JP2003102921A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the technical intervention of a player by selecting whether or not a flag is to be established on a condition that the player stops and displays the combination of preset specific patterns especially in a slot machine. SOLUTION: A game control means 100 is provided with a role lottery means 110, a flag setting means 120, a benefit applying means 150 and a flag selecting means 160 for selecting whether or not the flag is to be established on the condition that the combination of preset specific patterns is stopped and displayed differentially from the combination of patterns comprising a prize winning role and for storing the state of establishing the relevant flag into the flat setting means 120 when the establishment of the flag is selected. When the establishment of the flag is selected by the flag selecting means 160 and the state of establishing the relevant flag is stored in the flag setting means 120, in the state of maintaining the state of storing the relevant flag, the next game can be played.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a slot machine, and in particular, it is possible to select whether or not a flag is established on the condition that a player stops and displays a preset specific symbol combination. , It is intended to improve the technical intervention of the player.

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2. Description of the Related Art A conventional slot machine employs a so-called perfect probability method in which random numbers are randomly selected based on, for example, the operation of a start switch, and the result of the random determination is determined using a table in which probabilities are set in advance. It was

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However, in the above-mentioned conventional so-called perfect probability method, there is a problem that the player's technical intervention is low because the possibility of winning the bonus depends on the probability. That is, even if the player skilled in the game cannot swing the arm, he or she cannot even swing his arm unless the bonus lottery is won.

Therefore, the respective inventions described in the respective claims are made in view of the problems of the above-mentioned conventional technique, and the object thereof is the following points. (Claim 1) That is, the invention according to claim 1 is to select whether or not to set a flag on condition that the player has stopped and displayed a preset specific symbol combination. , It is intended to improve the technical intervention of the player.

As a result, it is possible to give the player a sense of satisfaction that the flag is established by his own power, not by probability or luck. Further, it is possible to make the player have an expectation that the flag can be continuously established depending on the skill of the player. (Claim 2) The invention described in claim 2 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in claim 1.

That is, the invention described in claim 2 is such that a flag corresponding to a special combination can be established. (Claim 3) The invention described in claim 3 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in claim 1 or claim 2.

That is, the invention according to claim 3 is such that a plurality of flag establishment states can be stored. (Claim 4) The invention described in claim 4 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in claim 2.

That is, the invention according to claim 4 is such that flags corresponding to a plurality of types of special combinations can be established. (Claim 5) The invention described in claim 5 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 4.

That is, the invention of claim 5 makes it possible for a player to stop and display a specific combination of symbols when a predetermined condition is satisfied. (Claim 6) The invention according to claim 6 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 5 described above.

That is, the invention according to claim 6 is such that a player can stop and display a specific combination of symbols when a flag corresponding to a special combination is stored.

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Each of the inventions described in each of the claims is made in order to achieve each of the above-mentioned objects, and the features of each invention are shown in the drawings. The form will be described below. 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.

The drawing numbers also 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 is characterized by the following points. First, the slot machine (10) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIG.

(1) Symbol display device (eg reel unit 400) The symbol display device (eg reel unit 400) is capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols. (2) Start Switch (200) The start switch (200) is for starting variable display of a plurality of symbols displayed on the symbol display device (eg, reel unit 400).

(3) Stop switch (300 to 302) The stop switch (300 to 302) is for stopping and displaying a plurality of symbols in the variable display displayed on the symbol display device (eg reel unit 400). Is. (4) Game control means (100) The game control means (100) is connected to the symbol display device (for example, reel unit 400), the start switch (200), and the stop switch (300 to 302) to control the game. belongs to.

Secondly, the game control means (100) has the following structure, for example, as shown in FIG. (5) Winning combination lottery means (110) The winning combination lottery means (110) is for drawing a winning combination based on the operation of the start switch (200).

(6) Flag Setting Means (120) The flag setting means (120) establishes a flag corresponding to the winning combination when the winning combination is won by the winning lottery means (110), and the flag is set. For storing the established state of. (7) Profit granting means (150) The profit granting means (150) has a condition that a flag setting means (120) stores a flag establishment state and that a combination of symbols constituting the winning combination is stopped and displayed. In addition, the profit is given to the player, and the established state of the flag stored in the flag setting means (120) is erased.

(8) Flag Selection Means (160) The flag selection means (160) is different from the combination of symbols constituting the winning combination, provided that a preset combination of specific symbols is stopped and displayed. This is for selecting whether or not to establish the flag, and when the establishment of the flag is selected, the establishment state of the flag is stored in the flag setting means (120).

Thirdly, when the flag selection means (160) selects the establishment of the flag and the establishment state of the flag is stored in the flag setting means (120), the storage state of the flag is maintained. In the state, the next game is possible. (Claim 2) The invention according to claim 2 is characterized by the following points in addition to the features of the invention according to claim 1 described above.

First, the winning combination drawn by the combination drawing means (110) includes a special combination. Second, the flag setting means (1
20), if the winning combination won by the role lottery means (110) is a special role, the flag corresponding to the winning special combination is established, and the establishment state of the flag is a symbol that constitutes the special combination. The combination can be stored until the combination is displayed.

Thirdly, the profit giving means (150) includes a special game control means (152) as shown in FIG. 1, for example. The special game control means (152) is for causing a player to perform a special game that is more advantageous than a general game, provided that a combination of special symbols forming a special combination is stopped and displayed.

Fourthly, the flag selecting means (160) is different from the special symbol combination forming the special combination, on condition that the preset specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed.
Select whether to establish the flag corresponding to the special role,
When the establishment of the flag is selected, the establishment state of the flag is stored in the flag setting means (120).

In addition to this, the flag selecting means (160) selects the establishment of the flag corresponding to the special winning combination by the flag selecting means (160), and the establishment state of the flag is the flag setting means.
When stored in (120), it is possible to play in a state where the storage state of the flag is maintained until the combination of symbols forming the special combination is stopped and displayed. (Claim 3) The invention described in claim 3 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristic points of the invention described in claim 1 or 2.

That is, the flag setting means (120) can store a plurality of flag establishment states. (Claim 4) The invention according to claim 4 is characterized by the following point in addition to the characteristic point of the invention according to claim 2 described above.

First, the special role includes at least the following configurations as shown in Table 1, for example. (1) First special combination (for example, RB transition combination) The first special combination (for example, RB transition combination) corresponds to the first special game (for example, RB). (2) Second special combination (for example, BB transition combination) The second special combination (for example, BB transition combination) is a second special game (for example, BB) having a profit different from that of the first special game (for example, RB). Corresponding.

Second, the flag also includes at least the following structure, as shown in Table 1, for example. (3) First Flag (eg RB Flag) The first flag (eg RB flag) corresponds to the first special combination (eg RB transition combination). (4) Second Flag (eg BB Flag) The second flag (eg BB flag) corresponds to the second special combination (eg BB transition combination).

Thirdly, the flag selection means (160) is
Whether or not the second flag (for example, the RB / BB flag) is established can be selected. (Claim 5) The invention according to claim 5 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristic points of the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 4 described above.

That is, the game control means (100) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIG. (1) Symbol display control means (130) The symbol display control means (130) is based on the lottery result of the combination lottery means (110) and the operation of the stop switches (300 to 302), and the symbol display device (for example, reel). The unit 400) is for performing stop control of a plurality of symbols variably displayed.

(2) Symbol shortest position stop means (140) The symbol shortest position stop means (140) is a stop switch (300) by the player when a predetermined condition set in advance is satisfied.
It is for controlling so as to stop the symbol located at the shortest movement distance from the position where the (-302) is operated. (Claim 6) The invention described in claim 6 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristic points of the invention described in claim 2.

That is, the symbol display control means (130) is capable of stopping and displaying a specific symbol combination when the flag corresponding to the special winning combination is stored by the flag setting means (120).

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DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS (Description of the Drawings) FIG. 1 shows an example of an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 shows a schematic block diagram of a slot machine. (Slot Machine 10) In FIG. 1, 10 indicates a slot machine.

As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 is mainly composed of game control means 100. (Game control means 100) The game control means 100 is for controlling a game. Specifically, the game control means 100
Is a computer, and although not shown, for example, CP
A recording medium such as a ROM or a RAM, which is mainly composed of U, I
/ O etc.

The number of CPUs of the game control means 100 is
The number of CPUs is not limited to one, and two or more CPUs may be used.
Further, the recording medium is not limited to the ROM and the RAM, and the F
D, CD-ROM, MO, DVD, etc. may be used. CP above
By reading a program recorded in a recording medium, for example, a ROM, U roughly functions as shown in FIG. 1 and functions as the following means.

(1) Winning lottery means 110 (2) Flag setting means 120 (3) Symbol display control means 130 (4) Symbol shortest position stopping means 140 (5) Profit granting means 150 (6) Flag selecting means 160 The means of the game control means 100 are (1) to
It is not limited to (6). (Input Stage of Game Control Means 100) The following switches are connected to the input stages of the game control means 100, as shown in FIG.

(1) Start switch 200 (2) Stop switches 300 to 302 The switches connected to the input stage of the game control means 100 are not limited to the above (1) to (2). (Output stage of game control means 100) The following units are connected to the output stage of the game control means 100 as shown in FIG.

(1) Reel unit 400 (symbol display device) (2) Hopper unit 500 The unit connected to the output stage of the game control means 100 is not limited to the above (1) to (2). (Start Switch 200) The start switch 200 is for starting variable display of a plurality of symbols displayed on the reel unit 400 (symbol display device).

Specifically, when the start switch 200 is operated, as will be described later, the three reels 410 to 412 (symbol display portion) of the reel unit 400 start rotating. (Stop switch 300-302) Stop switch 300-3
02 is for stopping and displaying a plurality of symbols which are variably displayed on the reel unit 400 (symbol display device).

Specifically, the stop switches 300 to 302
Will be described later, the three reels 410 of the reel unit 400
3 to 412 (design display part) are provided. Although not shown, the three stop switches 300 to 302 are divided into a left stop switch 300, a central stop switch 301, and a right stop switch 302. When the left stop switch 300 is operated, as will be described later, when the left reel 410 is operated, and when the center stop switch 301 is operated, the center reel 411 is moved to the right stop switch 302.
When is operated, the right reel 412 individually stops. Then, when the three stop switches 300 to 302 are sequentially operated, all the three reels 410 to 412 are stopped, and the symbols are individually stopped and displayed on the three reels 410 to 412.

The number of stop switches 300 to 302 is
The number is not limited to 3, and may be 1 to 2 or 4 or more. (Reel unit 400 (symbol display device)) As shown in FIG. 1, the reel unit 400 has a plurality of, for example, three reels 410 to 412 as symbol display portions, and constitutes a symbol display device.

The symbol display device is a reel unit 40.
The number is not limited to 0, and for example, liquid crystal or dot matrix may be used. A plurality of types of symbols are displayed on the outer circumference of each reel 410 to 412. And three reels 410
Although not shown, 412 to 412 are divided into a left reel 410, a center reel 411, and a right reel 412, and constitute a symbol display portion.

The symbol display portion is not limited to the reels 410 to 412, and for example, a part of liquid crystal or dot matrix may be used. Further, the number of reels 410 to 412 is not limited to three and may be two or four or more. (Hopper Unit 500) The hopper unit 500 is for paying out medals.

Instead of paying out medals, the number of credit medals may be increased. (Type of game) First, the game will be described. The game is
Broadly classified, they are classified into the following games.

(1) General Game (2) Special Game The type of game is not limited to the above (1) to (2). (General Game) The general game will be described later, but the profit giving means 15
It is controlled by 0 general game control means 151.

For example, the general game control means 151 will be described later, but the lottery result of the combination lottery means 110 and the stop switch 3
Based on the operation of 00 to 302, for example, when a small winning combination is completed, the hopper unit 500 is driven to pay out a predetermined number of medals. In addition, instead of paying out medals,
The number of credit medals may be increased. (Special Game) The special game is a game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and is controlled by the special game control means 152 of the profit giving means 150, which will be described later.

The special games are roughly classified into the following games. (1) So-called regular bonus game (first special game) (hereinafter referred to as "RB") (2) So-called big bonus game (second special game) (hereinafter referred to as "BB") The game of the special game is not limited to the above (1) and (2). (RB (First Special Game)) The RB is started on the condition that a winning of the RB transition combination is won in the general game or in the BB which will be described later.
Although the RB constitutes the first special game, the first special game is not limited to the RB.

The RB transition combination is established when three RB transition combinations, for example, "BAR" symbols are prepared. The RB transition role constitutes the first special role, and is the RB (first
Special games). At this time, "BA
The hopper unit comes with three "R" designs.
Three medals will be paid out via 500.

After the RB is started, a predetermined number of games (for example, 12 games) is finished, or when the winning combination of the RB is won for a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times), the RB is finished.
For example, in the case of shifting from the normal game to the RB, the game is returned to the normal game after the RB ends. While the RB continues, the above RB
When a winning combination, for example, a combination of "7 / R / R" and "R / R / R" is won, 15 medals are paid out.

The above "R" means a so-called replay symbol (replay symbol). Replay (replay),
In the general game, it means a game mode in which the next game can be performed under the same conditions as the previous game without inserting medals.
The game contents of the RB are not limited to the above-mentioned specific examples. On the other hand, there is a so-called single bonus game (hereinafter referred to as "SIN bonus") for RB.

In other words, the SIN bonus is a condition game during RB for which only one game is played, and a SIN bonus for a special game.
You may include a bonus. (BB (second special game)) BB is a BB during the general game.
It will be started on the condition that a transitional prize is won. The BB constitutes the second special game, but the second special game is not limited to the BB.

The BB transition combination is established when three symbols of the BB transition combination, for example, "7" are arranged.
The BB transition combination constitutes a second special combination, and corresponds to a BB (second special game) having a different profit from RB (first special game). At this time, 15 pieces of medals are paid out through the hopper unit 500 by having three "7" symbols arranged.

BB includes the following game modes. In addition, B
The game mode of B is not limited to the following (1) and (2). (1) First Special Game Mode In the first special game mode, a small winning combination and a winning combination for shifting to a second special game mode to be described below are performed, and are referred to as "BB middle game" hereinafter.

(2) Second special game mode In the second special game mode, it is different from the first special game mode or the general game in BB. Specifically, the RB described above can be performed. RB in BB ”. BB
After the start of B, the number of games in the BB general game reaches a maximum of 30 games, or when the RB in BB ends three times, B
When B ends, the game returns to the normal game.

In the BB middle game, when the combination of BB middle RB, for example, "R / R / R" and "BAR / BAR / BAR" is won, the game is transferred to RB. The game is called so-called Jack In (hereinafter "JA
"CIN". ). That is, JACIN is
It refers to shifting to RB during BB. The game contents of BB are not limited to the specific examples described above. (Part lottery means 110) The part lottery means 110 is a start switch.
Based on the operation of 200, to win the winning combination.

Specifically, the winning combination lottery means 110 draws a winning combination when the start switch 200 is turned on. The timing of the lottery is the start switch 20
The time is not limited to 0 (ON). The winning combinations selected by the combination drawing unit 110 are roughly classified into the following combinations as shown in Table 1 below.

(1) Small winning combination (2) Special winning combination The winning combination drawn by the winning combination lottery means 110 is not limited to the above winning combinations (1) to (2).

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[Table 1]

The winning combination drawn by the combination drawing means 110 includes a plurality of types of small winning combinations. Role lottery means 110
As a result of the lottery result, a flag corresponding to each small winning combination is established, and when a prize is won thereafter, a predetermined number of medals are paid out to each small winning combination.
Special roles include the following special roles as shown in Table 1.

The special role, the following (2-1) to (2-
It is not limited to the special role of 2). (2-1) RB transition combination (first special combination) The RB transition combination corresponds to RB (first special game). The RB transition combination constitutes the first special combination, but the first special combination is not limited to the RB transition combination. (2-2) BB transition combination (second special combination) The BB transition combination corresponds to BB (second special game). The BB transition combination constitutes the second special combination, but the second special combination is not limited to the BB transition combination.

The winning combinations selected by the combination drawing means 110 are (1) to (2) and (2-1) to the above.
It is not limited to (2-2), and may include replay (replay) and the like. The gaming state can include so-called CT (challenge time), so-called RT (replay time, high-probability replay), so-called AT (assist time), so-called concentrated role, and the like. (Flag setting means 120) The flag setting means 120 is for storing a flag corresponding to the winning combination when the winning combination is won by the combination lottery means 110 and storing the established state of the flag. Yes, specifically, it includes a RAM for storing the flag.

Further, the flag setting means 120, which will be described later, differs from the combination of the symbols constituting the winning combination by the flag selecting means 160, but a preset specific symbol combination, which will be described later, for example, so-called "0". If the flag is established, it is stored in the flag setting means 120 if the flag is established, on condition that the "small winning combination" is stopped and displayed. It is also the one.

The flags include the following flags as shown in Table 1. The flags are not limited to the following (1) to (3). (1) Small winning combination flag The small winning combination flag corresponds to the small winning combination drawn by the winning combination lottery means 110. (2) RB flag (first flag) The RB flag corresponds to the RB transition winning combination (first special winning combination) selected by the combination drawing unit 110. The RB flag is the first
However, the first flag is not limited to the RB flag.

(3) BB flag (second flag) The BB flag corresponds to the BB transition winning combination (second special winning combination) selected by the combination drawing unit 110. The BB flag is the second
However, the second flag is not limited to the BB flag. Also, the flag setting means 120 is the role lottery means 1
If the winning combination won by 10 is a special role, the flag corresponding to the winning special role is established, and the establishment state of the flag is displayed until the combination of symbols forming the special role is stopped and displayed. It may be memorable.

The maintenance of the memory state means that the flag is carried over at least in the next game. The relationship between the types of flags established by the flag setting means 120 and the carryover is as shown in Table 2 below.

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[Table 2]

That is, as shown in Table 2, the small winning combination flags do not carry over. The timing of erasing the small winning combination is when the start switch 200 for the next game of the small winning combination is turned on. In particular,
The small winning combination flag is erased by overwriting the lottery result of the next game. The RB flag (first flag) is
As shown in Table 2, there is a carryover of flags. Specifically, the RB flag is held until the RB wins. R
The timing of erasing the B flag is when the start switch 200 of the next game of the RB winning game is on (ON). Specifically, the RB flag is erased by overwriting the lottery result of the next game after the RB winning.

As shown in Table 2, the BB flag (second flag) is carried over. Specifically, BB
The flag is held until BB wins. The timing of erasing the BB flag is the same as the timing of clearing the RAM after the end of BB. Specifically, the BB flag is erased when the RAM is cleared. Furthermore, the flag setting means 120 may be able to store a plurality of flag establishment states. (Symbol display control means 130) The symbol display control means 130, the lottery result of the role lottery means 110, and the stop switches 300 to 302
Based on the operation of, the stop control of the plurality of symbols variably displayed on the reel unit 400 (symbol display device) is performed.

The symbol display control means 130 may be capable of stopping and displaying a specific symbol combination when the flag setting means 120 stores a flag corresponding to a special winning combination. Further, by the symbol display control means 130, when a reach eye (so-called stop display mode that appears only during the inside) appears in addition to the case where small wins are aligned, as will be described later, flag selection by the flag selection means 160. It is possible to (Shortest symbol stop means 140) Shortest symbol stop means 140
Is for controlling to stop the symbol located at the shortest movement distance from the position where the player operates the stop switches 300 to 302 when the predetermined condition set in advance is satisfied.

Further, the game using the symbol shortest position stopping means 140 is so-called CT (challenge time), which can be used in the "game method" described later. (Profit-giving unit 150) The profit-giving unit 150 provides a profit to the player on condition that the flag setting unit 120 stores the state of establishment of the flag and that the combination of symbols constituting the winning combination is stopped and displayed. Along with the flag setting means
This is for deleting the established state of the flag stored in 120.

Specifically, the profit giving means 150 is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. In addition, the profit giving means 15
The means of 0 is not limited to the following (1) and (2). (1) General Game Control Means 151 The general game control means 151 is for executing a general game. (2) Special game control means 152 The special game control means 152 is for making the player perform a special game which is more advantageous than a general game, provided that a combination of special symbols forming a special combination is stopped and displayed. It is a thing. (Flag selection means 160) The flag selection means 160 is different from the combination of symbols constituting the winning combination, and a preset combination of specific symbols, which will be described later, for example, a so-called "0-piece small winning combination" is stopped and displayed. Under the above condition, whether the flag is established or not is selected, and when the establishment of the flag is selected, the establishment state of the flag is stored in the flag setting means 120.

The above-mentioned 0-piece small winning combination is not a winning combination. Note that 0
The small sheet winning combination may be considered as a winning combination or not as a winning combination, and in any case, it does not correspond to a winning combination. And 0
The small winning combination is not drawn by the winning combination lottery means 110, and has no corresponding flag. The result of the lottery by the role lottery means 110 is a 0-piece small win, when the result is "miss" or some sort of hit, but when there is no winning (when the small win is established or so-called inside), the symbol display control means 130. Alternatively, it can be stopped and displayed by the symbol shortest position stopping means 140.

The flags selected by the flag selection means 160 include the following flags as shown in Table 3 below. The flags are not limited to the following (1) to (3). (1) Small winning combination flag The small winning combination flag corresponds to the small winning combination drawn by the winning combination lottery means 110.

(2) RB flag (first flag) The RB flag corresponds to the RB transition winning combination (first special winning combination) selected by the combination drawing means 110. (3) BB Flag (First Flag) The BB flag corresponds to the BB transition winning combination (second special winning combination) selected by the combination drawing unit 110.

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[Table 3]

On the other hand, if flag establishment is selected by the flag selection means 160 and the establishment state of the flag is stored in the flag setting means 120, the next game is performed with the storage state of the flag maintained. Is possible. The maintenance of the memory state means that the flag is carried over to at least the next game.

The relationship between the type of flag selected by the flag selection means 160 and the carryover is as shown in Table 4 below.

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[Table 4]

That is, as shown in Table 4, the small winning combination flag has a carryover flag. Specifically, the small winning combination flag can be carried over to at least the next game.
The timing of erasing the small winning flag is when the start switch 200 is on (ON) in the next game.
Specifically, the small winning combination flag is erased by overwriting the lottery result of the next game.

As shown in Table 4, the RB flag (first flag) is carried over. Specifically, RB
The flag can be carried over to at least the next game,
It is held until the RB wins. The timing of erasing the RB flag is when the start switch of the next game of the RB winning game is on (ON). Specifically, RB
The flag is erased by overwriting the lottery result of the next game.

BB flag (first flag) As shown in Table 4, flags are carried over. Specifically, the BB flag can be carried over to at least the next game, BB
Will be held until the prize is won. The timing of erasing the BB flag is the same as the timing of clearing the RAM after the end of BB. Specifically, the BB flag is erased when the RAM is cleared.

On the other hand, the flag selection means 160 is not limited to the combination of the special symbols constituting the special combination, not only the small winning combination of 0 sheets, but on condition that the preset combination of the specific symbols is stopped and displayed. It is also possible to select whether or not the flag corresponding to the special combination is established, and when the establishment of the flag is selected, the established state of the flag may be stored in the flag setting means 120.

In addition to this, in the flag selection means 160, the establishment of the flag corresponding to the special combination is selected by the flag selection means 160, and the establishment state of the flag is set by the flag setting means 120.
If stored in, the next game may be possible with the storage state of the flag maintained until the combination of symbols forming the special combination is stopped and displayed.

Further, the flag selecting means (160) may be selectable as to whether or not the first and second flags are established. (Game Method) A game by a game of the slot machine having the above configuration will be described below.

For example, when the small winning combination is stopped and displayed, the flag selection means 160 selects the flag. If the BB flag is established as a result of selection by the flag selecting means 160, the flag selecting means 160 stores the BB flag in the flag setting means 120. The BB flag can be carried over to at least the next game. Specifically, the storage state of the BB flag is maintained until the BB wins.

After that, when the BB wins, the BB starts. After the end of the BB, the BB flag stored in the flag setting means 120 is erased. Specifically, BB
When the RAM is cleared after the end, B of the flag setting means 120
The storage state of the B flag is erased. (CT (Challenge Time)) On the other hand, so-called CT
By combining with (Challenge Time), it is possible for the player to aim for a small winning combination by so-called eye-catching.

CT is called so-called challenge time, and is selected by lottery, for example, when the winning combination of BB is won, and when CT is drawn, it is started after BB ends. During CT, control of the reel unit 400 is the shortest symbol stop means 1
It is changed by 40, and it becomes possible for the player to aim for a small win by so-called eye-catching. It should be noted that CT ends when a predetermined end condition is satisfied. As a condition for ending the CT, for example, the payout number of medals is a predetermined number (for example, 10
The number of games reaches 0, the number of games reaches a predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games), or one of them is ended depending on the condition which is achieved first.

Further, in the present embodiment, in addition to the small winning combination during CT, it is possible to push the above-mentioned 0 small winning combination, so that the player wins the 0 small winning combination during a predetermined game. Thereby, the game can be played with the goal that the flag selection means 120 selects the flag of the special combination.
Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of flags can be stored in the flag setting means 120, and a plurality of BB flags and BR flags can be stored during CT, for example. It should be noted that it is possible to store a plurality of flags even during the normal game.

After the end of CT, the flag setting means 120
Since a flag (for example, a BB flag or a BR flag) stored in the player can be won (BB prize, BR prize), whether the player aims at a small win or a so-called 0-piece small win during CT. You can play while selecting and. If you aim for a small role during the CT, you can expect to win a special role in the lottery by the role lottery means 110 while surely acquiring coins. Further, if a so-called 0-card small winning combination is aimed at, a medal cannot be expected to be obtained, but if 0-card small winning combinations are aligned, it is expected that, for example, a BB flag or a BR flag is established.

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

That is, according to the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to select whether or not to set the flag on condition that the player has stopped and displayed the preset specific symbol combination. It is possible to improve the technical intervention of the player. As a result, it is possible to give the player a sense of satisfaction that the flag is established by his own power, not by probability or luck. Further, it is possible to make the player have an expectation that the flag can be continuously established depending on the skill of the player. (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 exhibited.

That is, according to the second aspect of the invention, the flag corresponding to the special combination can be established. (Claim 3) According to the invention described in claim 3, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1 or 2, the following effect is achieved.

That is, according to the third aspect of the invention, it is possible to store a plurality of flag establishment states. (Claim 4) According to the invention described in claim 4, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 2, the following effect is exhibited.

That is, according to the invention described in claim 4, it is possible to establish flags corresponding to a plurality of types of special combinations. (Claim 5) According to the invention described in claim 5, in addition to the effects of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 4, the following effects are exhibited.

That is, according to the invention described in claim 5, it is possible for the player to stop and display a specific symbol combination when a predetermined condition is satisfied. (Claim 6) According to the invention described in claim 6, in addition to the effects of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 5, the following effects are exhibited.

That is, according to the invention described in claim 6, when the flag corresponding to the special combination is stored,
The player can stop and display a specific combination of symbols.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram of a slot machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 slot machine 100 game control means 110 role lottery means 120 flag setting means 130 symbol display control means 140 symbol shortest position stopping means 150 profit giving means 151 general game control means 152 special game control means 160 flag selection means 200 start switches 300 to 302 Stop switch 400 Reel unit 410 to 412 Symbol display 500 Hopper unit

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A symbol display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols, a start switch for starting variable display of the plurality of symbols displayed on the symbol display device, and a display on the symbol display device A stop switch for stopping and displaying a plurality of symbols in the variable display, and a game control means for controlling a game, which is connected to the symbol display device, the start switch, and the stop switch, respectively. , The game control means, based on the operation of the start switch, the winning lottery means for lottery winning combination, when the winning combination is won by the winning lottery means, corresponding to the winning combination Flag establishment means for establishing a flag and storing the establishment status of the flag, and the establishment status of the flag stored in the flag setting means, and On the condition that the combination of symbols forming the winning combination is stopped and displayed, a profit is given to the player, and a profit giving means for deleting the established state of the flag stored in the flag setting means. And, unlike the combination of the symbols constituting the winning combination, on condition that the preset specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed, it is selected whether or not the flag is established, and the establishment of the flag is determined. When selected, the flag setting means for storing the established state of the flag in the flag setting means, the established state of the flag is selected by the flag selection means, and the established state of the flag is determined by the flag. A slot machine characterized in that, when stored in the setting means, the next game is possible while maintaining the storage state of the flag. 2. The winning combination drawn by the winning combination lottery means includes a special winning combination, and the flag setting means selects the winning combination if the winning combination won by the winning combination lottery means is the special winning combination. The flag corresponding to the special combination is established, and the state of establishment of the flag can be stored until the combination of the symbols forming the special combination is stopped and displayed, and the profit giving means configures the special combination. On the condition that a combination of special symbols is stopped and displayed, special game control means for causing the player to perform a special game more advantageous than a general game is included, and the flag selection means is a special part that constitutes the special combination. Different from the combination of symbols, on condition that the preset specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed, it is selected whether or not the flag corresponding to the special combination is established, and the establishment of the flag is selected. If the flag is set, the flag setting means is caused to store the established state of the flag, the flag selection means selects the establishment of the flag corresponding to the special combination, and the established state of the flag is stored in the flag setting means. 2. When the game is played, the game can be played in a state where the storage state of the flag is maintained until a combination of symbols forming the special combination is stopped and displayed. Slot machine. 3. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the flag setting means can store a plurality of established states of the flag. 4. The special combination includes a first special combination corresponding to a first special game and a second special combination corresponding to a second special game having a profit different from that of the first special game. At least, the flag also includes at least a first flag corresponding to the first special combination and a second flag corresponding to the second special combination, and the flag selecting unit includes: The slot machine according to claim 2, wherein whether or not the first and second flags are established is selectable. 5. The game control means performs stop control of the plurality of symbols variably displayed on the symbol display device based on the lottery result of the combination lottery means and the operation of the stop switch. The symbol display control means for, and the symbol shortest for controlling to stop the symbol located at the shortest movement distance from the position where the player operates the stop switch when the preset predetermined condition is satisfied The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a position stopping means. 6. The symbol display control means, when the flag corresponding to the special combination is stored by the flag setting means, can stop and display the combination of the specific symbols. The slot machine according to Item 2.