each unit and the like can be appropriately changed. The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are only the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

  Further, in the above detailed description, the characteristic portions have been mainly described so that the present invention can be easily understood. The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described in the detailed description above, but can be applied to other embodiments, and the scope of application is various. The terms and terminology used in the present specification are used to accurately describe the present invention, and are not used to limit the interpretation of the present invention. Moreover, it would be easy for those skilled in the art to infer other configurations, systems, methods, and the like included in the concept of the present invention from the concept of the invention described in this specification. Accordingly, the description of the claims should be regarded as including an equivalent configuration without departing from the scope of the technical idea of the present invention. The purpose of the abstract is to simplify the technical contents and essence of this application by patent offices and general public institutions, and engineers belonging to this technical field who are not familiar with patents, legal terms or technical terms. It is intended to be able to make a quick judgment through a simple survey. Accordingly, the abstract is not intended to limit the scope of the invention to be evaluated by the claims. Moreover, in order to fully understand the object of the present invention and the specific effects of the present invention, it is desirable that the interpretation should be made with sufficient consideration of the literatures already disclosed.

  The above detailed description includes processing executed by a computer. The above explanations and expressions are given for the purpose of enabling those skilled in the art to understand the most efficiently. In this specification, each step used to derive one result should be understood as a self-consistent process. In each step, transmission / reception, recording, and the like of electrical or magnetic signals are performed. In the processing in each step, such a signal is expressed by bits, values, symbols, characters, terms, numbers, etc., but these are used only for convenience of explanation. There is a need. In addition, the processing in each step may be described in an expression common to human behavior, but the processing described in this specification is executed by various devices in principle. Further, other configurations required for performing each step will be apparent from the above description.

  In the above detailed description, the present embodiment has been described. However, the configuration according to this embodiment can be appropriately combined. By combining the configurations according to this embodiment, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having higher entertainment properties.

  For example, in a normal game executed in the above-described main control process, when three “BONUS” symbols 250 are stopped in the display window 150 (the symbols of the contents to which the mini game is added are stopped and displayed), Instead of the piglet bonus game process, it may be configured to shift directly to a turnip harvest game process (a mini game in which a payout changes).

  Further, for example, in the turnip harvesting game (brick house version), when any of the turnips 240a to 240j is selected, for example, the turnip 240h is selected, a random value is extracted from the range of “0 to 9”. (For example, “1”). Similarly, it is repeated a predetermined number of times with ten digits and hundred digits (for example, “5” and “7”). Thereafter, the random numbers are arranged from the first digit in the order of extraction (three-digit value “751”). A credit payout amount corresponding to a value obtained by multiplying the determined three-digit value “751” by a line bet may be given as a payout.

10 slot machine 30 control panel 70 motherboard 71 main CPU
114 Touch Panel 141 Lower Image Display Panel 151-155 Video Reel

Claims (8)

A gaming machine having the following configuration,
A symbol display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols;
An input device capable of inputting instructions regarding the game;
And a controller programmed to execute the following processes (m1) to (m9).
(M1) a process of executing a normal game in which symbols are displayed in a variable manner by the symbol display device and then stopped and displayed;
(M2) In the base game executed by the process (m1), a process of giving a mini game in which a payout changes in response to a stop display of a symbol having a content for giving a mini game;
(M3) a process of displaying images of a plurality of options in the mini-game given by the process (m2);
(M4) A process of associating each of the plurality of option images displayed in the process (m3) with a value randomly extracted from a predetermined numerical range.
(M5) a process of accepting an input for selecting one of the plurality of options displayed in the process (m3) in the input device;
(M6) a process of displaying the value corresponding to the image of the option selected in the process (m5) as a numerical value related to a payout for determining a payout;
(M7) A process of repeating the processes (m5) to (m6) a predetermined number of times,
(M8) A process of displaying the value corresponding to the image of the option that was not selected in the process (m7) after the process (m7) is completed,
(M9) A process of giving a payout based on a numerical value related to the payout for a predetermined number of times displayed by the process (m7). The gaming machine according to claim 1,
A plurality of paylines associated with the symbol display device;
The input device can accept a bet corresponding to the number of paylines,
The controller is further programmed to perform the following processing.
In the base game executed by the process (m1), a payout is awarded by a combination of symbols suspended on the bet payline,
If the number of paylines bet is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the process (m7) is repeated the predetermined number of times, and if the number of paylines bet is less than the predetermined number, the process (m7) is predetermined. Repeat less than the number of times given. A gaming machine having the following configuration,
A symbol display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols;
An input device capable of inputting instructions regarding the game;
And a controller programmed to execute the following processes (n1) to (n11).
(N1) a process of executing a normal game in which symbols are displayed in a variable manner by the symbol display device and then stopped and displayed;
(N2) In the base game executed by the process (n1), in response to the fact that a plurality of specific symbols are stopped and displayed, an input for selecting one of the plurality of specific symbols that are stopped and displayed , Processing accepted in the input device,
(N3) a process of determining whether or not the specific symbol selected in the process (n2) is a symbol that causes a pickup bonus game;
(N4) When it is determined in the process (n3) that the symbol causes the pick-up bonus game, any one of the selection targets displayed on the symbol display device is selected. Processing for receiving input from the input device;
(N5) When the selection target selected in the process (n4) is a content to which a mini game is given, a process of displaying images of a plurality of options;
(N6) A process of associating each of the plurality of option images displayed in the process (n5) with a value randomly extracted from a predetermined numerical range.
(N7) a process of accepting an input for selecting one of the plurality of options displayed in the process (n5) in the input device;
(N8) a process of displaying the value corresponding to the image of the option selected in the process (n7) as a numerical value related to a payout for determining a payout;
(N9) A process of repeating the processes (n7) to (n8) a predetermined number of times,
(N10) A process of displaying the value corresponding to the image of the option that was not selected in the process (n9) after the process (n9) is completed,
(N11) A process of giving a payout based on a numerical value related to the payout for the predetermined number of times displayed by the process (n9). The gaming machine according to claim 3,
A plurality of paylines associated with the symbol display device;
The input device can accept a bet corresponding to the number of paylines,
The controller is further programmed to perform the following processing.
In the base game executed by the processing (n1), a payout is awarded by a symbol whose change has been stopped on the bet payline,
(N12) In the process (n9), if the number of paylines bet is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, the process (n9) is repeated the predetermined number of times, and if the number of paylines bet is smaller than the predetermined number The process (n9) is repeated a number of times less than the predetermined number of times. The gaming machine according to claim 4,
The controller is further programmed to perform the following processing.
(N13) In the process (n12), a process of displaying the values corresponding to the option image selected in the process (n9) in order of one digit, ten digits, hundred digits, etc.
(N14) If the number of paylines bet is less than a predetermined number, a process of displaying a value of “0” in the largest digit in advance in the process (n13);
(N15) A process of giving a payout based on the digit values displayed side by side in the process (n13). The gaming machine according to claim 3,
The controller is further programmed to execute the following process (n15).
(N15) A process for increasing the expected value of the payout awarded in the process (n11) when the selection target selected in the process (n4) is to increase the expected value of the payout awarded in the pickup bonus game . A gaming machine having the following configuration,
A symbol display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols;
An input device capable of inputting instructions and bets regarding the game;
A controller programmed to execute the following processes (o1) to (o9).
(O1) A process of executing a base game for stopping and displaying symbols after the symbols are variably displayed by the symbol display device;
(O2) In the base game executed by the process (o1), a process for giving a mini game in which a payout changes in response to a symbol indicating that a mini game is given being stopped and displayed;
(O3) a process of displaying images of a plurality of options in the mini-game given by the process (o2);
(O4) A process of associating each of the plurality of option images displayed in the process (o3) with a value randomly extracted from a range of “0 to 9”;
(O5) a process of accepting an input for selecting one of the plurality of options displayed in the process (o3) in the input device;
(O6) If the number of bets in the input device is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, the process (o5) is repeated a predetermined number of times. If the number of bets is less than the predetermined number, the process (o5) is repeated. Repeat the number of times less than the predetermined number.
(O7) In the process (o6), a process of displaying the values corresponding to the image of the option selected in the process (o5) in order of one digit, ten digits, hundred digits, etc.
(O8) a process of displaying the value corresponding to the image of the option not selected in the process (o6) after the process (o7) is completed;
(O9) A process of giving a payout based on the digit values displayed side by side in the process (o7). The gaming machine according to claim 7,
The controller is further programmed to perform the following processing.
In the process (o6), if the bet number is less than the predetermined number, the process (o7) displays a value of “0” in the largest digit in advance.

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