JP7333600B2 - Information processing device and storage medium storing game program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an information processing device and a storage medium storing a game program.

Traditionally, there have been stationary gaming machines, and more recently, smartphones with game applications installed, social games (server management), etc., where the player operates the control panel or the touch panel of the smartphone to progress the game. exist. For example, there is a slot game in which a privilege (dividend) is given according to a combination of symbols displayed on the screen (game result).

In such a slot game, when the result of the base game satisfies a predetermined condition, the game may shift to a special game different from the base game.

For example, in the slot game of Patent Literature 1, when a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the screen becomes a predetermined combination, the game shifts to a bonus game (special game), and in this bonus game, the symbols stop on the screen. A mode is disclosed in which a predetermined number (part) of the displayed symbol group is changed into special symbols that are advantageous to the player.

U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2008/200235

However, in Patent Literature 1, only some of the symbols used in the bonus game change into special symbols, so there are cases where it is difficult to recognize whether the symbols have changed to an advantageous symbol group for the player.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide an information processing apparatus capable of solving the above problems.

The present invention provides first symbol data, in which a first symbol group is arranged, and second symbol data, in which a second symbol group is arranged and whose payout is different from the first symbol data. a storage device for storing data;
A plurality of symbols included in the first symbol group rearranged by lottery based on the first symbol data, or included in the second symbol group rearranged by lottery based on the second symbol data a display device for displaying a plurality of symbols;
A plurality of symbols to be rearranged are determined by lottery based on the first symbol data up to a predetermined number of times in a special game that is awarded when a predetermined condition is satisfied as a result of the normal game. a controller programmed to determine a plurality of symbols to be rearranged by lottery based on the second symbol data from the predetermined number of times onward;
It is an information processing device comprising

According to the above configuration, when the special game is executed a predetermined number of times, the types of symbols to be rearranged are all changed at once in the subsequent special games, so the payout is different from the special games executed so far. It is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the special game will be executed.

Further, according to the present invention, in the above information processing apparatus,
The controller is
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, a process of executing a special lottery for determining whether or not to award the special game to be executed multiple times,
If the special lottery is won, a process of setting the predetermined conditions to be satisfied in the normal game that is executed first after the special game is over;
may be executed.

According to the above configuration, when the special game is executed a predetermined number of times, the special game in which the types of symbols to be rearranged are all changed at once can be further executed a plurality of times.

Further, according to the present invention, in the above information processing apparatus,
The controller is
Next to the predetermined number of times, the display device connects the first symbol group arranged in the first symbol data and the second symbol group arranged in the second symbol data. After scroll-displaying, only the second symbol group arranged in the second symbol data may be scroll-displayed.

According to the above configuration, the player can recognize at a glance that the special game will be executed with a payout different from the special games that have been executed a predetermined number of times so far.

The present invention also provides a non-temporary storage medium storing a game program,
The game program causes the information processing device to execute the following processing in a special game that is executed a plurality of times and is awarded when a predetermined condition is satisfied as a result of the base game.
A plurality of symbols to be rearranged are determined by lottery based on the first symbol data in which the first symbol group is arranged until the predetermined number of times of the special game, and from the predetermined number of times onwards, the first symbol data. A process of determining a plurality of symbols to be rearranged by lottery based on the second symbol data, in which the second symbol group is arranged with different types of arranged symbols and different payouts.

According to the above configuration, when the special game is executed a predetermined number of times, the types of symbols to be rearranged are all changed at once in the subsequent special games, so the payout is different from the special games executed so far. It is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the special game will be executed.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a network environment between a server and smartphones; 1 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a smart phone; FIG. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a display state of a slot game on a smart phone; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a flowchart of normal slot game control processing. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a flowchart of free game processing; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a flowchart of free game processing; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a display screen of a slot game displayed on a smart phone; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a display screen of a slot game displayed on a smart phone; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a display screen of a slot game displayed on a smart phone; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a display screen of a slot game displayed on a smart phone;

(embodiment)
An information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.

The slot game of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, is executed by exchanging game data between a server 100 (information processing device) and each smartphone 1 (terminal device) via the Internet (communication line). It will be realized as a social game. Specifically, game software for the slot game is executed on a web browser provided by the server 100 . A slot game is executed by a player accessing a web browser provided by the server 100 using a terminal device such as the smartphone 1 or a PC.

In the present embodiment, the server 100 shown in FIG. 1 is taken as an example of the information processing device, and the smartphone 1 shown in FIG. 2 is taken as an example of the terminal device. Note that the server 100 may cause at least one of the smart phone 1 and the server 100 to execute the process for realizing the slot game (the process of FIGS. 4 to 6, which will be described later). That is, the processing for realizing the slot game may be performed by the smartphone 1 alone, by the server 100 alone, or by cooperating between the smartphone 1 and the server 100 and sharing the processing. good. In this case, the server 100 and the smartphone 1 can be regarded as an information processing device that is integrally controlled. In addition, the processing and operations in the server 100 and the smartphone 1 can be replaced with inventions of programs, game control methods, and systems implemented between the server 100 and the smartphone 1 .

(online)
Further, the slot game executed in this embodiment is executed as an online game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, a server 100 managed by a slot game operating organization and smartphones 1 operated by many players are connected via the Internet.

The slot game is executed online in this way. As a result, the player can execute the slot game by accessing the web browser provided by the server 100 using an information device such as the smartphone 1 or a PC. In addition, in the server 100, the cash owned by the player (cash, credit card, electronic money, prepaid card, etc. can be used for payment) is converted into electronic information coins (credit: game media) that can be used in the slot game. and manage coins owned by players.

(Configuration of server 100)
As shown in FIG. 1, a server 100 is an information processing device used by a manager of a slot game or the like to operate and manage a social game service, and receives various requests and game data from smartphones 1 operated by players. Upon reception, the game data can be stored, or a game program operable on the smartphone 1, a web browser, game data, and the like can be transmitted to the smartphone 1. The server 100 of this embodiment has a control unit 131 , a storage unit 132 , an input unit 133 , a display unit 134 and a communication unit 135 .

The control unit 131 performs computer control in the server 100 (CPU, etc.: equivalent to a controller). Further, data transmission/reception is performed between the control unit 131 , the storage unit 132 , the input unit 133 , the display unit 134 and the communication unit 135 .
The storage unit 132 includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) storing a system program, a RAM (Random Access Memory) that is a rewritable storage area, a flash memory, and the like (corresponding to a storage device).
The input unit 133 is an operation device for the administrator or the like to input settings related to the slot game, and is realized by, for example, a keyboard and a mouse.
Display unit 134 displays an operation screen for the administrator based on a command from control unit 131 .
The communication unit 135 is for communicating with the smartphone 1 .

(Configuration of smartphone 1)
As shown in FIG. 2, the smartphone 1 includes a CPU 101, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a flash memory 104, an operation button 108, a power switch 109, a bus line 110, a network I/F 111, a camera 112, an imaging device I/F 113, a microphone 114, A speaker 115 , a sound input/output I/F 116 , a display I/F 117 , a sensor controller 118 , a short-range communication circuit 119 , and an antenna 119 a of the short-range communication circuit 119 are provided inside the housing 11 . A display 120 provided with a touch panel 5 is incorporated in the front surface of the housing 11 .

The display 120 (corresponding to a display device) is configured to display images. Examples of the display method of the display 120 include various display methods such as a liquid crystal method, an organic electroluminescence method, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) method, and a plasma method.

A CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101 controls the operation of the smartphone 1 as a whole (corresponding to a controller). A ROM (Read Only Memory) 102 stores programs used to drive the CPU 101, such as an IPL (Initial Program Loader).

A RAM (Random Access Memory) 103 is used as a work area for the CPU 101 (corresponding to a storage device). The flash memory 104 stores various data such as application software (program) for executing the game of this embodiment, a communication program, image data, and sound data. The operation button 108 is a button that is operated, for example, when initializing the smartphone 1 . The power switch 109 is a switch for switching ON/OFF of the power of the smartphone 1 .

A network I/F (Interface) 111 is an interface for performing data communication with the server 100 or the like using a communication network such as the Internet. The camera 112 is a type of built-in imaging means for imaging a subject and obtaining image data under the control of the CPU 101 . The imaging device I/F 113 is a circuit that controls driving of the camera 112 . The microphone 114 is a type of built-in sound collecting means for inputting sound. The sound input/output I/F 116 is a circuit for processing input/output of sound signals between the microphone 114 and the speaker 115 under the control of the CPU 101 . A display I/F 117 is a circuit that transmits image data to the display 120 under the control of the CPU 101 . The sensor controller 118 is a circuit that receives input from the touch panel 5 provided on the display 120 . The short-range communication circuit 119 is a communication circuit such as NFC (Near Field Communication) (registered trademark) or Bluetooth (registered trademark). A bus line 110 is an address bus, a data bus, or the like for electrically connecting each component such as the CPU 101 .

(Overview of slot game executed on server 100)
In the server 100, when there is a request from the smartphone 1, an effect image/video of the slot game is displayed on the display 120 of the smartphone 1 via the web browser. After that, when the selection image for starting the "slot game" is selected on the touch panel 5, the slot game starts. For example, when a slot game is started, as shown in FIG. 3, it becomes possible to execute a slot game in which a plurality of symbols are rearranged in a symbol display area 21 consisting of 15 areas in a matrix of 5 columns×3 rows. .

A plurality of types of executable slot games may be prepared, and rules, payout modes, and effect images may differ depending on the types of slot games to be executed. For example, in a certain type of "slot game", a slot game is executed in which a plurality of symbols are rearranged in a symbol display area consisting of nine areas in a matrix of 3 columns×3 rows. In this slot game, winning is determined by a combination of symbols rearranged on a payline (winning determination) set only in the middle of the symbol display area.

Here, when starting the slot game of the present embodiment, basically, a predetermined amount of coins (game media) possessed by the player are consumed, and the slot game can be started in exchange for the consumption of the coins. In addition, if a predetermined condition is met, the slot game can be started without consuming coins. etc.).

The coins possessed by the player are electronic information, and the player can access the server 100 from the smartphone 1 and exchange cash for coins according to the payment method specified by the operating organization of the slot game. Coins possessed by players can be used in a variety of ways, such as being used as consideration (purchasing items) for obtaining effects that affect the slot game, or being used as consideration for changing the appearance of the character that symbolizes the player. .

Also, the number of coins possessed by each player managed by the server 100 is shared between the server 100 and each smartphone 1 .

The game medium is not particularly limited, and may be electronic money or game points that do not contain valuable information.

(slot game: definition)
In the slot game executed in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of symbols are moved within the symbol display area 21 (scrolling image of reels), and then stopped and displayed (rearranged). This is a game in which benefits (dividends, items advantageous to the player, etc.) are awarded according to combinations of symbols (arrangement patterns of symbols) displayed in the display area 21 . A state in which a plurality of symbols are stopped after being moved within the symbol display area 21 is called "rearrangement".

A payout given by combining the symbols displayed in the symbol display area 21 is a coin prize.

A "unit game" is a series of operations from the start of acceptance of a bet to a state in which a prize can be established (a combination of symbols satisfies a predetermined relationship). That is, the unit game includes one bet time for accepting a bet, one game time for rearranging symbols, and one payout time for awarding a payout.

(Slot game screen)
Next, the slot game screen displayed on the display 120 of the smart phone 1 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 3, when the slot game is executed, the display 120 displays a slot game screen. The slot game screen includes a symbol display area 21 (rows 211, 212, 213, 214, and 215) consisting of 15 areas in a matrix of 5 columns×3 stages (columns), and a slot game screen. A game information display area 22 that displays information (such as the number of coins currently possessed) that increases or decreases with execution, and an effect display area 23 that displays game-related videos, still images, and messages in line with the development of the slot game. , and an operation display area 24 operated by the player to progress the slot game. A spin button 241 , an AUTO button 242 , an ITEM button 243 , a bet button 244 , a WIN display section 245 and a shop button 246 are displayed in the operation display area 24 .

The entire surface of the display 120 is provided with a touch panel 5 through which the slot game screen can be seen. The touch panel 5 is capable of detecting the coordinates of the part touched by the player's finger or the like. Thereby, for example, one slot game (unit game) can be executed by touching the image of the spin button 241 . Also, by touching the image of the AUTO button 242, the slot game can be executed continuously. Also, when the image of the ITEM button 243 is touched, the player can select and use items acquired in the past (the effect of affecting the slot game can be obtained). Also, when the image of the shop button 246 is touched, the smartphone 1 accesses the server 100, and cash (cash held by the player, credit card, electronic money, prepaid card, etc.) is converted into coins. or exchange cash or coins for items.

(payline)
In the symbol display area 21, five video reels on which a plurality of symbols are arranged are scrolled and rearranged after a predetermined period of time. As a result, a portion of each video reel (three consecutive symbols in this embodiment) is displayed to the player. In each column (columns 211 to 215) of the symbol display area 21, one symbol is displayed in each of the upper, middle, and lower areas. That is, the symbol display area 21 displays 15 symbols in 5 columns×3 stages (see FIG. 7).

In this embodiment, the "LEFT TO RIGHT" type is adopted for the determination of prize winning. This is because, in the 15 symbols rearranged in the symbol display area 21, a predetermined number or more (3 to 5 symbols in this embodiment) of the same kind of symbols extend from the column 211 to the column 215 of the symbol display area 21. If it is connected continuously, it will win a prize (dividend will be awarded).

(Symbol row of video reel for normal game)
Next, the configuration of the symbol arrays of the normal game video reels displayed in the symbol display area 21 will be described. Note that the normal game video reels are stored in the storage unit 132 or the RAM 103 .

Five video reels (“REEL1”, “REEL2”, “REEL3”, “REEL4”, and “REEL5”) of the normal game video reels are each assigned with a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols. . The types of symbols arranged in each symbol column of each video reel include "RED7", "BLUE7", "HEART", "WATERMELON", "BELL", "PLUM", "CHERRY", "A", "K". , “Q”, “J”, “10”, “9”, etc., “BONUS” symbols that trigger a free game award and constitute a BONUS win, and substitute for other symbols. There is a "WILD" symbol, which is a versatile symbol (other than the "BONUS" symbol). Incidentally, the "BONUS" symbol is a scatter symbol, and whether or not the "BONUS" prize is established is determined according to the number (three or more) of the "BONUS" symbols rearranged in the symbol display area 21. .

(Symbol row of video reel for big bonus)
Next, the configuration of the symbol columns of the big bonus video reels displayed in the symbol display area 21 will be described. Incidentally, the big bonus video reel is stored in the storage unit 132 or the RAM 103 .

The five video reels (“REEL1”, “REEL2”, “REEL3”, “REEL4”, and “REEL5”) of the big bonus video reel (equivalent to the first symbol data) have multiple types of picture symbols (first symbol data). (corresponding to one symbol group). The picture symbol is a symbol composed of pictures such as "RED7", "BLUE7", "HEART", "WATERMELON", "BELL", "PLUM", and "CHERRY". Therefore, each symbol row of the big bonus video reel includes character symbols such as 'A', 'K', 'Q', 'J', '10' and '9', 'BONUS' and 'WILD' symbols. ' symbols are not aligned.

(Symbol row of video reel for regular bonus)
Next, the configuration of the symbol arrays of the regular bonus video reels displayed in the symbol display area 21 will be described. Note that the regular bonus video reel is stored in the storage unit 132 or the RAM 103 .

Multiple types of character symbols (second (corresponding to two symbol groups) are allocated to each symbol string. Character symbols are symbols composed of characters such as "A", "K", "Q", "J", "10", and "9". Therefore, each symbol column of the regular bonus video reel includes picture symbols such as "RED7", "BLUE7", "HEART", "WATERMELON", "BELL", "PLUM", and "CHERRY", and "BONUS". Symbols and "WILD" symbols are not arranged.

(pay table)
Next, the storage unit 132 or the RAM 103 stores pay tables for slot games. The pay table of this slot game prescribes the payout number (dividend) of one coin (1 coin) for a combination of symbols (arrangement pattern of symbols) related to winning (WIN). In the slot game, the scrolling of the five video reels is stopped, and a predetermined number or more (three to five symbols in this embodiment) of the same kind of symbols are continuously connected from the column 211 to the column 215 of the symbol display area 21. If it does, it wins (dividends are awarded). Then, a payout is given to the player according to the winning.

Specifically, a set of 5 "RED7" will pay out "2000", a set of 4 "RED7" will give a payout of "400", and a set of 3 "RED7" will give a payout of "200". Granted. In addition, a payout of "1500" is awarded for five of "BLUE7", a payout of "300" is awarded for four of "BLUE7", and a payout of "150" is awarded for three of "BLUE7". . In addition, a payout of "1000" is given for a set of five "HEART", a payout of "200" is given for a set of four "HEART", and a payout of "100" is given for a set of three "HEART". . In addition, a payout of "500" is given for a set of five "WATERMELON", a payout of "100" is given for a set of four "WATERMELON", and a payout of "50" is given for a set of three "WATERMELON". . Also, a payout of "400" is awarded for five "BELL", a payout of "80" is awarded for four "BELL", and a "40" payout is awarded for three "BELL". . In addition, a payout of "250" is given for a set of five "PLUM", a payout of "50" is given for a set of four "PLUM", and a payout of "25" is given for a set of three "PLUM". . In addition, a payout of "100" is given for five "CHERRY", a payout of "20" is given for four "CHERRY", and a "10" payout is given for three "CHERRY". . In addition, a set of five character symbols such as "A", "K", "Q", "J", "10", and "9" is a payout of "50", "A", "K", and "Q". , ``J'', ``10'', ``9'', and so on, each of the four character symbols is a ``10'' payout, ``A'', ``K'', ``Q'', ``J'', ``10'', and `` A payout of “5” is awarded for each triplet of character symbols such as “9”.

[Contents of the program]
Next, program processing of the slot game executed between the smartphone 1 and the server 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 6. FIG.

(Normal slot game control processing)
First, with reference to FIG. 4, normal slot game control processing (slot game as a normal game) executed between the smartphone 1 and the server 100 will be described.

First, in order to start a slot game as a base game, the CPU 101 performs initialization processing at the end of one game (S11). For example, the value of the bet number counter betted in the previous unit game, the symbols to be stopped determined to be displayed in the symbol display area 21 by lottery, and the like become unnecessary in the work area of the RAM 103 for each unit game. Data is cleared.

Next, the CPU 101 performs bet/start check processing (S12). In this bet start check process, the number of coins bet is checked by input checks such as touch operation of the "+" button and "-" button (see FIG. 3) of the bet button 244 in the operation display area 24 of the display 120 of the smartphone 1. is determined. Then, the number of coins bet is stored in the bet number counter of the RAM 103 . By determining the number of coins bet in this way, when a prize is won in the slot game, the value obtained by multiplying the payout corresponding to the win by the number of coins bet is the payout for the win. In this bet/start check process, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the spin button 241 has been touched, and if the spin button 241 has been touched, the process proceeds to S13. , advance the slot game.

Next, the CPU 101 performs normal symbol lottery processing (S13). Here, using the above-described normal game video reels, a plurality of symbols arranged on five video reels ("REEL1", "REEL2", "REEL3", "REEL4", and "REEL5") are selected. Five symbols to be stopped are determined by lottery. The to-be-stopped symbols are data of five symbols displayed in the middle of each column of the symbol display area 21 among the plurality of symbols forming each video reel. As a result, a total of 15 symbols before and after the to-be-stopped symbol on each video reel, which are displayed in the symbol display area 21, are determined.

Then, the CPU 101 stores a total of 15 symbol data including the determined 5 symbols to be stopped in the symbol storage area provided in the RAM 103 .

Next, as a result of the process of S13, the CPU 101 determines that the 15 symbols displayed in the symbol display area 21 have won a "BONUS" (three or more "BONUS" symbols have been rearranged in the symbol display area 21). (S14).

If "BONUS" is not won (S14: NO), "1" is subtracted from the value of the ceiling counter in the RAM 103 (S15). The initial setting of the value of the ceiling counter is "900".

Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the ceiling counter in the RAM 103 is "0" (S16). When the value of the ceiling counter of RAM 103 is "0" (S16: YES), a total of 15 symbol data including 5 symbols to be stopped stored in the symbol storage area provided in RAM 103 are 15 symbol data constituting the "BONUS" prize (three or more "BONUS" symbols are rearranged in the symbol display area 21) are replaced (S17).

As a result, the slot game (unit game) by the normal slot game control process is performed a predetermined number of times (the value set by the ceiling counter), and if the "BONUS" is not won during the predetermined number of times, the " BONUS” can be established.

Next, after the process of S17 or in the process of S14, when the winning of "BONUS" is established (S14: YES), the CPU 101 resets the value of the ceiling counter of the RAM 103 (S18). That is, the value of the ceiling counter is updated to a value corresponding to the current mode (described later) (details will be described later, but for example, if mode A, the value is updated to "900").

Next, after the process of S18 or when it is determined in the process of S16 that the value of the ceiling counter is not "0" (S16: NO), the CPU 101 performs symbol display control processing (S19). In this symbol display control process, as shown in FIG. 7, each symbol row (“REEL1”, “REEL2”, “REEL3”, “REEL4”, “REEL5”) of the video reels starts scrolling, and a predetermined time elapses. After that, the five to-be-stopped symbols determined in the normal symbol lottery process of S13 are sequentially rearranged in the respective middle rows of columns 211 to 215 of the symbol display area 21. FIG. That is, 15 symbols including the to-be-stopped symbols are rearranged within the symbol display area 21 . For example, in REEL1, the “BONUS” symbol is determined as the to-be-stopped symbol, in REEL2, the “Q” symbol is determined as the to-be-stopped symbol, and in REEL3, the “K” symbol is determined as the to-be-stopped symbol, When the “J” symbol is determined as the to-be-stopped symbol in REEL 4, and the “9” symbol is determined to be the to-be-stopped symbol in REEL 5, “ BONUS, Q, K, J, and 9 are rearranged (see FIG. 7). Symbols before and after the to-be-stopped symbols are rearranged in the upper and lower stages of the columns 211 to 215 of the symbol display area 21 (see FIG. 7).

In the process of S17, when the symbols to be stopped are replaced with 15 symbol data constituting the winning "BONUS", in this symbol display control process, each symbol column of the base game video reels is rearranged (stopped) after scrolling, the 15 symbols constituting the "BONUS" winning are displayed in the symbol display area 21 by replacing with a separately prepared video reel dedicated to the "BONUS" winning. Rearrange.

Next, the CPU 101 performs payout number determination processing (S20). In this process, among the 15 symbols rearranged in the symbol display area 21, a predetermined number or more (3 to 5 symbols in the present embodiment) of the same type are placed across the columns 211 to 215 of the symbol display area 21. ) are connected continuously to determine whether or not a prize has been won. Then, based on the pay table, a payout is awarded according to the type of winning. The awarded payout is stored in a payout number storage area provided in the RAM 103 .

Next, the CPU 101 performs payout processing (S21). The CPU 101 adds the value stored in the payout amount storage area of the RAM 103 to the value of the coin counter provided in the RAM 103 .

Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a "BONUS" prize has been won, which is achieved when three or more "BONUS" symbols are rearranged in the symbol display area 21 (S22). Then, as shown in FIG. 7, when the winning of "BONUS" has been established (S22: YES) (corresponding to the case where a predetermined condition is satisfied), the process proceeds to free game processing (S23). Although the details will be described later, in this free game process, the player can execute the slot game a predetermined number of times without consuming coins (corresponding to a special game).

On the other hand, if "BONUS" has not been won (S22: NO), or after the process of S23, the process returns to S11.

Note that the CPU 101 timely displays the number of coins bet in the process of S12 (the value of the bet number counter in the RAM 103), the symbols to be stopped determined in the normal symbol lottery process of S13 (that is, the symbols displayed in the symbol display area 21). 15 symbols), the type of winning achieved in the payout amount determination process of S20 (including loss), the value of the coin counter updated in the payout process (number of owned coins), etc. unit game) is transmitted to the server 100 as game result information. In other words, by sharing the progress, results, etc. of the slot game between the smartphone 1 and the server 100 , it is possible to prevent fraud and unfairness and back up the progress of the slot game on the smartphone 1 . will be

(Free game processing)
Next, the free game processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. FIG. This free game process is executed when it is determined in the process of S22 of the normal slot game control process that the "BONUS" has been won.

First, the CPU 101 executes mode lottery transition processing (S71). In this mode lottery transition process, the mode destination (one of the six stages of modes A to F) to which the current mode (initial setting is mode A) is determined by lottery (equivalent to a special lottery).

Here, the values of the ceiling counter are associated with the modes A to F. Specifically, mode A is associated with a ceiling counter value of "900", mode B is associated with a ceiling counter value of "997", and mode C is associated with a ceiling counter value of "900". mode D is associated with a ceiling counter value of "300", mode E is associated with a ceiling counter value of "1", and mode F is associated with "1" is associated as the value of the ceiling counter. The probability of winning Mode A is 40%, the probability of winning Mode B is 20%, the probability of winning Mode C is 15%, and the probability of winning Mode D is 15%. The probability of winning mode E is set to "10%", the probability of winning mode E is set to "8%", and the probability of winning mode F is set to "7%".

Next, the CPU 101 determines whether mode E or mode F has been entered as a result of the mode lottery transition process of S71 (S72). Then, if the mode is shifted to mode E or mode F (S72: YES) (corresponding to winning the special lottery), the CPU 101 updates the value of the ceiling counter in the RAM 103 to "1" (S73).

Next, the CPU 101 executes mode E or mode F transition suggestion effect setting processing (S74). In this mode E or mode F transition suggestive effect setting process, the star 301 is lit on the display 120 (in a suggestive effect (S98) to be described later) in order to suggest to the player that the mode has been shifted to mode E or mode F by the process of S71. ) will be determined by lottery. Specifically, at which timing the star 301 is to be lit is decided by lottery at which timing of the remaining 1 to 7 free games or the first game after returning to the normal game. The lottery probability is 20% for the remaining 1 game, 15% for the remaining 2 games, 13% for the remaining 3 games, 10% for the remaining 4 games, and 10 for the remaining 5 games. %, 10% for the remaining 6 games, 10% for the remaining 7 games, and 12% for the first game after returning to the normal game. The timing determined by the mode E or mode F transition suggestion effect setting process is stored in the RAM 103 . For example, "5" is stored when winning at the stage of remaining 5 games.

On the other hand, in the process of S72, if the transition to mode E or mode F has not occurred (S72: NO), the CPU 101 updates the value of the ceiling counter in the RAM 103 to the value corresponding to the mode shifted in the process of S71 ( S75). For example, when mode B is entered, the value of the ceiling counter is updated to "997".

Next, after the process of S74 or the process of S75, the CPU 101 executes a lottery to win either the big bonus or the regular bonus in the free game (S76). Specifically, the big bonus (BB) is won with a winning probability of 50%, and the regular bonus (RB) is won with a winning probability of 50%.

Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the big bonus (BB) is won in the process of S76 (S77). When the CPU 101 determines that the big bonus (BB) has been won (S77: YES), it adds "16" to the value of the FG number counter in the RAM 103 (S78). At this time, the number of remaining free games is displayed in the FG number display area 26 of the display 120, as shown in FIG. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, when the 8th free game out of 16 free games is currently being executed, the FG number display area 26 displays "8/8" as the number of remaining free games. 16” is displayed.

On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that the big bonus (BB) has not been won (S77: NO), that is, if the regular bonus has been won, it adds "8" to the value of the FG number counter in the RAM 103 (S87). ).

After the process of S78, the CPU 101 sets to use the big bonus video reel as the video reel to be rearranged in the symbol display area 21 (S79). This big bonus video reel has picture symbols (“RED7”, “BLUE7”, “HEART”, “WATERMELON”, “BELL”, “PLUM”, "CHERRY").

Next, in order to start the slot game in the big bonus, the CPU 101 performs the initialization process at the end of one game (S80), similarly to the process of S11.

In the free game process (big bonus), the number of coins bet in the normal slot game is taken over. Further, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the spin button 241 has been touched, and if the spin button 241 has been touched, the process proceeds to S81 to proceed with the slot game.

Next, the CPU 101 executes BB symbol lottery processing (S81). In this BB symbol lottery process, the big bonus video reels set in the process of S79 are used to stop a plurality of picture symbols arranged on each video reel (REEL1, REEL2, REEL3, REEL4, REEL5). Planned symbols are determined by lottery. The to-be-stopped symbols are data of five picture symbols displayed in the middle of each column of the symbol display area 21 among a plurality of picture symbols forming each video reel. As a result, 15 picture symbols to be displayed in the symbol display area 21 are determined.

Then, the CPU 101 stores the determined five to-be-stopped symbols in a symbol storage area provided in the RAM 103 .

Next, the CPU 101 performs BB symbol display control processing based on the to-be-stopped symbols stored in the symbol storage area (S82). In this BB symbol display control process, as shown in FIG. 8, each symbol row (“REEL1”, “REEL2”, “REEL3”, “REEL4”, “REEL5”) of the big bonus video reels starts scrolling. , after a predetermined period of time has passed, the five to-be-stopped symbols determined in the BB symbol lottery process of S81 are sequentially rearranged in the respective middle rows of columns 211 to 215 of the symbol display area 21. FIG. That is, 15 picture symbols including the symbols to be stopped are rearranged within the symbol display area 21 . For example, in REEL1, the "BELL" picture symbol is determined as the to-be-stopped symbol, in REEL2, the "HEART" picture symbol is determined as the to-be-stopped symbol, and in REEL3, the "CHERRY" picture symbol is determined as the to-be-stopped symbol. In REEL4, the "HEART" picture symbol is determined as the to-be-stopped symbol, and in REEL5, the "CHERRY" picture symbol is determined to be the to-be-stopped symbol. "BELL", "HEART", "CHERRY", "HEART", and "CHERRY" are rearranged in each middle row (see FIG. 8). Also, picture symbols before and after the to-be-stopped symbols are rearranged in the upper and lower stages of columns 211 to 215 of the symbol display area 21 (see FIG. 8).

Next, the CPU 101 performs payout number determination processing (S83). In this process, among the 15 picture symbols rearranged in the symbol display area 21, the number of symbols of the same type extending from the column 211 to the column 215 of the symbol display area 21 is a predetermined number or more (3 to 5 symbols in this embodiment). Individuals) Continuously connect to determine whether or not a prize has been won. Then, based on the pay table, a payout is awarded according to the type of winning. The awarded payout is stored in a payout number storage area provided in the RAM 103 .

Next, the CPU 101 performs payout processing (S84). The CPU 101 adds the value stored in the payout amount storage area of the RAM 103 to the value of the coin counter provided in the RAM 103 .

Next, the CPU 101 subtracts "1" from the value of the FG number counter in the RAM 103 (S85).

Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the FG number counter in the RAM 103 is "8" (S86). Then, if the value of the FG number counter is not "8" (S86: NO), the process proceeds to S80.

On the other hand, if the value of the FG number counter is "8" (S86: YES), or after the processing of S87, the CPU 101 uses the regular bonus video reel as the video reel to be rearranged in the symbol display area 21. (S88). Compared to the big bonus video reels, the regular bonus video reels only have character symbols (“A”, “K”, “Q”, “J”, “10”, “9”) with lower expected value for dividends. consists of

Next, in order to start the slot game in the regular bonus, the CPU 101 performs initialization processing at the end of one game (S89), as in the processing of S11.

In the free game process (regular bonus), the number of coins bet in the normal slot game is taken over. Further, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the spin button 241 has been touched, and if the spin button 241 has been touched, the process proceeds to S90 to proceed with the slot game.

Next, the CPU 101 executes RB symbol lottery processing (S90). In this RB symbol lottery process, using the regular bonus video reels set in the process of S88, a plurality of character symbols arranged on each video reel (REEL1, REEL2, REEL3, REEL4, REEL5) are stopped. Planned symbols are determined by lottery. The to-be-stopped symbols are data of five character symbols displayed in the middle of each column of the symbol display area 21 among a plurality of character symbols forming each video reel. As a result, 15 character symbols to be displayed in the symbol display area 21 are determined.

Then, the CPU 101 stores the determined five to-be-stopped symbols in a symbol storage area provided in the RAM 103 .

Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the big bonus (BB) is won in the process of S76 and the value of the FG number counter is "8" (S91). Then, when the big bonus (BB) is won and the value of the FG number counter is "8" (S91: YES), the CPU 101 performs a transition effect from the big bonus (BB) to the regular bonus (RB). A attached symbol display control process is executed (S92). In the process of S92, as shown in FIG. 9, first, the big bonus video reels on which picture symbols are arranged and the regular bonus video reels on which character symbols are arranged are scrolled and displayed in a connected state. After that, only the regular bonus video reels on which the character symbols are arranged are scrolled. Then, after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the five to-be-stopped symbols determined in the RB symbol lottery process of S90 are rearranged sequentially in the middle stages of columns 211 to 215 of the symbol display area 21. FIG. That is, 15 character symbols including the to-be-stopped symbols are rearranged within the symbol display area 21 (see FIG. 10).

Therefore, when the video reels start scrolling, the player can see the scrolling display from the video reels in which the big bonus video reels and the regular bonus video reels are joined together as shown in FIG. can. In the subsequent scroll display, the player sees the scroll display of only the regular bonus video reels, similar to the RB symbol display control process of S93. As a result, if the big bonus is won, in the 9th and subsequent free games, the payout will be different from the free games based on the big bonuses that have been executed eight times thus far (the expected payout value for the regular bonus is the same as the big bonus). When the video reels are scrolled in the symbol display area 21, the start of the free game based on the regular bonus can be appealed to the player.

On the other hand, in the process of S91, if it is determined that the big bonus (BB) was not won or the value of the FG number counter was not "8" (S91: NO), the CPU 101 stores the symbol in the symbol storage area. RB symbol display control processing is performed based on the symbols to be stopped (S93). In this RB symbol display control process, each symbol row (“REEL1”, “REEL2”, “REEL3”, “REEL4”, “REEL5”) of the regular bonus video reels starts scrolling, and after a predetermined time has passed, S90 5 to-be-stopped symbols determined in the RB symbol lottery process are sequentially rearranged in each middle row of columns 211 to 215 of the symbol display area 21 . That is, 15 character symbols including the to-be-stopped symbol are rearranged within the symbol display area 21 . For example, in REEL1, the character symbol "A" is determined to be the to-be-stopped symbol, in REEL2, the character symbol "Q" is determined to be the to-be-stopped symbol, and in REEL3, the character symbol "J" is determined to be the to-be-stopped symbol. In REEL4, the character symbol "A" is determined as the to-be-stopped symbol, and in REEL5, the character symbol "A" is determined to be the to-be-stopped symbol. "A", "Q", "J", "A", and "A" are rearranged in each middle row (see FIG. 10). In addition, character symbols before and after the to-be-stopped symbol are rearranged in the upper and lower stages of columns 211 to 215 of the symbol display area 21 (see FIG. 10).

After the process of S92 or after the process of S93, the CPU 101 performs a number-of-payouts determination process (S94). In this process, among the 15 character symbols rearranged in the symbol display area 21, the number of symbols of the same type extending from the column 211 to the column 215 of the symbol display area 21 is a predetermined number or more (3 to 5 symbols in this embodiment). Individuals) Continuously connect to determine whether or not a prize has been won. Then, based on the pay table, a payout is awarded according to the type of winning. The awarded payout is stored in a payout number storage area provided in the RAM 103 .

Next, the CPU 101 performs payout processing (S95). The CPU 101 adds the value stored in the payout amount storage area of the RAM 103 to the value of the coin counter provided in the RAM 103 .

Next, the CPU 101 subtracts "1" from the value of the FG number counter in the RAM 103 (S96).

Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the FG number counter is the timing (value) set by the mode E or mode F transition suggestion effect setting process (S74) (S97). For example, if the player wins at the stage of the remaining 5 games by the processing of S74, it is determined whether or not the value of the FG number counter is "5".

Then, when the value of the FG number counter is the timing (value) set by the process of S74 (S97: YES), the CPU 101 executes the suggestion effect (S98). In this suggestive effect, the CPU 101, as shown in FIG. The star 301 is lit.

As a result, the player can know that the mode has been shifted to mode E or mode F by lighting the star 301 . Then, if the mode is shifted to mode E or mode F, since "1" is associated as the value of the ceiling counter, "BONUS" is guaranteed to be won in the first normal game after the free game processing ends. To establish. Therefore, the lighting of the star 301 allows the player to know that the winning of the "BONUS" is guaranteed in the first normal game after the free game process ends. That is, the player can know that the free game can be continuously executed by lighting the star 301 .

Next, in S97 processing, when it is determined that the value of the FG number counter is not at the timing (value) set by the processing in S74 (S97: NO), or after processing in S98, the CPU 101 It is determined whether or not the value of the FG number counter is "0" (S99). Then, if the value of the FG number counter is not "0" (S99: NO), the process proceeds to S89.

On the other hand, if the value of the FG number counter is "0" (S99: YES), this processing ends.

According to the above configuration, when the big bonus that allows the free game to be executed 16 times is won, when the free game is executed 8 times, the types of symbols to be rearranged in the 9th and subsequent free games are: Since all the picture symbols are changed to character symbols at once, it is expected that the free game using the video reels prepared for the regular bonus will be executed and the payout will be different from that of the free games using the big bonus video reels that have been executed so far. It can be made easy for the player to recognize.

Further, according to the above configuration, when the transition to mode E or mode F is made as a result of the mode lottery transition process in S71, the value of the ceiling counter is set to "1" in the first normal game after the free game ends. are associated with each other, the setting can be made so that the winning of "BONUS" is established without fail. Thus, when the free game has been executed 16 times or 8 times, it is possible to give an opportunity to further execute the free game.

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The slot game executed in the above-described embodiment can be used as game software (program, game data) for mobile information devices such as smartphones, portable computers, laptop computers, notebook computers, tablet computers, handheld computers, PDA (Personal Data It may be installed and executed in an information processing apparatus such as an Assistant). In this case, the game software for executing the slot game is downloaded from a server or the like by communication means and stored in a storage device (flash memory or the like) in the portable information device. The communication means may be a transmission line capable of two-way communication, such as the Internet or cable television, or may be broadcasting that transmits information only in one direction.

Game software for executing the slot game is stored in a storage medium such as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, MO (magneto-optical disk), hard disk, flash memory, etc., and is read from the storage medium as necessary. It may be installed in a storage device in an information processing device such as the server 100 or the smartphone 1 .

Further, the contents described in the above embodiment may be implemented as a game program executed between each smartphone 1 and the server 100 via the Internet (communication line). In this case, the game program may be stored in a storage medium such as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, MO (magneto-optical disk), hard disk, or flash memory, and read from the storage medium as necessary.

Also, the processing executed in the above embodiment may be a game program installed in the smartphone 1 (terminal device). Further, the game program may be stored in a storage medium (MEDIUM).

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the specific examples are merely illustrated, and the present invention is not particularly limited. Moreover, the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely enumerations of the most suitable 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. isn't it.

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First symbol data in which a first symbol group is arranged, and second symbol data in which a second symbol group is arranged and which is different from the first symbol data in the kind of arranged symbols and payout are stored. , a storage device, and
A plurality of symbols included in the first symbol group rearranged by lottery based on the first symbol data, or included in the second symbol group rearranged by lottery based on the second symbol data a display device for displaying a plurality of symbols;
In a special game that is executed a plurality of times and is awarded without the bet as a condition when a predetermined condition is satisfied as a result of a normal game that is started with a bet as a condition, the first symbol is used up to a predetermined number of times. determining the plurality of symbols to be rearranged by lottery based on data, determining the plurality of symbols to be rearranged by lottery based on the second symbol data after the predetermined number of times , and determining the plurality of symbols to be rearranged by lottery based on the second symbol data from the predetermined number of is scroll-displayed in a state in which the first symbol group arranged in the first symbol data and the second symbol group arranged in the second symbol data are joined together on the display device. , a controller programmed to perform scroll display only with the second symbol group arranged in the second symbol data ;
Information processing device with First symbol data in which a first symbol group is arranged, and second symbol data in which a second symbol group is arranged and which is different from the first symbol data in the kind of arranged symbols and payout are stored. , a storage device, and
A plurality of symbols included in the first symbol group rearranged by lottery based on the first symbol data, or included in the second symbol group rearranged by lottery based on the second symbol data a display device for displaying a plurality of symbols;
A process of executing a special lottery to determine whether or not to award a special game to be executed multiple times when a predetermined condition is satisfied as a result of the normal game;
When the special lottery is won, the plurality of symbols to be rearranged are determined by lottery based on the first symbol data up to a predetermined number of times in the special game which is executed a plurality of times, and from the predetermined number of times onwards. is a process of determining the plurality of symbols to be rearranged by lottery based on the second symbol data;
Furthermore, when the special lottery is won, a process of setting the predetermined conditions to be satisfied in the normal game that is first executed after the special game is over,
a controller programmed to perform
Information processing device with The controller is
Next to the predetermined number of times, the display device connects the first symbol group arranged in the first symbol data and the second symbol group arranged in the second symbol data. 3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2, further scrolling and displaying only said second symbol group arranged in said second symbol data after scrolling and displaying. First symbol data in which a first symbol group is arranged, and second symbol data in which a second symbol group is arranged and which is different from the first symbol data in the kind of arranged symbols and payout are stored. , a storage device, and
A plurality of symbols included in the first symbol group rearranged by lottery based on the first symbol data, or included in the second symbol group rearranged by lottery based on the second symbol data a display device for displaying a plurality of symbols;
In a special game executed a plurality of times, which is awarded when a predetermined condition is satisfied as a result of the base game, the plurality of symbols to be rearranged are determined by lottery based on the first symbol data up to a predetermined number of times. After the predetermined number of times, the plurality of symbols to be rearranged are determined by lottery based on the second symbol data. After the first symbol group arranged in the second symbol data and the second symbol group arranged in the second symbol data are scrolled and displayed in a connected state, the second symbols arranged in the second symbol data a controller programmed to provide a scrolling display in groups only;
Information processing device with In a special game that is executed multiple times and that is awarded without a bet as a condition when a predetermined condition is satisfied as a result of a normal game that is started with a bet as a condition, the information processing device:
A plurality of symbols to be rearranged are determined by lottery based on the first symbol data in which the first symbol group is arranged until the predetermined number of times of the special game, and from the predetermined number of times onwards, the first symbol data. determines a plurality of symbols to be rearranged by lottery based on the second symbol data, in which the second symbol group is arranged with different kinds of arranged symbols and different payouts , and in the next round of the predetermined number of times, In a display device, the first symbol group arranged in the first symbol data and the second symbol group arranged in the second symbol data are scroll-displayed in a connected state, and then the second symbols are displayed. A non-temporary storage medium storing a game program for executing a process of scrolling display of only the second symbol group arranged in data . When executing a special game that is executed multiple times and is awarded when a predetermined condition is satisfied as a result of the normal game, the information processing device:
A process of executing a special lottery for determining whether or not to award the special game when the predetermined condition is satisfied as a result of the normal game,
When the special lottery is won, a plurality of symbols to be rearranged are determined by lottery based on the first symbol data in which the first symbol group is arranged until the predetermined number of times in the special game. After that, a process of determining a plurality of symbols to be rearranged by lottery based on the second symbol data, in which the second symbol group is arranged and the type of arranged symbols and the payout are different from those of the first symbol data,
Furthermore, when the special lottery is won, a process of setting the predetermined conditions to be satisfied in the normal game that is first executed after the special game is over,
A non-temporary storage medium that stores a game program for executing When executing a special game that is executed multiple times and is awarded when a predetermined condition is satisfied as a result of the normal game, the information processing device:
A plurality of symbols to be rearranged are determined by lottery based on the first symbol data in which the first symbol group is arranged until the predetermined number of times of the special game, and from the predetermined number of times onwards, the first symbol data. determines a plurality of symbols to be rearranged by lottery based on the second symbol data, in which the second symbol group is arranged with different kinds of arranged symbols and different payouts, and in the next round of the predetermined number of times, In a display device, the first symbol group arranged in the first symbol data and the second symbol group arranged in the second symbol data are scroll-displayed in a connected state, and then the second symbols are displayed. A non-temporary storage medium storing a game program for executing a process of scrolling display of only the second symbol group arranged in data.

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