JP2003169896A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine by which amusement of a game can be improved. <P>SOLUTION: The slot machine is provided with a control means for performing the control of the game in which a plurality of kinds of patterns are vary-displayed in connection with start operation for starting a single game and in which a prize-winning result mode can be formed by stop operation. The control means performs control by which a plurality of prize-winning result modes can simultaneously be formed as the result of vary-displaying of the patterns. The machine is provided with a replay simultaneous prize-winning control means for performing control about replay simultaneous prize-winning by which a replay prize-winning result mode which gives the right of replay to the player as at least one of the plurality of prize-winning result modes. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a slot machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a slot machine such as a pachi-slot gaming machine, for example, a lottery is performed based on a start operation to determine whether or not one of the prize flags corresponding to each of a plurality of kinds of prizes is established. Along with variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, if one of the winning flags is established as a result of the lottery, the winning result mode constituted by the symbols corresponding to the winning flag is set depending on the timing of the stop operation of the symbols. It is designed to play games that can be established. In addition, when any of the winning result modes is established in this game, a predetermined gaming value (for example, payout of medals for establishment of each winning result mode, or Opportunity to acquire a large number of medals such as big bonus and regular bonus, re-game (so-called replay), etc. will be given. When the winning result mode of re-game winning is established,
Even though the medals are not paid out, even if the player does not make a new bet, the same number of bets as the game is automatically made, and the next game can be replayed by simply operating the start lever. It has become.

[0003]

However, for example, in a pachi-slot gaming machine, the interest of the game has been improved by the beauty of the decoration, the reel action or the flashiness of the sound effects, but the contents of the game do not change so much. As the game becomes monotonous, it is difficult for the player to enjoy the interest of the game.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of enhancing the enjoyment of a game.

[0005]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 1 variably displays a plurality of types of symbols in association with a start operation for starting one game, and a win operation result by a stop operation. In a slot machine including control means for controlling a game capable of establishing a mode, the control means performs control capable of simultaneously establishing a plurality of winning result modes as a result of variable display of symbols, At least one of the plurality of winning result modes is provided with re-game simultaneous winning control means for performing control relating to re-game simultaneous winning that can establish a re-game winning result mode that gives a player a right to re-game. There is.

Here, the variable display includes, for example, rotating a plurality of reels (for example, three) around which a plurality of kinds of symbols are written around the respective axes, but not limited to this, for example, Alternatively, a liquid crystal display device or a cathode ray tube display device may be used. There are a plurality of types of prizes, such as a big bonus prize, a regular bonus prize, a small role prize, and a re-game prize (replay prize). The winning result mode is established by stopping the symbols in a predetermined combination mode as a result of the variable display on the activated line formed over each reel. Specifically, for example, it is established by stopping in a state in which the symbols corresponding to any of a plurality of types of winnings are set. In addition, the game value (for example, payout of medals for the establishment of each prize result mode, a large number of medals acquisition opportunities such as big bonus and regular bonus, re-game (replay) right, etc.) is determined according to the achieved prize result mode. Grant to the player. One game is "Bet
It ends by performing a series of operations "→ start operation → stop operation completed". However, when the winning result mode is established, one game is ended by “betting (betting) → start operation → stop operation completion → adding game value based on winning result mode”.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the control means performs the control capable of simultaneously establishing a plurality of winning result modes as a result of the variable display of the symbols, and the simultaneous establishment is possible. As at least one of the plurality of winning result modes, re-game simultaneous winning control means for controlling re-game simultaneous winning which can establish a re-game winning result mode that gives a player a right to re-game is provided. When the winning is achieved, the player can be given the right to at least one re-game, and the player can be given a game value based on other winnings (including the re-game winning). Therefore, the game becomes novel and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to the first aspect, the control means sets one of winning flags corresponding to each of a plurality of types of winning associated with a start operation. Perform lottery to decide whether to establish or not, and variably display multiple types of symbols,
As a result of the previous term lottery, if any of the winning flags are established, the game is controlled so that the winning result mode composed of the symbols corresponding to the winning flag is established depending on the timing of the symbol stop operation. , The specific game state can be generated in association with the establishment of a predetermined condition, the re-game simultaneous winning control means, in relation to the occurrence of the specific game state, the type of re-game simultaneous winning for which the winning flag is established. It is characterized in that it is provided with re-game simultaneous winning informing means capable of informing before the re-game winning result mode is established.

Here, in "performing a lottery in connection with a start operation", for example, "a random number is extracted at the timing of the start operation, and the extracted random number is compared with a preset judgment value to win a prize. `` Determining whether to establish a flag or not '', or "A random number is extracted at the timing when the reel starts to rotate, and whether the winning flag is established by comparing the extracted random number with a preset determination value. "Determining whether or not" is included. Further, the predetermined condition is satisfied, for example, when a specific bonus winning result mode is established, another specific winning result mode is established, or another specific flag is established. The specific game state includes, for example, a so-called big bonus state and a regular bonus state, and also includes a notification state in which the type of re-game simultaneous winning can be simply notified before the winning result mode is established.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the re-game simultaneous winning control means determines the type of the re-game simultaneous winning for which the winning flag has been established, in relation to the occurrence of the specific game state. Since the re-game simultaneous winning award notification means is provided so that the player can be notified before the above condition is established, the player can easily recognize the type of the re-game simultaneous winning. Therefore,
For example, in the case of a skilled player, depending on the type of the re-game simultaneous winning for which the winning flag has been established, the player accurately presses to establish the winning result mode of the re-game simultaneous winning (re-game winning result mode). In addition, since even a player with a low skill level can try to push the game, the interest of the game is further enhanced.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to the second aspect, the predetermined condition is established based on the establishment of a predetermined specific bonus winning result mode.

Here, the predetermined specific bonus winning result mode is, for example, both a big bonus winning result mode (big bonus winning result mode) and a regular bonus winning result mode (regular bonus winning result mode). If there is, or if there is only a big bonus winning result mode, or among the big bonus winning result mode, a specific big bonus winning result mode (for example, a big bonus winning result mode configured by a specific symbol, or, A big bonus winning result mode) configured on a specific winning line.

According to the invention of claim 3, the predetermined condition is established based on the establishment of a predetermined specific bonus winning result mode, and the specific game state can be generated in association with the establishment. , In connection with the occurrence of the specific gaming state,
Since it is possible to inform the type of the re-game simultaneous winning for which the winning flag is established before the establishment of the winning result mode, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game based on the establishment of the specific bonus winning result mode.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to the second aspect, the control means determines the probability that the re-game simultaneous winning result mode will be established in relation to the occurrence of the specific game state, as a normal probability. It is characterized by including a high-probability state changing means capable of changing to a higher-probability state.

Here, in order to change the probability that the re-game simultaneous winning result mode is established to a high probability state, for example, it is preferable to increase the probability that the winning flag of the re-game simultaneous winning is realized.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the control means changes the probability that the re-game simultaneous winning result mode will be established to a high-probability state higher than the normal probability in relation to the occurrence of the specific game state. With the possible high probability state changing means,
In connection with the occurrence of the specific game state, it is possible to make a high-probability state in which the re-game simultaneous winning result mode is highly likely to be established. Therefore, the interest of the game is enhanced.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to any of the second to fourth aspects, the control means causes the specific game state to occur after the bonus game is over, and the game is played a predetermined number of times. By doing, or
It is characterized in that the game is ended when the bonus winning result mode is established within the predetermined number of games.

Here, the bonus game includes, for example, a big bonus and a regular bonus. It should be noted that the big bonus is a series of games in which a game (eg, a regular bonus) that gives a relatively large game value to the player can be played a predetermined number of times, and the regular bonus is a relatively small game value to the player. It is a series of games in which a game (for example, a JAC game) can be played a predetermined number of times.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the control means generates the specific game state after the bonus game (big bonus or regular bonus) ends, so that after a large amount of game value is obtained in the bonus game. In this game, more game value can be obtained than in the normal game state. It should be noted that the specific game state is ended by playing the game a predetermined number of times or when the bonus winning result mode is established within the game of the predetermined number of times, so that the game value amount obtainable during the specific game state is set to a predetermined value. It can be set within the range.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to any of the first to fifth aspects, the control means, when the winning result modes of the re-game winning and the bonus winning are simultaneously established, After the bonus game is finished, the re-game based on the established re-game winning can be executed.

According to the sixth aspect of the invention, when the winning result modes of the re-game winning and the bonus winning are simultaneously established, the control means is based on the established re-game winning after the bonus game is finished. Since the control is performed so that the re-game can be executed, the player can be convinced.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to any of the first to sixth aspects, the control means is established when a plurality of re-game prize-winning result modes are simultaneously established. It is characterized by giving the player the right to play a number of games.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the control means performs control to give the player the right of re-game of the established number when the winning result forms of the plurality of re-game winnings are simultaneously established. Since this is done, the player is satisfied.

The invention according to claim 8 is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the plurality of types of symbols are common to the winning result modes of re-game winning and any winning. It is characterized in that it includes a design that forms a common design.

According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, the plurality of types of symbols include the symbols forming the common symbol common to the winning result modes of the re-game winning and any of the winnings. In the limited number of symbols, it is possible to efficiently establish the winning result mode of the re-game winning and any winning.

[0026]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

This embodiment explains a pachi-slot gaming machine as a suitable example of the slot machine according to the present invention.

In the pachi-slot gaming machine 100 of FIG. 1, various devices are provided inside a box-shaped machine frame (not shown) whose front surface is open, and the front door 2 is a single-open type on the front surface of the machine frame. It is configured to be openable and closable.

A transparent display window 5 through which the rear can be seen is formed in the center of the upper part of the front surface of the front door 2, and a variable display device (not shown in the figure) is arranged in the back of the display window 5. The variable display section 20 of the display device is visible through the display window 5. The variable display unit 20 of the variable display device includes a plurality of (for example, three) reels that are independently rotatable,
That is, the first reel 20a, the second reel 20b, and the third reel 20c are provided. These reels 20a
Symbols (e.g., a symbol sequence for 21 frames) made up of a plurality of types of symbols are written in the symbols 20 to 20c, respectively. Then, among the symbols in these symbol arrays, a predetermined number of consecutive symbols (for example, three) are each reel 20a to 20a.
Each c is visible through the display window 5.

The types of symbols are as shown in FIG.
For example, "7 (white)", "7 (shaded)", "BA
"R", "bell", "watermelon", "cherry", "replay (regame)", "bell / replay", "replay /"
There are 9 types of watermelons. Of these, "Bell /
"Replay" is the Replay Prize (Regame Prize) and "Bell"
As a common symbol common to the winning result mode with the small winning a prize corresponding to, also, "Replay / watermelon" is a common symbol common to the winning result mode with the small role winning corresponding to the replay winning and "watermelon", Each is set.

In addition, the variable display device includes reels 20a-2.
The reel drive unit 40 (FIG. 2) for independently rotating and stopping the rotation of 0c is provided. The reel drive section 40 operates under the control of a game control device (control means) 50 described later, and is composed of, for example, a plurality of stepping motors corresponding to each reel. By rotating the reels 20a to 20c independently by the reel drive unit 40, a plurality of types of symbols can be displayed on the display window 5.
It is designed to move at a high speed so as to circulate from the top to the bottom in the back (variably display the symbols).

Further, after the variable display is started, the reel drive unit 40 drives the reels 20a to 20 (based on the stop operation of reel stop buttons 14a, 14b, 14c described later).
By stopping all of c, three symbols are displayed vertically and three columns are laterally displayed so that nine symbols for convenience are displayed in the stopped state on the variable display section 20. In addition, a plurality of active lines L1 to L5 are set in the variable display section 20. That is, for example, an effective line L1 that traverses the middle stages of the reels 20a to 20c, an effective line L2 that traverses the upper stages of the reels 20a to 20c, an effective line L3 that traverses the lower stages of the reels 20a to 20c, the first reel 20a upper stage to the second reel 20b. Effective line L4 diagonally crossing each reel from the middle stage to the lower stage of the third reel 20c, and the first reel 2
0a lower stage-second reel 20b middle stage-third reel 20c upper stage of an effective line L5 diagonally crossing each reel,
For convenience, 5 lines are set. Then, on any of the active lines L1 to L5, the symbols are stopped and displayed in a combination mode corresponding to any of a plurality of types of winning, and the winning result mode is established, and each winning result is achieved. A predetermined number of medals corresponding to the mode are paid out.

A start lever 13 for performing a start operation for starting one game is provided on one front side of the front door 2 below the display window 5. Further, on the front surface of the front door 2 and below the display window 5, the reels 20a.
20c and one-to-one correspondence with each reel 20a-20
Stop buttons for stopping the rotation of c to display the symbols are provided, that is, a first reel stop button 14a, a second reel stop button 14b, and a third reel stop button 14c. The reel stop buttons 14a to 14c are made of, for example, colored translucent resin. Then, behind the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c, an operation information lamp for notifying by lighting that each of the reels 20a to 20c can be stopped by operating the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c, that is, , A first operation information lamp 140a, a second operation information lamp 140b,
Third operation information lamps 140c (FIG. 2) are provided respectively.

In addition, on the front surface of the front door 2, for example, at a position further above the display window 5, a performance display section 4 for displaying a performance related to a game such as a notice is formed.
The effect display unit 4 is a transparent display window, and is configured to perform an effect display by changing the display state of the effect display device 4a arranged at the back of the effect display unit 4.

In addition, the following components are arranged on the front surface of the front door 2. First, the bet number display section 31
The number of medals bet is displayed by the lighting state of the bet line indicator 31a arranged in the back. WIN
The lamp unit 32 notifies that the payout (actual payout or credit) of the medal is performed based on the winning by the lighting of a lamp (not shown) arranged in the back of the medal. GAME OVER lamp section 3
3 indicates that a lamp (not shown) arranged behind the big bonus is turned on. A lamp (not shown) is arranged in the back of the WAIT lamp section 34, and this lamp is lit during the period from the operation of the start lever 13 to the start of rotation of all the reels 20a to 20c, The fact that it is during the period is notified. The replay lamp unit 35
A lamp (not shown) arranged behind the fact that the winning result mode of the replay prize has been established and the next game has been replayed.
Is turned on to notify. INSERT M
The EDALS lamp section 36 encourages the insertion of medals by repeatedly flashing a lamp (not shown) arranged in the back when the game is not being played and the medal can be accepted. It is for.

The medal insertion slot 6 is for inserting medals. The credit amount display unit 7 displays the credit amount of medals by a lighting state of a credit amount indicator 7a (FIG. 2), which is arranged in the back of the credit amount display unit 7 and includes, for example, 7 segment LEDs. The payout amount display unit 8 is arranged in the back, for example, 7-segment L
The number of payouts of medals is displayed by the lighting state of the payout display device 8a (FIG. 2) including the ED. Further, on the front of the front door 2, there is a max bet button 9 for betting a limited number of medals (for example, 3) out of credited medals, and a bet of credited medals is provided one by one. 1 bet button to do
0, a bonus game progress display section 11 for displaying the progress of the bonus game, and a credit selection button 1 for selecting the credit state / non-credit state of the medal.
2, a key hole 15 into which a key for opening the front door 2 is inserted, a decorative plate portion 16 that constitutes a lower region of the front door 2, and the like are provided.
Further, an ashtray 17 and a tray 18 for accumulating medals are arranged at the lowermost portion of the front surface of the front door 2.

Further, the pachi-slot gaming machine 100 has a card sand 50 next to the main body 100a (for example, on the left side).
It has 0. The card sand 500 is provided with a card insertion slot 501 into which a prepaid card for lending medals (not shown; hereinafter abbreviated as a card) is inserted, and the stored information of the inserted card is read from the card insertion slot 501. A rewritable card reader / writer (not shown) is provided inside. Further, on the right side of the credit number display portion 7 on the front surface of the front door 2, a medal lending switch 37 for ejecting medals to the tray 18 by pressing the card with the card inserted into the card insertion slot 501. ,
Return switch 38 for returning the card inserted in card insertion slot 501, and card insertion slot 5
A card balance indicator 39 for displaying the balance of the card inserted into the card 01 is provided.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the pachi-slot gaming machine 100 dispenses medals such as a hopper that dispenses medals based on the sound generation unit 60 such as a speaker, the establishment of the winning result mode and the operation of the medal lending switch 37. The unit 80 and the light emitting unit 70 such as a lamp are provided.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game control device 50 is
CPU (Central Processing Uni)
t) 51, ROM (Read Only Memory)
52, RAM (Random Access Memory)
y) 53, I / F (Interface) 54 and the like.

Of these, the CPU 51 is provided with a control section and a calculation section, performs various calculation controls, and also performs processing for generating random numbers for internal lottery. The game control device 50 may be provided with a random number generator capable of generating random numbers, and the random number output from the random number generator may be used as the random number for the internal lottery. R
In the OM 52, a control program for executing various processes and control data are written, as well as a determination value for internal lottery and the like. RAM53 is CPU5
1. A random number storage area for internal lottery generated in 1, various data (for example, data of credit number of medals, data of bet number of medals, data of various winning flags (described later), and winning prizes established) Storage area for temporarily storing data related to payout based on C), and C
A work area for the PU 51 is provided.

The I / F 54 is a medal detection sensor 6 via a low-pass filter and a buffer gate (not shown).
a, a start lever switch 13a, a first reel stop button 14a, a second reel stop button 14b, a third reel stop button 14c, a bet button 10,
Max bet button 9, credit selection button 12,
Various signals output from the reset switch 15a, the lending medal switch 37, the return switch 38, and the card sand 500 are output to the CPU 51. Here, the medal detection sensor 6 a is a sensor for detecting a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 6. The start lever switch 13a is a switch for detecting that the start lever 13 has been operated. The reset switch 15a is a switch that is operated by rotating a key inserted in the keyhole 15 to reset the pachi-slot gaming machine 100.

When the reset switch 15a is operated, the data clear condition is satisfied, and the data related to the payout based on the established winning in the memory of the RAM 53 is cleared to be in the initial state (reset). ).

Further, the I / F 54 inputs the control signal output from the CPU 51, and outputs the control signal via the output port and the driver (not shown) to the effect display control device (control means) 44 and the bet line display. Device 31a, credit amount display device 7a, payout display device 8a, first operation information lamp 140a, second operation information lamp 140b, third operation information lamp 140c, voice generation unit 60, medal payout unit 8
0, the reel drive unit 40, the light emitting unit 70, the card balance indicator 39, etc.

Here, the processing relating to betting of medals and the like will be described. First, when the "non-credit state" is selected by the credit selection button 12 and a medal is inserted through the medal insertion slot 6, the medal detection sensor 6a detects the medal and the game control device 5 detects the detection signal.
Enter 0. Further, based on the detection signal, the memory of the bet number of medals is added, and the bet number is displayed on the bet number display section 31. However, the bet number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, 3), so if you insert medals that exceed the upper limit value, the medals that exceed the upper limit value are not added to the bet number. It is designed to be returned to the saucer 18.

On the other hand, when the "credit state" is selected by the credit selection button 12, when a medal is inserted through the medal insertion slot 6, the medal detection sensor 6a detects this medal and the detection signal is sent to the game control device. Enter 50. In this case as well, the memory of the bet number of medals is added based on the medal detection signal, and the bet number is displayed on the bet number display section 31. Furthermore, when medals that exceed the upper limit of the number of bets (three coins) are inserted, the medals that have exceeded the medals are not added to the number of bets, and the memory of the number of credits of medals is added one by one. The addition result is displayed on the credit amount display unit 7 as the credit amount. However, the credit number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, 50 coins), and when a medal exceeding the upper limit value is inserted, the number of credits for the exceeded medal is not added to the credit number and the tray 18 It is supposed to be returned to. Further, when the 1 bet button 10 or the max bet button 9 is operated in the state where the credits of the medals are present, the number of medals corresponding to the operation is bet, and the memory of the credit number is subtracted by the bet number. .

When paying out medals based on winning in the "non-credit state", all the medals are paid out to the saucer 18, while winning in the "credit state". When paying out medals based on the above, medals up to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, 50) are added to the number of credits, and medals exceeding the upper limit value are added to the number of credits in the saucer 18. It is supposed to be paid out.

Further, the valid lines L1 to L5 to be activated are set so as to be changed according to the bet number (betting number) of medals. That is, for example, when the bet number is 1, only the activated line L1 is activated, when the bet number is 2, the activated lines L1 to L3 are activated, and when the bet number is 3, all the bet numbers are activated. The valid lines L1 to L5 are set to be valid. Then, the medal is paid out only when a predetermined winning result mode corresponding to the winning is established on the activated line among the activated lines L1 to L5 according to the bet number. On the contrary, even if the winning result mode is established on a line other than the activated line, the payout of the medal corresponding to the winning is not performed.

The pachi-slot gaming machine 100 is configured as described above, and the gaming control device 50 performs predetermined gaming control. Hereinafter, this game control will be described.

First, with a medal inserted through the medal slot 6 and betting, or with a bet by operating the max bet button 9 or the 1 bet button 10, or a replay in the previous game. When the winning result mode of the winning (replay winning result mode (re-game winning result mode)) is established, the start lever 13 is operated without betting.

Then, in the CPU 51 of the game control device 50, based on (related to) the operation of the start lever 13,
Random number for internal lottery is extracted, and the extracted random number and R
The internal lottery is carried out by comparison with the judgment value stored in the OM 52. By this internal lottery, it is determined whether or not there is a prize (for example, a small role prize, a big bonus prize, a regular bonus prize, a replay prize, or a re-game simultaneous prize (described later)), and the result of this lottery is a prize. On the condition that the winning flag corresponding to the winning (for example, any of the small winning prize flag, big bonus winning flag, regular bonus winning flag, replay winning flag, re-game simultaneous winning flag) is generated (established), The data indicating that the winning flag is established is temporarily stored in the RAM 53.

On the other hand, the CPU 51 uses the start lever 1
Based on the operation of 3, the reel drive unit 40 is driven by the reel 2
Send a control signal instructing to start rotation of 0a,
Control for starting the rotation of the reels 20a, 20b, 20c is performed. As a result, the variable display of the symbols is performed.
In this way, after starting the variable display of the symbols, each reel 20 is operated by operating each reel stop button 14a to 14c.
When the a to 20c can be stopped, the CPU 51 sends a control signal for instructing lighting of the operation information lamps 140a to 140c, and the operation information lamps 140a to 140c.
Is turned on. By this process, the operation information lamps 140a to 140c are turned on, and the reels 2 are operated by operating the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c.
The fact that 0a to 20c can be stopped is notified. In this way, each reel stop button 14a-14
When the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c are individually and sequentially operated while the reels 20a to 20c can be stopped by the operation of c, the operation signals are respectively sent to the CPUs.
The reels 20a to 20c corresponding to the respective operation signals are input to the reels 51 to stop the reels 20a to 20c. Here, CPU5
In 1, the stop position of each reel 20a to 20c is determined based on the input timing of the operation signal and the winning state of each winning flag, and based on this determination, the reel drive unit 40 rotates each reel 20a to 20c. A control signal for instructing stop is output.

For example, when one of the winning flags is established, the symbol pull-in control is performed so that the symbol corresponding to the winning flag is preferentially stopped and displayed on the activated line. There is. Here, with the drawing-in control of the symbol, when the timing of the stop operation is shifted earlier within a predetermined range, the reel stop buttons 14a to 14
It is a control to preferentially stop the symbol corresponding to the winning flag on the line by not delaying the reels 20a to 20c immediately based on the operation of c but by slightly delaying the timing of the stop. In other words, in this control, the stop operation is performed, and then the variable display of the symbol is stopped with a slight delay with respect to the timing of the stop operation, so that at the time of the stop operation, it has not yet reached the effective line. The design will be stopped and displayed on the line. However, since the number of symbols that can be drawn in (the drawing range of the symbol) is limited (for example, within +4 frames), the symbols that can be stopped on the effective line by the pulling control are reel stop buttons 14a to
Based on the operation of 14c, a symbol that can be stopped on the line without performing pull-in control, and a symbol of a predetermined number of subsequent frames (for example, 4 frames) are provided. Here, the symbol that can be stopped on the effective line without performing the pull-in control is, as a rule, a symbol that is located on the line when the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c are operated. When the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c are operated at a timing that cannot be immediately stopped on the line, the next symbol is displayed.

On the other hand, when none of the winning flags is established, control is performed to prevent the symbols corresponding to the winning from being collected. That is, specifically,
For example, when the first reel stop button 14a is operated at a timing when "cherry" that constitutes the winning result mode only with the first reel 20a is positioned on the activated line, until "cherry" is removed from the line. Control is performed to stop the first reel 20a after rotating the first reel 20a. Further, for example, when the first reel 20a and the second reel 20b are stopped, "7 (white), 7 (white)" are already on the activated line, and the third reel 20c also has "7 (white)". When it is in a state where a big bonus winning result mode (see FIG. 3) is formed when the lines are aligned on the line, in the third reel 20c, "7 (white)" is displayed on the line.
Is controlled so that the

Based on the operation of each reel stop button 14a to 14c, any one of the above-mentioned controls (each reel 20a
To control each reel 2 to
Three symbols for each of 0a to 20c are stopped and displayed on the variable display unit 20, and the variable display of the symbols ends.

If the stop operation of all the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c is not completed before a certain time (for example, 30 seconds) has passed from the operation of the start lever 13, the variable display of the symbols becomes endless. In order not to continue, when a certain time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed from the operation of the start lever 13, the CPU 51 outputs a stop control signal to the reel drive unit 40. And
Based on this stop control signal, the reel drive section 40 causes the reel that has been continuing to rotate to that point, that is, the reel 20a.
To 20c, or any two of the reels 20a to 20c, or one rotation is stopped. For this reason,
Even if the player does not operate the reels 20a to 20 when a predetermined time has elapsed from the operation of the start lever 13.
The rotation of c automatically stops and the variable display of the symbol ends,
Three symbols for each reel 20a to 20c are stopped and displayed on the variable display section 20.

Furthermore, each reel stop button 14a-
If the winning result mode is established as a result of the stop display as a result of stop display based on the operation of 14c or after a certain time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed from the operation of the start lever 13, the established winning result mode of A predetermined number of medals are paid out according to the type.

Thus, in the pachi-slot gaming machine 100,
Based on the start operation, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not any of the prize flags corresponding to each of the multiple types of prizes set are established, and multiple types of symbols are variably displayed, and any one of the winning results is selected. When the flag is established, a game is executed in which the winning result mode constituted by the symbol corresponding to the winning flag can be established depending on the timing of the stop operation of the symbol.

In the case of this embodiment, for example, FIG.
As shown in, big bonus prize, regular bonus prize, small role prize (bell, watermelon, and cherry), replay prize, and re-game simultaneous prize (see below)
Is included. Of these, in the case of a big bonus prize,
When "7 (white), 7 (white), 7 (white)" or "7 (shaded), 7 (shaded), 7 (shaded)" are lined up on the activated line, 15 medals are paid out. . In case of regular bonus winning, "BAR, BAR, BAR" is displayed on the activated line.
When they are aligned, 15 medals will be paid out. In the case of a small prize winning bell, 12 medals are paid out when "bell, bell, bell" or "bell, bell, bell / replay" are lined up on the activated line. In the case of a small-winning watermelon, 8 medals are paid out when "watermelon, watermelon, watermelon" or "watermelon, watermelon, replay / watermelon" are lined up on the activated line. Further, in the case of a small winning prize cherry, the winning result mode is established only by stopping and displaying "cherry" on the first reel 20a on the activated line, and the medals are paid out regardless of the stop symbols of the other reels. put out. When "Cherry" is stopped and displayed on the middle stage of the first reel 20a (on the effective line L1), two medals are paid out, and the first reel 20a located on the intersection of the effective line L2 and the effective line L4. When "Cherry" is stopped and displayed on the upper stage or on the lower stage of the first reel 20a located on the intersection of the activated line L3 and the activated line L5, 2x2 = 4 medals are paid out. Furthermore, in the case of a replay prize, if any of "Replay, Replay, Replay", "Replay, Replay, Bell / Replay", "Replay, Replay, Replay / Watermelon" is available on the activated line, the medal will be awarded. However, even if the player does not make a new bet, the player automatically makes the same number of bets as the current game and only operates the start lever 13 to play the next game (re-game;
Replay) is possible.

Among these prizes, the prize flags for the big bonus prize and the regular bonus prize are:
After the game in which the winning flag is established, the game is continuously carried over to each game until the winning result mode corresponding to the winning flag is established and the big bonus or the regular bonus is started. On the other hand, the winning flags of the small winning combination and the replay winning are valid only in the game in which the winning flag is established, and the winning flag is not carried over to the next and subsequent games.

Further, in particular, when the result of the stop display, the winning result mode of the big bonus prize or the regular bonus prize is established, in addition to paying out the medals, a benefit of generating the big bonus or the regular bonus is given. .

Regular bonus winning result mode (hereinafter, also referred to as regular bonus winning result mode)
If is established, 15 medals are paid out and a regular bonus is started. During this regular bonus, a special game called a JAC game can be executed up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times). J
In the AC game, the bet number of medals is, for example, one, and when the JAC symbols are aligned on the activated line L1 corresponding to the one bet (for example, when the winning result mode of the replay winning is established). It becomes a prize, and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of medals are paid out by this JAC prize. The regular bonus ends when either of the conditions that the JAC game is played 12 times during the regular bonus or the JAC winning is achieved 8 times during the regular bonus is satisfied.

When the winning result mode of the big bonus winning (hereinafter, also referred to as the big bonus winning result mode) is established, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of medals are paid out and the big bonus is started. To do. During this big bonus, a special game called a small winning game can be executed up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times).
In this small win game, a small win is generated with a higher probability than in a normal game. Further, during the big bonus, the regular bonus described above is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 3 times).
It can be executed up to. The condition for starting the regular bonus during the big bonus is that the bonus-in symbols are aligned on the activated line as a result of the small win game (for example, the winning result mode of the replay prize is established).
It is also called C-in). Then, by this bonus-in, a predetermined number (may be 0) of medals are paid out, the small winning game is temporarily suspended, and a regular bonus is started. As for this big bonus, a small bonus game is played 30 times during the big bonus, or a regular bonus is played 3 times during the big bonus.
When either of the conditions is satisfied, the process ends.

Next, main game control of the pachi-slot gaming machine 100 will be described.

First, the pachi-slot gaming machine 100 performs control for enabling the re-game simultaneous winning in which the winning result modes of the replay winning and the other winning are simultaneously established, to a predetermined specific game state (described later). ) It is supposed to be done during. That is, the game control device 50 functions as re-game simultaneous winning control means.

An example of a winning result mode (re-game simultaneous winning result mode) corresponding to a re-game simultaneous winning will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 4A, for example, “watermelon, watermelon, watermelon” on the activated line L1.
If two winning result modes of “Replay, Replay, Replay” on the effective line L2 are established, eight medals are paid out based on the watermelon small winning combination and the next game is replayed. become. In addition, although not shown, there may be a re-game simultaneous winning in which the winning result mode of the replay winning and any winning result mode of the small winning a prize are respectively established on a plurality of valid lines L1 to L3. Also in this case, similarly, the next game will be a re-game while paying out the medals based on the established small winning combination.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4B, for example,
"Replay, replay, replay / on the active line L2
When two winning result modes of "watermelon" and "watermelon, watermelon, replay / watermelon" on the activated line L5 are established, eight medals are paid out and the next game is replayed. Since the common symbol is set in this way, it is possible to establish the re-game simultaneous winning by using a plurality of activated lines intersecting with each other. Besides,
Two winning result modes of “replay, replay, bell / replay” and “bell, bell, bell / replay” can be similarly established. In this case, 12 medals are paid out based on Bell's small win prize, and the next game is replayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4C, for example, "7 (shaded), 7 (shaded), 7 on the activated line L2.
(Shaded) (Although not shown, "7 (white), 7
(White), 7 (white) ”) and“ replay, replay, replay ”on the activated line L3 are simultaneously established, based on the establishment of the big bonus prize result form. For example, 15 medals are paid out and a big bonus is started. Then, after the end of the big bonus, the replay (regame) based on the replay prize that has been established at the same time can be executed. That is,
When the winning result modes of the big bonus prize and the replay prize are established at the same time, the replay based on the replay prize can be executed after the end of the big bonus game. Although illustration is omitted, also when the winning result mode of the regular bonus and the replay winning is established, similarly, after the regular bonus ends, the re-game based on the established replay winning can be executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4D, for example, when the winning result modes of "replay, replay, replay" are simultaneously established on each of the effective line L1 and the effective line L2, the establishment is realized. Give the player the right to replay a number.

In addition, although not shown, for example, "cherry" is stopped and displayed on the first reel 20a, and a winning result corresponding to a replay winning is displayed on a line which does not include "cherry" among the activated lines L1 to L5. If the mode is established,
For example, when the winning result modes of “cherry” on the lower stage of the first reel 20a and “replay, replay, replay” on the activated line L4 are simultaneously established, 2 × 2 = based on the small winning combination of cherry = The next game will be a re-game as well as paying out four medals.

Next, the control when the specific game state is generated will be described.

For example, when the big bonus winning result form is established, the big bonus is started, but when the established big bonus winning result form is a specific big bonus winning result form, the big bonus After the end, control to generate a specific game state is performed. That is, the established big bonus winning result mode is “7 (white), 7
(White), 7 (white) ”, the specific game state is generated after the end of the big bonus, while the established big bonus winning result mode is“ 7 ”.
If it is not (white), 7 (white), 7 (white) ”, the process of setting the specific game state not to occur (performed in a first re-game simultaneous winning notification state selection process (FIG. 5) described later) Is performed by, for example, the game control device 50. Then, the big bonus winning result mode is “7 (white), 7 (white), 7 (white)”
In this case, a specific game state that can be continued up to a predetermined number of games (for example, 40 games) is generated after the end of the big bonus. That is, the specific game state occurs after the big bonus ends, and ends by playing the game a predetermined number of times (for example, 40 times). However, when a bonus flag (a big bonus or a regular bonus) of a winning flag or a winning result mode (hereinafter, also referred to as a bonus winning result mode) is established while playing a predetermined number of games in a specific game state, the specific The game state may be ended, or the remaining number of games may be executable in the specific game state after the bonus game is ended. Further, during the specific game state, it is performed in a state of notifying the kind of re-game simultaneous winning that the winning flag is established during the specific game state. This notification is performed, for example, by displaying a symbol on the effect display device 4a based on a command from the effect display control device 44 (that is, the effect display control device 44 functions as re-game simultaneous winning award notification means). In addition, during the specific game state, the probability of establishment of the re-game simultaneous winning flag is set higher than the probability during the normal game. In other words, during the specific game state,
The probability that the re-game simultaneous winning result mode is established is changed to a high probability state that is higher than the normal probability. (That is, the game control device 50 functions as a high probability state changing means).

Next, the first re-game simultaneous winning award notification state selection process executed by the game control device 50 immediately after the big bonus winning result mode is established will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The big bonus is shown as BB in FIG.

In the first re-game simultaneous winning award notification state selection process, first, in step S1, it is determined whether or not the big bonus winning result mode is established, and if it is determined, the step S2 is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that it has not been established, the first re-game simultaneous winning award notification state selection processing is ended. In step S2, the established big bonus winning result mode is “7 (white), 7
(White), 7 (white) ”. As a result of this determination, the winning result mode is “7 (white), 7 (white), 7
If it is determined to be “(white)”, the process proceeds to step S3, while it is not “7 (white), 7 (white), 7 (white)” (“7 (shaded), 7 (shaded), 7 (shaded) ”, the process proceeds to step S4.

In step S3, the process for setting the re-game simultaneous winning award notification flag is turned on, and the first re-game simultaneous winning award notification state selection process is ended. On the other hand, in step S4, a process of setting the re-game simultaneous winning award notification flag to OFF is performed, and the first re-game simultaneous winning award notification state selection process is ended.

Next, the second re-game simultaneous winning award notification state selection processing executed by the game control device 50 immediately after the end of the big bonus will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. However, in FIG. 6, the big bonus is BB.
Indicates.

In the second re-game simultaneous winning award notification state selection processing, first, in step S11, it is determined whether or not the big bonus has ended. When it is determined that the big bonus has ended, the processing proceeds to step S12. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has not ended, the second re-game simultaneous winning award notification state selection processing is ended. In step S12, it is determined whether or not the re-game simultaneous winning notification flag is set to ON. When it is determined that it is set to ON, the process proceeds to step S13, while it is not set to ON. When the determination is made, this second re-game simultaneous winning award notification state selection processing is ended. In step S13, a process of setting the maximum number of continuous games in the specific game state to a predetermined number of games (for example, 40 games) is performed, and the second re-game simultaneous winning award notification state selection process is ended. When the re-game simultaneous winning notification flag is ON, the effect display control device 44 and the effect display device 4a perform a process of notifying the type of re-game simultaneous winning for which the winning flag is established during the specific game state.

As described above, according to the pachi-slot gaming machine 100 of this embodiment, the game control device 50 carries out control capable of simultaneously establishing a plurality of winning result modes as a result of variable display of symbols. A control relating to re-game simultaneous winning that can establish a winning result mode of a replay prize (replay winning result mode) that gives a player the right of replay as at least one of the plurality of winning result modes that can be simultaneously established. Therefore, if the re-game simultaneous winning is established, at least one re-game right can be given to the player, and at the same time, the game value based on other winnings (including the re-game winning) is given to the player. it can. Therefore, the game becomes novel and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Further, the type of re-game simultaneous winning for which the winning flag has been established during the specific game state is indicated by the effect display control device 44.
Based on the command from, the corresponding prize result mode is displayed on the effect display device 4a (for example, FIG. 4 (a) to FIG. 4).
(The same display as (d) is performed) and the like is notified before the winning result mode of the winning is established, so that the player can easily recognize the type of the re-game simultaneous winning. Therefore, for example, in the case of a skilled player, depending on the type of re-game simultaneous winning for which the winning flag has been established, it is possible to establish the winning result mode of the re-game simultaneous winning by accurately pressing the button. Even in the case of a player with a low degree of skill, it is possible to try the push, so that the interest of the game is further enhanced. Therefore, for example, in the case of a skilled player, it is possible to establish a winning result mode of re-game simultaneous winning by accurately pushing the eyes.
Even a player with a low degree of skill can try to push the game, which further enhances the interest of the game.

Moreover, during the specific game state, the probability that the re-game simultaneous winning result mode is established is changed to a high probability state which is higher than the normal probability, so that the interest of the game during the specific game state is enhanced.

Furthermore, the specific game state is generated after the end of the big bonus (bonus game) and the game is performed a predetermined number of times, or the bonus winning result mode is established within the predetermined number of games. As a result, even in the game after a large number of medals have been acquired with the big bonus, it is possible to further acquire more medals than in the normal gaming state.

In addition, when the winning result mode of the big bonus or regular bonus and the replay prize is established at the same time, after the end of the big bonus or the regular bonus, the re-game based on the replay prize can be executed and the replay prize When a plurality of winning result modes are established at the same time, the player is given the right to the re-game of the established number, so that the player can be convinced.

Moreover, for example, the replay prize and the "bell"
It is limited because the common symbol common to the winning result mode with the small winning a prize corresponding to and the common symbol common to the winning result mode with the small winning a prize corresponding to the replay winning and "watermelon" are set. It is possible to efficiently establish the winning result mode of the replay winning and the small winning a prize at the same time in the number of symbols.

In this embodiment, a predetermined condition is established based on the establishment of a predetermined specific bonus winning result mode, and a specific game state is generated after the end of the big bonus in association with the establishment of the predetermined condition. As an example, a case has been described in which the specific game state occurs according to the type of symbol (7 (white) or 7 (shaded)), but the present invention is not limited to this, and depending on the activated line in which the winning result mode is established The specific gaming state may be generated. Specifically, for example, the specific game state may be generated only when it is established on a specific activated line, or when the big bonus winning result modes are simultaneously established on a plurality of activated lines. Is also good. Alternatively, the specific game state may be generated after the end of the big bonus, or may be generated after the end of the regular bonus, irrespective of the types of symbols constituting the big bonus winning result mode. Alternatively, a lottery is performed for each game to determine whether a specific game state is generated in a game played during a normal game,
You may make it a specific game state generate | occur | produce based on this lottery result.

Further, the maximum number of continuous games in the specific game state is set to, for example, 40 games, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the maximum number of continuous games can be appropriately changed. Further, the maximum number of continuous games in the specific game state may be changed depending on the type of bonus prize. Specifically, for example, the maximum number of continuous games in the specific game state is different between when the big bonus winning result mode is established and when the regular bonus winning result mode is established (for example, the former is the maximum continuous game number). May increase).

Further, although the specific game state is generated regardless of the type of the bonus winning result mode, a state of notifying the type of the re-game simultaneous winning for which the winning flag is established is generated according to the type of the bonus winning result mode. Good as a matter. Specifically, for example, the notification state may be generated only when the winning result mode of the big bonus is established on a specific activated line, or the notification state is generated depending on the type of the symbol of the big bonus winning result mode. It may be done. In addition, although the symbols are displayed on the effect display device 4a based on the command from the effect display control device 44, the type of re-game simultaneous winning for which the winning flag is established during the specific game state is notified. Not limited to this, for example, a decoration lamp (not shown) may be blinked to notify, or the color of lights (not shown) emitted from above the reels 20a to 20c may be changed to notify. Also good.

Further, a common symbol common to the winning result mode of the replay prize and the small bell prize of "bell" and a common symbol common to the winning result mode of the replay prize and the small winning prize of "watermelon" are illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the replay prize and the big bonus or the regular bonus prize result form may be common, or the common symbol may be appropriately changed.

The present invention is not limited to the pachi-slot gaming machine 100 of this embodiment, but can also be applied to other slot machines such as other pachi-slot gaming machines. Further, although only the slot machine using the medal as the game medium has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a slot machine using a ball as the game medium, or a game machine without using the game medium. It may be a slot machine that handles value with data. The embodiments disclosed this time are to be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description but by the scope of the claims, and is intended to include meanings equivalent to the scope of the claims and all modifications within the scope.

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According to the present invention, the game becomes novel, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachi-slot gaming machine.

FIG. 2 is a main control block diagram of the pachi-slot gaming machine of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a correspondence between a prize, a symbol, and a payout number.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of establishment of winning result modes of re-game simultaneous winning.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a first re-game simultaneous winning award notification state selection process.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a second re-game simultaneous winning award notification state selection process.

[Explanation of symbols]

44 production display control device (control means, re-game simultaneous winning control means, re-game simultaneous winning notification means) 50 game control device (control means, re-game simultaneous winning control means, re-game simultaneous winning control means, high probability state changing means ) 100 pachislot machines (slot machines)

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A slot machine provided with control means for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols in relation to a start operation for starting one game and controlling a game capable of establishing a winning result mode by a stop operation. In the above, the control means performs control capable of simultaneously establishing a plurality of winning result modes as a result of the variable display of the symbols, and the player has the right to re-game as at least one of the plurality of winning result modes. The re-game simultaneous winning control means for controlling the re-game simultaneous winning that can achieve the re-game winning result mode given to the slot machine. 2. The control means performs a lottery for determining whether or not to establish any of the winning flags corresponding to each of a plurality of types of winnings related to the start operation, and also to select a plurality of types of winning flags. The symbols are variably displayed, and if one of the winning flags is established as a result of the first-round lottery, it is possible to establish the winning result mode composed of the symbols corresponding to the winning flag depending on the timing of the stop operation of the symbol. It is possible to generate a specific game state in association with the establishment of a predetermined condition, and the re-game simultaneous winning control means is adapted to re-establish the prize flag in association with the occurrence of the specific game state. The slot machine according to claim 1, further comprising: re-game simultaneous winning notification means capable of notifying the type of simultaneous game winning prior to the establishment of the re-game winning result mode. . 3. The slot machine according to claim 2, wherein the predetermined condition is established based on establishment of a predetermined specific bonus winning result mode. 4. The high-probability state changing means capable of changing the probability that the re-game simultaneous winning result mode will be established to a high-probability state higher than a normal probability in relation to the occurrence of the specific game state. The slot machine according to claim 2, further comprising: 5. The control means generates the specific game state after a bonus game is over and plays a predetermined number of games, or a bonus winning result mode is established within the predetermined number of games. The slot machine according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the slot machine is terminated by. 6. The control means, when the winning result mode of the re-game winning and the bonus winning are simultaneously established, enables the re-game based on the established re-game winning after the bonus game is finished. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the slot machine is a slot machine. 7. The control means gives the player the right of re-game of the established number when the winning result forms of a plurality of re-game prizes are established at the same time. The slot machine according to any one of 1. 8. The symbols of the plurality of types include a symbol in which a common symbol common to a winning result mode of re-game winning and any winning is formed.
The slot machine according to any one of 1.