JP2001129157A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine by which the drawing processing of a specified pattern is executed in a special game to change game contents in accordance with a game state, an unexpectedness is given to the game and an interesting feeling is obtained in the game. SOLUTION: The slot machine is characterized in such a way that a controller 20 is set to establish a prize winning flag when a lottery result by a prize winning lottery means 1 10 is prize winning and to establish the prize winning on condition that the stop patterns 61 of rotary reels 40 coincide with prescribed prize winning patterns 61 while the prize winning flag is established and that at least a normal game and the special game to be started based on specified prize winning establishment or on the lottery result are provided as a game to execute the drawing processing of the specified patterns 61 in the special game.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a slot machine, and more particularly to a slot machine provided with a special game for performing a process of pulling in a specific symbol.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in this type of slot machine, a winning flag is established when a lottery result of a winning lottery means is a winning, and a combination of symbols for stopping the rotating reels is predetermined while the winning flag is established. The winning is determined on condition that the winning pattern matches the winning symbol, and the player is provided with a medal payout or a special game.

Whether a corresponding winning symbol can be aligned on an effective winning line while any of the winning flags is established depends on the timing of a stop switch when the rotating speed of the rotating reel is constant. It is.
Specifically, since the rotation reel is set to stop within a predetermined time after the stop switch is operated, after the stop switch is operated, for example, four drawable symbols consecutive from the stop symbol are displayed. In the case where a corresponding winning symbol is included, the time required for the reel to stop is delayed, and the spinning reel draws the winning symbol on the activated winning line and stops. A so-called pull-in process is performed.

[0004]

However, in the above-described conventional slot machine, such a pull-in process is performed only on a winning symbol for which a winning flag is established. The target of processing is
There is a first problem that, depending on the state of the game, there is a case where something that does not change at all is felt boring.

[0005] On the other hand, there is known a game provided with a challenge time (CT) game in which stop control such as a pull-in process for a specific symbol is stopped. In this challenge time game, a big bonus game (hereinafter, "BB
Games. " ), There is no winning probability of a winning symbol excluding a regular bonus game (hereinafter, referred to as an “RB game”) and a replay, that is, a so-called small symbol winning symbol.
Stop control such as the pull-in process described above is not performed on at least one rotating reel. For this reason, the player can align the winning combination of the small role on the activated pay line by so-called pushing. Thus, in the challenge time game, the skill of the player's eye-catching is greatly reflected, so that the skill of the player can be exhibited more.

However, in the above-described challenge time game in the conventional slot machine, stop control of at least one rotating reel is not performed at all with respect to a winning symbol of a small role.
The stop switch had to be operated at the moment when the winning symbol with the winning flag established was on the activated winning line, and accurate eye-catching technology was required. For this reason, there is a second problem that a beginner unfamiliar with the pushing technique avoids the slot machine having the challenge time game.

Accordingly, the inventions described in the respective claims have been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and the objects thereof are as follows. (Claim 1) That is, the invention according to claim 1 has been made in view of the above-mentioned first problem of the related art, and the purpose thereof is to provide a specific pattern in a special game. By performing the pull-in process, it is possible to provide a slot machine that can change the game content according to the game state, can add surprisingness to the game, and can make the game full of interest. Is what you do. (Claim 2) The invention according to claim 2 is the above-described claim 1.
In addition to the objects of the invention described above, the following objects are provided.

[0008] That is, the invention according to claim 2 has been made in view of the second problem of the above-described conventional technique, and the object thereof is to provide a game apparatus which is capable of playing a game even during a challenge time game. It is an object of the present invention to provide a slot machine that allows a person who is not skilled in the eye-catching technique to enjoy a game by performing a pull-in process for a predetermined winning symbol among specific symbols. (Claim 3) The invention according to claim 3 is the above-described claim 2.
In addition to the objects of the invention described above, the following objects are provided.

That is, according to the invention of claim 3, even when it is not possible to draw in a winning symbol of a winning item which maximizes the number of medals to be paid out of the specific symbols, the control is not carried out without other control. By performing the drawing process of the specific symbol, a person who is not skilled in the eye-catching technique is rescued, and a slot machine in which the person can enjoy a game is provided. (Claim 4) The invention according to claim 4 is the above-described claim 2.
Or, in addition to the object of the invention described in claim 3, the following object is intended.

That is, in the invention according to claim 4, the number of drawable symbols in the pull-in process of the challenge time game is made smaller than the number of pull-in symbols in the pull-in process of the game other than the challenge time game. Accordingly, an object of the invention is to provide a slot machine which requires the skill of pushing more than games other than the challenge time game, and which can appropriately reflect the skill of pushing.

[0011]

Means for Solving the Problems (Features) The inventions described in the respective claims are made to achieve the above objects, and the features of the inventions are shown in the drawings. This will be described below using embodiments of the present invention.

The reference numerals in parentheses indicate the reference numerals used in the embodiments of the present invention, and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention. Also, the drawing numbers indicate the drawing numbers used in the embodiments of the present invention, and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention. (Claim 1) The invention according to claim 1 has the following features.

That is, the slot machine (1) according to the present invention
0) is a reel unit (60) having a plurality of rotating reels (40) around which a plurality of symbols (61) are displayed, and a start for starting driving of the reel unit (60) on condition that a medal is inserted. Switch (30) and reel unit (60)
A stop switch (50) for stopping the driving of the start switch (30) and the stop switch (50)
And a control device (20) for controlling the rotation and stop of the rotating reel (40) by the above operation.

The control device (20) includes a winning lottery means (110) for performing a lottery to determine whether or not a winning is achieved. When the result of the lottery by the winning lottery means (110) is the winning, the winning flag is set. The winning symbol is established, and the winning symbol is determined on condition that the stop symbol (61) of the rotating reel (40) matches the predetermined winning symbol (61) while the winning flag is established.

As a game, at least a normal game and a special game which is started based on a specific winning determination or a lottery result are provided, and the special game performs a drawing process of a specific symbol (61). It is characterized by being.
The present invention is specifically, for example, when a specific winning symbol is aligned on an activated pay line and a winning is determined, or when a determination is made to shift to a special game as a result of a lottery result of the winning lottery means. , Shift to special games. Then, during such a special game, for example, there is one that always performs the pull-in process of the winning item "bell" regardless of the lottery result or without performing the lottery process.

Here, there is a "special game to be started based on a specific winning determination or a lottery result", of which "a special game starting based on a" specific winning determination "".
Means that the winning flag is established as a result of the lottery by the winning lottery means (110), and the winning symbols are aligned on the effective winning line,
This means a special game in which a winning is determined and started on condition that the winning is determined. The “special game to be started based on the lottery result” refers to the winning lottery means (11
This means a special game in which it is decided to shift from the normal game based on the lottery result of (0). The "special game" specifically includes, for example, a challenge time game, a specific game, a so-called RB game, a specific introduction game, a so-called BB game, and the like. (Operation) In the present invention, in a special game, a drawing process of a specific symbol is performed. For this reason, by shifting from the normal game to the special game, the target of the pull-in process can be a specific symbol without being affected by the presence or absence of the winning flag. This makes it possible to add a change to the game content as compared with a case where the symbol to be subjected to the pull-in process is limited to the winning symbol for which the winning flag is established, and to give the game an unexpectedness. And make the game interesting. (Claim 2) The invention according to claim 2 is the above-described claim 1.
In addition to the features of the invention described above, the following features are provided.

That is, as the special game, a specific symbol
A challenge time game in which the stop control of (61) can be stopped is provided. Then, the control device (20) performs a challenge for enabling stop control of the specific symbol (61) to be able to be stopped based on a lottery result of whether or not to shift to a challenge time of the winning lottery means (110). The challenge time game control means comprising time game control means (120).
(120) is the specific symbol during the challenge time game.
In (61), a process of pulling in a prize symbol (61) of a prize item in which the number of paid out medals is the largest is performed.

Here, the "specific symbol" of the "stop control for the specific symbol" is specifically, for example, BB
Except for the game, the RB game, and the replay, the winning pattern of other winning items, that is, the winning combination of a small role such as "bell" or "cherry" is included. Here, the “stop control for the specific symbol” is to control the rotation of the rotating reel (40) to stop the specific symbol on the activated pay line. The stop control is roughly divided into a kicking process for preventing a symbol other than the specific symbol from stopping on the activated pay line, and a pull-in process for stopping the specific symbol on the activated pay line. It is.

Furthermore, kicking processing of a symbol other than the specific symbol means that when the stop switch is operated, the specific symbol is included in a specific number of drawable symbols that are consecutive from the symbol on the activated pay line. In such a case, a symbol other than the specific symbol is moved from the activated pay line so that the symbol other than the specific symbol does not stop on the activated pay line,
It means that you are trying to kick off. Here, the symbol other than the specific symbol is, for example,
This includes winning symbols of the BB game, the RB game, and the replay.

Also, the specific symbol pull-in process is performed when a specific symbol is included in a specific number of drawable symbols consecutive from the symbols on the activated pay line when the stop switch is operated. In order to stop the specific symbol on the activated pay line, it means that the time until the stop is delayed, the rotating reel (40) is rotated, and the specific symbol is drawn on the activated pay line. Things.

Here, the "winning symbol (61) of the winning item with the largest number of medals paid out of the specific symbol (61)" is specifically, for example, a small winning item. Of the medal payout number of the winning item "Bell" is 10
This means a winning symbol "bell" in a case where the number of coins becomes maximum. (Operation) In the present invention, even during the challenge time game, the winning symbol of the winning item with the largest number of medals to be paid out of the specific symbols is drawn. For this reason, compared with the case where the stop control is not performed on the winning symbols of all the winning items targeted for the specific symbol, it is possible to reduce the ratio in which the skill of pressing by the player is reflected. Thus, it is possible to prevent the number of obtained medals from being affected by the skill of the player in pushing, and even beginners who are not skilled in the technique of pushing can enjoy the game. (Claim 3) The invention according to claim 3 is the above-described claim 2.
In addition to the features of the invention described above, the following features are provided.

That is, during the challenge time game, the challenge time game control means (120) pulls in the prize symbol (61) of the prize item in which the payout number of medals is the largest among the specific symbols (61). If you can't
It is characterized in that a predetermined symbol (61) of the other specific symbols (61) is pulled in. Here, the “other specific symbol” is a winning symbol of a prize-winning item in which the payout number of medals is the largest among specific symbols in which stop control can be stopped during a challenge time game. Means a specific symbol excluding. Specifically, for example, when the winning item with the largest payout number of medals is “Bell” among the small wins, it means other small wins excluding the “Bell”.

Here, the "predetermined symbol among the other specific symbols" means the specific symbol excluding the prize symbol of the prize item in which the number of paid out medals is the largest.
It means a predetermined symbol. Here, the “predetermined symbol” is a symbol set in advance, and specifically,
For example, among small wins, it means a winning item for which the payout number of medals is set to be the second largest, for example, a winning symbol of “watermelon”. Of course, the “predetermined symbol” is not limited to the one in which the number of paid out medals is the second largest, but may be another symbol.

Further, the "predetermined symbol" is specifically set in advance to, for example, all the remaining symbols of the specific symbol except for the prize symbol of the prize item in which the number of medals paid out is the largest. It is a good thing. (Operation) In the present invention, during the challenge time game, when it is not possible to draw in the winning symbol of the winning item in which the payout number of medals is the largest among the specific symbols, a predetermined symbol is drawn from among the other specific symbols. Processing is performed. For this reason, when it is not possible to draw in the winning symbol of the winning item in which the number of paid out medals is the maximum, the skill of pushing the player is further improved compared to the case where the stop control of the rotating reel is not controlled. Can be reduced, and the number of obtained medals can be suppressed from being influenced by the skill of the player. As a result, it is possible to rescue a person who is not skilled in the eye-catching technique and increase the chances of obtaining the medal of the person. Therefore, even beginners can enjoy the game. (Claim 4) The invention according to claim 4 is the above-described claim 2.
Alternatively, in addition to the features of the invention described in claim 3, the following features are provided.

That is, when the stop switch (50) is operated, the drawing process of the winning symbol (61) is performed in a specific number of drawable symbols (61) continuous from the symbol (61) on the activated winning line. In the case where the specific symbol (61) is included, the time until the specific symbol (61) is stopped is delayed so that the specific symbol (61) is drawn on the activated pay line and stopped.

The specific number of drawable symbols (61) in the aforementioned challenge time game pull-in process is as follows:
It is characterized in that it is set to a number smaller than a specific number of the retractable symbols (61) in games other than the challenge time game. The present invention, specifically,
For example, when the specific number of drawable symbols in the game pull-in process other than the challenge time game is set to four, the specific number of drawable symbols in the challenge time game pull-in process is set to two. Includes what you are setting. (Operation) According to the present invention, the number of drawable symbols in the pull-in process of the challenge time game is set smaller than the number of pull-in symbols in the pull-in process of the game other than the challenge time game. For this reason, in the challenge time game, the number of drawable symbols that can be drawn on the activated pay line is smaller than the game other than the challenge time game, and the pushing technique is smaller than the game other than the challenge time game. Will be reflected. Thereby, even during the challenge time, the skill of pushing can be appropriately reflected, and the player can challenge the skill of pushing.

[0027]

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS (Description of the drawings) FIGS.
1 shows an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of input, control and output of the slot machine, FIG. 2 is a front view of the external appearance of the slot machine, and FIGS. 3 and 4 are schematic flow charts showing the operation of the slot machine. (Slot machine 10) In FIG.
It shows.

The slot machine 10, as shown in FIG.
The housing 11 has a rectangular box shape. A rectangular window-shaped display window 12 facing the player side is formed at the center and upper part of the housing 11. In the center of the display window 12 at the center, a symbol display window 13 through which the symbols 61 of the three rotating reels 40 can be seen is formed. Although not shown, a control device 20 (see FIG. 1) for controlling the overall operation of the slot machine 10 is built in the slot machine 10. (Control device 20) Although not shown, the control device 20 is a CP
U, and is provided with ROM, RAM, I / O and the like. Then, the CPU reads the program stored in the ROM, thereby having the following devices (1) and (2).

(1) Game control device 21 (2) Effect control device 22 As shown in FIG. 1, a game control device for controlling the rotation and stop of the rotating reel 40 by operating the start switch 30 and the stop switch 50. 21 and an effect control device 22 for controlling a display device 66 such as a lamp and a speaker. Further, the number of CPUs is not limited to one, but may be controlled by two or more CPUs.

Further, a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and an I / O
And the like may be integrated to constitute one chip. (Game Control Device 21) The game control device 21 controls the rotation and stop of the rotating reel 40 by operating the start switch 30 and the stop switch 50. Then, the game control device 21 functions as the following means (1) to (3).

(1) Normal game control means 70 (2) Special game control means 80 (3) Winning lottery means 110 The normal game control means 70 controls the normal game in order to perform the normal game. The special game control means 80 controls the special game in order to execute the special game.

Further, the game control device 22 is not limited to the above-described means (1) to (3), but may include other means. (Effect control device 22) The effect control device 22 is for controlling the display device 66 such as a lamp and a speaker. (Input Stage) The following parts are connected to the input stage of the control device 20, as shown in FIG.

(1) Make-up switch 15 (2) Bet switch 16 (3) Settlement switch 17 (4) Start switch 30 (5) Stop switch 50 The input stage is as described in (1) to (5) above. It is not limited to parts. (Output Stage) As shown in FIG. 1, the following parts are connected to the output stage of the control device 20.

(1) Reel unit 60 (2) Hopper unit 65 (3) Display device 66 (lamp and speaker) The output stage is not limited to the above-mentioned parts (1) to (3). Absent. (Closing Switch 15) As shown in FIG. 2, the closing switch 15 is a switch located diagonally below the rotating reel 40, and detects a inserted game medal. (Bet Switch 16) The bet switch 16 is a switch located below the rotating reel 40 as shown in FIG. 2, and is used for reducing the number of stored medals and replacing the inserted medals. (Adjustment Switch 17) As shown in FIG. 2, the adjustment switch 17 is a switch located diagonally below the spinning reel, and is for paying out the stored inserted medals. (Start Switch 30) The start switch 30, as shown in FIG. 2, is a lever located diagonally below the rotating reel 40, and is provided on condition that a game medal is inserted or the bet switch 16 is turned on, or At the time of (Replay), the reel unit is provided on condition that a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous game.
This is for starting the drive of 60.

Here, "Replay" means "replay (Repla)" by the lottery of the winning lottery means 110.
y) ”is established and the symbols of“ Replay ”are aligned on the activated pay line, so that the player can play the game again without inserting a new medal in the next game. You can do it. (Stop Switch 50) The stop switch 50 is for stopping the drive of the reel unit 60.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the stop switch 50 includes three switches corresponding to each of the rotating reels 40, and is arranged one below each of the rotating reels 40. Stop switch corresponding to rotating reel 40
The operation of 50 is such that the corresponding rotating reel 40 is set to stop rotating. (Reel Unit 60) The reel unit 60 includes three motors (not shown) fixed or supported by a frame, and three rotating reels 40 fixed to output shafts of the respective motors. I have. And each rotating reel 40
Has a rotating drum made of synthetic resin, and a tape-shaped reel tape 42 attached around the rotating drum. On the outer peripheral surface of the reel tape 42, a plurality of (for example, 21) symbols 61 are displayed. (Hopper Unit 65) The hopper unit 65 is for paying out medals to the player based on the result of the game, not shown. (Display Device 66) The display device 66 is a speaker, a display lamp, or the like, and is for informing a player of a prize or the like. Specifically, under the control of the effect control device 22, a prize sound is generated from a speaker at the time of a prize, and a display lamp is turned on or blinked to notify a player of a prize or the like. (Normal game control means 70) The normal game control means 70 is for performing a normal game.

That is, on the condition that a medal is inserted or the bet switch 16 is inserted, or “replay (Repla
At the time of “y)”, when the start switch 30 is operated on condition that a predetermined time has elapsed from the previous game, the reel unit 60 is driven, and the three rotating reels 40 start rotating. Thereafter, when one of the stop switches 50 is operated, the rotation of the corresponding rotary reel 40 stops.

When all three stop switches 50 have been operated, the rotation of all three reels 40 stops. At this time, when the predetermined symbol 61 stops on the activated pay line of the display window 12, a predetermined number of medals are paid out via the hopper unit 65. Instead of paying out medals, credits may be given. To win,
There is no small medal payout that gives the player a profit with the payout of the game medal, a special win that gives the player a greater profit than this small medal win, and there is no payout of the game medal, but a new game medal "Replay" that allows the player to play the game again without throwing it into the game. If the lottery result is one of the winnings, a winning flag corresponding to the winning is established. When the lottery result is a special prize, a special prize flag is established. During the special prize flag, the combination of the stop symbols 61 of the rotating reels 40 of the reel unit 60 is changed to a predetermined special prize. The winning is determined on condition that the symbol 61 matches the symbol 61 (for example, three "7" s are aligned on the activated pay line), and the player is made to play an advantageous special game. Then, if the special winning flag is established by lottery, but the combination of the stop symbols 61 of the rotating reel 40 does not match the special winning symbol 61, the setting of the special winning flag establishment is carried over to the subsequent games. Have been. If the winning flag of the small role cannot determine the winning in the game for which the winning flag has been established, the right of the winning flag establishment does not carry over to the next game.

Also, while any of the winning flags is established,
Whether or not the corresponding winning symbols 61 can be aligned on the activated pay line depends on the timing of the stop switch 50 when the rotation speed of the rotating reel 40 is constant. Specifically, after operating the stop switch 50, 1
Since the rotation reel 40 is set to stop within 90 ms, after operating the stop switch 50, the rotation reel 40 can be stopped as it is or can be stopped within 190 ms. For example, in a case where the corresponding winning symbol 61 is included in the four consecutive drawable symbols 61 continuous from the stop symbol, the time until the stop is delayed, and the rotating reel 40 is placed on the activated winning line. Then, the winning symbol 61 is pulled in and stopped. on the other hand,
In a case where the corresponding winning symbol 61 is not included in the four drawable symbols 61, the winning symbol 61 cannot be pulled into the activated winning line and stopped. (Special game control means 80) The special game control means 80 is for causing the player to perform an advantageous special game based on the lottery result of the lottery means.

The special games are roughly classified into the following games. (1) Specific introduction game (BB game) (2) Specific game (RB game) (3) Specific winning game (JAC game) (4) Challenge time game (CT game) Note that a specific game, for example, an RB game is specified. Introductory games,
For example, when the game is performed during the BB game and when the game is not performed during the BB game, the game is independently performed. Further, the above-mentioned specific winning game, that is, a so-called JAC game, is performed during the RB game. In addition, challenge time game,
The stop control for the specific symbol can be stopped.

As the special game, the above (1)
The present invention is not limited to the games (4) to (4). In the normal game, although not shown, for example, when three symbols 61 such as “7” are arranged on the activated pay line, for example, 15 medals are paid out via the hopper unit 65. At this time, the BB game is started.

More specifically, the special game control means 80
As shown in FIG. (1) Specific introduction game control means 91 (BB game control means 9
0) (2) Specific game control means 101 (RB game control means 100) (3) Challenge time game control means 120 (Specific introduction game control means 91) Specific introduction game control means
Reference numeral 91 is for controlling the BB game.

More specifically, when the game shifts to the BB game, the game is started by inserting up to three medals as in the normal game, and when the rotation of each of the three spinning reels is stopped, a prize is placed on the activated pay line. Payout of medals is performed depending on whether or not the symbols are aligned. Therefore, during the BB game, the lottery including the small combination is performed every time as in the normal game. However, if the specific winning symbols for shifting to the RB game during the BB game are aligned on the activated pay line, then the process shifts to the RB game.

Normally, during the BB game, the transition to the RB game is to be performed, for example, up to three times. Therefore, after the first RB game is completed, the normal game as described above is performed again. The same lottery and control as described above are performed. And in the BB game, the RB during the BB game
The BB game ends when the maximum number of games is a predetermined maximum number, for example, three times, or when the normal game in the BB game ends a predetermined maximum number of times, for example, a maximum of 30 times. (Specific game control means 101) The specific game control means 101
This is for controlling the RB game.

More specifically, when the game shifts to the RB game, one medal is inserted, and when a predetermined symbol 61 of the rotating reel 40 is aligned with the center line of the display window 12, a specific winning game is determined. Is what is done. And RB
In the game, a maximum of 12 specific prize games to determine whether or not to win
The winning can be confirmed up to eight times. That is, up to eight winnings are confirmed,
Alternatively, the RB game ends when the maximum of 12 specific winning games have ended. (Challenge time game control means 120) The challenge time game control means 120 determines whether or not to shift to the challenge time game of the winning lottery means 110,
This is to enable stop control for a specific symbol to be stopped. In addition, here, the challenge time game is
This is a game in which stop control for a specific symbol, specifically, a symbol of a small winning combination other than a winning symbol of BB, RB and re-game can be stopped.

During the challenge time game, the challenge time game control means 120 controls the specific symbol (B
B, RB and other small winning symbols excluding winning prize symbols)
Of the medals paid out is the largest (for example, 10
), Specifically, for example, a drawing process of a symbol of “bell” is performed.
Then, during the challenge time game, the challenge time game control means 120 determines, among the specific symbols (symbols other than the winning symbols of the BB, RB and the replay game), the prize item in which the number of paid out medals is the largest. If it is not possible to draw in a winning symbol (for example, "bell"), a predetermined symbol pull-in process is performed from among the other specific symbols (BB, RB, and other small winning symbols excluding replaying winning symbols). That's what we do. Here, the predetermined symbol is a symbol set in advance, and specifically, for example, among the small winning combinations, the number of medals paid out is “Bell”, next to ten, and second. This means a winning item set to increase, for example, a winning design of “watermelon” with a medal payout number of eight. Of course, the “predetermined symbol” is not limited to the one in which the number of paid out medals is the second largest, but may be another preset symbol.

In a normal game other than the challenge time game, a winning symbol such as BB can be drawn in a specific number, for example, four, which can be consecutively drawn from the symbol on the activated pay line when the stop switch 50 is operated. For example, in the case where the winning symbol “7” of the BB game is included in the symbols, the time until the symbol stops is delayed,
The winning symbol "7" is set on the activated winning line and stopped.

On the other hand, the specific number of drawable symbols in the pull-in process of the challenge time game is set to two smaller numbers than the specific number of drawable symbols of 4 in the normal game other than the challenge time game. Things. For this reason, in the challenge time game, the number of drawable symbols that can be drawn on the activated pay line is smaller than the game other than the challenge time game, and the pushing technique is smaller than the game other than the challenge time game. Will be reflected. Thereby, even during the challenge time, the skill of pushing can be appropriately reflected, and the player can challenge an appropriate technique of pushing. (Winning lottery means 110) The above-mentioned winning lottery means 110 performs a lottery to determine whether or not a winning is made based on a predetermined lottery probability. Then, when the lottery result by the prize lottery means 110 is a prize, a prize flag is established, and during the prize flag is established, the combination of the stop symbols of the rotating reel 40 matches a predetermined prize symbol. The winning is determined, and the player is provided with a medal payout or a special game.

As shown in FIG. 1, the winning lottery means 110 is roughly divided into the following means. (1) random number generating means 111 (2) random number extracting means 112 (3) winning determination table 113 (4) determining means 114 The winning lottery means 110 is limited to the above (1) to (4) is not. (Random Number Generating Unit 111) The random number generating unit 111 stores a random number for winning lottery in a predetermined area (for example, 0 to 6553 in decimal).
5). (Random Number Extracting Unit 112) The random number extracting unit 112 extracts a random number generated by the random number generating unit 111 under predetermined conditions (for example, operation of the start switch 30). In addition,
The extracted random numbers are used as extracted random number data. (Winning determination table 113) The winning determination table 113
It has a prize area of each prize item in the whole area of the random number taken by the random number generation means 111. (Determining Unit 114) The determining unit 114 is a random number extracting unit 112
Based on the extracted random number data extracted and the lottery probability data of the prize determination table 113, the random number generation unit 111 collates the prize determination area data including the prize area of each prize item in the entire area of the random number, and This is to determine a winning corresponding to a winning area to which the extracted random number data belongs.

At the time of winning a BB, a lottery is simultaneously performed to determine whether or not to shift to a challenge time game.
Is to be determined. Specifically, for example, the BB winning area of the random number generation area is divided into "challenge time game winning" and "challenge time game losing" in advance, and it is determined which one of them is applicable. Of course, a so-called challenge time game transfer lottery means may be separately provided, and whether or not to shift to the challenge time game may be set so as to perform a lottery independently of the winning lottery means 110. . (Operation of Slot Machine 10) Next, an outline of the operation of the slot machine having the above configuration will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

First, in step 100 shown in FIG. 3, the BB game ends under predetermined conditions. That is, the BB game ends when the RB game in the BB game ends at a predetermined maximum number of times, for example, three times, or the normal game during the BB game ends at the predetermined maximum number of times, for example, up to 30 times. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 101. In step 101, it is determined whether or not the lottery of the challenge time game has been won. When it is determined that the lottery in the challenge time game has been won, the process proceeds to the next step 102.

In step 102, the number of symbols that can be pulled in is set to two instead of four in the BB game. Then, the next step 103
Proceed to. In step 103, a normal game during the challenge time game is performed. And the next step 10
Proceed to 4.

In step 104, the player operates the first stop switch 50, which is the first stop switch 50 operated by the player. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 105. In step 105, when the first stop switch 50 is operated, the symbol "bell" can be retracted within the range of two retractable symbols in the retracting process of the rotary reel 40 corresponding to the first stop switch 50. Is determined. That is,
By moving the rotary reel 40 corresponding to the first stop switch 50 by a maximum of two symbols, that is, a maximum of two frames from the state in which the first stop switch 50 is operated, so-called a maximum of two frames, a "bell" is displayed on the activated pay line. It is determined whether the symbol can be pulled in or not. And
When the first stop switch 50 is operated and it is determined that the symbol "bell" can be retracted within the range of two retractable symbols in the retracting process of the rotating reel 40 corresponding to the first stop switch 50. , Next step 10
Proceed to 6.

In step 106, the rotating reel 40 corresponding to the first stop switch 50 rotates and draws a "bell" on the activated pay line and stops. When the first stop switch 50 is operated, if "bell" exists on the activated pay line, "bell" is stopped on the activated pay line. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 107.

In step 107, the player operates the second stop switch 50, which is the second stop switch 50 operated by the player. Then, the process proceeds to the next Step 108. In step 108, when the second stop switch 50 is operated, the symbol "bell" can be retracted within the range of two retractable symbols in the retracting process of the rotating reel 40 corresponding to the second stop switch 50. Is determined. That is,
By moving the rotating reel 40 corresponding to the second stop switch 50 by a maximum of two symbols, that is, a maximum of two frames from the state in which the second stop switch 50 is operated, a so-called "bell" on the activated pay line by shifting the rotating reel 40 by a maximum of two frames. It is determined whether the symbol can be pulled in or not. And
When the second stop switch 50 is operated and it is determined that the symbol "bell" can be retracted within the range of two retractable symbols in the retracting process of the rotating reel 40 corresponding to the second stop switch 50. , Next step 10
Go to 9.

In step 109, the rotating reel 40 corresponding to the second stop switch 50 rotates and draws a "bell" on the activated pay line and stops. When the second stop switch 50 is operated, if "bell" exists on the activated pay line, "bell" is stopped on the activated pay line as it is. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 110.

At step 110, the player operates the third stop switch 50, which is the third stop switch 50 operated by the player. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 111. In step 111, when the third stop switch 50 is operated, the symbol "bell" is retracted within the range of two retractable symbols in the retracting process of the rotating reel 40 corresponding to the third stop switch 50. Is determined. That is,
By moving the rotary reel 40 corresponding to the third stop switch 50 by a maximum of two symbols, that is, a maximum of two frames from the state in which the third stop switch 50 is operated, so-called a maximum of two frames, a "bell" is displayed on the activated pay line. It is determined whether the symbol can be pulled in or not. And
When the third stop switch 50 is operated and it is determined that the symbol "bell" can be retracted within the range of two retractable symbols in the retracting process of the rotating reel 40 corresponding to the third stop switch 50. , Next step 11
Proceed to 2.

In step 112, the rotating reel 40 corresponding to the third stop switch 50 rotates and draws a "bell" on the activated pay line and stops. When the third stop switch 50 is operated, if "bell" exists on the activated pay line, "bell" is stopped on the activated pay line as it is. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 113.

In step 113, when the "bells" are aligned on the activated pay line of the three rotating reels 40, the winning of the "bell" is determined, a predetermined medal is paid out, and the game ends. In step 101,
If it is determined that the lottery for the challenge time game has not been won, the process proceeds to the next step 114.

At step 114, a normal game is played. When the first stop switch 50 is operated in the step 105, the symbol "bell" is retracted within the range of two retractable symbols in the retracting process of the rotating reel 40 corresponding to the first stop switch 50. If it is determined that there is not, the process proceeds to the next step 200.

In step 200, when the first stop switch 50 is operated, the number of drawable symbols in the pull-in process of the rotary reel 40 corresponding to the first stop switch 50 is within two, except for "bell". It is determined whether another small role, specifically, “watermelon” can be pulled in. Here, the winning item “Bell” is the largest medal payout number among the small roles and is set to 10, and the winning item “watermelon” has the medal payout number next to “Bell”. , 8 sheets.

Here, other small wins other than "bell" are not limited to "watermelon", which has the next largest number of medals to be paid out after "bell", but may be other small wins. . Further, the other small roles other than "Bell" are not limited to one, and a plurality of winning items may be set. It may be set.

When the first stop switch 50 is operated, the rotating reel 40 corresponding to the first stop switch 50 is operated.
If it is determined that “watermelon” can be pulled in within the range of two drawable symbols in the pull-in process, the process proceeds to the next step 201. In step 201, the rotary reel 40 corresponding to the first stop switch 50
Rotates up to two frames, pulls in "watermelon" on the activated pay line, and stops. When the first stop switch 50 is operated, if "watermelon" exists on the activated pay line, "watermelon" is stopped on the activated pay line. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 202.

In step 202, the player operates the second stop switch 50, which is the second stop switch 50 operated by the player. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 203. In step 203, when the second stop switch 50 is operated, the symbol "watermelon" can be retracted within the range of two retractable symbols in the retracting process of the rotating reel 40 corresponding to the second stop switch 50. Is determined. That is, the rotating reel 40 corresponding to the second stop switch 50
From the state where the second stop switch 50 is operated to a maximum of 2
By shifting the reel 40 by a maximum of two symbols, that is, a so-called maximum of two frames, it is determined whether or not the symbol of "watermelon" can be drawn on the activated pay line.
When the second stop switch 50 is operated, the number of drawable symbols in the pull-in process of the rotating reel 40 corresponding to the second stop switch 50 is within a range of two.
If it is determined that the symbol “watermelon” can be pulled in, the process proceeds to the next step 204.

In step 204, the rotating reel 40 corresponding to the second stop switch 50 rotates and draws "watermelon" on the activated pay line and stops. When the second stop switch 50 is operated and “watermelon” exists on the activated pay line,
"Watermelon" is stopped on the activated pay line. And
Proceed to the next step 205.

In step 205, the player operates the third stop switch 50, which is the third stop switch 50 operated by the player. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 206. In step 206, when the third stop switch 50 is operated, the symbol "watermelon" can be retracted within the range of two retractable symbols in the retracting process of the rotating reel 40 corresponding to the third stop switch 50. Is determined. That is, the rotating reel 40 corresponding to the third stop switch 50
From the state where the third stop switch 50 is operated to a maximum of 2
By shifting the reel 40 by a maximum of two symbols, that is, a so-called maximum of two frames, it is determined whether or not the symbol of "watermelon" can be drawn on the activated pay line.
When the third stop switch 50 is operated, the number of drawable symbols in the pull-in process of the rotary reel 40 corresponding to the third stop switch 50 is within a range of two.
If it is determined that the symbol "watermelon" can be pulled in, the process proceeds to the next step 207.

In step 207, the rotating reel 40 corresponding to the third stop switch 50 rotates, draws in "watermelon" on the activated pay line, and stops. When the third stop switch 50 is operated and “watermelon” exists on the activated pay line,
"Watermelon" is stopped on the activated pay line. And
Proceed to the next step 208.

In step 208, when the "watermelon" is aligned on the pay line of the three reels 40, the winning of "watermelon" is determined, a predetermined medal is paid out, and the game is finished. In step 108, when the second stop switch 50 is operated, the symbol "bell" is retracted within the range of two retractable symbols in the retracting process of the rotating reel 40 corresponding to the second stop switch 50. If not, step 2
Go to 03.

In step 111, when the third stop switch 50 is operated, the number of drawable symbols in the pull-in process of the rotary reel 40 corresponding to the third stop switch 50 is within the range of two, and the symbol "bell" is set. If it is determined that is not drawn, the process proceeds to the next step 206. In step 200, when the first stop switch 50 is operated, the symbol "watermelon" is retracted when the number of retractable symbols in the retracting process of the rotating reel 40 corresponding to the first stop switch 50 is within two. If it is determined that there is not, the process proceeds to the next step 209.

In step 209, the first spinning reel 40 corresponding to the first stop switch 50 is controlled by the player's operation of the stop switch 50 only by the operation of the player's stop switch 50 without the stop control being performed. Only stopped by. Here, the "first rotating reel"
Means the rotary reel 40 corresponding to the first stop switch 50 which is the first stop switch 50 operated by the player. Here, "without stop control performed" means that a winning symbol is determined by a lottery result of the winning lottery means 110, and a continuous specification from a symbol on an effective winning line when the stop switch 50 is operated. In the case where the winning symbol is included in the number of retractable symbols, by delaying the time until the stop, the control such that the winning symbol is stopped on the activated winning line is not performed. Is what it means. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 210.

In step 210, the second rotating reel 40 corresponding to the second stop switch 50 is stopped only by the player's operation of the stop switch 50 without performing stop control. Here, the “second rotating reel” is a stop switch operated by the player second.
Spindle corresponding to the second stop switch 50 which is 50
It means 40. Here, “without stop control performed” has the same meaning as described in step 209. And the next step 2
Proceed to 11.

In step 211, the third rotating reel 40 corresponding to the third stop switch 50 is stopped only by the player's operation of the stop switch 50 without performing stop control. Here, “without performing stop control” has the same meaning as described in step 209. However, depending on the stop symbols of the third stop switch 50, in the case of winning symbols of BB, RB and replay, kicking processing is performed so that these winning symbols are not aligned on the activated winning line. Here, the “third rotating reel” means the rotating reel 40 corresponding to the third stop switch 50 which is the stop switch 50 operated by the player third.

When the symbols to be stopped of the first to third spinning reels 40 are determined and the winning symbols are aligned on the activated pay line, a predetermined medal is paid out, and the activated prize is paid. If the winning symbols are not aligned on the line, the game ends without paying out medals. In step 203, when the second stop switch 50 is operated, “watermelon” cannot be pulled in when the number of drawable symbols in the pull-in process of the rotary reel 40 corresponding to the second stop switch 50 is within two. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step 210.

In step 206, when the third stop switch 50 is operated, "watermelon" is displayed within the range of two pull-in possible symbols in the pull-in process of the rotary reel 40 corresponding to the third stop switch 50. If it is determined that it cannot be withdrawn, the process proceeds to step 211.

[0074]

Since the present invention is configured as described above, it has the following effects. (Claim 1) According to the invention described in claim 1, the following effects can be obtained.

That is, according to the first aspect of the present invention,
In a special game, by performing a process of pulling in a specific symbol, it is possible to change the game content according to the game state, to give the game unexpectedness, and to make the game full of interest A slot machine that can be provided. (Claim 2) According to the invention described in claim 2, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1, the following effect is obtained.

That is, according to the second aspect of the present invention,
Even during the challenge time game, the drawing process is performed for a predetermined winning symbol among the specific symbols,
It is possible to provide a slot machine in which even a person who is not skilled in the eye-catching technique can enjoy a game. (Claim 3) According to the invention of claim 3, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 1 or claim 2, the following effect is obtained.

That is, according to the third aspect of the present invention,
Even when it is not possible to draw in the winning symbol of the winning item in which the number of medals to be paid out is the largest among the specific symbols, by performing the pull-in process of the other specific symbols without performing uncontrolled, It is possible to provide a slot machine in which a person who is not skilled in the pushing technique is rescued and the person can enjoy a game. (Claim 4) According to the invention of claim 4, in addition to the effect of the invention of any one of claims 1 to 3,
The following effects are obtained.

That is, according to the fourth aspect of the present invention,
Compare the number of drawable symbols in the pull-in process of the challenge time game with the number of drawable symbols in the pull-in process of the game other than the challenge time game.
By making the size smaller, it is possible to provide a slot machine which requires the technique of pushing more than games other than the challenge time game, and can appropriately reflect the skill of pushing.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an input, a control, and an output of a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an external front view showing the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an outline of an operation of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an outline of the operation of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 Slot machine 11 Housing 12 Display window 13 Symbol display window 15 Insert switch 16 Bet switch 17 Settlement switch 20 Control device 21 Game control device 22 Production control device 30 Start switch 40 Reel reel 42 Reel tape 50 Stop switch 60 Reel unit 61 65 Hopper unit 66 Display device 70 Normal game control means 80 Special game control means 90 BB game control means 91 Specific introduction game control means 100 RB game control means 101 Specific game control means 110 Winning lottery means 111 Random number generation means 112 Random number extraction means 113 Winning judgment table 114 Judging means 120 Challenge time game control means

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A reel unit having a plurality of rotating reels around which a plurality of symbols are displayed, a start switch for starting driving of the reel unit on condition that a medal is inserted, and stopping the driving of the reel unit. And a control device for controlling rotation and stop of the spinning reel by operating the start switch and the stop switch, wherein the control device determines whether or not a winning is achieved. A winning flag is established when the result of the lottery by the winning lottery is the winning, and while the winning flag is established, the stop symbol of the rotating reel matches a predetermined winning symbol. The winning is set on the condition that the player wins the game. A slot machine characterized by providing at least a special game to be started based on a fixed result or a lottery result, wherein the special game performs a drawing process of a specific symbol. 2. As the special game, a challenge time game in which stop control for a specific symbol can be stopped is provided, and the control device is configured to determine whether or not to shift to a challenge time of the winning lottery means based on a lottery result. A challenge time game control means for enabling stop control for a specific symbol to be stopped, wherein the challenge time game control means maximizes the number of medals paid out of the specific symbols during the challenge time game. 2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein a winning pattern of a winning item is drawn. 3. The challenge time game control means, during the challenge time game, when it is not possible to draw in a winning symbol of a winning item with a maximum payout number of medals among the specific symbols, the other of the specific symbols 3. The slot machine according to claim 2, wherein a predetermined symbol drawing process is performed. 4. A winning symbol pull-in process is performed when the specific symbol is included in a specific number of drawable symbols consecutive from the symbols on the activated winning line when the stop switch is operated. The time until the stop is delayed, the specific symbols are set to be drawn on the activated pay line and stopped, and the specific number of drawable symbols in the pull-in process of the challenge time game is other than the challenge time game. The slot machine according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the number of the drawable symbols in the game is set to be smaller than a specific number.