JP2003010402A - Game machine, program and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To execute remedial measure for the remaining number of times of games in the case that the number of times of games played under a specific mode does not reach an upper limit. SOLUTION: A specific game carrying over part 43 is provided with a storing memory 50 for the number of times of games for an RB mode, a storing memory 51 for the number of times of games for a BB mode, and a storing memory 52 for the number of times of games for a CT mode. In the BB mode, if an RB introducing game is not played 30 times, a control part 30a writes the number of times of unplayed RB introducing games into the storing memory 51 for the number of times of games for a BB mode. In the RB mode, if an RB game is not played 12 times, the control part 30a writes the number of times of unplayed RB games into the storing memory 50 for the number of times of games for a RB mode. In the CT mode, if a CT game is not played 150 times, the control part 30a writes the number of times of unplayed CT games into the storing memory 52 for the number of times of games for a CT mode. The number of times of games written into each memory is added to an upper limit of each of the next mode.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine installed and used in a game hall such as a pachinko parlor.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In the present specification, a pachi-slot machine is used as an example for explanation. Therefore, a medal is used as a game medium, but the game medium includes other media such as coins and pachinko balls. In addition, in "insert medal (game medium)",
In addition to actually inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot, betting a credited medal with a bet button or the like is included. Further, a state in which the winning symbols are arranged on the pay line is a prize, and a state in which a winning combination is drawn by electronic lottery before the winning is an internal prize.

A slot machine installed and used in a game hall such as a pachinko parlor is called a pachi-slot machine, and a medal, which is a game medium, is given a certain value to win a medal obtained by playing a game. It can be exchanged for various prizes. For this reason, a player generally aims to obtain a large number of medals and generally tries to play a game by selecting a platform on which it is easy to obtain a right to play a bonus game under a so-called specific game mode. .

As the specific game modes, for example, a big bonus (hereinafter BB) mode, a regular bonus (hereinafter RB) mode, etc. are provided. The BB game and the RB game which are bonus games by shifting to the respective modes.
The game is played. These games can be played by winning the winning combination BB or RB by lottery, and it is possible to obtain a larger number of medals in any mode than in the normal mode.

The shift to the RB mode is performed, for example, when the reel patterns are aligned in "BAR"-"BAR"-"BAR". In the RB mode, the game is played with one medal bet. In RB mode, you can win a maximum of 8 times or play a maximum of 12 RB games,
The termination condition is that either one reaches the maximum number of times. The transition to the BB mode is carried out, for example, when the reel patterns are arranged in "7"-"7"-"7".
In the BB mode, the shift to the RB mode is performed a predetermined number of times (2 to 3
Repeated) Further, in the BB mode, there is also a game in which there is a right to play, for example, up to 30 times of RB introduction games by betting 1 to 3 medals under a high winning probability before shifting to the RB mode. When jack-in winning patterns are gathered inside, it shifts to RB mode. BB
The mode is to play the RB introduction game up to 30 times or
The end condition is to shift to the mode a predetermined number of times, and a large number of medals can be acquired as compared with the normal mode and the RB mode.

Further, recently, in order to enhance the interest of the player, a challenge time (CT) which is a specific game mode.
Some go into mode. CT mode is, for example, BB
Migrated after the mode ends. CT under CT mode
In the game, when the BB and the replay (replay) are won, the reel stop control is performed as usual, and when the winning combination is won, the reel stop control is in the free state.
The reels are stopped based on the stop operation of the player.
Then, in the CT mode, the end condition is that either the number of CT games or the net increase in the number of medals has reached a preset upper limit number or number, or winning the BB. When the mode is changed to the CT mode, a small win can be obtained if the operation timing of the stop button is appropriate, so for a skilled person who can push the so-called eyes, a large number of medals can be obtained by continuously obtaining a small win. It will be a chance to win, and you will be able to win the BB lottery without reducing medals.

[0007]

However, in the pachi-slot machine described above, in the BB mode, the jack-in winning probability during the RB introduction game is high, so that the RB introduction game is rarely played 30 times. In most cases R
The BB mode ends even after the B introduction game has been played several times. However, in the RB introduction game, the winning probability of the small role is increased, so if you only play the RB introduction game several times,
When the B mode is ended, the number of medals acquired in the BB mode is lost compared to the case where the RB introduction game is performed 30 times and the BB mode is ended, which causes dissatisfaction to the player. Was there. Also, in CT mode, the net increase in the number of medals acquired has reached the upper limit,
If the CT mode ends before the number of CT games reaches the upper limit, it becomes impossible to play an unexecuted CT game. Since the CT game can be played without reducing the medals, the inability to play the unexecuted CT game has been a cause for the player to lose interest in the game.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention uses B
Even if the number of games played in a specific game mode such as B mode, RB mode, or CT mode has not reached the upper limit, the player is dissatisfied by taking relief measures for the number of unexecuted games. It is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine, a program, and a recording medium that can solve the above problems and can increase the interest in the game.

[0009]

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention is provided with a winning combination determining means for determining either a loss or a plurality of types of winning combinations by electronic lottery, and a normal mode. Under the specific game mode in which the upper limit of the number of games is set according to the game below and the specific winning combination is determined by the specific winning combination determining means, and the specific winning combination is set. The game under this specific game mode is different in profit-profit probability from the normal mode, and the specific game mode ends when a predetermined ending condition is satisfied. When, when the number of games played under the specific game mode has not reached the upper limit, the number of unexecuted games is added to the upper limit, It is provided with a specific game carryover means for the upper limit of the specific game mode times. Note that the profit giving probability is different from that in the normal mode, for example, when the probability that the winning combination is randomly selected by the winning combination determining means is different from that in the normal mode.

When the end condition is to win a special winning combination to be switched to a game mode different from the specific game mode by lottery by the winning combination determining means, the special winning combination is performed during the specific game mode. When a winning part is won, the specific game carry-over means adds and stores the number of unexecuted games in the specific game mode to the upper limit, and executes the specific game mode again when the game mode is finished. Preferably.

The program to be used is a winning combination determining means for determining a loss or one of a plurality of types of winning combinations by electronic lottery, and a game executed under a specific game mode when the ending condition is satisfied. If the number of times has not reached the upper limit, the number of unexecuted games is added to the upper limit, and the computer of the gaming machine functions as a specific game carry-over means for setting the upper limit of the next specific game mode. is there. Furthermore, the recording medium used is a computer-readable medium in which the program according to claim 2 is recorded.

[0012]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION The slot machine 10 shown in FIG. 1 is provided with three types of specific game modes of BB mode, RB mode and CT mode. In BB mode, R
The B mode is shifted up to 3 times. Also, the RB introduction game can be played up to 30 times before shifting to the RB mode. The ending condition is that the BB mode is shifted to the RB mode three times or the RB introduction game is played 30 times. In RB mode, you can win up to 8 times. In the RB mode, the end condition is to play the RB game 12 times or obtain the prize 8 times. CT
In mode, up to 20 can be added as a game bonus
You can get one medal. CT mode is 1
The end condition is to play the game 50 times, obtain 201 medals with a net increase, or internally win one of BB and RB.

In the slot machine 10, four display windows 13 are provided on a front door 12 of a housing 11, and each display window 13 is provided.
A first reel 14a, a second reel 14b, a third reel 14c, and a sub reel 15 are rotatably incorporated in the inner part of the disk. As is well known, the first to third reels 14a to 14c
A plurality of types of patterns are arranged at a constant pitch on the outer periphery of the, and when the reels are stopped, three patterns per reel are observed through the display window 13. As a result, a straight pay line that combines the pictures of each reel one by three
A total of 5 diagonally 2 is set.

The medal slot 16 prior to the start of the game
When one medal is thrown in, one horizontal pay line is activated in the center, and two horizontal three win lines and three diagonal two plus two diagonal win lines are activated. Further, it is possible to store up to 50 medals, and the number of stored medals is displayed on the credit display. It should be noted that, for example, four reels per reel can be observed from the display window 13, and in addition to the four horizontal winning lines, another winning line that is bent so that one reel is combined with each other is provided. It is also possible to set.

When the start lever 17 for starting the game is operated, the sub reel 15 on the right end of the other reel 14
The rotation starts with a to 14c. The sub reel 15
In the electronic lottery when the start lever 17 is operated, the BB to be switched to the BB mode is stopped at a position where "BIG" is displayed when the internal winning is made, and the RB which is changed to the RB mode is displayed to "REG" when the internal winning is made. Stopped at the position. Further, when the mode is changed to the CT mode after the BB mode is finished, it is stopped at the position where "CT" is displayed. Number of games display 1 during BB mode, RB mode, CT mode
8, the maximum number of games under each mode, the maximum number of wins, the maximum number of net additions, the number of games played in each mode, etc. are displayed.

On the operation panel above the stop buttons 19a to 19c, various operation buttons such as a 1-piece bet button, a MAX bet button, a payout button, etc., which are operated when a game is played with credits of medals are provided. Has been. Since the functions of these operation buttons are well known, their details are omitted.

A medal tray 20 is provided in the lower part of the housing 11, and the medal tray 20 is provided with payout medals 2 for payout medals obtained when the game is won.
It is paid out from 1.

As shown in FIG. 2, the operation of the slot machine 10 is basically controlled by a microcomputer including a CPU 30 and a memory 31. Medal sensor 32
Detects an appropriate medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 16 and inputs it to the control unit 30a of the CPU 30. A selector is incorporated in the rear of the medal insertion slot 16, and improper medals are ejected to the medal tray 20. Also, the selector does not pass through the medal sensor 32 even when a medal is inserted at an improper timing, for example, a medal that is inserted in the middle of a game or while various operation buttons are being pressed. The medal tray 20 is discharged.

Since the number of medals to be inserted prior to the start of the game is limited to one to three, the medal sensor 32 also detects medals inserted after the fourth when the credit function is not used. It is discharged to the medal tray 20 without being played. The credit function is switched on / off for each push of the payout button. Then, when the credit function is turned on, medals inserted after the fourth one are also detected by the medal sensor 32, and 5
Stored inside the slot machine up to 0 (credit)
To be done. The number of stored medals is digitally displayed on the credit number display. When the credit function is used, a medal insertion operation is performed by operating the above-described single bet button or MAX bet button, and the bet number is sequentially subtracted from the credit number. Also,
As a result of the game, the payout medal is also credited when the winning is obtained, and the credited medal is paid out to the tray 20 when the payout button is operated.

The control unit 30a determines the number of medals inserted from 1 to 3 prior to the start of the game by the medal sensor 32.
The number of activated winning lines is determined by counting based on the detection signal from. The number of bets of medals inserted at each start of the game is accumulated by the inserted medal counter 33 and counted. The number of credits is counted by another credit medal counter (not shown).

The start signal generator 34 inputs a game start signal to the controller 30a when the start lever 17 is operated after one to three medals have been inserted. In response to the game start signal, the control unit 30a causes the memory 31
First to third reels 14a to 14c and sub reel 1 based on the game execution program stored in the ROM area of
5 is rotated and the game process is started. The game execution program includes programs that execute a BB game that is performed after shifting to the BB mode, an RB game that is performed after shifting to the RB mode, a CT game that is performed after shifting to the CT mode, and the like. The reel drive controller 35 controls the drive and stop of each reel.
Each reel has an individual stepping motor 36a-
Each stepping motor 36 is fixed to the drive shaft 36d.
Each reel is controlled by controlling the driving of a to 36d. The RAM area of the memory 31 is a working area, and is used for temporary storage and rewriting of flags and data used for each game.

Since the stepping motors 36a to 36d rotate at a rotation angle according to the number of supplied drive pulses, the control unit 30a controls the number of supplied drive pulses to control the first to third reels 14a to 14c and the reels 14a to 14c. The rotation angle of the sub reel 15 can be controlled, and the stop position of the reel can be determined by cutting off the supply of the drive pulse. Further, each reel is integrally formed with reflection signal portions 37a to 37d at its reference position, and the photosensors 38a to 38d photoelectrically detect the passage of each reflection signal portion every one rotation thereof. Photosensors 38a-3
The detection signal from 8d is input from the reset signal generator 39 to the control unit 30a as a reset signal for each reel.

A pulse counter is provided for each stepping motor in the control unit 30a, and counts the number of drive pulses supplied to each stepping motor. Then, when the reset signal is input from the reset signal generator 39, the count value of the corresponding pulse counter is cleared. Therefore, the number of drive pulses corresponding to the rotation angle within one rotation of each reel is sequentially updated and stored in each pulse counter.

A picture table is stored in the ROM area of the memory 31, and the picture table stores the number of drive pulses corresponding to the rotation angle of each reel from the reference position and each picture arranged on the reel at a constant pitch. Is associated with the picture code representing. Therefore, by monitoring the count value of the pulse counter for each reel, it is possible to identify, for example, which pattern is moving on the pay line in the center. It is possible to predict whether or not the pattern will move to the pay line.

The stop signal generator 40 inputs a stop signal for each reel to the control section 30a when the stop buttons 19a to 19c are operated. Start lever 1
When all of the reels start rotating by operating 7, and when these rotations reach the steady speed, the stop buttons 19a to 19c
The operation of is enabled. After that, by operating these, the corresponding first to third reels 14a to 14a
The stop control of 4c is started. It should be noted that when a plurality of stop buttons are operated, only the reel with the earlier timing is stopped, and when completely simultaneously operated, none of the reels is stopped.

The control section 30a receives the game start signal and operates the electronic lottery section 41. The electronic lottery unit 41 includes a random number generator and a random number sampling circuit, and randomly draws one random value each time the game is started, and generates what winning combination in the currently executed game according to the value. Decide what to do. In this way, the control unit 30a and the electronic lottery unit 41 function as a winning combination determination means.

The electronic lottery section 41 is provided with a plurality of winning tables in which random numbers are divided into groups according to their sizes. The first winning table shows that random numbers sampled in the game under the normal mode give the right to shift to the BB mode, BB mode, and CT after the BB mode ends.
BB with CT to give the right to shift to the mode, RB to give the right to shift to the RB mode, a small role corresponding to the winning pattern of a small role that only pays out a predetermined number of coins, next time with the same bet number without inserting medals It is used for the determination of which pattern such as a replay that gives the right to play the game, a loss that does not cause any hits, or the like, that is, a winning determination. It should be noted that there are a plurality of types of small winning images, and a payout is assigned to each of them. Then, the type and pattern of the small winning combination are determined depending on which winning pattern the sampled random number value belongs to.

In the second winning table, random number values are grouped into small wins, jack-ins, and loses, and are used in the RB introduction game. The third winning table is used in the RB mode, and is used for determining whether to win or lose in the RB game, that is, for winning determination. Second and third
Since the random numbers are grouped in the winning table so that the winning probability is high, the winning table is easier to win than in the normal game, that is, the first winning table. The fourth winning table has random number values grouped only by BB, RB, and replay, and is used in a game under the CT mode. A winning signal representing the type of winning combination drawn by the electronic lottery section 41 is sent to the winning combination determining section 42, and this winning signal is normally fed back to the control section 30a.

The specific game carry-over section 43 is a control section 30a.
It also functions as a carry-over means for a specific game. Figure 3
As shown in FIG. 5, the specific game carry-over section 43 has an RB mode game count storage memory 50, a BB mode game count storage memory 51, and a CT mode game count storage memory 5.
Two are provided. In the RB mode game count storage memory 50, the number of unexecuted RB games is stored when the RB mode is ended without executing 12 RB games. When shifting to the RB mode, the control unit 30a
Counts the number of RB games played in the RB mode in response to the game start signal. When it is determined that the RB game has not been played 12 times when the RB mode ends, the number of unexecuted RB games is determined to be RB.
It is written in the mode game count storage memory 50.

The BB mode game number storage memory 51 stores the number of unexecuted RB introduction games when the BB mode is ended without executing 30 RB introduction games in the BB mode. . When shifting to the BB mode, the control unit 30a counts the number of times the RB introduction game is played. Then, when the BB mode ends, R
When it is identified that the B introduction game has not been played 30 times, the number of unexecuted RB introduction games is written in the BB mode storage memory 51. When it is identified that the game is not played 12 times in each RB mode in the BB mode, the number of unexecuted games is written in the RB mode storage memory 50.

In the CT mode game count storage memory 52, the number of CT games can be stored in CT without reaching 150.
When the mode ends, the number of unexecuted games is stored. When shifting to the CT mode, the control unit 30a counts the number of CT games. When the number of CT games has not reached 150, the number of CT games that have not been executed is written in the CT mode game number storage memory 52.

When a winning combination other than replay is drawn as a result of the game, the medal hopper 55 pays out the specified number of payout medals to the medal tray 20 or adds the specified number to the credit counter. The payout table in which the number of payout medals is determined for each type of winning combination is stored in the ROM area of the memory 31.
0a reads this and drives the medal hopper 55.

The initial setting input section 56 is provided inside the housing 11 together with the power switch and can be operated with the front door 12 open. For the operation of the slot machine 10, when the operator of the game arcade opens the front door 12 and turns on the power switch, by appropriately operating the initial setting input unit 56, for example, when the BB mode ends. It is possible to perform initial settings such as whether or not to stop with, and at the same time whether or not to automatically settle credited medals. Further, the payout rate can be varied in six stages by a dip switch or the like, and the payout rate of the slot machine 10 can be changed every day depending on which one is selected. In addition,
The payout rate can be changed easily by adjusting the group allocation in the winning table.

When the front door 12 is opened, the main board including the memory 31, the electronic lottery section 41, the winning combination determining section 42, etc., is exposed to the outside. Therefore, it is possible to adjust the data so that the payout rate is extremely increased by rewriting the data or illegally modifying the data. In order to prevent such unauthorized modification, the main board is enclosed in a sealed case that cannot be opened by caulking, etc. to prevent input signals from outside the slot machine and to prevent the use of periodic random numbers. It is desirable to take measures such as In addition, manufacturing information such as a manufacturer and a board name is preferably written on the main board.

Next, the operation of the slot machine configured as described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, first, when 1 to 3 medals are inserted prior to the start of the game under the normal mode, the inserted medal counter 33 counts the number of medals. After that, when the start lever 17 is operated, the game start signal is input to the control unit 30a. When the game start signal is input, the control unit 30a operates the reel drive controller 35, and the reel drive controller 35 rotates the first to third reels 14a to 14c and the sub reel 15 all at once. At the same time, the electronic lottery section 41 samples a random number and compares the value with the first winning table for the normal mode to determine the type of winning combination.

When the BB is won in the electronic lottery section 41, the BB
The winning signal is fed back to the control unit 30a. Then, the control unit 30a starts the stop control of the stepping motor 36d driving the sub reel 15, and stops the sub reel 15 so as to display "BIG". This allows the player to know that BB has won the internal prize.

After that, the operation of the stop buttons 19a to 19c is validated, and the control unit 30a monitors the operation timing of the stop buttons 19a to 19c with reference to the count value of the pulse counter provided for each reel. , BB are controlled so that the winning symbols corresponding to BB easily appear in the display window 13.

When the player operates the stop buttons 19a to 19c and obtains a prize by aligning "7"-"7"-"7", the payout of the medal is performed and the normal mode is changed to the BB mode. To do. When shifting to the BB mode, the winning table is switched to the second winning table for the RB introducing game, and the RB introducing game is first played. R
In the B introduction game, one to three medals are inserted, and when the jack-in is won in the RB introduction game, the RB mode is entered. In RB mode, the winning table is RB
The third winning table for the mode is switched to, and winning or losing is determined. In the RB mode, a maximum of 8 prizes can be obtained or a maximum of 12 RB games can be played, and the process ends when either upper limit number is reached. When winning, the number of payout medals corresponding to the winning combination obtained from the memory 31 is read, and the medal hopper 55 is driven to pay out the payout medals. B
In the B mode, the RB mode can be played up to 3 times and the RB introduction game can be played up to 30 times, and the game ends when either upper limit number is reached.

If the BB mode is ended by shifting to the RB mode three times without executing the RB introduction game 30 times, the control section 30a causes the BB mode game number storage memory 51 to store the RB introduction game. Write the remaining number of times. Also, in the RB mode in the BB mode, if the RB mode is ended by winning 8 times without playing the RB game 12 times, the unexecuted R is executed each time the RB mode is ended.
The number of B games is stored in the RB mode game number storage memory 5
Write to 0.

Then, in the next BB mode, the control unit 3
0a reads the number of RB introduction games written in the BB mode game number storage memory 51, and the read number is the upper limit of the number of games played in the RB introduction game 3
It is added to 0 times to be the upper limit of the number of RB introduction games in the next BB mode. If the number of RB games is written in the RB mode game number storage memory 50, the controller 30a reads the written number of RB games and sets the read number of RB games in the next RB mode. It is added to 12 which is the upper limit of the number of games, and is set as the upper limit of the number of RB games in the next RB mode.

When the BB with CT is won by the electronic lottery section 41, the control section 30a carries out a stop control to display "CT" on the sub reel 15 after the BB mode ends, and
The B mode is changed to the CT mode. In CT mode, the winning table is switched to the fourth winning table,
The game is played by betting 1 to 3 medals. C
In the game under the T mode, when winning BB, RB, and replay, the control unit 30 makes it easy for each winning pattern to appear.
The stop control of the first to third reels 14a to 14c is performed by a, and when the small winning combination is won, the first to third reels 14a are
The stop control of 14c is not performed.

Then, the net increase in the number of medals acquired is 20
The number of CT games has reached 150, and the number of CT games has not reached 150.
When the T mode ends, the control unit 30a writes the number of unexecuted CT games in the CT mode game number storage memory 52. And in the next CT mode, CT
The number of CT games is read from the mode game number storage memory 52, and the read number is added to 150 times which is the upper limit of the number of games played in the CT game, and the next CT is performed.
The upper limit of the number of CT games in the mode.

The electronic lottery section 41 wins an RB, the player operates the stop buttons 19a to 19c, and "BAR"-
When a winning is obtained by aligning "BAR"-"BAR", the normal mode is shifted to the RB mode. Control unit 30a
In the RB mode, when the RB mode is ended by winning eight times without winning the RB game 12 times, the number of unexecuted RB games is written in the RB mode game number storage memory 50. And at the next RB mode,
The control unit 30a reads the written number of times of the RB game, adds the read number to 12 times which is the upper limit of the number of times of playing the RB game, and then performs the R in the next RB mode.
The upper limit of the number of B games. When the electronic lottery section 41 wins any one of the replay, the small winning combination, and the loss, the normal game process corresponding to each winning combination is performed, and one game ends.

As described above, the specific game mode B
Even if the number of games played in each of the B mode, RB mode, and CT mode does not reach the upper limit, the number of unexecuted games is set to the number of games in each mode next time as a remedy for the player. Since it is added to the upper limit and set as the upper limit of each mode next time, even if the game in each mode remains, the player expects to be moved to the next mode and expects the game under the normal mode after the end of each mode Can be done
This can enhance the interest of the player.

Further, since the upper limit of the number of games in the next BB mode and RB mode is increased, for example, in the BB mode, the number of RB introduction games reaches 30 before the RB mode is changed three times. Or in RB mode, the number of RB games is 12 before you win 8 times.
It is possible to reduce the probability of so-called punctures such as reaching the number of times. Furthermore, since the upper limit of the number of CT games is increased in the CT mode, it is possible to extend the period for which the BB or RB lottery is performed without reducing the medals. As a result, even if each mode ends with the game not executed, the player's dissatisfaction can be resolved.

In FIG. 5, a recording medium (CD, flexible disk, IC memory, MO, etc.) 60 is installed in the slot machine 10.
The example shown in the flow chart of FIG.
A program to be realized by the computer 61 including the memory 32 and the memory 32 is stored. In this case, for example, the winning combination determining means and the specific game carry-over means may be computer 6
The program to be realized in 1 is recorded in the recording medium 60. Then, the recording medium 60 is loaded into the reading device 62, and the program is installed in the slot machine 10.

The program can be distributed to the slot machine 10 using the Internet instead of being installed via the recording medium 60. Also, the distributed program of the present invention or the recording medium 60.
It is also possible to install the program of the present invention read out from the computer into a personal computer and play a slot machine game on the monitor.

The embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the illustrated examples, but appropriate modifications can be made in carrying out the present invention. In the above embodiment, the specific game modes are BB mode, RB mode, and CT mode.
Although the types are provided, any one type or two types may be used.
Further, the upper limits of the number of RB introduction games in the BB mode and the number of transitions to the RB mode, the upper limit of the number of prizes and the number of games in the RB mode, the upper limit of the number of games in the CT mode, and the upper limit of the net increase of the acquired medals are appropriately set. You can set it.

In addition to the above-mentioned three types, for example, in the case where a small winning combination internally wins a game for a predetermined number of games,
Assist time (AT) mode that informs the type of small winning combination that has won the internal prize using the sub reel 15 and makes it easier for the player to increase medals. Replay time (RT) mode that allows you to play the game while suppressing the number of games. Assist replay time (ART) mode that raises the probability of winning the replay in a game between a predetermined number of games and informs that the small winning combination has been internally won by the sub reel 15. Etc. may be provided.

Here, an example in which the RT mode is provided will be described. It should be noted that the same reference numerals are used for parts having the same functions as those in the first embodiment described above, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, an RT mode lottery section 70 and an RT mode game number storage memory 71 are provided. In the RT mode lottery section 70, the RT lottery is carried out and R
In the T draw, every time the game is played in normal mode, RT
Whether or not to shift to the mode, and when shifting to the RT mode, the number of games that can be played in the RT mode is determined. The maximum number of games that can be played in RT mode is 5
It is determined to be 0 times or 100 times. When it is determined to shift to the RT mode, the control unit 30a reads the RT mode execution program from the ROM area of the memory 31 and shifts from the normal mode to the RT mode. RT
The mode ends when the number of games played in the RT mode reaches the upper limit. When the player wins BB in the RT mode, the control unit 30a continues to operate in the BB mode.
Move to RT mode where 0 games can be played. In this case, the number of unexecuted games is written in the RT mode game number storage memory 71.

Then, the control section 30a reads the number of games written in the RT mode game number storage memory 71 after the BB mode ends, and the read number of the number of games played in the RT mode which is subsequently shifted to the BB mode. Add to the upper limit of 100 times. This allows BB
The upper limit is set in the RT mode in which the mode is continuously changed. Then, when the number of games played in the RT mode reaches the set upper limit, the control unit 30a ends the RT mode. As a result, the control unit 30a and the RT mode game number storage memory 71 function as a specific game carry-over means.

In this case, since the game can be played the number of times that has not been executed in the RT mode, dissatisfaction of the player can be resolved. In addition, if the player wins BB in the RT mode, the player can win 100 games in addition to the number of unexecuted games in the RT mode in which the BB mode is continued. Therefore, the player wins in the BB mode. You can play the game without reducing medals. This allows
It is possible to give a new interest to the player.

It should be noted that it may be determined by a lottery whether to continue only the unexecuted games in the RT mode after the BB mode or to add the unexecuted games to the RT mode of 100 games. Good.

The present invention is not limited to the reel drive type slot machine, but may be a video type slot machine,
It is equally applicable to pachinko machines. Further, the present invention is not limited to the gaming machine in which the pay lines are set to have three horizontal lines and two diagonal lines in total as in the above-described embodiment, and the present invention can be applied to gaming machines having other number of pay lines.

[0056]

As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, when the number of games played in the specific game mode has not reached the upper limit when the ending condition is satisfied, Since the specific game carry-over means for adding the number of unexecuted games to the upper limit and setting the upper limit of the next specific game mode is provided, it becomes possible to take relief measures for the number of unexecuted games. As a result, the player's interest can be raised and dissatisfaction can be resolved.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external view of a slot machine using the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing an electrical schematic configuration of the slot machine shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of a specific game carryover unit.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a game flow.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of a case where a recording medium storing a program is installed in a slot machine.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a slot machine when an RT mode is provided.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the flow of the game when the RT mode is provided.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 slot machine 30 CPU 30a control unit 31 memory 41 Electronic lottery department 42 Winning role determination section 43 Specific Game Carryover Department 50 RB mode game number storage memory 51 BB mode game number storage memory 52 CT mode game number storage memory 60 recording media 61 Computer 62 reader

   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continued front page    (72) Inventor Miki Sugisaka             2-11-7 Higashiueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo Co., Ltd.             In Olympia (72) Inventor Takahiro Sakurai             2-11-7 Higashiueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo Co., Ltd.             In Olympia (72) Inventor Shinki Katsumata             2-11-7 Higashiueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo Co., Ltd.             In Olympia

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A winning combination deciding means for deciding a loss or one of a plurality of kinds of winning combinations by electronic lottery, a game under a normal mode, and a specific winning combination is decided by the winning combination deciding means. The game is played under a specific game mode in which the upper limit of the number of games is set according to the specific winning combination, and the game under the specific game mode is In a gaming machine in which given probabilities are different and the specific game mode ends when a predetermined end condition is satisfied, when the end condition is satisfied, the number of games played under the specific game mode is the upper limit. If not, the number of unexecuted games is added to the upper limit, and the specific game carry-over means is set as the upper limit of the next specific game mode. Gaming machine, characterized in that digit. 2. When the end condition is to win a special winning combination that shifts to a game mode different from the specific game mode by lottery by the winning combination determining means, the special winning combination is performed during the specific game mode. When you win the role,
The specific game carryover means adds the number of unexecuted games in the specific game mode to the upper limit and stores the number, and when the game mode is finished, the specific game mode is executed again. The gaming machine described in 1. 3. A winning combination determining means for determining one of a loss and a plurality of types of winning combinations by electronic lottery, and an upper limit is the number of games played under a specific game mode when an end condition is satisfied. A program for causing the computer of the gaming machine to function as a specific game carry-over means for adding the number of unexecuted games to the upper limit and setting it as the upper limit of the next specific game mode when the number has not reached. 4. A computer-readable recording medium in which the program according to claim 3 is recorded.