JP2002052117A - Game stand - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game stand for forming differences stepwise corresponding to a technique level of a player and enabling players from beginners to experts to respectively participate in a game with interests. SOLUTION: In this game stand of a slot machine or the like, a control means for performing the pull-in control of reels within a prescribed range after the stop operation of the reels is provided, a first picture and a second picture are provided in at least one reel and a first winning role corresponding to the combinations of pictures including the first picture and a second winning role corresponding to the combination of the pictures including the second picture are provided as winning roles. Then, the first picture and the second picture are arranged separately from each other for a range where the pull-in control of the reels can be done, or more. Further, in the game started by winning the prescribed winning role, in the case of internally winning the first or second winning role, it is reported.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game medium (medal, ball, etc.), which moves (rotates) a reel composed of a plurality of types of pictures, and stops the reels on a reel picture display window. Winning is determined from the combination of stopped patterns,
The present invention relates to a gaming table (slot machine, pachinko machine, etc.) for enjoying receiving a predetermined game medium.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art <Slot Machine> Taking a slot machine as an example, a conventional slot machine is provided with a plurality of rows of reels on which a plurality of pictures are arranged. The rotation starts and the game starts.

[0003] The control unit internally performs a lottery at the same time as the start of the game, and when the lottery results in a win, an internal winning state is set. Next, when the player presses the stop button corresponding to each reel, the control unit determines a predetermined pattern according to the pressed pattern position (location) of the corresponding reel and the internal winning state of the control unit. Are controlled to be displayed on the reel picture display window and the reel is stopped. The control unit pays out a predetermined number of medals according to the combination of the symbols displayed on the reel symbol display window after all the reels stop, and the game ends.

[0004] Here, the picture displayed on the reel picture display window after all the reels have stopped is a specific picture (specific picture:
When a combination of “7-7-7” or a predetermined special pattern (special pattern: “BAR-BAR-BAR” or the like) is displayed, a bonus (big bonus / BB or regular bonus / RB) is displayed. ) And a bonus game is started. In the bonus game, a privilege that many medals can be obtained is given to the player, and therefore, how many bonuses are awarded to the player is the biggest factor that determines the interest of the game.

<Conventional Problems> In a conventional game console, even if a combination of a specific pattern or a special pattern is displayed on a reel pattern display window and a bonus is started, the number of medals that can be obtained in the bonus game is determined by the lottery probability. The control is performed so that the number of medals is converged within the range of variation and almost the same number of medals are obtained. Therefore, the conventional gaming table has a problem that an advanced player (expert) lacks interest.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been proposed in view of the above-mentioned conventional problems. The problem to be solved by the present invention is stepwise according to the skill level of the player. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming table in which general players, from beginners to advanced players, can participate in games with amusement.

[0007]

According to the present invention, a plurality of reels provided with a plurality of types of pictures are provided in a plurality of rows, game media such as medals or balls are inserted, and the plurality of rows of reels are loaded by a game start operation. At the same time as starting the movement on the reel picture display window, the control unit determines whether a predetermined winning combination is accepted or not by an internal lottery, and based on a result of the internal lottery including a loss for a stop operation corresponding to each reel. When each reel is controlled and stopped so that the combination of the symbols of the winning combination is displayed on the reel symbol display window, and the combination of the symbols on the stopped reel symbol display window is a predetermined winning combination. A gaming machine for paying out a predetermined number of game media corresponding to the predetermined winning combination as a payout, comprising: control means for performing pull-in control of the reel within a predetermined range after the stop operation; A first pattern and a second pattern are applied to any one of the reels, and the winning combination is a first winning combination corresponding to a combination of the patterns including the first pattern. And a second winning combination corresponding to a combination of patterns including the second pattern, and when the first winning combination or the second winning combination is won by the internal lottery, Equipped with a notification means for notifying the player of this,
The notifying means performs the notifying in a game started by winning a predetermined winning combination, and the first pattern and the second pattern are not less than a range in which the retraction control of the reel can be mutually performed. A game console characterized by being arranged at a distance from the game console.

Further, according to the present invention, a plurality of spinning reels having a plurality of types of pictures, control means for controlling rotation of the spinning reel, a start lever for starting rotation of the spinning reel, A plurality of stop buttons provided for each of the rotating reels, for individually stopping the rotation of the rotating reels, and a lottery means for determining whether or not a predetermined winning combination is accepted by lottery; Wins the winning combination when the combination of the patterns displayed by the rotating reels at the time of stop is a combination of the predetermined patterns corresponding to the internally won winning combinations. A gaming table, wherein the control means performs pull-in control of the rotating reel within a predetermined range after the operation on the stop button, and at least one of the at least one The serial reel, and the first of the picture the second
The first winning combination corresponding to the combination of the patterns including the first pattern and the second corresponding to the combination of the patterns including the second pattern are provided as the winning combination. When the first lottery or the second prize is won by the internal lottery, there is provided notifying means for notifying the player of this, and the notifying means comprises: The notification is performed in a game started by winning a predetermined winning combination, and the first pattern and the second pattern are arranged apart from each other by a distance equal to or more than a range in which the pull-in control of the reel can be performed. A gaming table is provided.

[0009]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[External Configuration of Slot Machine] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external appearance of a slot machine according to an embodiment to which the present invention is applied.

In the center of the slot machine main body 100 shown in FIG. 1, three reels (a left reel 101, a middle reel 102, and a right reel 103) on which a plurality of types of patterns including a specific pattern are arranged on each outer peripheral surface. It is housed and configured to be rotatable inside the main body 100.

The pattern of each of the reels 101 to 103 is
00, three symbols are displayed in the vertical direction for each reel from the reel symbol display windows 115 to 117 in front of the 00, so that the player can see them. Therefore, when the reel is stopped, the reel pattern display windows 115 to 117 have 3 ×
3, a total of nine pictures will be displayed to the player.

Reference numeral 104 denotes a notification lamp for notifying a player of a state in which each of the bonuses (Big Bonus: BB, Regular Bonus: RB) has been internally won as internal information as a result of the internal lottery.

Reference numeral 105 is a reel picture display window 115.
This is a Win lamp that informs the player that the combination of the patterns displayed at No. to 117 is a winning.

Reference numeral 106 is a start lamp for notifying a player that a game has been started.

Reference numeral 107 indicates that the time from the start of the previous game to the start of the current game is equal to or less than a specified value.
This is a weight ramp for notifying the player that the game is waiting.

Reference numeral 108 denotes a replay lamp, which informs the player that the next game is a replay game when the combination of the patterns displayed in the reel pattern display windows 115 to 117 wins the replay role.

Reference numeral 109 denotes a credit display for displaying to the player that the player has credited, for example, up to 50 medals obtained by the player.

Reference numeral 110 denotes a medal insert lamp, which is a lamp for urging a player to insert a medal for starting a game.

Reference numeral 111 denotes a liquid crystal display (LC).
D), displaying information on the internal information of the gaming table, progress information of the game, and the like. For example, (1) display of the number of game media inserted by a player during a predetermined number of games;
(2) Display of the number of game media paid out by winning during a predetermined number of games, (3) Each reel is stopped and displayed on the reel picture window from the time when the stop button is operated by the player. Display of the number of moving pieces of the pattern moved up to,
(4) Display of the winning number of winning combinations during a predetermined number of games, (5) Slump graph during a predetermined number of games (a graph based on the number of medals inserted and paid out based on the number of games) ), (6) a staging display including a notification for the player to enjoy the game, and (7) a reach eye notifying that a bonus or a big bonus has been internally won when displayed on the reel picture display window. Display of combinations (odds), etc., display of services such as game rules and demonstrations of game examples, etc., depending on the gaming state of each gaming table (including when not playing a game). It is displayed to the player using moving images, still images, characters, or the like.

Reference numeral 112 denotes a three-color, three-digit, seven-segment display device for performing the number of games such as a big bonus game and a regular bonus, or for producing an effect to be described later.

Reference numeral 113 denotes a reel picture display window 115.
This is a payout display that displays the number of medals to be paid out when it is determined that the combination of the patterns displayed in to 117 is a winning combination.

Reference numeral 114 denotes a lamp for displaying an effective line, the number of effective lines corresponding to the number of inserted medals, and reel picture display windows 115 to 117.
Is an effective line display lamp for displaying a winning line with a pattern aligned with the line.

Here, reel picture display windows 115 to 117
The effective line for which the pattern aligned to the above is determined to be a prize is, in general, when one medal is inserted, one middle horizontal line,
When two medals are inserted, three lines are added by adding two upper and lower horizontal lines to the middle horizontal line, and when three medals are inserted, an oblique line from upper left to lower right and an oblique line from lower left to upper right are further added. 5 lines are added to the winning line.

However, the definition of the number of effective lines by the number of combinations of pictures displayed in the reel picture display windows 115 to 117 is not limited to this embodiment.

Reference numeral 118 denotes a medal slot into which a player inserts medals when starting a game.

Reference numerals 119, 120 and 121 are credit bet buttons for credits, 119 is a button for maximum three medals, 120 is a button for maximum two medals,
Numeral 121 is a button for hanging one medal, and when one of the buttons is pressed, one to three medals are inserted (bet) into the gaming table from one displayed on the credit indicator 109 in one game. .

Reference numeral 122 indicates the credit indicator 109.
And a credit switching button for switching whether or not to store, for example, up to 50 medals obtained by the player in the prize, on the credit display 109 or not. This is a credit / payment button that also uses

Reference numerals 123 to 125 indicate reels 101 to 125.
A stop button for stopping 103 is provided for each reel. That is, the left reel stop button 123 corresponds to the left reel 101, the middle reel stop button 124 corresponds to the middle reel 102, and the right reel stop button 125 corresponds to the right reel 103.

Reference numeral 126 denotes a start lever for starting a game. When this operation is performed, the reels 101 to 103 start rotating, and at the same time, a random number lottery is performed in the control unit inside the game console. .

Reference numeral 127 is a sound hole for outputting a sound of a speaker provided inside the gaming table, which produces a sound effect according to each game state.

Reference numeral 128 denotes a payout port of the winning medals, and the paid-out medals are accumulated in the receiving tray 129.

Reference numeral 130 denotes a display plate (odds panel) for displaying each winning combination and the number of medals to be paid out corresponding to the winning combination.

Reference numerals 131 and 132 denote flicker display lamps, which are decorative lamps that turn on / off / blink the internal lamps according to the respective game states to excite the entire game. Here, reference numeral 131 is for irradiating the player with light, and reference numeral 132 is for displaying each gaming state for the entire hall.

Reference numeral 133 denotes a stop switch, which stops the operation of functions such as a service for performing notification and effect by operation of the player.

[Outline of Game Operation] An outline of a game using the slot machine shown in FIG. 1 will be described below.

The game starts when the player enters the medal slot 1
The game starts when a medal is inserted from 18 and the start lever 126 is operated.

When the game starts, three reels 101
To 103 start simultaneously or randomly, and after the rotation speed of each reel reaches a predetermined speed, stop buttons 123 to 125 provided corresponding to each reel.
Is activated, the player presses these buttons to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel.

When each of the reels 101 to 103 stops,
If the combination of the symbols stopped on the pay line, which is determined by the number of inserted medals, corresponds to the predetermined combination of the winning symbols, the number of medals corresponding to each winning combination is changed to the receiving tray 12.
At 9, one payout game ends.

[Configuration of Control Unit] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a main configuration example of the control unit of the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment. Reference numeral 200 denotes a main control unit for controlling the entire game, reference numeral 201 denotes a sub-control unit for controlling decorative lamps for raising the entire game, and reference numeral 202 denotes a liquid crystal indicated by reference numeral 111 in FIG. Is a liquid crystal control unit that controls Hereinafter, each unit will be described with reference to FIG.

<Main Control Unit 200> A part indicated by reference numeral 10 is a microprocessor (hereinafter referred to as Main) which is a center of the control operation of the slot machine in the present embodiment.
A control signal and data are transferred to and from a peripheral unit via the bus 30.

Reference numeral 11 denotes a random number generator used for lottery of a picture or the like.
It is connected to the.

Reference numeral 12 is a medal sensor for detecting game medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 118,
Reference numeral 13 denotes a stop button switch for detecting a signal of the stop button 123 to 125 pressed by the player to stop each reel or a signal of the stop switch 133 pressed, and reference numeral 14 denotes an operation of the start lever 126. A sensor for detecting that the button has been pressed, reference numeral 15 is a credit bet button switch for detecting that any one of the credit bet buttons 119 to 121 has been pressed, and reference numeral 16 is a medal overflowing from the hopper to the auxiliary tank. Overflow sensors for detecting that the specified amount has been exceeded are connected to the Main CPU 10 via the bus 30 via the input interface 17.

Reference numeral 18 denotes a ROM (Read Only Memory), which is a program for controlling a framework portion and the like of the slot machine in this embodiment, and for controlling stop of the reels 101 to 103. Control data, tables, etc.
Is a RAM (random access memory) which stores a program work area, variable data, and the like. The memories of the ROM 18 and the RAM 19 are connected to the Main CPU 10 via a bus 30.

Reference numeral 20 denotes a motor control unit for rotating or stopping the reels 101 to 103;
Reference numeral 1 denotes a hopper control unit for paying out medals,
These are connected to the Main CPU 10 via the bus 30 via the input / output interface 22.

Reference numeral 23 indicates to the player a notification lamp 104 for notifying the player that the bonus has been internally won as internal information, or that the combination of pictures stopped on the reel display window is a winning. Win lamp 10
5, a start lamp 106 for notifying the player that the game has been started, and a weight lamp 1 for notifying the player that the game start time is equal to or less than the prescribed time.
07, a replay lamp 108 for notifying the player that the player has won the replay game, and a credit indicator 109 for displaying the remaining number of stored medals.
And an insert lamp 11 for urging a player to insert a medal
A 3-digit 7-segment display 112 for displaying game states such as 0 and the number of bonuses, a payout display 113 for displaying the number of medals to be paid out by winning, and a validity corresponding to the number of medals inserted into the gaming table. A lamp control unit that controls a lamp output such as an effective line display lamp 114 for displaying a line. These lamps are connected to the Main CPU 10 via the bus 30 and the output interface 24, and are turned on / off / under the control of the Main CPU 10. Controls blinking. Therefore, the player can confirm the progress of the game by referring to these lamps.

Further, in addition to the control contents of the lamp control unit 23, control of illumination for illuminating the reels 101 to 103 from above or below, and control of turning on / off / on / off of a backlight for illuminating a picture from behind. Or, there is no problem even if the flicker display lamp 132 and the like for decoration are controlled.

<Sub-control unit 201> Reference number S10 is
A microprocessor (hereinafter referred to as a SubCPU) that receives a signal from the control unit of the MainCPU 10 from the output interface 25 at the input interface S16, and controls the transfer of data such as control signals to and from the peripherals thereof in accordance with each game state via the bus S30. ).

Reference numeral S11 denotes a read-only memory (ROM), which is a program for controlling lamps of the slot machine, sound effects, music such as BGM, control data, and the like in the embodiment. , And the reference number S12 is a random access memory (R
AM), which stores a program work area, variable data, and the like. These ROMS11 and RAMS12 memories are connected to the SubC via the bus S30.
It is connected to PUS10.

Reference numeral S13 denotes a control unit for controlling the lighting / blinking / extinguishing of the backlight for illuminating the picture of the reel from behind, and for controlling the illumination for illuminating the reels 101 to 103 from above or below. Interface S
15 and connected to the SubCPU S10 via the bus S30.

It is needless to say that the illumination control for illuminating the reels 101 to 103 from above or below may be performed through the inverter board when the power is turned on, in addition to the control unit S13. That is, SubCPUS
It may not be controlled by 10.

Reference numeral S14 is a flicker display lamp 1.
A lamp control unit that controls lighting / flashing / extinguishing of lamps such as 32 at the time of winning a bonus or according to each game state, or for decoration, and is connected to the SubCPUS10 via the output interface S15 and the bus S30. Have been.

Reference numeral S19 denotes a speaker, Su
The control signal and the data passed from the bCPUS10 are amplified by the amplifier of S18 via the output interface S17, and each sound effect and BGM are output according to the instruction from the SubCPUS10.

<Liquid Crystal Controller 202> Reference number L10 is S
A microprocessor (hereinafter referred to as Lc) that receives a signal from the control unit of the uCPU 10 from the output interface S20 via the input interface L11 and transfers control data for controlling the LCD (liquid crystal) L18 via the bus L30.
dCPU). Here, the SubCPU 201
Depending on the state, the signal from the output interface 25 by the Main CPU 10 may be directly received via the input interface S16, the bus S13, and the output interface S20 of the SubCPU 201.

Reference numeral L12 is a ROM (Read Only Memory), which contains control data for transferring control data and the like to and from an LCD (liquid crystal).
13 is a RAM (random access memory),
Used as a work area for control of the LcdCPUL10, the memories of the ROML12 and the RAML13 are connected to the LcdCPUL10 via the bus L30.

Reference numeral L14 denotes a video display.
A processor (VDP), which is a microprocessor that controls an LCD (liquid crystal) image. Reference number L15
Is a ROM (Read Only Memory), which stores image data for controlling an image. Reference numeral L16 denotes a RAM (random access memory), which is used as a work area for controlling the VDPL 14, and the ROM L15 and the RAM L16 are directly connected to the VDPL 14.

Reference numeral L18 is a liquid crystal display (LCD), that is, a liquid crystal display. This liquid crystal display device is connected to the VDPL 14 via the output interface L17.

[Pattern Arrangement] FIG. 3 is a diagram in which each pattern arrangement corresponding to each of the reels 101 to 103 used in the present embodiment is developed on a plane. In the pattern arrangement shown in FIG. 3, for example, 21 kinds of plural kinds of patterns are arranged on each reel. Each picture array is assigned a picture position number of 0 to 20, and the picture array of each reel is rotated by the drive motor 30 in the direction of the arrow shown at the left end of the drawing.

FIG. 3 also shows stop positions constituting winning of a predetermined pattern during the BB game, as will be described later. That is, the symbols “white circle”, “white triangle”, and “black triangle” in each column shown in the column at the stop position are displayed on each reel 10.
It shows stop positions at which predetermined patterns attached to reel bands 1 to 103 are stopped on reel pattern display windows 115 to 117.

In this embodiment (FIG. 3), the pattern of "red 7" is the two patterns No. 1 and No. 1 on the reel 101, the pattern of No. 0 only on the reel 102, and the reel 103.
In this example, the pattern is No. 0 only, and the other pattern “7” indicates “blue 7”.

[Structure of Winning Combination] FIGS. 4 and 5 show the combinations of the winning combination during the normal game displayed on the odds panel of the slot machine during the normal game according to the present embodiment, and the combinations of the winning combinations. Indicates the payout rate (the number of medals paid out by winning).

In particular, FIG. 5 shows the pattern combinations of the winning combination groups in the BB game and the payout ratio of each winning combination.

Each winning combination in each game state (during the normal game and during the BB game) in this embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5.

<Winning Roles During Normal Game> Bonus winning combinations (BB: Big Bonus,
RB: Regular Bonus), Fruit Winner, and Replay Winner (Replay).

(1) Big Bonus (BB) Either “Blue 7-Blue 7-Blue 7” or “Red 7-Red 7-Red 7” is placed on the active line on the reel picture display windows 115-117. When the combination of the patterns is stopped, 15 medals are paid out to the medal tray 129 from the medal payout slot 128, and then the big bonus (B
B) The game is started.

In the BB game, a game in which a winning combination of a predetermined pattern is more likely to win than in the base game (B
The BB game ends when one of the conditions of performing a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times of the general game in the B game) (for example, 30 times) or performing three sets of a regular bonus (RB) described later is satisfied.

The RB during the BB game is called a shift regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as SRB) to distinguish it from the regular bonus during the normal game.

(2) Regular Bonus (RB) When the combination of the patterns “BAR-BAR-BAR” is stopped on the activated lines on the reel picture display windows 115 to 117, 15 medals are paid for the medal. After being paid out to the medal tray 129 from the exit 128, a regular bonus (RB) game is started from the next game.

In the RB game, a game (referred to as a JAC game) in which a winning combination of a predetermined pattern is more likely to win than in the base game is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times), or a predetermined pattern (for example, a replay). The RB game ends when one of the conditions for completing the prize of the same pattern (for example, 15 medals are paid out) or a predetermined number of times (for example, eight times) is satisfied.

(3) Fruit prize When the combination of "Aum-Aum-Aum" patterns is stopped on the activated lines on the reel image display windows 115-117, 15 medals are displayed in the "Bell-Bell-Aum". bell"
When the combination of patterns is stopped, eight medals are received, and when the combination of patterns of "Cherry- (ANY)-(ANY)" is completed, two medals are provided in the medal payout port 1 respectively.
28 to the medal tray 129.

(4) Replay If a combination of "Replay-Replay-Replay" patterns is stopped on the activated lines on the reel picture display windows 115 to 117 during a normal game, the next game will be a medal. Without insertion, the same number of medals as the medals inserted in the previous game are automatically inserted.

<Winning Combination During BB Game> The winning combination during the BB game of the present embodiment includes a fruit winning combination and an SRB winning combination.

Further, in the fruit winning combination of the present embodiment, a plurality of winning combinations are grouped, and when the group is won, a stop operation of any one of the plurality of winning combinations and a player is performed. The stop control is performed according to.

Therefore, due to the stopping operation of the player, the winning combination to be stopped differs depending on the skill (skill level), and the number of medals that can be obtained differs. The group shown in FIG. 5 is defined as a group 1 and a group 2.

(1) Winning Role of Group 1 As a result of the internal lottery of the gaming table, if the player thinks that the internal prize has been internally won for the winning of Group 1, the player selects “BAR-Bell-Bell” or “Bell-Bell”. The stop buttons 123 to 125 corresponding to the respective reels 101 to 103 are pressed (stop operation) in order to aim at one of the pattern combinations of “-Bell”, and “BAR-Bell-” is displayed on the activated line of the reel display windows 115 to 117. If "Bell" is completed, 15 medals will be paid out,
When “Bell-Bell-Bell” is aligned on the activated line, three medals are paid out to the medal tray 129 from the medal payout opening 128.

(2) Winning Role of Group 2 As a result of the internal lottery of the gaming table, if the player thinks that the internal prize has been won for the winning of Group 2, the player selects “red 7-bell-bell” or “bell-bell”. The stop buttons 123 to 125 corresponding to the reels 101 to 103 are pressed in order to aim at one of the pattern combinations of “bell-bell”, and the reel display window 11 is pressed.
When "red 7-bell-bell" is aligned on the activated line of 5-117, 15 medals are paid out, and when "bell-bell-bell" is aligned on the activated line, 3 medals are paid out. Are paid out to the medal payout exit 128 to the medal receiving tray 129.

(3) Fruit prize This is the same as the prize winning in the normal game. If the combination of the patterns “Parrot-Parrot-Parrot” is stopped on the activated lines of the reel pattern display windows 115-117, 15 When the medals are stopped with the combination of the patterns "Bell-Bell-Bell", eight medals are replaced with "Cherry- (A
NY)-(ANY) ", two medals are paid out to the medal tray 129 from the medal payout opening 128, respectively.

(4) Shift Regular Bonus (SR
B) When the combination of the patterns “Replay-Replay-Replay” is stopped on the activated lines on the reel pattern display windows 115 to 117, three medals are transferred to the medal payout port 12.
8 and the RB is paid out to the medal tray 129 and the above-described RB is started.

As the structure of the winning combination during the BB game, “Bell-Bell-Bell”, which is the same pattern combination common to the two group winning combinations, is a single winning combination separately from the winning combinations of each group. It has. As a result, despite the fact that the novice player has won one of the group winning combinations, "Bell-Bell-Bell" stops on the reel picture display window as a result of the reel stop operation by "Oyajiuchi". , 15-3 cards = 12 cards have been lost. However, the lottery of the winning combination is performed inside the gaming table, and the single winning combination is common to each group winning combination. Therefore, even a beginner or a slightly used player does not notice that, and on the contrary, a skilled player wins the group winning role from the stop position of the pattern when the stop button is pressed It is possible to determine whether or not one of the winning combinations has been won, so that a wide range of players can enjoy the game according to each skill level.

That is, at least two winning combinations are made to correspond to a predetermined winning obtained as a result of the internal lottery during the special game, and a plurality of such combinations are provided. The game can be changed by providing a winning combination (for example, a “bell” winning combination) composed of a combination of mutually common patterns. It goes without saying that there may be a plurality of combinations of the common patterns. In addition, the above-mentioned common pattern during the special game may include not only a set of winning patterns but also a single winning pattern.

With the above-described configuration, it is possible to provide a gaming table in which a wide range of players, from beginners to skilled players, can enjoy the game according to their skill levels, with the game changing further.

<Description of Stop Control During BB Game> The symbols described in the respective columns of the stop position and the meanings of the respective columns (left and right columns) shown in FIG. 3 are as follows. It is as in each item. (Explanation of symbols) "White circle": The predetermined winning combination is a reel picture display window 115-115.
This symbol indicates a combination for winning (stopping) one horizontal line in the middle stage on the line 117. "Black triangle": A symbol indicating a combination for a predetermined winning combination to win (stop) one horizontal line at the bottom and an oblique line from lower left to upper right. "White triangle": a symbol indicating a combination for winning (stopping) one horizontal line at the upper stage and an oblique line from upper left to lower right.

When the symbols shown in the column of the stop position are mixed, it means that the stop position is indicated when the same symbol as the first stop is present. For example, if there are all symbols, such as "white circle", "white triangle", and "black triangle", the symbol of the stop position that first stopped is "white circle",
This indicates that any of the symbols “white triangle” and “black triangle” is a stop target, and in the present embodiment, the same symbol as the first stopped symbol has priority over mixed symbols. Reel stop control.

The columns of the respective stop positions (left column, right column) in the present embodiment mean the following.

(Column in the left column) As a result of the random number lottery (internal lottery of the control unit), the winning combination “Bell-Bell-Bell” (to be described later)
Each reel 1 indicating the position of the pattern to stop when winning
The stop positions of 01 to 103 are shown.

When the player presses the stop button 123 corresponding to the left reel 101, a predetermined pattern moves a predetermined number from a predetermined reference line and then stops on the reel pattern display windows 115 to 117. It is configured as follows.

The reference line of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 3 is one middle horizontal line on the reel picture display windows 115 to 117 (the same as an effective line when one medal is inserted). .

(Right column) This is a column showing the winning of the random number lottery result in the BB game and the position where the symbols of the winning groups (two in the present embodiment) stop, for example, In FIG. 3 (see FIG. 5), a plurality of winning combinations “Bell-Bell-Bell” and “BAR-
A plurality of winning combinations “Bell-Bell-Bell” and “Red 7-Bell-Bell (corresponding to the winning of the result of another lottery) in Group 1 which is a set of“ Bell-Bell (referred to as a combined small role 1) ” This will be described using Group 2 as an example.

In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, when a predetermined group winning combination is won among the group winning combinations, the control unit of the game console controls the plurality of winning combinations corresponding to the stop operation of the player. Is controlled to stop any one of the winning combinations on the picture display window.

That is, the column in the right column of FIG. 3 shows the position of the pattern which stops when the winning combination in this group wins the group. Hereinafter, the stop control of each group will be described in detail.

Stop control of group 1: When a group of group 1 (see FIG. 5) including composite small win 1 is won, refer to the right column of FIG. 12 (white circle) and No. 2 and 16 (white triangle) “bell” or No. 14 and 15 “BAR” (white circle) are displayed on the left reel display window 115 in the middle row (white circle) or upper row (white triangle). The stop control is performed in accordance with the player's stop operation.

In the stop control of the middle reel 102, the left reel 1
No. 4, 7, 11, 15, 17, and 17 of the middle reel 102 based on the pattern displayed on the left reel display window 115 of No. 01.
The stop control of the middle reel 102 is performed in accordance with the stop operation of the player so that the “bell” pattern is displayed on the middle reel pattern display window 116 from among 20 (white circles, white triangles).

In the right reel 103 stop control, based on the patterns displayed on the left reel pattern display window 115 and the middle reel pattern display window 116, No. 1, 7, 1 of the right reel 103 are displayed.
The right reel 10 is displayed in accordance with the player's stop operation so that the pattern of "bell" is displayed on the right reel pattern display window 117 from among 1, 16, 18 (white circles) and No. 2 (white circles, white triangles).
3 is performed.

As explained above, a skilled player, as can be seen from FIG.
A stop operation is performed so that the "BAR" pattern stops on a predetermined winning line on the reel pattern display window of the left reel, and a stop operation is performed on the middle reel and the right reel so that a "bell" comes in the middle. Thus, 15 medals can be obtained.

Group 2 stop control: This is an example in which a group including a plurality of winning combinations in Group 2 shown in FIG. 5 is won by internal lottery.

In the same manner as in the winning of the winning combination of Group 1 including the above-mentioned combined small winning combination 1, the left reel 1
In the stop control of 01, stop control is performed in accordance with the stop operation of the player so that No. 1 "red 7" (white circle) is displayed in the middle stage on the left reel picture display window 115. If the novice player performs a stop operation at random, it will be understood that the "bell" is easy to stop on the reel picture display window as in the case of the group 1.

In the stop control of the middle reel 102, the left reel 1
01 differs depending on whether it stopped at No. 1 “Red 7” or “Bell”. If the pattern “red 7” is displayed in the middle section on the left reel pattern display window 115,
o, 7, 11, 15, 17, 20 (white circle, (white triangle)), the "bell" pattern is the middle reel pattern display window 11
6, the stop control of the middle reel 102 is performed in accordance with the stop operation of the player. It can be seen that this "bell" is easy to stop because it is distributed on the middle reel 102.

In the right reel 103 stop control, based on the patterns displayed on the left reel pattern display window 115 and the middle reel pattern display window 116, the No. 1, 7 and 1 of the right reel 103 are controlled.
1, 16, 18 (open circles) and No2 (open circles, (open triangles))
The stop control of the right reel 103 is performed in accordance with the stop operation of the player such that the pattern of "bell" is displayed on the right reel pattern display window 117 from among them.

Here, as can be seen from FIG. 3, it is easy to stop in line with "bell-bell-bell" because, for example, the stop positions of "bell" are dispersed as a pattern on the left reel 101, so that it is easy. It is. But "Red 7" (No1)
As described above, a player's skill (technical intervention) is required to stop the vehicle while aiming for a single pattern.

Therefore, the number of payouts of medals when lining up with "Bell-Bell-Bell", which is easy to align like the former, is reduced, and the number of medals paid out when lining up with "Red 7-Bell-Bell" is reduced. By increasing the number, the number of payouts is small for beginners, but it is easy to align, and advanced users need stopping skills and can increase the number of payouts if they are arranged side by side, a gaming table that can be enjoyed by both beginners and advanced users Can be provided.

Each of the reels 101 to 101 described with reference to FIG.
The pattern stop pattern corresponding to 103 is an example of a table of one stop pattern for a predetermined winning combination. Actually, a plurality of patterns including not only a predetermined winning combination but also a loss, a bonus prize and the like are shown. A table of stop patterns is present, and a table of winning combinations is selected and switched according to the picture position where the pattern stopped (reel stop position) first, and is controlled.

As explained above, a skilled player
As can be seen from FIG. 3, if the group 1 is won, a stop operation is performed so that the "BAR" pattern stops on a predetermined winning line on the reel pattern display window of the left reel, and the middle reel is stopped. The right reel can obtain 15 medals by performing a stop operation so that the "bell" comes in the middle stage.

In the present embodiment, as can be seen from FIG. 3, the bells of the left reel are substantially evenly arranged.
Even if the player performs a stop operation randomly (usually called "Oyajiuchi"), it is easy to stop the "reel" in the middle of the left reel, the center reel, and the right reel, and in this case, As can be seen from FIG. 5, three medals can be obtained.

That is, for a skilled player, 15 medals can be obtained by aiming and shooting, and even for a beginner, even if "Oyajiuchi" has an appropriate stop operation, the number of medals is small, but medals can be easily obtained. Can make the game fun.

Further, by notifying the presence or absence of the winning of the above-mentioned group winning combination at a predetermined ratio, which will be described later, it is also possible to eliminate the difference in the skill level between a slightly used player and an advanced player (expert).

In the above example, an example of extremes of a beginner and an advanced user (expert) has been described. However, skill of a stop operation is required for one group in order from beginner to advanced. By setting such that the number of medals paid out for the winning combination corresponding to the degree of skill required is increased, it is possible to provide a game console from which beginners to advanced players can enjoy the game.

In the case of the present embodiment, "BA"
Since two patterns of "R" are prepared and continuously arranged as blocks, it becomes easier for a slightly used player to aim.

However, when a plurality of such blocks are arranged, it is necessary to arrange them so that the two blocks are not controlled over two blocks by stop control (pull-in stop control) of the control unit.

Further, in addition to the two "BAR" patterns on the left reel being prepared and arranged continuously, a light-transmitting pattern is used for the "BAR" pattern, and each reel has a "BAR" pattern. By transmitting the light of the backlight (not shown) from the back side of the picture, it may be possible to make it easier for a slightly used player to aim.

Also, not all the types of winning of the group are informed, but as will be described later, by informing at a predetermined ratio (reporting ratio), the game can be further changed and (darkness) can be changed.
You can bring out the thrill of winning. That is, even if there is no notification, it is possible to generate an interesting feature that allows the player to stop the reels with the feeling of "Is the internal winning?"

The block picture in the present embodiment has been described in detail. The above description can be summarized as follows.

In the case of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, "BAR" (No.
4 and 15) are successively arranged as blocks, and on the left reel, "Red 7" (No.
The patterns 0) and 1) are also arranged continuously as blocks. Here, as shown in FIG. 5, "BAR" and "RED 7" are given to the group winning in the special game (BB game), one of the winning combinations of group 1 and group 2 (as the pattern of the left reel), respectively. Is used, when a player wins a group 1 or a group 2, a slightly accustomed player can perform a stop operation aimed at “BAR” or “red 7” (easy to aim).

That is, when one or more specific patterns or predetermined special patterns are provided on one or more reels, and a plurality of the specific patterns or special patterns are arranged on one reel,
The specific picture or the special picture is adjacent to one block picture and at least one block picture is arranged. However, when a plurality of block pictures are arranged on one reel, a plurality of block pictures are arranged in a range where pull-in control cannot be performed simultaneously by the reel stop control of the control unit.

Then, a plurality of winning combinations are made to correspond to a predetermined winning obtained as a result of the internal lottery during the special game (BB game) of the gaming table (group 1 or group 2 described above). ), Comprising at least one of the sets and at least one of the winning combinations in the set.
At least one specific picture or special picture can be used for one winning combination.

In addition to preparing two or more "BAR" patterns on the left reel and arranging them in succession to make them easier for the player to understand, the following method can be used to give the player a specific pattern or a special pattern. Can be easily understood. That is, the specific picture or the special picture (“red 7” and “B
AR ") by using a light-transmissive pattern and transmitting the light of the backlight (not shown) from the back of the pattern on each reel, so that even a slightly accustomed player can aim at the stop operation. Make it easier to do.

That is, in the same manner as described above, one or more specific patterns or predetermined special patterns are provided on one or more reels, and the specific pattern or the special pattern is a light-transmitting pattern. When a plurality of pictures or special pictures are arranged on one reel, a plurality of specific pictures or special pictures are arranged in a range where pull-in control cannot be performed simultaneously by the reel stop control of the control unit.

Then, a plurality of winning combinations are made to correspond to a predetermined winning obtained as a result of the internal lottery during the special game (BB game) of the gaming table (group 1 or group 2 described above). ), Comprising at least one of the sets and at least one of the winning combinations in the set.
At least one specific picture or special picture can be used for one winning combination.

That is, by making the specific picture or the special picture a light-transmissive picture, it becomes easier for a slightly used player to aim at the light-transmitting specific picture or the special picture to perform a stop operation.

Also, not all the types of winning of the group are necessarily informed, but as will be described later, by informing at a predetermined ratio (reporting ratio), the game can be further changed or (darkness) can be changed.
You can bring out the thrill of winning. That is, even if there is no notification, it is possible to generate an interesting feature that allows the player to stop the reels with the feeling of "Is the internal winning?"

[Flow of Overall Game] The game method (how to play) of the slot machine in the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating the state of the slot machine according to the present embodiment from the time when the BB game is internally won until the time when the next BB game is internally won.

Reference numeral B500 indicates a state in which the above-mentioned BB game has been internally won, and reference numerals B500 to B5
Up to 01, the BB flag is held until the BB game is won after the BB game is internally won, and the BB game is won at B501 (showing a state in which the BB game winning pattern is displayed on the pattern display windows 115 to 117). ing.

When the number of games X satisfies a predetermined condition [(1 ≦ X ≦ 50) or (1000 ≦ X)], the control unit of the game console determines that the reference number B502 is a winning combination in the BB game. Is set to 100%, and furthermore, when a predetermined winning combination is won during the BB game, the type of the winning combination or a target pattern is displayed on a liquid crystal display (LC).
D), the player is informed, and as a result, a "mass BB game" in which a larger number of medals can be obtained compared to the BB game with reference number B503 shown in FIG. Of course, if a specific winning pattern cannot be stopped on a predetermined effective line on the reel pattern display window even if the notification is made, or if only a winning combination with a small number of payouts can be won, the amount will not increase. Needless to say.

Reference numeral 503 indicates a case where the number of games X satisfies a predetermined condition (51 ≦ X ≦ 999), and the control unit of the amusement console sets the notification rate of the winning prize in the BB game from 0 to 100. %, And according to the set predetermined notification ratio, the type of the winning combination that has been won, the target pattern, and the like are displayed on the LCD or the other notification methods described above to notify the player. Therefore, when the notification ratio is smaller than when the above condition is satisfied, medals equivalent to or smaller in number than B502 are obtained. Of course, if the set notification ratio reaches 100%, there is a good possibility that a large amount of BB games will be realized.

However, under this condition, it is desirable that the notification ratio is set in advance so that a low value is selected with a high probability.

Further, as a method of determining the notification ratio shown in the embodiment of the present invention, the notification ratio is determined by any one of the following combinations.

(A) After the picture has been aligned and stopped on the reel picture display window and the BB game has been started, the player operates a predetermined switch (for example, the player switches the stop switch indicated by reference numeral 133 shown in FIG. 1). When the button is pressed, a predetermined notification ratio is determined based on a lottery result of the control unit of the game console.

(B) After the specific picture is aligned on the reel picture display window and stopped and the BB game is started, the notification ratio is automatically determined based on the lottery result of the control unit of the game console.

(C) The number of games from the point when the power is turned on and the game is started to the time when the special game is internally won satisfies a predetermined condition, or the number of games between the time when the special game is internally won. The notification ratio is determined by the number of times.

After the specific picture of (d) is aligned on the reel picture display window and stopped to start the BB game, the BB game is started.
Whether or not to notify is selected based on whether or not an internal lottery is performed at the start of each game in the game.

The notification rate determined by the methods (a) to (d) is displayed on a predetermined digital display device (for example, reference numeral 122) or an LCD (for example, reference number 111) simultaneously with the determination of the notification ratio. The notification may be made.

Here, the above notification is not limited to LCD,
A reel device provided separately from the reel device that is displayed on the reel display window and determines the winning or non-winning based on a combination of pictures, a digital display device provided on the front of the gaming table, a display lamp, a backlight, an audio output Needless to say, a notification method (means) that reports the vibrations alone or in combination with other display devices (notification devices) or the like may be used.

Reference numeral 504 shown in FIG. 6 indicates a state where the BB game has ended. In this state, the number of games to be described later is reset, and preparation is made so that the number of games until the internal winning in the next BB game can be counted.

Reference numeral 505 indicates a state in which the second BB game has been internally won. In the subsequent games, the same content as the reference number 505 and thereafter is repeatedly performed.

[Games during BB Game] In the present embodiment, as described above, the number of medals that can be obtained during the BB game can be varied stepwise according to the skill level of the player. It is intended to make the game entertaining and entertaining for a wide range of players.

The following describes the game characteristics during the BB game of the slot machine in the embodiment of the present invention with reference to FIG.

<General Game During BB Game> Reference numeral M600 in FIG. 7 indicates "Pattern lottery example 1" as a small lottery lottery method in "General game during BB game".

Hereinafter, as the “general game in the BB game” in the present embodiment, a control method by the lottery method of the small role in the BB game using the “picture lottery example” of M600 shown in FIG. 7 will be described. .

In the general game during the BB game, as shown in FIG. 7, lottery for the following six types of winning combinations is performed.
(Refer to FIG. 5) (1) Winning role of group 1: "BAR-bell-bell (combination small role 1)" and "bell-bell-bell" (15 or 3 medals) (2) Group 2 winning Role: "Red 7-Bell-Bell (Compound Small Role 2)" and "Bell-Bell-Bell" (15 or 3 medals) (3) Winning role of SRB (Shift Regular Bonus) (3 medals) ( 4) Winning role of "Parrot-Parrot-Parrot" (medal 1
(5) (5) Winning role of "Bell-Bell-Bell" (8 medals) (6) Winning role of "CHY- (ANY)-(ANY)" (2 medals) The above (1), ( The winning combination of 2) is a group winning combination, and in the general game during the BB game, the lottery data is stored in the storage unit of the control unit so that the internal notification is performed with a high probability. In addition, since the winning combinations of Group 1 and Group 2 are both composed of a composite small role and "Bell",
For example, when the lottery is won as the result of the group 1, the player can win the combination of the bell and the composite small part 1 by technical intervention. Accordingly, since the number of medals paid out by winning the composite small winning combination is larger than, for example, the prize of the bell, the advanced player makes an effort to increase the number of medals paid out aiming at the composite small winning portion as much as possible. Conversely, the reel can be stopped by the reel stop control so that the bell can be won even if the eye-punching (shooting) fails, but as a result the payout number is as small as 3 so that 15-3 = 12 in effect Missed the medal.

However, since a group winning combination has a single winning combination and a combination of the same (same) pattern as the winning combination (for example, there is a bell in group 1), for a beginner or a slightly used player, I don't know if I won.

Also, in the “general game during BB game” of M600 in FIG. 7, when a winning combination in either Group 1 or Group 2 is internally won by lottery, the notification rate (notification) determined according to the above conditions Or not)
Is notified to the player as to whether or not the small winning has been internally won in accordance with the above.

The notification method is, for example, as shown in FIG.
And the reel device used to determine the winning of the game as shown in FIG. 9, for example, such as "Aim at 77!" Is displayed on the LCD 111 shown in FIG. The player can be notified by displaying, for example, "BAR-BAR" on the reel device 800 for notification provided separately at the odds panel 130.

Further, in the present embodiment, the timing of notifying the presence or absence of the internal winning of the group prize is set to end immediately before the stop button can be received. For this reason, the player only has to press a predetermined pattern internally won according to the notification result.

Further, in the present embodiment, in order to effectively realize the control, it is necessary to devise a pattern arrangement as shown in FIG.

That is, with respect to the patterns of the high payout (the pattern combination by the composite small winning combination) of the groups 1 and 2 to be pushed, the patterns are arranged apart from the reel controllable range or more, so that both of them can be controlled. It is desirable to arrange the pictures in consideration of not controlling the pull-in of the pictures, and to arrange the pictures in consideration of not controlling the pull-in of both pictures.

In addition to the above, for example, a light-transmissive pattern such as "BAR" and "RED 7" is used as a specific pattern, and a backlight (illuminating each pattern on each reel from the back side) is used. By transmitting the light (not shown), a specific picture can be easily identified.

As described in the present embodiment, the difference between the number of medals that can be obtained in the “general game during the BB game” can be set stepwise according to the skill of the player. Players from high to advanced can participate in the game with interest.

That is, as described above, the difference between the beginner and the advanced player in the number of medals acquired during the BB game results, but a game console that both the beginner and the advanced player can enjoy can be provided.

[Game Control] Next, an example of control of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to flowcharts shown in FIGS.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the control of one game as a whole according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 11 does not explain the BB game. Hereinafter, the control processing of FIG. 10 will be described.

<Control of the whole game> Step S600: (insertion of medals: bet) Depending on the player's selection, one to three game medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 118, or a credit bet button (maximum three medals) The button is selected from the hanging button 119, the button for hanging two maximum medals 120, and the button for hanging one medal 121). At this time, the activated line display lamp 114 is turned on in accordance with the number of game medals to be inserted, and the player is notified (displayed) that the game can be played.

Step S601: (Start Operation) When the player operates the start lever 126,
The start lever sensor 14 is turned on and MainC
The PU 10 detects the reception of the start operation, and the game is started.

Step S602: (Random Number Lottery) Simultaneously with the start operation by the player, a random number is obtained from the random number generator 11 and a random determination is made as to whether or not a predetermined winning combination or a group has been won. To be stored.

Step S603: (number of games +1) The number of games from power-on until the BB game is won by executing the increment processing for the previous number of games, and The number of games until the BB game is won is counted. Of course, the process of updating the number of previous games stored in the RAM is also performed at the same time.

Step S604: (BB game winning?) Here, based on the result of the random number lottery in step S602, a process of determining whether or not a big bonus has been internally won is executed. If the BB game has been internally won, the process of step S605 is executed; otherwise, the process of step S609 is executed.

Step S605: (BB Flag ON) As a result of the determination processing in step S603, this is the processing when the BB game is internally won, and the BB flag on the RAM is set to ON. This allows the player to align the BB symbols on the activated lines on the reel symbol display window under the control of the control unit even when the player has stopped the reels, even though the player has internally won the BB game. Even if the game cannot be performed, the BB flag is kept ON until the BB game is won, so that the player can aim at the picture that will win the BB game in the next and subsequent games with ease.

Step S606: (number of games ≦ 50) A determination process is performed to determine whether or not the number of games is currently 50 or less. If it is determined that the current number of games is 50 or less, step S606 is performed. The process of S608 is executed, and otherwise, the process of step S607 is executed. Here, the determination condition in step S606 in the embodiment of the present invention is that the number of games ≦ 50, but it is needless to say that this condition may be set arbitrarily.

Step S607: (Information Ratio Set) The control unit sets how much the result of the small winning combination in the BB game to be described later is notified to the player. Also,
As the notification timing, it is desirable to notify between the start operation of the player and the first stop button is pressed, but after the next stop button or all the stop buttons are pressed and all the reels stop, The notification may be made.

Step S608: (Information 100%) The result of the small role winning in the BB game described later is given to the player by 1
The control unit sets to notify at the rate of 00%. Thereby, the player can aim at a predetermined pattern based on the notification information to win the predetermined pattern and increase the number of acquired images.

Step S609: (Roll rotation) Upon reception of the start operation in step S601, the reels 101 to 103 are simultaneously moved so that the pattern displayed on the reel pattern display windows 115 to 117 is moved from top to bottom. ,
Or, it is driven to rotate at random.

Step S610: (All reels stopped?) The player presses the left reel stop button 123, the middle reel stop button 124, or the right reel stop button 125 in any order, and the corresponding left reel 10
1. By stopping the middle reel 102 and the right reel 103, each reel is stopped and controlled so that a predetermined pattern is displayed at a predetermined position on the reel pattern display windows 115 to 117, and all the reels are stopped. It is determined whether or not it has been performed.
When all the reels have stopped, the determination processing in step S611 is performed, and otherwise, the standby processing is executed until all the reels stop.

Step S611: (There is a prize?) When all the reels are stopped, the reel picture display windows 115 to 11 are displayed.
A determination process is performed to determine whether or not a predetermined pattern is displayed on the active line 7. If it is determined that the predetermined picture is displayed on the pay line and a winning is made, the determination processing of step S612 is executed, and otherwise, the processing of one game is ended.

Step S612: (BB prize?) This is a case where it is determined that there is a prize according to the determination result of the previous step S611, and the reel picture display windows 115 to 117 are provided.
A determination process is performed to determine whether the BB pattern or the small role pattern is aligned on the upper effective line. If it is determined that there is a BB game winning, the process of step S613 is executed, and otherwise, the process of step S614 is executed.

Step S613: (BB game) When it is determined from the result of the determination in step S612 that the BB game has been won, the preparation for starting the BB game from the subsequent games and the BB game have been won. In order to inform the player of this fact, a fanfare or the like for winning a BB game is generated from the sound hole 127. Also, BB
The game preparation includes, for example, 30 times of the number of games of the general game that can be played during the BB game (a gaming state in which the probability of winning a small role is higher than that of the normal game) and 3 times of the SRB winning
The setting, such as setting the number of SRB games to 12, the number of bonus winnings in the SRB game to 8, and the like are performed.
Here, there is no problem in sequentially setting other information data according to the design level.

Step S614: (medal payout) This step is executed when it is determined from the determination result of step S611 that the picture displayed on the reel picture display windows 115 to 117 is a winning. Pays out the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination of the odds panel 130 from the medal payout slot 128 to the medal tray 129,
Credit is given to the credit indicator 109.

<Control of game during BB game> FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing control (game characteristics) of the game during the BB game in step S613 of FIG.
Hereinafter, the control process of the game during the BB game will be described with reference to FIG.

Step S700: (medal insertion: bet) Depending on the player's selection, one to three game medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 118, or a credit bet button (medal maximum three-seat button 119, medal maximum 2) One button is selected from the button 120 and the button 121 is pressed. At this time, the activated line display lamp 114 is turned on in accordance with the number of game medals to be inserted, and the player is notified (displayed) that the game can be played.

Step S701: (Start Operation) When the player operates the start lever 126,
The start lever sensor 14 is turned on and MainC
The PU 10 detects the reception of the start operation, and the game is started.

Step S702: (Random Number Lottery) Simultaneously with the start operation by the player, a random number is obtained from the random number generator 11 and a random determination is made as to whether or not a predetermined winning combination or group has been won. To be stored.

Step 703: (Small Role Winning?) As a result of the random number lottery in step S702, it is determined whether or not the winning combination of the small role has been won. If it is determined that the small role has been won, step S704 is performed. Is determined, otherwise, the process of step S706 is executed.

Step 704: (Are there notification?) By the processing of step S608, the notification of the winning of the small role is 10
It is determined whether or not the notification has been made to 0%, and if the notification of the winning of the small role has not been set to 100%, the result of the random number lottery in step S702 results in step S60.
It is determined whether or not notification of the small role winning is performed according to the notification ratio in the process of No. 7. If it is determined from these determination results that there is notification of the small role winning, step S70
5 is executed, and otherwise, the process of step S706 is executed.

Step S705: (Activation of the notification device) If it is determined in step S704 that there is a notification of the small role winning, the type of the pattern of the small role winning this time is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 111 and displayed to the player. Notify that you have won the small role. As another notification method, a reel rotating device 800 different from the reels 101 to 103 used for the winning determination (see FIG. 9), for example, the odds panel 130
And a pattern of a winning combination is printed on the surface of the reel of the reel rotating device 800. If a small role is won, the rotation is started after the start operation, and the stop operation of the reel can be accepted. By stopping at the pattern position of the winning small part until the game is completed, the type of the pattern won this time may be notified to the player. Also, as a notification device other than the above, a small digit winning notification may be performed by using a 3-digit 7-segment display device 112 for displaying a game mode or the like. The notification may be performed by further providing another display device.

Step S706: (Reel rotation) In this step, upon receipt of the start operation in step S701, each reel 101 is moved so that the picture displayed on the reel picture display windows 115 to 117 is moved from top to bottom.
Are driven simultaneously or randomly.

Step S707: (All reels stopped?) The player presses the left reel stop button 123, the middle reel stop button 124, or the right reel stop button 125 in any order, and the corresponding left reel 10
1. By performing a stop operation on the center reel 102 and the right reel 103, each reel is stopped and controlled so that a predetermined pattern is displayed at a predetermined position on the reel pattern display windows 115 to 117, and all reels are stopped. It is determined whether or not it has been performed. When all the reels have stopped, the determination processing in step S708 is performed, and otherwise, the standby processing is executed until all the reels stop.

Step S708: (Prize Win?) When all the reels have stopped, a process is executed to determine whether or not a predetermined pattern is displayed on an effective line on the reel pattern display windows 115 to 117. If it is determined that the predetermined picture is displayed on the payline and a winning is made, the process of step S709 is executed, otherwise, the judgment process of step S710 is executed.

Step S709: (medal payout) Based on the result of the judgment in step S708, the reel picture display window 11
When it is determined that the picture displayed in 5-117 is a winning, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination of the odds panel 130 in FIG.
Or credit to the credit indicator 109.

Step S710: (End of BB?) It is determined whether or not the conditions for ending the BB game are satisfied. If it is determined that the BB game is to be ended, the process of step S711 is executed. Corresponds to step S70
Then, the process goes to 0 and the above process is repeatedly executed.

Step S711: (Reset of the Number of Games) If the BB game is over based on the determination result of the step, the number of games until the internal winning of the BB game is reset, and the process proceeds to step S600 to execute the normal game. Execute repeatedly.

[Summary] As described in detail above, in the present embodiment, a group winning composed of a plurality of winning combinations is used, and the presence or absence of a winning combination is notified according to a predetermined notification ratio. The number of medals that can be obtained by the player during the BB game is from beginner to advanced (expert)
Can be controlled so that there are a plurality of stages.

That is, at least two winning combinations having different payout rates (different payout rates, that is, different payout numbers of medals) are associated with a predetermined winning in the internal lottery of the control unit, and are grouped as a set. At least one set, and if necessary, a plurality of sets.

Therefore, when the reels 101 to 103 stop at the reel picture display windows 115 to 117, the control unit
When the combination (specific pattern) of the picture winning game (special game) is displayed, the state of the BB game (BB game)
, And control of a special game to which a privilege such as a lottery probability (of a general game in the BB game) is increased is started.

Further, after the start of the general game in the BB game, a group consisting of a plurality of winning combinations is internally won by an internal lottery, and the payout ratio is different for each winning combination (for example, two types of A and B). If the winning combination is different, the payout rate is 3 when the winning combination is A, and the payout rate of B is 15). In the case where the player stops the reels, the control unit stops the reels. The control is performed, and the above-mentioned stop of the winning of A or B having two different payout rates (privileges) is controlled.

Here, as described in detail, the prize of A is easy to take and can be enjoyed by beginners, but has a low payout rate (the number of payout medals is small), and the prize of B has a high payout rate. By setting to perform control that requires technical intervention and that can be enjoyed by experienced users, both beginners and experienced users can enjoy the game.

Further, the notification of the result of whether or not a predetermined winning combination including a loss has been won by the internal lottery during the BB game (during the special game) is determined by a plurality of notification ratios (notification) according to predetermined conditions. A game console that can play a more varied and enjoyable game by notifying the presence or absence of a winning combination using a display device as a medium according to the notification ratio. Can be provided.

As described above in detail with reference to the embodiments, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming table that can be enjoyed by both beginners and skilled players.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a control unit in the slot machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a view showing a reel arrangement in the slot machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing types of winning combinations during a base game in the slot machine in the embodiment.

FIG. 5 shows B in the slot machine of the embodiment.
It is a figure showing the kind of winning combination during B game.

FIG. 6 is a view for explaining the flow of a game in the slot machine in the embodiment.

FIG. 7 shows B in the slot machine of the embodiment.
It is a figure explaining the game nature of game B.

FIG. 8 is a view illustrating a liquid crystal display device as an example of a notification device in the slot machine according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a reel rotating device as an example of a notification device in the slot machine according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a control flowchart illustrating control of the entire game in the slot machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a control flowchart illustrating game control of a BB game in the slot machine according to the embodiment.

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 Reference Signs List 10 MainCPU 11 Random number generator 12 Medal sensor 13 Stop button switch 14 Start lever sensor 15 Credit bet button 16 Overflow sensor 17 Input interface 18 ROM 19 RAM 20 Motor control unit 21 Hopper control unit 22 Input / output interface 23 Lamp control unit 24 Output interface 25 output interface 30 bus S10 SubCPU S11 ROM S12 RAM S13 backlight S14 upper display lamp S15 output interface S16 input interface S17 output interface S18 amplifier S19 speaker S20 output interface L10 LcdCPU L11 ROM L12 RAM L13 VDP L14 ROM L Face L16 LCD 100 Slot machine 101 Left reel 102 Middle reel 103 Right reel 104 Announcement lamp 105 Win lamp 106 Start lamp 107 Weight lamp 108 Replay lamp 109 Credit display 110 Insert lamp 111 Liquid crystal display 112 Three-color three-digit seven-segment display 113 Payout Indicator 114 Active Line Indicator Lamp 115 Left Reel Pattern Display Window 116 Middle Reel Pattern Display Window 117 Right Reel Pattern Display Window 118 Medal Slot 119 119 Up to 3 Buttons for Medals 120 Up to 2 Buttons for Medals 121 One 1 Medal Button 122 Medal settlement button / credit switching button 123 Left reel stop button 124 Middle reel stop button 125 Right reel stop button 126 Start Over 127 sound hole 128 medal payout opening 129 medal tray 130 odds panel 131 flicker indicator (upper) 132 flicker indicator (bottom) 133 in the stop switch 200 left backlight board 201 backlight board 202 right backlight board 210 Backlight

Claims (8)

[Claims] A plurality of reels provided with a plurality of types of pictures are provided in a plurality of rows, a game medium such as a medal or a ball is inserted, and the plurality of rows of reels are started to move on a reel picture display window by a game start operation. At the same time, a predetermined winning combination is determined by an internal lottery of the control unit, and the combination of the winning combination pattern based on the result of the internal lottery including a loss for the stop operation corresponding to each reel is determined by the reel pattern. The respective reels are controlled and stopped so as to be displayed on a display window, and when the combination of the symbols on the stopped reel symbol display window is a predetermined winning combination, a predetermined number corresponding to the predetermined winning combination is determined. A gaming machine for paying out a number of game media as a payout, comprising: control means for controlling pull-in of the reels within a predetermined range after the stop operation; at least one of the reels Is provided with a first pattern and a second pattern. The winning combination includes a first winning combination corresponding to a combination of patterns including the first pattern, and the second pattern. And a second prize combination corresponding to the combination of the included patterns. When the first prize combination or the second prize combination is won by the internal lottery, a notification to notify the player of this. Means, the notifying means performs the notification in a game started by winning a predetermined winning combination, the first pattern and the second pattern, the reel-in control of the reel mutually A gaming table characterized by being arranged at a distance greater than a possible range. 2. The gaming table according to claim 1, wherein the game started by winning the predetermined winning combination is a big bonus game. 3. The gaming table according to claim 1, wherein the notification means does not perform the notification by lottery in a game started by winning the predetermined winning combination. 4. The game console according to claim 1, wherein said notifying means performs said notifying at a predetermined ratio. 5. The gaming table according to claim 4, wherein said predetermined ratio is determined by lottery. 6. The winning combination includes, in addition to the first and second winning combinations, another winning combination corresponding to a combination of the patterns including the first pattern or the second pattern. The information means, when the first winning combination, the second winning combination, or the other winning combination is won by the internal lottery, notifies the player of the winning. 1
The gaming table described in. 7. The reel on which the first pattern and the second pattern are provided is further provided with one or more other patterns, and the winning combination includes the first and the second patterns. In addition to the second winning role,
Furthermore, another winning combination corresponding to a combination of the patterns including any of the other one or more patterns is included, and the notifying means includes the first winning combination, the second winning by the internal lottery. When a role or the other winning combination is won, the player is notified of the winning, and the first pattern, the second pattern, and the one or more other patterns are mutually drawn into the reel. The gaming table according to claim 1, wherein the gaming table is disposed apart from a controllable range or more. 8. A plurality of rotating reels provided with a plurality of types of pictures, control means for controlling rotation of the rotating reel, a start lever for starting rotation of the rotating reel, and A plurality of stop buttons for individually stopping the rotation of the rotating reels, and lottery means for determining whether or not a predetermined winning combination is accepted by lottery, in a case where the winning combination is won. A game console that wins the winning combination when the combination of the designs displayed by the rotating reels at the time of stop is a predetermined combination of designs corresponding to the internally won winning combinations; The control means performs pull-in control of the rotating reel within a predetermined range after the operation of the stop button, and at least one of the reels includes A first pattern and a second pattern, and the winning combination includes a first winning combination corresponding to a combination of the patterns including the first pattern, and a pattern including the second pattern. A second winning combination corresponding to the combination; and a notifying unit for notifying a player of the first winning combination or the second winning combination when the first winning combination or the second winning combination is won by the internal lottery. The notifying unit performs the notifying in a game started by winning a predetermined winning combination, and the first pattern and the second pattern are in a range where the pull-in control of the reel can be mutually performed. A game console characterized by being spaced apart as described above.