JP2002306676A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of increasing the complicatedness as game by allowing the superposing change of prize pattern combinations capable of providing a prize and the various and free change of combination patterns of prize patterns. SOLUTION: In the prize judgment area data of a prize judgment table 113, a plurality of prize patterns 61 differed in display mode are provided in the same prize judgment area data, and prize patterns 61 of the same display mode are arranged in different prize judgment area data.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a plurality of winning symbols simultaneously win and the combination of the winning symbols can be changed.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a game machine of this type, for example, a slot machine, has a rotating reel on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, and prize lottery means for performing a prize lottery of a prize symbol using random numbers. ing. And the winning lottery means,
Random number generating means for generating a random number for a winning lottery in a predetermined area, random number extracting means for a winning lottery for extracting a random number generated by the random number generating means, A winning prize comprising a prize determination table having lottery probability data indicating the number of appearances of each prize item, and a prize area of each prize item in a whole area of random numbers taken by the random number generating means based on the lottery probability data of the prize determination table. Determining means for comparing the determination area data with the random number extracted by the random number extracting means and determining a winning corresponding to a winning area to which the random number belongs;

[0003] In a conventional gaming machine, the winning determination area data in the above-described winning determination table usually includes a single winning symbol in a single winning determination area data.
That is, when the random number extracted by the random number extracting means is included in one winning determination area data, the winning of one winning symbol corresponding thereto is determined. Furthermore, some conventional gaming machines have a plurality of winning symbols arranged in a single winning determination area data of a winning determination table. That is, the random number extracted by the random number extracting means (for example,
385) is one piece of winning determination area data (for example, 15
0 to 400), the winning of the corresponding two winning symbols, for example, is determined.

[0004] Specifically, for example, a stop symbol on a predetermined effective pay line of the left, middle and right rotating reels is a winning symbol consisting of a cherry, an arbitrary symbol, an arbitrary symbol, and a cherry, a cherry and an arbitrary symbol. Two winning symbols with a winning symbol are set in one winning determination area data, and a winning flag is simultaneously established.

[0005]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, a plurality of prize symbols are arranged in a single prize judging area data, and the same display mode is displayed in a plurality of different prize judging area data. No prize symbols were placed. That is, although there are some cases in which a plurality of winning symbols are arranged in a single winning determination region data, the winning symbols in the same display mode are always included in the single winning determination region data. For this reason, there has been a problem that the winning combinations of the winning symbols in different display modes do not partially overlap with each other, tend to be monotonous as a game, and are considered to be tired and lack interest.

Accordingly, the inventions described in the respective claims have been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the conventional technology, and the objects thereof are as follows. (Claim 1) That is, the invention described in claim 1 has been made in view of the first problem of the above-mentioned conventional technology, and the purpose thereof is to achieve a prize-winning symbol. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine which can change the combination of winning symbols in a superimposed manner, can freely change various combinations of winning symbols, and increase the complexity as a game. .

(Claim 2) The invention of claim 2 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention of claim 1 described above. That is, the invention described in claim 2 aims to provide a gaming machine that can narrow down the types of winning symbols to be aimed by so-called eye pressing and increase the player's expectation of winning.

(Claim 3) The invention of claim 3 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention of claim 2 described above. That is, according to the third aspect of the present invention, the two-stage notification can gradually increase the sense of expectation from the winning to the finalization of the winning, and can gradually increase the excitement by the notification, thereby providing a new game. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of playing a game having the same.

(Claim 4) The invention of claim 4 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention of claim 3 described above. That is, the invention according to claim 4 can change the combination pattern of the winning symbols, can increase the complexity of the game, and can play a game having a new game property, It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the game performance.

(Claim 5) The invention described in claim 5 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in claim 3 or claim 4. That is, according to the invention described in claim 5, it is possible to obtain a feeling of self-satisfaction and a sense of self-fulfillment that a final notification can be obtained by own skill, and to make the game contents interesting. It is intended to provide.

[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 gaming machine (10) according to the present embodiment.
Is a rotating reel (40) displaying a plurality of symbols (61) around it
And a winning lottery means (110) for performing a winning lottery of the winning symbol (61) using random numbers. The winning lottery means (110) includes a random number generating means (111) for generating a random number for a winning lottery in a predetermined area, and the random number generating means (11
1) random number extraction means for winning lottery to extract random numbers generated
(112), a prize determination table (113) having lottery probability data indicating the number of appearances of each prize item in the entire area of random numbers taken by the random number generation means (111), and the prize determination table (11
Based on the lottery probability data of 3), winning determination area data consisting of a winning area of each winning item in the entire area of random numbers taken by the random number generating means (111), and a random number extracted by the random number extracting means (112) And determining means (114) for determining a winning corresponding to a winning area to which the random number belongs.

The winning determination area data of the winning determination table (113) includes a plurality of winning symbols (61) having different display modes in the same winning determination area data, and has the same display mode. Are arranged in different winning determination area data. Here,
The term "rotating reel (40)" is not limited to the one in which a plurality of symbols are displayed around the actual reel, but includes those displayed on a liquid crystal screen. Things. Specifically, for example, by using a liquid crystal device provided in the center of the game board such as a pachinko machine, an image in which a rotating reel displaying a plurality of symbols around the image is displayed to the player by the liquid crystal device. This includes items that are displayed toward the user. In addition, here, "gaming machine (10)"
Is, for example, a slot machine,
It includes a pachinko machine having the above-mentioned rotating reel (40) and other game machines.

[0015] Here, the phrase "in a predetermined area" of "generating a random number for winning lottery in a predetermined area" means, for example, that the random number is generated in a numerical range of 0 to 65535. Is included. Here, the “lottery probability data indicating the number of appearances of each prize item” is specifically, for example, as shown in Table 3, the lottery probability data in the case of the BB game is set to 275, The lottery probability data in the case of the RB game includes those set to 183.

In this case, it is assumed that "the winning determination table (1
The `` winning determination area data '' of `` winning determination area data comprising winning areas of each winning item in the entire area of random numbers taken by the random number generating means (111) based on the lottery probability data of 13) is specifically described. For example, as shown in Table 3, when the lottery probability data of the BB game is 275, 0 to 274
If the numerical data of the area consisting of, or the lottery probability data of the RB game is 183, 275 to 4
Numerical data and the like in the area consisting of 57 are included.

Here, "having a plurality of winning symbols having different display modes in the same winning determination area data" means:
Specifically, for example, as shown in Table 3, numerical data of the same winning determination area data of 2458 to 2657 are added to the special winning mode A (plum,
Plum, red 7) and special winning mode B (plum, plum,
White 7) and the two winning symbols are set. Also, for example, as shown in Table 3,
2658 to 2857 which are the same winning determination area data
In the numerical data of the area, two winning symbols of a special winning mode A (plum, plum, red 7) and a special winning mode C (plum, plum, green 7) having different display modes are set. Things. Also, for example, as shown in Table 3, the same winning determination area data 2858
In the numerical data in the areas 3057 to 3057, two winning symbols of a special winning mode B (plum, plum, white 7) and a special winning mode C (plum, plum, green 7) having different display modes are set. It includes such things.

Here, "the winning symbols having the same display mode are arranged in different winning determination area data" means, specifically, for example, as shown in Table 3, that the display modes are the same. Certain special winning modes A are special winning modes A and B
2458 to 2657 which are prize determination area data of
26 which is the winning determination area data of the special winning modes A and C
58 to 2857, which are arranged in two different winning determination area data. Also,
For example, as shown in Table 3, the special prize modes B having the same display mode are 2458 to 2657, which are the prize determination area data of the special prize modes A and B, and the prize determination area data of the special prize modes B and C. 2858 to 3057
And those arranged in two different winning determination area data. Further, for example, as shown in Table 3, a special winning mode C having the same display mode is 265 which is the winning determination area data of the special winning modes A and C.
8 to 2857 and 2858 to 3057, which are the prize determination area data of the special prize modes B and C, which are arranged in two different prize determination area data.

According to the present invention, when the special winning modes A, the special winning modes B, and the special winning modes C have different display modes, the special winning modes A and B are simultaneously won as shown in Table 3. The special winning modes A and C are set at the same time, and the special winning modes B and C are set at the same time.

In the present invention, although not particularly shown, special prize modes A and B having different display modes are provided.
When having the special winning mode C and the special winning mode D, the special winning modes A, B, and C are set to be simultaneously won, and the special winning modes A, B, and D are set to be simultaneously won, In addition, the special prize modes A, C and D are set so as to be simultaneously won.
This includes those for setting C and D to win simultaneously.

Further, the present invention provides a special prize mode A and a special prize mode B when a special prize mode A, a special prize mode B, a special prize mode C and a special prize mode D having different display modes are provided.
Are set at the same time, the special winning modes A and C are set at the same time, the special winning modes A and D are set at the same time, and the special winning modes B and C is set to win simultaneously, special winning modes B and D are set to win simultaneously, and special winning modes C and D are set to win simultaneously.

Further, according to the present invention, when a plurality of special prize modes having different display modes are provided, an arbitrarily combined special prize mode among the plurality of special prize modes is set so as to be simultaneously awarded. Is included. (Operation) In the present invention, a plurality of winning symbols having different display modes can be simultaneously won, and a combination of a plurality of winning symbols having different display modes can be simultaneously overlapped. It can be arbitrarily selected. For this reason, the combination of winning symbols that can be won can be changed in a superimposed manner, and various combinations of winning symbols can be freely changed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the combination of winning symbols from being monotonous, to increase the complexity of the game, and to make the game full of interest.

(Claim 2) The invention of claim 2 has the following features in addition to the features of the invention of claim 1 described above. That is, the gaming machine (10) includes a notifying device (66) capable of notifying a player of a winning symbol (61) having a possibility of winning.

Here, the phrase "can be notified of a winning symbol having a possibility of winning to the player" means, specifically, the result of the winning lottery by the winning lottery means (110) and the possibility of winning. By displaying one winning symbol such as plum, plum, red 7 on the notification device (66), the possibility of winning at least the special winning mode A among the winning modes shown in Table 3 is shown. Is included in the notification. In addition, two prize-winning symbols such as (plum, plum, red 7) or (plum, plum, white 7) are notified.
By displaying in (66), among the winning forms shown in Table 3, those indicating that there is a high possibility of winning in the special winning modes A and B are included. Furthermore, by displaying a combination of three winning symbols such as (plum, plum, red 7), (plum, plum, white 7) or (plum, plum, green 7) on the notification device (66), , Special prize modes A, B, and C, or a special prize mode A and B, a special prize mode A among the prize modes shown in Table 3. And C,
Among the special prize modes B and C, there are those which notify that there is a high possibility of winning one of the combinations.

Here, it is not always necessary to display all the winning symbols such as plum, plum and white 7 on the notifying device (66), and the "winning pattern A" And a combination such as "white 7 in a special winning mode" that allows the player to recognize the combination of the winning symbols or the combination group including the combination of the winning symbols.

(Operation) According to the present invention, it becomes possible for a player to know a combination of winning symbols having a possibility of winning. For this reason, the player can narrow down the types of winning symbols to be aimed at by so-called eye pressing. As a result, the player's expectation of winning can be increased, and the game can be filled with interest.

(Claim 3) The invention of claim 3 has the following features in addition to the features of the invention of claim 2 described above. That is, the winning mode composed of the combination of the symbols (61) has a plurality of special winning modes.

Then, the winning symbol in the special winning mode (61)
When the combination is compared for each of the rotating reels (40), a symbol (61) on a specific at least one of the rotating reels (40) is a different winning symbol (61) different from each other, and the remaining rotating reels (40) The same winning design with the same design (61) on top
(61). Then, the rotating reel (40) having the heterogeneous winning symbol (61) does not have a stop operation position at which the heterogeneous winning symbol (61) in the special winning mode can be simultaneously drawn into a predetermined stop position by a stop operation. .

Then, the notifying device (66) includes the same winning symbol (61) in the special winning mode of at least one of the rotating reels (40) having the same winning symbol (61). The first notification for specifying the special winning condition is performed, and on condition that a predetermined special condition is satisfied,
A second notification for specifying a different winning symbol (61) of the special winning mode on the rotating reel (40) having the (61) is performed.

Here, when the combinations are compared for each of the rotating reels (40), different types of winning symbols having different symbols on at least one specific rotating reel (40) are specifically described. For example, winning patterns of special winning mode A (plum, plum, red 7), special winning mode B (plum, plum, white 7) and special winning mode C (plum, plum, green 7) shown in Table 2 When the combinations are compared for each rotating reel (40), the symbols (red 7, white 7, green 7) on the right rotating reel (45) are different from each other.

In this case, "the remaining rotating reels (4
0) The same winning symbol having the same symbol as above "is specifically, for example, a special winning mode A (plum, plum, red 7) and a special winning mode B (plum, plum, white) shown in Table 2. 7)
When the combinations of the winning symbols of the special winning mode C (plum, plum, green 7) are compared for each rotating reel (40), the display on the remaining left rotating reel (43) excluding the right rotating reel (45) The same pattern (plum) and the central rotating reel
(44) This means a pattern (plum) having the same display mode as above.

Therefore, the plurality of special prize modes composed of the same prize symbol and the different prize symbols described above, except for at least one specific rotating reel (40), are simultaneously in a state of waiting for a prize determination, that is, a so-called temper state. Is set to a combination of winning symbols.
Specifically, for example, when three special winning modes of plum, plum, red 7, plum, plum, white 7, and plum, plum, green 7 are set. , A combination of those winning symbols spinning reel (40)
When compared with each other, the different winning symbols on the right rotating reel (45) are different for red 7, blue 7 and yellow 7, and the same winning symbols for the remaining left rotating reel (43) and center rotating reel (44). Include those that are set to be the same in the plums. Of course, since there are “a plurality of special prize modes”, the number of special prize modes in the tempai state is not limited to the above three, but may be two, four, or more. is there.

Also, here, the spinning reel (40) having the different winning symbols has a stop operation position at which the different winning symbols in the special winning mode can be simultaneously drawn into a predetermined stop position by a stop operation. `` None '' means that when the player performs a stop operation of the rotating reel (40) having the different winning symbol, a plurality of different winning symbols arranged around the rotating reel (40) having the different winning symbol. This means that there is no stop operation position on the rotating reel (40) at the same time that it can be drawn on the activated pay line. Specifically, for example, in a case where the range of the retractable symbol is set up to four from the position where the stop operation was performed, different kinds of different winning symbols in a plurality of special winning modes, in the above example, , Among the different winning symbols of red 7, white 7, and green 7, at least two different winning symbols are set so as not to be simultaneously present in the four drawable ranges. Things. For example, at all stop positions of the rotating reel (40), red 7 and white 7 do not simultaneously exist within the retractable range; red 7 and green 7 do not simultaneously exist within the retractable range; And green 7 are not simultaneously present in the retractable range, and red 7, white 7 and green 7 are not simultaneously present in the retractable range. Specifically, as shown in Table 1, one specific rotating reel
In (40), different winning symbols in the special winning mode are arranged on the circumference of the rotating reel (40) apart from each other by at least the number of symbols (for example, four) which can be pulled in.

Also, here, "a first notification for specifying the same winning symbol in the special winning mode of at least one of the rotating reels (40) having the same winning symbol". Specifically, for example, by notifying “winning in special winning mode”, among the winning modes shown in Table 2, special winning mode A, special winning mode B, and special winning mode C are selected. In addition, any of the two special prize modes is reported without specifically specifying any two special prize modes as a result of the winning lottery.

Here, the "second notification for specifying the special winning symbol in the special winning mode on the rotating reel (40) having the different winning symbol" is specifically described as follows.
For example, in the case shown in Table 3, special winning modes A and B
, A plum, a plum, a red 7 or a white 7 and those displayed by the notification device (66) are included. Further, when the special prize modes A and C are won, the display includes a plum, a plum, a red 7 or a green 7, and the information displayed by the notification device (66). Further, when the special prize modes B and C are won, the prize, the plum, the white 7 or the green 7 and the one displayed by the notification device (66) are included.

Here, the notification mode is not particularly limited. When the special prize modes A and B are awarded, plum, plum, red 7 or white 7 are displayed. , Plums, red 7 or plums, plums, white 7 or those that display only different winning symbols such as red 7 or white 7 are also included.
In addition, here, "on the condition that predetermined special conditions are satisfied", specifically, for example, by a predetermined lottery, or by confirming the winning of a predetermined winning symbol, or
This includes games that require a transition to a special game such as a BB game or RB game. Further, depending on the amount of profit that the player has obtained during the predetermined period, for example, B
The condition is that the number of game medals obtained during the B game (the number of game medals obtained by subtracting the number of game medals inserted by the player from the number of paid out game medals) falls within a predetermined number range. Things.

Specifically, the present invention provides, when a special lottery mode A or B is won as a result of a lottery lottery by the prize lottery means (110), the first notification indicates "one of the special prize modes". "Prize in the aspect" is notified, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a plum, a plum, a red 7 or a white 7 is notified of a winning. (Operation) According to the present invention, the notification of the information on winning the special prize mode in one game range is not completed by one time by the first notification and the second notification, and the notification range is not completed. Are notified in two stages. Therefore, by the two-stage notification, the sense of expectation from the winning to the winning determination can be gradually increased, the excitement by the notification can be gradually increased, and the game can be filled with interest.

Further, according to the present invention, the combination of the winning symbols in the plurality of special winning modes is the same as the rotating reel (4) having the same winning symbols except for the rotating reel (40) having the different winning symbols.
0) is the same as above. Therefore, only by performing the first notification for specifying the same winning symbol, the stop symbol of the rotating reel (40) having the same winning symbol except for the rotating reel (40) having the different winning symbol is specified. By simply playing, all of the plurality of special winning modes are in a state of waiting for the confirmation of winning, that is, all of the so-called special winning modes are in the temporary state.

The rotating reel (40) having the above-mentioned different winning symbols does not have a stop operation position at which the different winning symbols in the special winning mode can be simultaneously drawn on the activated pay line by the stop operation. Therefore, unless notified by the second notification that the specific prize pattern of the special prize mode is won by the prize notification device (170), it is a person skilled in so-called eye-pressing technology. Also, it is not possible to determine which of the plurality of special winning modes has a winning symbol.

Therefore, after the first notification by the prize notification device (170), a second prize symbol having a possibility of establishing a prize flag is specified from among a plurality of different prize symbols of a special prize mode. In order to obtain the notification, a game having a new game property that a predetermined special condition is satisfied can be performed. Thereby, the game performance can be improved.

(Claim 4) The invention of claim 4 has the following features in addition to the features of the invention of claim 3 described above. That is, a first special prize mode, a second special prize mode, and a third special prize mode having different display modes are provided as the special prize modes.

Then, the first and second special winning modes,
The first and third special winning modes and the second and third special winning modes are respectively included in the same winning determination area data. The three reels (40) are formed, and the winning symbols (61) of the first special winning mode, the second special winning mode, and the third special winning mode, When the combination is compared for each of the rotating reels (40),
The winning symbol (61) on one specific rotating reel (40) is:
Heterogeneous winning symbol (61) and the remaining two rotating reels
The winning symbol (61) on (40) is set to be the same winning symbol (61).

Then, the spinning reel (40) having the heterogeneous winning symbol (61) is stopped by the stop operation to add the heterogeneous winning symbol (61) in the first special winning mode and the second special winning mode. There is no stop operation position at which the different winning symbol (61) and the different winning symbol (61) in the third special winning mode can be simultaneously pulled into the predetermined stop position. And the notification device (66)
A first for specifying the same winning symbol (61) in the special winning mode of at least one of the rotating reels (40) having the same winning symbol (61). The spinning reel having the different winning symbol (61) on condition that a predetermined special condition is satisfied.
(40) A second notification for specifying two of the different winning symbols (61) in the special winning mode is provided.

In the present invention, specifically, for example, as shown in Table 2, the first special winning mode is a special winning mode A (plum, plum, red 7), and the second special winning mode is Consists of a special winning mode B (plum, plum, white 7), and a third special winning mode is a special winning mode C (plum,
Plums, green 7). (Operation) In the present invention, it is possible to simultaneously win two special winning modes having different display modes, and furthermore, it is possible to simultaneously win the special winning modes and to partially overlap a combination of special winning modes having different display modes. it can. That is, the first and second, first and third or second and third special winning modes can be simultaneously won. In this way, the combination of the special winning modes that can be won can be changed in three ways, and the combination pattern of the winning symbols can be changed. As a result, the combination of winning symbols can be prevented from being monotonous, and the complexity as a game can be increased.

According to the present invention, a first special winning mode,
The combination of the winning symbols of the second special winning mode and the third special winning mode is the same on the rotating reels (40) having the same winning symbols except for the rotating reels (40) having different winning symbols. is there. For this reason, only the first notification specifying the same winning symbol is performed, and the remaining two rotating reels (40) having the same winning symbol except one rotating reel (40) having the different winning symbol are used. Only when the stop symbol is specified, when viewed from the player, all of the first special winning mode, the second special winning mode, and the third special winning mode are in a state of waiting for a winning, so-called. All of the plurality of special winning modes are in the state of a tempai.

The spinning reel (40) having the above-mentioned heterogeneous prize symbol is stopped by a stop operation to thereby form a heterogeneous prize symbol in a first special prize mode, a heterogeneous prize symbol in a second special prize mode, and a third special prize pattern. There is no stop operation position at which the different winning symbols in the special winning mode can be drawn simultaneously on the activated winning line. For this reason, even if it is a person skilled in so-called eye-pressing technology, unless the second notification notifies that the specific winning pattern of the special winning pattern has been won by the notification device (66), , It is impossible to determine whether any two special winning modes among the first to third special winning modes are winning.

Therefore, after the first notification by the prize notification device (170), a second type of different prize symbol having a possibility of establishment of a prize flag is specified from among a plurality of different prize types of special prize modes. In order to obtain the notification, a game having a new game property that a predetermined special condition is satisfied can be performed. Thereby, the game performance can be improved.

(Claim 5) The invention according to claim 5 has the following features in addition to the features of the invention described in claim 3 or claim 4. That is, the same winning symbol (61) corresponding to the combination specified by the first notification under the predetermined special condition is stopped at a predetermined stop position.

(Operation) According to the present invention, another rotary reel is provided on condition that the same winning symbol corresponding to the combination specified by the first notification is stopped at a predetermined stop position.
The second notification for specifying the winning symbol combination having the possibility of winning in (40) is performed. For this reason, the player stops the same winning symbol corresponding to the combination specified by the first notification at a predetermined stop position by his / her so-called pushing skill, so that the final notification is made. A certain second notification will be obtained. Thereby, the player can obtain a sense of self-satisfaction and a sense of self-fulfillment that whether or not to make the final notification is not left to the gaming machine, but can obtain the final notification based on his / her skill. . Therefore, the contents of the game can be made interesting.

[0050]

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS (Description of the drawings) FIGS.
1 shows an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of the input, control and output of the gaming machine, FIG. 2 is a front view of the external appearance of the gaming machine, and FIGS. 3 to 6 show the schematic flow of the normal gaming operation of the gaming machine.

(Gaming Machine 10) In FIG. 2, reference numeral 10 denotes the gaming machine 10. The gaming machine 10 has a rectangular box-shaped housing 11, as shown in FIG. An approximately square window-shaped display window 12 facing the player side is formed from the center of the housing 11 to the upper part. At the approximate center of the display window 12, a symbol display window 13 through which symbols 61 of the three rotating reels 40 can be seen is formed.

The rotating reel 40 includes a left rotating reel 43 located on the left end side in FIG. 2, a right rotating reel 45 located on the right end side in FIG.
Central rotating reel located between 43 and right rotating reel 45
It consists of 44. On the front side of the gaming machine 10, although not particularly shown, three pay lines in the horizontal direction and two in two diagonal directions on the left and right diagonal lines are formed.

Although not shown inside the gaming machine 10,
A control device 20 (see FIG. 1) for controlling the overall operation of the gaming machine 10 is incorporated. (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. In addition, one CPU is disposed in each of the game control device 21 and the effect control device 22. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The CPU may be controlled by one CPU, or two or more CPUs. May be controlled by the CPU.

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 21 is not limited to the above-mentioned means (1) to (3), but may include other means. (Effect control device 22) The effect control device 22 mainly relates to effect data, and is for controlling the notification device 66 such as the notification lamp 69 and the speaker 67. And, in order to ensure the reliability of the internal data of the game control device 21, the signal exchange between the game control device 21 and the effect control device 22 is set to be one-way. That is, it is set so that only the output signal is transmitted from the game control device 21 to the effect control device 22, and no signal is transmitted from the effect control device 22 to the game control device 21. Thereby, it is possible to easily protect the data of the game control device 21 having the data on the winning lottery such as the lottery probability.

The effect control device 22 functions as the following means (1) and (2). (1) Winning effect data storage means 151 (2) Winning effect control means 152 Further, the effect control device 22 is not limited to the above-described means (1) and (2) but includes other means. You can go out.

Here, the gaming machine 10 is a game control device.
In addition to the main board 23 on which the 21 is arranged, a sub-board 24 on which the effect control device 22 is arranged is provided. For this reason,
By exchanging the sub-board 24, it is possible to easily manufacture a sister machine that differs only in a part of the effect contents. Also,
Since only the sub-board 24 can be easily replaced with another having a different capacity or performance, only the content of the production
From relatively simple effects such as character display consisting only of still images to complex effects such as characters appearing in various backgrounds and complex various effects such as detailed moving images. Can be easily changed.

In developing a control program for use in a gaming machine, the main board 23 and the sub-board 24 are separated so that a bug under development exists on the main board 23 side. It is possible to easily determine whether or not it exists on the 24 side, and it is less likely that the entire control program will need to be reviewed.This makes it easier to debug and shortens the control program development period. Can be.

Further, since the main board 23 for controlling the game and the sub-board 24 having the effect data and the like are provided, the main board 23 is of a closed type in which it is difficult to operate, exchange or infiltrate foreign substances from the outside. The sub-board 24 is firmly fixed in the container, and the sub-substrate 24 can be detachably attached to the container easily exchangeable from the outside by simple means. Thus, the production data, etc.
It can be easily exchanged for another one, but it becomes easy to design important data such as the lottery probability into a structure that cannot be operated from the outside.

Although the present embodiment includes the main substrate 23 and the sub-substrate 24 as described above, the present invention is not particularly limited to this, and includes a main substrate 23 and a sub-substrate 23 alone. Alternatively, a structure provided with a plurality of sub-substrates 24 may be used. (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) The output stage of the control device 20 includes:
As shown in FIG. 1, the following parts are connected. (1) Reel unit 60 (2) Hopper unit 65 (3) Notification device 66 (notification lamp 69, speaker 67 and display device 68) The output stage is limited to the above-mentioned parts (1) to (3). It is not something to be done.

(Making switch 15) The making switch 15
As shown in FIG. 2, a switch diagonally below the rotating reel 40 is for detecting a game medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 18 for the 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) The above-described adjustment switch 17
Is a switch located diagonally below the rotating reel 40, as shown in FIG. 2, for paying out the stored inserted medals. (Start Switch 30) As shown in FIG. 2, the start switch 30 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 (Replay, Repl
ay) At times, the drive of the reel unit 60 is started on condition that a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous game.

Note that, here, the replay (Repla, Repla
y) means that the replay (Replay) flag is established by the lottery of the winning lottery means 110, and the replay (Replay, Replay,
Replay) are aligned on the activated pay line,
In the next game, the player can play the game again without newly inserting a game medal. (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
Reference numeral 60 includes three motors (not shown) fixed or supported by a frame, and three rotating reels 40 fixed to the output shaft of each motor. Each rotating reel 40 includes a rotating drum made of a 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.

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[Table 1] Table 1 shows a symbol pattern at 21 positions on the circumference of each rotating reel 40. Table 2 shows each winning mode during the normal game and its type. As shown in Table 2, the prize modes during the normal game are two special prize modes of the BB game and the RB game, three small role prize modes, one re-game, and three special games. It consists of a prize mode, a total of 9
Are set. Among these nine winning modes, a special winning mode A (plum, plum, red 7) is set as the first special winning mode, and a special winning mode B (plum, plum, red) is set as the second special winning mode. White 7) is set, and a special winning mode C (plum, plum, green 7) is set as the third special winning mode. The winning symbols in the first to third special winning modes are represented by a combination of
When compared each time, the symbol on the right rotating reel 45 is red 7,
Different types of winning symbols different from each other in white 7 and green 7 and the same winning symbols in which the symbols on the remaining left spinning reel 43 and center spinning reel 44 are the same in plums are provided.

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[Table 2] When the combination of the winning symbols of the special winning mode A (plum, plum, red 7) and the special winning mode B (plum, plum, white 7) is compared for each rotating reel 40, the right rotating reel
The different winning symbols on 45 are different from each other in red 7 and white 7,
The same winning symbols on the left spinning reel 43 and the center spinning reel 44, which are the remaining spinning reels 40, are all set to be the same in plums. Then, as shown in Table 1, the stopping operation causes the right-hand rotating reel 45 to switch between the different winning pattern of special winning mode A (red 7) and the different winning pattern of special winning mode B (white 7). Has six other symbols, and a different winning symbol (white 7) in the special winning mode B,
Between the special winning pattern of special winning mode A (red 7), 1
There are three other symbols. As described above, the different winning symbol (red 7) and the different winning symbol (white 7) on the right rotating reel 45 are brought into a predetermined winning line by the stop operation of the stop switch 50 by the player. Are spaced apart from each other by more than the maximum number of symbols (specifically, four). That is, it is set so that there is no stop operation position where the different winning symbols, red 7 and white 7, can be drawn on the activated pay line at the same time.

When the combinations of the winning symbols of the special winning mode A (plum, plum, red 7) and the special winning mode C (plum, plum, green 7) are compared for each reel 40, the right rotation The different winning symbols on the reel 45 are different from each other for red 7 and green 7, and the same winning symbols on the left rotating reel 43 and the central rotating reel 44 which are the remaining rotating reels 40 are:
Both are set to be the same for plums. Then, as shown in Table 1, a different winning pattern (red 7) in the special winning mode A is applied to the right rotating reel 45 by a stop operation.
, And 13 different symbols exist between the special winning mode C and the different winning pattern (green 7).
There are six other symbols between the different winning symbol (green 7) and the special winning pattern A (red 7). As described above, the different types of winning symbols red 7 and green 7 on the right-hand rotating reel 45 correspond to the maximum number of symbols for which a predetermined symbol can be drawn on the activated winning line by the stop operation of the stop switch 50 by the player. (Specifically, four) or more. That is, it is set so that there is no stop operation position at which the red 7 and the green 7 can be simultaneously drawn on the pay line.

When the combinations of the winning symbols of the special winning mode B (plum, plum, white 7) and the special winning mode C (plum, plum, green 7) are compared for each reel 40, The different winning symbols on the reel 45 are different from each other for white 7 and green 7, and the same winning symbols on the left rotating reel 43 and the center rotating reel 44 which are the remaining rotating reels are:
Both are set to be the same for plums. Then, as shown in Table 1, a different winning pattern (white 7) in the special winning mode B is applied to the right rotating reel 45 by a stop operation.
There are six other symbols between the special winning mode C and the different winning pattern (green 7), and the special winning mode C and the different winning pattern B (green 7). There are 13 other symbols between the different winning symbols (white 7). As described above, the white 7 and the green 7 of the different winning symbols on the right rotating reel 45 are the maximum number of symbols that can draw a predetermined symbol on the activated winning line by the stop operation of the stop switch 50 by the player. (Specifically, four) or more. That is, it is set so that there is no stop operation position at which white 7 and green 7 can be simultaneously drawn on the activated pay line.

Here, among the winning symbols, three special winning modes of A, B, and C are formed, but the special winning modes are not particularly limited to these three. One special prize mode may be omitted, and may be a combination of two special prize modes having an arrangement satisfying the above-described conditions and another small role such as a bell or a replay. Yes, and by adjusting the number of drawable symbols in the stop control of the rotating reel 40,
The special prize mode D may be provided to provide four special prize modes, and four or more special prize modes may be provided within a range satisfying the conditions for the special prize mode described above. Is also good.

(Hopper Unit 65) The hopper unit 65 is for paying out medals to the player based on the result of the game, not shown. (Notification device 66) The notification device 66 is for informing a player of a prize or the like by sound, light or video. More specifically, the notification device 66 includes the left and right 2 embedded in the lower portion of the housing 11.
The display device 12 includes a speaker 67, a display device 68 including a large dot-shaped panel LED disposed in the upper center of the display window 12, and five notification lamps 69 disposed on a peripheral edge of the display window 12. Things. Then, the notification device 66 generates a winning sound from the speaker 67 at the time of winning, and turns on or blinks the notification lamp 69 under the control of the effect control device 22, and also displays a design pattern or a character string on the display device 68. By displaying the light, the player is notified of a winning, a winning determination, or the like.

The above-described notification device 66 is capable of displaying a combination of winning symbols having the possibility of a special winning mode only when the stop switch 50 is operated in the order of the left rotating reel 43, the center rotating reel 44, and the right rotating reel 45. The information can be notified to the player. Specifically, the notification device 66 is for identifying the same winning symbol plum in the special winning mode of the rotating reel 40 of the left rotating reel 43 and the central rotating reel 44 among the rotating reels having the same winning symbol plum. The first notification can be performed.

The notification device 66 is operated on the condition that a predetermined special condition is satisfied. Specifically, the stop operation of the left rotating reel 43 and the center rotating reel 44 causes a predetermined effective pay line to be displayed. On the condition that the same winning symbol plums can be arranged, a second notification for specifying a special winning symbol in a special winning mode on the right rotating reel 45 having a different winning symbol can be made. It is.

Specifically, in the case of the first notification, the display window 12
When the characters of plum, plum, red 7, white 7 or green 7 are lit on the display device 68 composed of large dot-shaped panel LEDs arranged at the upper center of the special prize modes A, B,
This is to notify that there is a high possibility that the winning flag of any two special winning modes of C is established.

In the case of the second notification, the display device 68
When the characters of plum, plum, red 7 or white 7 are illuminated and displayed, it informs that there is a high possibility that both the special winning mode A and the special winning mode B are established. It is. Then, in the case of the second notification, the display device 68
When the characters of plum, plum, red 7 or green 7 are illuminated and displayed, it informs that there is a high possibility that both the special winning mode A and the special winning mode C are established. It is. Then, in the case of the second notification, the display device 68
When the characters of plum, plum, white 7 or green 7 are illuminated and displayed, it informs that there is a high possibility that both the special winning mode B and the special winning mode C are established. It is.

Here, in the second notification, for example, characters such as plum, plum, red 7 or white 7 are displayed, but this notification mode is not particularly limited to this. Absent. Specifically, for example, (Plum,
Characters such as plum, red 7) or (plum, plum, white 7) may be displayed. Or red 7 or white 7
It is also possible to display only the different winning symbols as shown in FIG.

(Normal Game Control Means) The normal game control means 70 is for causing a normal game to be played. That is, when the start switch 30 is operated under the condition that a medal is inserted or the bet switch 16 is inserted, or when a predetermined time elapses from the previous game at the time of a replay (Replay), the reel unit 60 is driven, and the reel unit 60 is driven. The rotating reels 40 start rotating. Then stop switch
When one of the reels 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 rotating 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.

Winning involves paying out game medals.
There is no small medal prize that gives the player a profit, a special prize that gives the player even greater profits than this small prize prize, and there is no payout of game medals, but again without inserting new game medals Replay (Replay) that can perform a game is provided. Then, when the lottery result is any of the winnings (also referred to as an internal winning, an internal winning or an internal winning), 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 a symbol 61 (for example, three 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.

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 above 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) Note that a specific game, for example, an RB game is a specific introduction game.
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. Further, the special game is not limited to the above-mentioned games (1) to (3).

More specifically, in the normal game, although not shown, for example, when three symbols 61 such as 7 are aligned 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. Then, as shown in FIG. 1, the special game control means 80 is roughly provided with the following means.

(1) Specific introduction game control means 91 (BB game control means 90) (2) Specific game control means 101 (RB game control means 100) (Specific introduction game control means 91) Above specific introduction game control means
91 is a BB game control means for controlling the BB game
90.

Specifically, when the game shifts to the BB game, a small role game similar to the normal game is started by inserting up to three medals, and is effective when the rotation of each of the three spinning reels is stopped. The payout of medals is performed depending on whether or not the winning symbols are aligned on the winning line. Therefore, in the small win game during the BB game, the lottery including the small win 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. In the same manner as described above, the lottery and control of the small role game are performed. In the BB game, the RB game ends when the RB game in the BB game ends at a predetermined maximum number of times, for example, three times, or the small role game during the BB game ends at the predetermined maximum number of times, for example, up to 30 times. Things. Of course, the maximum number of RB games and small role games during the BB game is not limited to those described above, but may be different depending on the type of the gaming machine 10 (for example,
The maximum number of RB games may be set to 2).

(Specific game control means 101) The specific game control means 101 is for controlling the RB game. Specifically, when the game shifts to the RB game, the medal is 1
And the predetermined symbol 61 of the rotating reel 40 is displayed on the display window 12.
When a player is aligned on the center line, a specific prize-winning game that is determined to be a prize is performed. In the RB game, a specific prize game for determining whether or not a prize can be performed can be performed up to 12 times, and a prize can be confirmed up to 8 times. In other words, the RB game ends when a maximum of eight winnings are confirmed or when a maximum of 12 specific winning games ends.

(Winning lottery means 110) The above winning lottery means 110
Is to perform a lottery for winning determination based on a predetermined lottery probability. And the winning lottery means 110
When the result of the lottery is a prize (also referred to as an internal win, an internal prize or an internal win), a prize flag is established, and a combination of symbols for stopping the rotating reel 40 is predetermined while the prize flag is established. The winning is determined on condition that it matches the winning symbol, and a medal is paid out to the player,
It is set so that a profit such as a special game is provided.

As shown in FIG. 1, the winning lottery means 110 is roughly provided with 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 Means 111) The above random number generating means 111
Is to generate a random number for winning lottery in a predetermined area (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal). Here, the random number generation means includes a random number generation method as a soft random number, such as a random number generation method by repeatedly squaring an n-digit number and taking out a central n-digit number. Or a range of numbers at high speed
There is a configuration using a counter that adds each time. For example, a counter is conceivable in which a number in the range of 0 to 16383 is sequentially repeated several million times per second. Then, the "random number extracting means" reads the number of the counter when the start switch is pressed. When formed in this manner, the random numbers are not generated by the "random number generating means", but the numbers extracted by the "random number extracting means" have a distribution like a random number. In this way, a means for obtaining a number indicating a distribution like a random number as a result,
It is considered to be included in “random number generating means” or “random number extracting means”.

(Random Number Extracting Means 112) The above random number extracting means 112
Extracts a random number generated by the random number generating means 111 under a predetermined condition (for example, operation of the start switch 30). 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. Specifically, the prize determination table 113 indicates that, in the entire area of the random numbers
It has lottery probability data indicating the number of appearances of each winning item.

(Determining Means 114) The determining means 114 is a random number generating means 1
The prize determination area data including the prize area of each prize item in the entire area of the random number taken by 11 is compared with the random number extracted by the random number extracting means 112, and the prize corresponding to the prize area to which the extracted random number data belongs is determined. Is what you do.

Here, based on the lottery probability data of the prize determination table 113 used for a normal game, the prize determination area data composed of the prize areas of the respective prize items in the entire area of the random number taken by the random number generation means 111 is calculated. Are shown in Table 3. As shown in Table 3, the prize determination area data of the prize determination table 113 includes a plurality of prize symbols having different display modes in the same prize determination area data, and has different prize determination area data in the same display mode. Are located in

More specifically, as shown in Table 3, numerical data in the same prize judging area data of areas 2458 to 2657 include special prize modes A (plum, plum, red 7) having different display modes. , A special winning mode B (plum, plum, white 7). Then, similarly, 2658 which is the same winning determination area data
In the numerical data in the areas 2 to 2857, two winning symbols of special winning modes A (plum, plum, red 7) and special winning modes C (plum, plum, green 7) having different display modes are set. . Similarly, in the numerical data of the areas 2858 to 3057, which are the same prize determination area data, special prize modes B (plum, plum, white 7) and special prize modes C (plum, plum, Green 7) is set.

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[Table 3] As shown in Table 3, the special prize mode A includes 2458 to 2657 which are prize determination area data of the special prize modes A and B, and 2658 to 2857 which is prize determination area data of the special prize modes A and C. Are set in two different winning determination area data. The special prize mode B has two different prize determination areas of 2458 to 2657, which are prize determination area data of the special prize modes A and B, and 2858 to 3057, which is prize determination area data of the special prize modes B and C. Set to data. The special prize mode C has two different prize determination areas: 2658 to 2857 which are prize determination area data of the special prize modes A and C, and 2858 to 3057 which is prize determination area data of the special prize modes B and C. Set to data. As described above, the special winning modes A and B having the special winning modes A, the special winning modes B and the special winning modes C, which are different from each other, are set so that the special winning modes A and B are simultaneously won. C is set to win simultaneously, and special winning modes B and C are set to win simultaneously.

(Winning Effect Data Storage Unit 151) The winning effect data storage unit 151 stores the effect data of the notification device 66. Specifically, for example, BB
The sound generated from the speaker 67 of the display device 66 when the game winning is determined, data such as the time and sequence of lighting and blinking of the notification lamp 69, the design pattern displayed on the display device 68, plum, plum, red 7 or white 7 is stored. Of course, the effect contents to be stored are not limited to those described above, and may be those based on various kinds of notification means such as pre-stored voice, vibration, lighting of another lamp, and the like.

(Winning Effect Control Means 152) The winning effect controlling means 152 outputs each effect data from the winning effect data storage means 151 to the notifying device 66 based on a control signal from the control device 20 or the like. It is for controlling such a device. Specifically, when there is a large possibility that a winning flag is established for a BB game, an RB game, or another small role, or when a predetermined winning flag is established, the winning symbols are aligned on a predetermined effective winning line. When the winning is determined by this, based on the presentation information from the winning effect data storage means 151, the lamp of the predetermined position of the notification lamp 69 is turned on or blinking,
A predetermined electronic sound can be generated from the speaker 67 or a display device
This is for displaying a predetermined symbol pattern and character string on 68.

(Operation of Gaming Machine 10) Next, an outline of the operation of the gaming machine having the above-described structure in a normal game will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. First, in step 100 shown in FIG. 3, when the start switch 30 is operated, the start switch 30 is turned on. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 101.

In step 101, the winning lottery means 11
A lottery process is performed by 0. And the next step 1
Go to 02. At step 102, it is determined whether or not any of the special winning modes A, B, and C has been won, that is, as a result of the winning lottery by the winning lottery means 110, any one of the special winning modes A, B, and C has a winning flag. It is determined whether or not is established. When it is determined that any of the special winning modes A, B, and C has been won, the process proceeds to the next step 103.

In step 103, a first notification is performed by the notification device 66. Specifically, for example, characters such as plum, plum, red 7, white 7, or green 7 are displayed on the display device 68 of a large dot LED. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 104. In step 104, the rotation of the rotating reel 40 starts. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 105.

In step 105, the stop switch 50 is operated by operating the stop switch 50.
N. Then, the process proceeds to the next Step 106. In step 106, the rotation stop processing of the rotating reel 40 is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 107. Step 1
At 07, the left rotating reel 43 and the center rotating reel 44
, It is determined whether or not the plum, which is the same winning symbol in the special winning mode, can be stopped on a predetermined effective winning line. Then, when it is determined that the plum, which is the same winning symbol in the special winning mode, can be stopped on the predetermined activated winning line by the stop operation of the left rotating reel 43 and the center rotating reel 44, the process proceeds to the next step 108. move on.

In step 108, the notification device 66 makes a second notification. Specifically, when there is a high possibility that the winning flag of both the special winning mode A and the special winning mode B is established, the plum, plum, red 7 or white 7 is displayed. If it is highly probable that the winning flags of both the special winning mode A and the special winning mode C are established, the display device of a large dot-shaped LED is used.
By 68, the lighting of the characters of plum, plum, red 7 or green 7 is performed. When it is highly probable that the winning flags of both the special winning mode B and the special winning mode C are established, the plum, plum, white 7 or green is displayed by the dot-shaped large LED display device 68. The lighting display of the character 7 is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 109.

At step 109, it is determined whether or not the stop switch 50 corresponding to the three reels 40 has been operated. If it is determined that the stop switch 50 corresponding to the three rotating reels 40 has been operated, the process proceeds to the next step 110. In step 110, whether or not the winning symbols corresponding to the winning flag are aligned on the activated winning line while the winning flag is established,
It is determined whether or not the winning is determined. When it is determined that the winning is determined, the process proceeds to the next step 111.

At step 111, a medal corresponding to a winning symbol is paid out. Then, the game ends.
If it is determined in step 107 that the plum, which is the same winning symbol in the special winning mode, cannot be stopped on the predetermined pay line by the stop operation of the left rotating reel 43 and the center rotating reel 44, The process skips 108 and proceeds to step 109.

If it is determined in step 109 that the stop switch 50 corresponding to the three rotating reels 40 has not been operated, the process proceeds to step 105. If it is determined in step 110 that the winning has not been determined, step 111 is skipped, and the game ends. If it is determined in step 102 that any of the special winning modes A, B, and C has not been won, the process proceeds to the next step 130.

In step 130, the rotation of the rotating reel 40 starts. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 131.
In step 131, the stop switch 50 is turned on by operating the stop switch 50. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 132. In step 132, the rotation stop processing of the rotating reel 40 is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 133.

In step 133, it is determined whether or not the stop switch 50 corresponding to the three reels 40 has been operated. When it is determined that the stop switch 50 corresponding to the three rotating reels 40 has been operated, the process proceeds to the next step 134. In step 134, whether or not the winning symbols corresponding to the winning flag are aligned on the activated winning line while the winning flag is established,
It is determined whether or not the winning is determined. When it is determined that the winning is determined, the process proceeds to the next step 135.

At step 135, a medal corresponding to a winning symbol is paid out. Then, the game ends.
If it is determined in step 133 that the stop switch 50 corresponding to the three rotating reels 40 has not been operated, the process proceeds to step 131. Step 1
If it is determined at 34 that the winning has not been determined, the process skips step 135 and the game ends.

The lottery process in step 101 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In step 200, a random number is extracted by the random number extracting means 112 from the random numbers generated by the random number generating means 111 of the winning lottery means 110. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 201.

In step 201, the extracted random numbers are stored inside the random number extracting means 112. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 202. In step 202, the random number extracted by the determination means 114 and the winning determination table 1
Comparison with thirteen winning determination area data is performed. And
Proceed to the next step 203.

In step 203, the determining means 114 determines which of the winning regions in the winning determination table 113 contains the extracted random numbers, and determines the evaluation of the lottery process. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 204. In step 204, kicking of a predetermined symbol and retraction of the predetermined symbol are set. Then, the lottery process ends.

Steps 106 and 13 described above
The rotation stop processing of the second rotating reel 40 will be described with reference to FIG. In step 300, it is determined whether or not kick setting has been achieved for a predetermined symbol. Then, when it is determined that the setting of the kicking of the predetermined symbol has not been achieved, the process proceeds to the next step 301.

In step 301, the rotating reel 40 is rotated by one symbol. That is, kicking is performed for one symbol. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 302. In step 302, it is determined whether or not the number of the symbols obtained by rotating the rotary reel 40 by one symbol described above corresponds to the fourth symbol after the stop switch 50 is operated. After operating the stop switch 50, the number of symbols shifted by rotating the rotary reel 40 one symbol at a time becomes four.
In the case of the number, the process proceeds to the next step 303.

In step 303, the rotation of the rotating reel 40 is stopped. Thereby, the operation of the gaming machine 10 from the insertion of the medal to the stop of the rotation of the rotating reel 40 is completed. If it is determined in step 300 that the setting for kicking a predetermined symbol has been achieved, the next step 3
Go to 04. In step 304, it is determined whether or not a pull-in is set for any of the symbols. Then, when it is determined that the pull-in is set for any of the symbols, the process proceeds to the next step 305.

In step 305, it is determined whether or not the pull-in setting has been achieved. When it is determined that the pull-in setting has been achieved, the process proceeds to the next step 303. In step 304, when it is determined that the drawing is not set for any of the symbols,
Proceed to step 303.

If it is determined in step 305 that the pull-in setting has not been achieved, step 30
Proceed to 1. In the step 302, after the stop switch 50 is operated, if the number of symbols shifted by rotating the rotary reel 40 one symbol at a time is not the fourth symbol, the process returns to the step 300.

In the above-mentioned embodiment, the stop processing of the rotating reel 40 is described in steps 301 to 305. In this example, the condition is checked from among the pull-in range symbols which are closer to the reference position. Do
This is an example of so-called minimum pull-in stop control. Conversely, so-called maximum pull-in stop control may be used in which conditions are checked from a symbol far from the reference position in the pull-in range symbols.

Further, for example, at the timing when the stop switch 50 is pressed, the rotating reel is rotated according to a predetermined table.
A so-called table stop control method for determining the forty stop positions may be used. This table stop control has a plurality of tables based on the presence or absence of a winning flag and winning symbols with the winning flag being established, and a table according to a game situation is appropriately selected from the plurality of tables. .

In the table stop control, when the winning flag is established, the stop position is previously determined on the table so that the symbols corresponding to the winning flag are aligned on the activated pay line. This is a type of so-called pull-in setting. Also, when the winning flag is not established, the stop position is determined in advance on the table so that other winning symbols are not aligned on the activated pay line, and is provided with a kind of so-called kick skip setting. is there.

(Other Embodiments) In the above-described embodiment, after the first notification, a predetermined special condition for performing the second notification is determined by using the same winning symbol specified by the first notification. Is stopped at the stop position, but is not particularly limited to this. Specifically, for example,
The second notification may be performed by a predetermined lottery or on condition that a winning is determined for a predetermined winning symbol. Also, the second notification may be set on condition that the game is shifted to a special game such as a BB game or an RB game. Furthermore, the number of game medals obtained during the BB game is calculated based on the profit amount obtained by the player during the predetermined period (the number of game medals inserted by the player based on the number of paid out game medals). The second notification may be performed on condition that the number of game medals drawn is within a predetermined number range.

[0122]

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,
A gaming machine that can change the combination of winning symbols that can be won, in a superimposed manner, can freely change various combinations of winning symbols, and increase the complexity as a game. 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,
It is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of narrowing down the types of winning symbols to be aimed at by so-called eye pressing and increasing a player's expectation of winning. (Claim 3) According to the invention of claim 3, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 2, the following effect is obtained.

That is, according to the third aspect of the present invention,
By the two-stage notification, it is possible to gradually increase the sense of expectation from the winning to the finalization of the winning, to gradually increase the excitement by the notification, and to provide a gaming machine capable of performing a game having a new gaming property. Can be provided. (Claim 4) According to the invention of claim 4, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 3, the following effect is obtained.

That is, according to the fourth aspect of the present invention,
You can change the combination pattern of winning symbols,
It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can increase the complexity as a game, can play a game having a new game property, and can improve the game property. (Claim 5) According to the invention described in claim 5, in addition to the effects of the invention described in claim 3 or 4, the following effect is obtained.

That is, according to the fifth aspect of the present invention,
It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can provide a feeling of self-satisfaction and a feeling of self-fulfillment that a final notification can be obtained by one's own skill, and can make the game content interesting.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an embodiment of the present invention, in which input of a gaming machine;
It is a block diagram which shows control and an output.

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

FIG. 3 is a flow chart illustrating an outline of an operation of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing an outline of an operation of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing an outline of a winning lottery process in the operation of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing an outline of a process of stopping rotation of a spinning reel in an operation of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 Gaming machine 11 Housing 12 Display window 13 Symbol display window 15 Insert switch 16 Bet switch 17 Settlement switch 18 Medal slot 20 Controller 21 Game control device 22 Production control device 23 Main board 24 Sub board 30 Start switch 40 Reel 42 Reel tape 43 Left rotating reel 44 Central rotating reel 45 Right rotating reel 50 Stop switch 60 Reel unit 61 Symbol 65 Hopper unit 66 Notification device 67 Speaker 68 Display device 69 Notification lamp 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 Judgment means 151 Winning effect data storage means 152 Winning effect control means

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A winning reel drawing means for performing a winning lottery of a winning symbol by using a random number, wherein the winning reel lottery means determines a random number for a winning lottery. Random number generating means to generate within the area of, random number extracting means for winning lottery to extract the random number generated by the random number generating means, and in the entire area of the random number taken by the random number generating means, the number of appearances of each winning item and A prize determination table having lottery probability data, the prize determination area data including a prize area of each prize item in the entire area of random numbers taken by the random number generating means based on the lottery probability data of the prize determination table A gaming machine comprising: a determining unit that checks a random number extracted by the extracting unit and determines a winning corresponding to a winning area to which the random number belongs. Domain data, which has a plurality of different winning symbol display mode on the same winning determination area data, game machine winning symbol of the same display form, characterized in that it is arranged in a different winning determination area data. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein said gaming machine includes a notifying device capable of notifying a player of a winning symbol having a possibility of winning. 3. A prize mode comprising a combination of symbols includes a plurality of special prize modes, wherein the prize symbols in the special prize mode are at least one specific prize pattern when the combination is compared for each of the rotating reels. A different winning symbol having different symbols on the rotating reel and an identical winning symbol having the same symbol on the remaining rotating reel are provided. The rotating reel having the different winning symbol has a special operation by a stop operation. There is no stop operation position at which different winning symbols of the winning mode can be simultaneously drawn into the predetermined stop position, and the notification device is the same as the special winning mode of at least one of the rotating reels having the same winning symbol. A first notification for specifying a winning symbol, and on the condition that a predetermined special condition is satisfied, the rotating reel having the different type of winning symbol The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein a second notification for specifying a different winning symbol in the special winning mode is performed. 4. A first special prize mode, a second special prize mode, and a third special prize mode having different display modes are provided as the special prize modes, and a first and a second special prize modes are provided. The prize mode, the first and third special prize modes, and the second and third special prize modes are respectively included in the same prize determination area data, and the three reels are formed. The winning symbols of the first special prize mode, the second special prize mode, and the third special prize mode, when the combinations are compared for each of the rotating reels, the winning symbols on a specific one of the rotating reels. The winning symbol is a different winning symbol, the winning symbols on the remaining two rotating reels are set to be the same winning symbol, and the rotating reel having the different winning symbol is stopped by the stop operation. Different types of special prize modes Winning symbols and
There is no stop operation position at which the different winning symbol of the second special winning mode and the different winning symbol of the third special winning mode can be simultaneously pulled into a predetermined stop position, and the notification device is the same winning symbol. The first notification for specifying the same winning symbol in the special winning mode of at least one of the two rotating reels having a special winning condition is performed, and a condition that a predetermined special condition is satisfied is satisfied. A second for specifying two of the different winning symbols in the special winning mode of the rotating reel having a winning symbol.
4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the notification is made. 5. The system according to claim 3, wherein the same winning symbol corresponding to the combination specified by the first notification is stopped at a predetermined stop position under the predetermined special condition. Gaming machine.