JP2000325545A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of applying the expectation of further profit acquisition to a player after the end of play in the first special state of a bonus game or the like. SOLUTION: Concerning a slot machine, when the success condition of matching specified picture patterns on an effective line appears as the executed result of a slot game, a game executing means 41 is transited into the first special state and executes a so-called bonus game. After the end of the game in the first special state, a time display control part 45 displays the scheduled number of times of execution on a time display part 25 and after the scheduled number of times of execution is displayed, with the displayed number of times as an upper limit, the game executing means 41 executes the slot game in a second special state.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine for executing a predetermined game based on the establishment of a predetermined starting condition.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional slot machine has a reel section in which three reels each having a plurality of pictures drawn on an outer peripheral surface are coaxially arranged side by side, and one to three medals are provided. By operating the start lever after throwing, the reels rotate all at once. Each reel is provided with a corresponding stop switch, and when these switches are pressed, the rotating reel stops. Then, when all reels have stopped, when a predetermined pattern is aligned on an effective line, a winning is achieved, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player according to the pattern at that time. ing.

Further, when all reels are stopped, a predetermined specific pattern, for example, three red “7” s, is arranged on the activated line, resulting in a big hit. Transition to an advantageous gaming state. During the big bonus, the reels are stopped in a state in which the pictures are aligned so that medals can be obtained unless the stop switch is pressed at a timing greatly deviated. In the big bonus, usually, a bonus period in which medals are obtained almost continuously eight times is repeated three times at regular intervals.

Further, when all reels are stopped,
A special jackpot results when three predetermined patterns, for example, blue “7”, are arranged on the pay line. In this special jackpot, after a normal big bonus is performed, the game state further shifts to a game state generally called a challenge time. Further, when a special jackpot is reached, the big bonus is reduced so that the bonus period is repeated only twice, and instead, the challenge time is shifted to the challenge time after the end of the big bonus.

[0005] In the challenge time, as for the two reels out of the three reels, as in the case of the big bonus, unless the stop switch is depressed at a timing greatly deviated, the pattern in which the medals can be acquired is an effective line. It is designed to stop on. However, the remaining one
For one specific reel, the reel stop position is in an uncontrolled state, and the rotation of the reel is immediately stopped when the player presses the stop switch.

[0006] Therefore, in the challenge time, it is necessary to depress the stop switch in consideration of the timing so that a certain pattern stops on an effective line for a specific reel, which is a so-called eye-catching technique. Such a challenge time is usually 3
Since the repetition is performed about 0 to 80 times, many medals can be obtained depending on the skill of the player.

[0007]

However, in the conventional slot machine as described above, whether or not to shift to the challenge time after the end of the bonus game depends on the mode of stopping the jackpot that has appeared when shifting to the bonus game. Therefore, the player already recognizes whether or not to shift to the challenge time after the end of the bonus game before the start of the bonus game.

[0008] A player with skill can gain many medals by shifting to the challenge time. If it is found before the start of the bonus game that the player does not shift to the challenge time, There was a problem that the subsequent game was simply a digestion game for acquiring medals and lacked interest. Also, even when it is determined that the game will shift to the challenge time, the number of games during the challenge time is usually fixed, so that the player's expectation for obtaining profit is sufficiently evoked. I couldn't do that.

The present invention has been made in view of such problems of the conventional technology, and gives a player a feeling of expecting to obtain further profits after the end of the game in the first special state such as a bonus game. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of performing such operations.

[0010]

The gist of the present invention to achieve the above object lies in the following inventions. [1] In a gaming machine that executes a predetermined game based on the establishment of a predetermined starting condition, display means (30a to 30a to display the progress of the game and the execution result thereof)
30c) and at least one of a normal state and a game execution means (41, 42, 43) for executing the game in one of the first special state and the second special state which is more advantageous to the player than this.
And a number display means (45, 25) for displaying the number of times the game is to be executed in the second special state in the future, wherein the game execution means (41, 42, 43) executes the game. As a result, when a predetermined winning mode appears, the game proceeds to the first special state and the game is executed until a predetermined end condition is satisfied, and the number display means (45, 25) Displays the scheduled number of executions after the game in the first special state ends, and the game execution means (41, 42, 4,
3) The game is executed in the second special state up to the displayed number of times after the scheduled number of times is displayed on the number-of-times display means (45, 25). Gaming machine.

[2] After rotating a plurality of reels (30a to 30c) having various patterns drawn on the outer peripheral surface based on establishment of a predetermined starting condition, each of the reels (30a to 30c) is rotated.
c) a stop switch (12a
12c) to each reel (30a to 30c)
Is executed, and all reels (30a
In a gaming machine that gives a predetermined benefit to a player according to a stop mode when the steps (30c) to (30c) stop, at least one of a normal state and a first special state and a second special state that are more advantageous to the player than this. A game execution means (41, 42, 43) for executing the game in the second special state; Game execution means (4
1, 42, 43), when the stop mode as the execution result of the game is a predetermined winning mode in which a specific pattern is aligned with a specific location, and thereafter, until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. The game is executed by shifting to the first special state, and the number-of-times display means (45, 25) includes:
The game execution means (4) displays the scheduled number of executions after the end of the game in the first special state.
1, 42, 43) are the number display means (45, 25).
A game machine that executes the game in the second special state up to the displayed number of times after the scheduled number of times is displayed.

[3] In the second special state, a specific reel (30a to 30c) of the plurality of reels (30a to 30c)
30c) except for the stop switches (12a to 12c).
12c), regardless of the timing at which the player presses, the pattern to be aligned to obtain the profit is set to be easily stopped at a predetermined position to be stopped to obtain the profit, and the specific reel (30a to 30c). 30c) is a gaming state in which the stop switches (12a to 12c) are set to stop in accordance with the timing pressed by the player, and the specific reels (30a to 30c) include:
The gaming machine according to [2], wherein the patterns to be arranged to obtain the profit are drawn on the rotating reels (30a to 30c) so as to be easily distinguished from other patterns. .

[4] The specific reel (30a-30)
In c), only the patterns to be aligned in order to obtain the profit are drawn with the fluorescent paint, and when the second special state is entered, the lighting state is set so that the visibility of the one drawn with the fluorescent paint is enhanced. The gaming machine according to [3], wherein the gaming machine is switched.

[5] The specific reel (30a-30)
The gaming machine according to [3], wherein in c), only the patterns to be aligned in order to obtain the profit are drawn in a mode having a higher light reflection efficiency than other patterns.

[6] After the game in the first special state is completed, the value of the scheduled number of times displayed on the number-of-times display means (45, 25) is fluctuated for a certain period of time, and then stopped and displayed. [1], [2], [3],
The gaming machine according to [4] or [5].

[7] The value of the number of scheduled executions is re-selected each time by random lottery [1],
The gaming machine according to [2], [3], [4], [5] or [6].

[8] In the first special state, the game proceeds under conditions more advantageous to the player than in the second special state, and a big hit mode and a small hit mode are provided as the winning modes. The period during which the game is executed in the first special state when the small hit mode appears is set shorter than the period during which the game is executed in the first special state when the big hit mode appears. The gaming machine according to [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6] or [7], characterized in that:

The present invention operates as follows. When a winning mode appears in a game executed in a normal state or the like, the first mode is maintained until a predetermined end condition is satisfied.
The game shifts to the special state and the game is executed. When the game in the first special state ends, the number-of-times display means (45, 25) displays the number of times the game will be executed in the second special state in the future (scheduled number of times of execution) and notifies the player of this. .

The game executing means (41, 42, 43)
After being displayed on the number-of-times display means (45, 25) and notifying the player of the scheduled number of times of execution, the game is executed in the second special state up to the displayed number of times.

As described above, when the first special state ends, the player is notified whether or not to shift to the second special state and how many times the second special state is continued. At the stage where the game in the state is completed, it is possible to remind the player of the expectation for obtaining the profit.

As a gaming machine, a plurality of reels (30a to 30c) having various patterns drawn on the outer peripheral surface are rotated based on establishment of a predetermined starting condition, and then each reel (30a to 30c) is rotated.
a to c) according to the operation of the stop switches (12a to 12c) provided in association with the reels (30a to 30c).
A slot machine that executes a game for stopping 30c) and gives a predetermined profit to a player according to a stop mode when all reels (30a to 30c) are stopped is preferable. The present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine such as a CR machine.

Particularly in the case of a slot machine, the second special state is a so-called challenge time. That is,
In the second special state, the reel (3) excluding the specific reel (30a to 30c) among the plurality of reels (30a to 30c)
0a to 30c), the stop is set to substantially stop at a medal obtainable position regardless of the timing at which the corresponding stop switch (12a to 12c) is pressed by the player, and the remaining specific reel (30a to 30c) is set. ~ 3
0c), the corresponding stop switch (12a
12c) is set so as to stop at the timing when the player presses. Therefore, the player pushes the target reels (30a to 30c) aiming at a specific pattern.

Therefore, for the specific reels (30a to 30c) that need to be eye-populated, the patterns to be aligned in order to obtain profit are determined by the rotating reels (30a to 30c).
0c) is drawn so as to be easily distinguished from other patterns on the image.

For example, only the pattern to be aimed at is drawn with the fluorescent paint, and when shifting to the second special state, the lighting state is switched so that the visibility of only the pattern drawn with the fluorescent paint is enhanced. That is, the illumination is darkened, or an ultraviolet lamp is turned on. In addition, the pattern to be aimed at by the eye may be drawn in a mode having a higher light reflection efficiency than other patterns to enhance the discrimination of the pattern. Thereby, the second
In the special state, even a person who is not very skillful can relatively easily obtain a profit such as a medal.

It is to be noted that if the value of the scheduled number of times displayed on the number-of-times display means (45, 25) after the game in the first special state is completed is fluctuated for a certain period and then stop-displayed, the player will Can give thrill and excitement.

Further, by reselecting the value of the scheduled number of times each time by random lottery, the number of games to be executed in the second special state fluctuates each time, so that the thrill and excitement of the player are aroused. be able to.

In the first special state, the game proceeds under conditions more advantageous to the player than in the second special state, and a large hit mode and a small hit mode are provided as winning modes. The period in which the game is executed in the first special state is set shorter than the period in which the game is executed in the first special state when the big hit mode appears. As described above, even when the small hit occurs, the case where the game is executed in the second special state is provided, so that the game content is more varied.

[0028]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Each drawing shows an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an external view of the slot machine 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the slot machine 10. The slot machine 10 includes first to third stop switches 12a, 12b, and 12c in the center of the front of a vertically long box-shaped housing 11. A lever-type start switch 13 is arranged on the left side of these. A front panel 14 is provided above the stop switches 12a to 12c, and observation windows 15a and 15 in which transparent glass plates are fitted are provided at the center of the front panel 14.
b, 15c are provided.

On the back surface of each of the observation windows 15a, 15b, 15c, first to third reels 30a, 30 each having a cylindrical shape are provided.
b and 30c are arranged coaxially adjacent to each other in the lateral direction, and are rotatably supported. On the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 30a to 30c, pictures such as "cherry", "lemon", "bell",
Patterns composed of characters such as the numeral "7" and the alphabet "BAR" are drawn at substantially constant intervals. Also, some of the pictures drawn on the reel have the same pattern but different colors. For example, in the picture composed of the characters “BAR”, there are a blue character “BAR” (this is referred to as a blue BAR) and a red character “BAR” (this is referred to as a red BAR). The pattern of the red BAR is bordered with a fluorescent paint.

On the right side of the observation window 15c, a number display section 25 capable of displaying a two-digit number is arranged. here,
A seven-segment LED arranged for two digits is used as the frequency display unit 25.

As shown in FIG. 4, the observation windows 15a, 15
On the surfaces of b and 15c, a plurality of winning lines 17 activated corresponding to the number of medals inserted through the medal insertion slot 16 are drawn. Effective display lamps 18 are arranged at both ends of each pay line 17, and the effective display lamp 18 is turned on to indicate which pay line 17 is activated.

As shown in FIG. 3, inside the observation windows 15a, 15b and 15c, there are arranged a white illumination means 61 and an ultraviolet illumination means 62 comprising an ultraviolet lamp.

In the lower part of the front of the slot machine 10, a medal outlet 19 to be paid out as a prize,
A receiving tray 20 for receiving the medals paid out from 9 is provided. In the upper front part of the slot machine 10, various illumination devices 21 are arranged. Note that FIG.
Although not shown, a power supply unit, a control circuit board, a medal dispenser, and the like are stored inside the slot machine 10.

FIG. 1 shows a circuit configuration of the slot machine 10. The control unit 40 controls the slot machine 10
Is a circuit part that controls the various operations of the
(Central processing unit), ROM (read only memory), RAM (random access memory) and the like. The control unit 40 includes the first
In addition to the third to third stop switches 12a, 12b, 12c and the start switch 13, a medal insertion sensor 51 for detecting insertion of a medal, a medal dispenser 52 for executing medal payout, and the like are connected.

The control section 40 is connected to first to third pulse motors 31a to 31c for driving the first to third reels 30a, 30b, 30c through a driver circuit (not shown). I have. Further, the control unit 40 includes a white illumination unit 6 for illuminating each of the reels 30a to 30c.
1 and the ultraviolet illumination means 62 are connected. In addition, sensors (not shown) that are arranged near the first to third reels 30a, 30b, and 30c and that detect the rotation angle of each reel are connected to the control unit 40.

The control unit 40 includes a game execution unit 41 for executing a game as a slot machine,
The number of scheduled executions to be displayed in is selected by random lottery,
It comprises a number-of-times display control section 45 for displaying on the number-of-times display section 25 at a predetermined timing, and an illumination switching section 46 for switching the illumination state of the reel.

The game executing means 41 includes a slot machine 1
The game state at 0 is a normal state, a first special state, and a second state.
Game state change unit 42 for changing the setting to any of the special states
And first to third pulse motors 31a, 31b, 31c
And a rotation control unit 43 for controlling the rotation speed and the stop position of the motor. The number-of-times display control unit 45 is a part that performs a function of selecting a numerical value by random lottery and displaying the result of the selection on the number-of-times display unit 25 as a scheduled execution number. The illumination switching unit 46 is a circuit portion that controls turning on / off of the white illumination unit 61 and the ultraviolet illumination unit 62.

The rotation control unit 4 of the game execution means 41
3 indicates that when the stop switches 12a to 12c are pressed, the corresponding first to third pulse motors 31a to 31
Regardless of the non-control state in which the stop switch c is immediately stopped and the timing at which the stop switches 12a to 12c are pressed,
Each of the reels is stopped in any of the control states in which the first to third pulse motors 31a to 31c are forcibly stopped at a predetermined set position so that a picture determined on the device side appears. .

That is, the rotation control unit 43
The rotation angles of a to 30c are detected by a sensor (not shown),
The reel is stopped at the set position based on the angle information from the sensor. However, even in the control state, it is unnatural to stop the reel at a position far from the timing at which the stop switches 12a to 12c are pressed, and
In this case, the reel is stopped at a position other than the set position.

The first special state is a game state generally called a big bonus which is advantageous to the player, and
When the winning mode of “777” appears on the winning line activated by coin insertion and the winning mode of “777” appears, the state shifts from the normal state to the first special state.

While the game state is set to the first special state, unless the stop switches 12a to 12c are depressed at greatly deviated timings, the reel stop position is set so that a small role or the like in which a medal can be obtained appears. Controlled. The small role is, for example, two "bells" are arranged on the active line. In the first special state, a bonus period in which a small role or the like capable of acquiring a medal can occur continuously eight times,
It is designed to be repeated two or three times.

When the first special state is completed, the number display control section 45 performs a random lottery for determining the number of scheduled executions, and displays the value on the number display section 25. The value displayed on the number-of-times display unit 25 indicates the number of times that the game is played in the second special state after the first special state ends.

In the second special state, by arranging three predetermined patterns on the activated line, a winning state in which coins are paid out is achieved. The three patterns constituting the winning state are, for example, a combination of two blue BARs and one red BAR, or a combination of two “7” s and one red BAR. In the second special state, the stop positions of the reels are controlled so that two of the three patterns to be aligned are stopped on the active line even if the timing of pressing the stop switch 12a or the like is slightly shifted. It is controlled by the unit 43. The remaining one reel is in a non-control state, and stops immediately when the corresponding stop switch is pressed. In other words, only one of the three reels is pressed.

In the normal state, the reels 30a and the like are generally in a control state, and stop so that "777" is not aligned regardless of the timing at which the stop switches 12a to 12c are pressed. Also, during a very small part of the normal state, the reels 30a and the like are in an uncontrolled state, and are in a so-called pushable state. If the player presses the stop switches 12a to 12c at an appropriate timing during the period in which the eyes can be pushed, “77” is displayed.
7 "can be arranged. In addition, the player can be notified or notified that the eye-catching state is enabled, for example, when the stop mode of the pattern becomes a predetermined specific eye-catching notification pattern.

Next, the operation will be described. FIG. 5 shows a flow of an operation performed by the slot machine 10. The slot machine 10 turns on the white light illuminating means 61 in a standby state after the power is turned on. Nothing is displayed on the count display section 25. Under such a setting, the slot game is first executed in the normal state (step S501). That is, when one to three medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 16, the slot machine 10 activates the winning line 17 in accordance with the number of inserted medals, and activates the activated winning line 17. The effective display lamps 18 arranged at both ends are turned on. That is, when one medal is inserted, only the center line is activated, and when two medals are inserted, the upper, middle, and lower horizontal lines are activated. Activate 5 lines.

When the start switch 13 is operated after the medal is inserted, as shown in FIG.
Of the reels 30a, 30b, and 30c are rotated simultaneously.
Thereafter, when the stop switch 12c is pressed, the reels 30a to 30 corresponding to the pressed stop switch are pressed.
Stop c. When all the reels 30a to 30c are stopped and a predetermined pattern is aligned on the activated pay line 17, a number of medals corresponding to the role assigned to the pattern are discharged from the discharge port 19 to the receiving tray 20. Will be paid out.

In the normal state, if it is not in the pushable state, a small role may appear, but no matter what timing the player presses the stop switches 12a to 12c, the player enters the first special state such as "777". The winning mode for shifting does not appear. In the normal state, when a predetermined notice or notice is given and the state where the eyes can be pushed is set, the reels 30a to 30c enter the non-control state as described above, and coincide with the timing when the player presses the stop switches 12a to 12c. As a result, the reels 30a to 30c stop immediately.

When the player presses the stop switches 12a to 12c at an appropriate timing in such a pushable state and the winning modes such as "777" are aligned on the active line as shown in FIG. (Step S502;
Y), and thereafter, shift to the first special state for a predetermined period,
A bonus game is performed (Step S503).

When a winning mode such as "777" appears and the gaming state shifts to the first special state, unless the player depresses the stop switches 12a to 12c at a timing that is far away, some small medal can be obtained. The stop position of the reel is controlled so that a role or the like appears. Then, the bonus period in which small wins and the like in which medals can be obtained continuously occurs eight times is repeated two or three times, and the bonus game in the first special state ends (step S504; Y). Here, 15 coins are paid out at one time, so during the bonus game period, a maximum of 360 coins (15 coins × 8 coins × 3 coins)
Times) coins.

When the bonus game in the first special state is finished, the number-of-times display control unit 45 performs a random lottery for determining the number of times of execution (step S505), and the predetermined number of times as shown in FIG. After the display content of the number display unit 25 is changed over (the arrow 601 indicates the display state of the numerical value change in the figure), the number display unit 25 is selected by the previous random drawing as shown in FIG. 6D. The executed scheduled number of times (30 times in FIG. 6D) is stopped and displayed (step S506). The scheduled number of times of execution varies in a range of 0 to 60 times.

Thereafter, the slot game is executed in the second special state for the number of times displayed on the number-of-times display section 25. In the second special state, a winning state in which coins are paid out by aligning three predetermined patterns on the activated line. The three patterns that constitute the winning state are, for example, a combination of two blue BARs and one red BAR, or a combination of two “7” s.
And one red BAR is one combination.

In the second special state, two of the three patterns to be aligned are stopped at their reel stop positions so that they stop on the active line even if the timing of pressing the stop switch 12a or the like is slightly shifted. Is controlled by the rotation control unit 43. When the two reels stop in this way, the white light illuminating means 61 turns off and the ultraviolet illuminating means 62
Lights up.

The remaining one reel enters the non-control state, and stops immediately when the corresponding stop switch is pressed. At this time, since the pattern such as the red BAR is bordered with the fluorescent paint, and the illumination is switched to the ultraviolet illumination, the pattern looks brighter than other patterns and is easily identified. Therefore, even in the non-control state, it is possible to relatively easily stop the target picture on the activated line by eye pressing to obtain a medal.

In the example of FIG. 6E, the blue BARs 611 and 612
Is switched to the state of the ultraviolet light when the stop display is performed, the red BAR pattern 613 coated with the fluorescent paint becomes brighter than other patterns, and it becomes easy to press, and a winning state appears. ing.

When the game in the second special state is executed once, the numerical value of the number display section 25 is reduced by "1" (step S508). Then, the second special state continues until the numerical value of the number-of-times display section 25 becomes “0”, and when the game is completed in the second special state for the number of times initially displayed as “0” (step S509; Y), the game returns to the normal state and the game is played (step S501).

As described above, at the stage when the bonus game in the first special state is completed, the number of games in the second special state to be executed thereafter is notified to the player. The game in the first special state proceeds while expecting what number will be displayed on the number display section 25 after the game in the state. Therefore, the first
The game in the special state is not merely a digestion game, and the player's expectation and excitement for the medal acquisition can be sufficiently aroused during and during the execution of the game in the first special state, thereby increasing the fun of the game. be able to.

In addition, not only whether or not to shift to the second special state, but also the number of games in the second special state changes every time, so that the player can be given more thrill and excitement. In addition, with fluorescent paint and UV illumination,
As we made it easier for the game in special situations,
Even a person who is not very skilled can enjoy the game in the second special state to some extent.

In the above-described embodiment, 0 times may appear as the number of times the game is to be executed in the second special state.
The game may be configured to reduce the number of times from twice to two times or the like, and instead, always execute the game in the second special state a predetermined minimum number of times. For example, the bonus period in the first special state is reduced to two times, and the game in the second special state is reduced to at least 30.
The round is performed.

Further, in the embodiment, the winning mode is limited to the jackpot in which the bonus period is repeated three times. However, a small jackpot in which the bonus period is performed only once may be provided.
If such a small hit appears, then the state shifts to the first special state for the small hit, and when the bonus period has ended once, a lottery of the scheduled number of times is carried out and the number display section 25 displays. The number of times is displayed. After that, the game is executed in the second special state by the number of times displayed on the number-of-times display unit 25. In the case of a small hit, the scheduled number of times displayed on the count display unit 25 may be set to be smaller than that in the case where a large hit appears. For example, it is determined within the range of 20 to 40 times.

In addition, in the embodiment, when the two reels stop in the second special state, the illumination is switched to the ultraviolet light so that the pattern to be stopped by the eye can be easily identified. May be increased. For example, only a pattern to be pushed is drawn with a paint having a high light reflectance. Of course, this pattern may be used in combination with drawing larger than other patterns. Further, in the embodiment, when the ultraviolet illuminating means 62 is turned on, the white illuminating means 61 is turned off. However, the white illuminating means 61 may be lightly turned on.

In addition, in the embodiment, the slot machine has been described as an example. However, for example, a pachinko machine that executes a picture matching game imitating a slot machine on a central character such as a liquid crystal display may be used. For example,
When a hit appears at “777”, the first special state is set, and the large variable winning opening is opened 10 to 15 times to give a special value to the player. Then, when the opening operation of the large variable winning opening (first special state) is completed, the number of times scheduled to be executed is stopped and displayed after the number on the number display section 25 fluctuates for a certain period.

In this way, when the state shifts to the second special state, the picture scrolls on the central role, and then the two reels stop automatically at the picture constituting the winning state. If a pachinko ball wins in a predetermined winning opening while the remaining one reel is rotating, the third reel stops in a state where the winning state is finally formed. Thereby, a profit such as an increase in the number of times the large variable winning opening is opened is given to the player.

In the embodiment, the number of scheduled executions in the second special state is selected by performing a random lottery at the end of the game in the first special state.
Anytime before the end point of the special state, it may be performed.
For example, the game may be performed at the time of performing a lottery that determines whether or not to make the winning mode appear, or during the execution of the game in the first special state.

[0064]

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, when a winning mode appears in a game executed in a normal state or the like, the game is first executed in a first special state which is advantageous to the player. When the game in the first special state is completed, the player is notified of whether or not to shift to the second special state which is advantageous to the player and how many times the game in the second special state is continued. Therefore, during the execution of the game in the first special state or at the stage when the game in the first special state is finished, it is possible to arouse the player's expectation for obtaining the profit.

Particularly, in a game machine in which the gaming machine is a slot machine and the second special state is a game requiring so-called pushing for at least one specific reel, a prize pattern on a specific reel is determined by using fluorescent paint and ultraviolet light. Can be easily visually recognized from other pictures, so that in the second special state, not only the player having the skill of
Even a player who is not very good in the skill of eye-catching can acquire profits such as medals relatively easily,
It is possible to fully enjoy the game.

Further, when the value of the scheduled number of times displayed on the number-of-times display means after the game in the first special state is completed is changed over a certain period, the stop display is performed.
That gives the player thrill and excitement. In addition, by re-selecting the value of the scheduled number of times each time by random lottery, the number of games executed in the second special state fluctuates each time at random, so that the thrill and excitement of the player can be aroused. . Further, in a configuration in which the game in the second special state is executed even when a small hit occurs, the game content is more varied and the ability to attract customers can be enhanced.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of a slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view showing a slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a front view of an observation window of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an operation of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing transition of the display state of each reel and the number display section in the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Slot machine 12a-12c ... Stop switch 13 ... Start button 14 ... Front panel 15a-15c ... Observation window 25 ... Number display part 30a-30c ... Reel 31a-31c ... First-third pulse motor 40 ... Control part 41: Game execution means 42: Game state changing unit 43: Rotation control unit 45: Number display control unit 46: Lighting switching unit 61: White lighting unit 62: Ultraviolet lighting unit

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine for executing a predetermined game based on the establishment of a predetermined starting condition, comprising: display means for displaying the progress of the game and the execution result thereof; A game executing means for executing the game in one of a first special state and a second special state which is advantageous to a player; and a number display means for displaying a scheduled number of times the game will be executed in the second special state. When a predetermined winning mode appears as an execution result of the game, the game executing means shifts to the first special state and executes the game until a predetermined end condition is satisfied thereafter. Wherein the number-of-times display means displays the scheduled number of times after the end of the game in the first special state, and the game execution means displays the number-of-times display. A game machine wherein the game is executed in the second special state up to the displayed number of times after the scheduled number of times is displayed on the means. 2. After rotating a plurality of reels having various patterns drawn on the outer peripheral surface thereof based on establishment of a predetermined starting condition, each reel is operated according to an operation of a stop switch provided in association with each reel. Run the game to stop
In a gaming machine for providing a predetermined profit to a player according to a stop mode when all reels stop, at least one of a normal state and a first special state and a second special state which are more advantageous to the player than this. A game execution means for executing the game in the second special state; and a number display means for displaying a scheduled number of times the game is to be executed in the second special state in the future. When the stop mode is a predetermined winning mode in which a specific pattern is aligned with a specific location, the game shifts to the first special state and executes the game until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. The number-of-times display means displays the number of scheduled executions after the game in the first special state ends, and the game execution means displays the number of scheduled executions on the number-of-times display means. A game machine wherein the game is executed in the second special state up to the displayed number after the number is displayed. 3. The second special state is such that, except for a specific reel among the plurality of reels, a pattern to be aligned in order to obtain the profit regardless of the timing at which the player presses the stop switch is the same as that of the second special state. A game state in which the reel is set to be easily stopped at a predetermined position to be stopped in order to obtain a profit, and the specific reel is set to stop at a timing when the player presses the stop switch; 3. The game according to claim 2, wherein a pattern to be aligned to obtain the profit is drawn on a specific reel so that the pattern can be easily visually recognized on a rotating reel from other patterns. Machine. 4. The specific reel, wherein only a pattern to be aligned to obtain the profit is drawn with a fluorescent paint, and when the second special state is entered, the picture drawn with the fluorescent paint is visually recognized. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the lighting state is switched so as to enhance the performance. 5. The specific reel according to claim 3, wherein only the patterns to be aligned in order to obtain said profit are drawn in a mode having a higher light reflection efficiency than other patterns. The gaming machine described. 6. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein after the game in the first special state is completed, the value of the scheduled number of times displayed on the number-of-times display means is fluctuated for a certain period and then stop-displayed. 6. The gaming machine according to 3, 4, or 5. 7. The method according to claim 1, wherein the value of the number of scheduled executions is reselected each time by random lottery.
7. The gaming machine according to 4, 5, or 6. 8. The first special state is one in which the game progresses under conditions more advantageous to the player than the second special state, and a winning mode and a small winning mode are provided as the winning mode. A period in which the game is executed in the first special state when the small hit mode appears is set shorter than a period in which the game is executed in the first special state when the big hit mode appears. The gaming machine according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7.