JP2003199883A - Game machine, program and memory medium - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow players to obtain a specified number of medals regardless of their skills. <P>SOLUTION: The second dividend table 41 is constituted of a high dividend table 42, a medium dividend table 43 and a low dividend table 44. With a shift to the BB mode, the high dividend table 42 is selected from the second dividend table 41 and medals for winnings are put out referring to it. When the counts X with a pure increment medal counter 36 exceed the reference value A (350), the medium dividend table 43 less in the number of dividend medals than the high dividend table 42 is selected by a control part 20a from the second dividend table 41 and when the counts X further exceed the reference value B (430), the low dividend table 44 less in the number of dividend medals than the medium dividend table 43 is selected. The larger the number of pure increment medals, the less the number of medals for winnings is put out. Thus, the number of the pure increment medals which is obtainable per BB mode regardless of the skills of the players contracts to a specified value. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

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

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A slot machine installed and used in a game hall such as a pachinko parlor is called a pachi-slot machine, and a game (game) is played by giving a certain value to a medal which is a game medium. Earned medals can be exchanged for various prizes. For this reason, a player generally aims to win a large number of medals, and generally attempts to play a game by selecting a platform on which it is easy to get a right to play a bonus game that stochastically wins. . The slot machine has a structure in which the reel is driven by a stepping motor, and the presence / absence and the type of the winning are determined by electronic lottery based on sampling of random numbers, and the reel stop control is performed corresponding to this determination. . Therefore,
It is possible to create a state in which it is easy to win by adjusting the probability of winning by electronic lottery with software, and a bonus game can be played using this. In addition, since a pachi-slot machine is described as an example in the present specification, a medal is used as a game medium, but the game medium also includes other media such as coins and pachinko balls. Also,
"Inserting a medal (game medium)" includes betting a credited medal with a bet button or the like.

Bonus games include, for example, games that are played in big bonus (BB) mode and games that are played in regular bonus (RB) mode. These games are special. This can be done by winning the winning combinations BB and RB.

For example, the shift to the RB mode is performed when the reels are aligned with "BAR-BAR-BAR".
A game is played with a number of medal bets, and the game ends by winning a maximum of eight times or playing a maximum of twelve times. In addition, when shifting to the BB mode, the reel pattern is, for example, "7-
7-7 ”, and in this BB mode game, the game in the RB mode described above is repeated 2-3 times. In addition, in the BB mode, there is a game in which a player is given the right to bet 1 to 3 medals with a high winning probability before shifting to the RB mode. When the winning (bonus-in) patterns are prepared, the mode shifts to the RB mode. When the game is played under the RB mode or the BB mode, a large number of medals can be obtained as compared with the game under the normal mode.
In the present specification, it is defined that the reel patterns corresponding to the winning combination are arranged as a winning combination, and that the winning combination is drawn by electronic drawing before the winning is defined as an internal winning.

From such a background, a mode of bonus game and a bonus game mode are provided within a range that does not impair the profit on the amusement hall side so that the side that manufactures the slot machine can attract many players. We are developing an elaborate condition for shifting to. Then, there is a tendency to provide the one characterized by increasing the opportunity to play the bonus game and at least stochastically allowing the player to acquire a larger number of medals in a short period of time.

[0006]

However, in the slot machine as described above, there is a high possibility that a large number of medals will be obtained, but on the other hand, there is a large difference in the number of medals that can be obtained by a skilled person and an unskilled person. There was a drawback that it would end up. For an unskilled player, a large difference in the number of medals that can be obtained in one bonus game causes an unfair feeling to the game. One way to solve this problem is to set an upper limit on the number of medals that can be acquired in one bonus game. Simply setting an upper limit on the number of medals is a type that cannot acquire a large number of medals for an expert. Because it becomes the base of
It will reduce the interest of the expert.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine in which the maximum number of medals that can be obtained in one bonus game is set so that the number of medals that can be obtained by a player does not differ greatly.

[0008]

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention responds to an operation of a winning combination determining means and a reel stopping means for determining a winning combination by lottery each time a game is started. The winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means is provided with reel control means for performing reel stop control so that the symbols constituting the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means can be stopped in the display window. It is a special winning combination with a high probability of giving profits to the player, and when the special winning combination is won, the probability of giving profits to the player is different from the game in the normal mode. The winning combination is made up of a plurality of winning combinations determined by the winning combination determining means, and the awarded profits obtained by winning these winning combinations, and even if the same winning combination is used, Granted profit A plurality of payout tables set so as to be provided, and a counting means for accumulating and counting the added value obtained in one special game mode, and the count value of the counting means accumulated during the special game mode According to, the payout table used in the game in the special game mode is selected from the plurality of payout tables. It should be noted that, as the profit giving probability, the giving profit, and the giving value, for example, a payout rate, the number of dividend medals, and the number of net additional medals can be mentioned, respectively.

Further, in response to the operation of the winning combination determining means and the reel stopping means for determining the winning combination by lottery each time the game is started, the symbols constituting the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means are displayed on the display window. It is provided with reel control means for controlling reel stop so that the reels can be stopped at, and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means is a special winning combination with a high probability of giving a profit to the player. It is designed to perform a game in a special game mode in which the probability of gaining profits to the player when winning the prize is different from the game in the normal mode.
Of the combination of reels displayed in the display window, a winning combination that is a winning combination that is a winning combination and a profit that is associated with this winning combination, and is the same winning combination. Also provided are a plurality of payout tables set so that the awarding profits are different, and counting means for accumulating and counting the awarded value obtained in one special game mode, and the aforesaid accumulated during the special game mode. The payout table used in the game in the special game mode is selected from the plurality of payout tables according to the count value of the counting means.

Further, as the program, in response to the operation of the reel stop means and the means for determining the winning combination by lottery each time the game is started, the symbols constituting the determined winning combination can be stopped at the display window. And a means for controlling the reel stop, and the determined winning combination is a special winning combination with a high probability of giving a profit to the player, and when the special winning combination is won, the probability of giving a profit to the player In addition to the means to play in the special game mode, which is different from the game in the normal mode,
A plurality of payout tables, each of which consists of a plurality of winning combinations and a profit to be obtained by winning these winning combinations, and a plurality of payout tables which are set so that the profits are different even in the same winning combination, Used in the game in the special game mode according to the counting means for integrating and counting the added value obtained in one special game mode and the count value of the counting means accumulated in the special game mode. The computer functions as means for selecting a payout table from the plurality of payout tables.

Further, as a program, in response to the operation of the reel stopping means and the means for deciding the winning combination by lottery at the start of each game, the symbols constituting the determined winning combination can be stopped at the display window. And a means for controlling the reel stop, and the determined winning combination is a special winning combination with a high probability of providing profits to the player, and the probability of providing profits to the player when the special winning combination is won. In addition to the means to play in the special game mode, which is different from the game in the normal mode,
Of the combination of reel patterns displayed in the display window, a winning combination that is a winning combination that can win a winning combination, and an award profit corresponding to this winning combination, and the same winning combination Also, a plurality of payout tables set so that the granted profits are different, counting means for integrating and counting added value obtained in one special game mode, and the counting means for integrating during the special game mode This is for causing the computer to function as means for selecting the payout table used in the game in the special game mode from the plurality of payout tables according to the count value of.

Further, the above program is stored as a storage medium, and the program can be read by a computer.

[0013]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS As shown in FIG. 1, a slot machine 2 has four display windows 5-8 provided on a front door 4 of a housing 3, and a first reel 9a is provided at the back of each display window. , The second reel 9b, the third reel 9c, and the sub reel 10 are rotatably incorporated. As is well known, the first to third reels 9
Various patterns are arranged on the outer periphery of a to 9c at a constant pitch, and when the reels are stopped, three patterns per reel are observed through the corresponding display windows. This allows
There are a total of five linear winning lines, each of which is a combination of the symbols on each reel, three horizontal lines and two diagonal lines.

The medal insertion slot 11 prior to the start of the game
When one medal is thrown in, one horizontal pay line is activated in the center, and two horizontal three win lines and three diagonal two plus two diagonal win lines are activated. Further, it is possible to store up to 50 medals, and the number of stored medals is displayed by the credit number display 12.

When the start lever 13 for starting the game is operated, the sub reels 10 reel the other reels 9a-9c.
With the electronic lottery that starts to rotate with the operation of the start lever 13, for example, when the BB winning flag for shifting to the BB mode is drawn, the BB winning "BIG" is displayed, and the game that BB is winning is being played. Notify the person.

A stop button 14 which is a reel stopping means
Various operation buttons such as a 1 bet button, a 2 bet button, a MAX bet button, and a payout button, which are operated when a game is played in a state where medals are credited, are provided on the operation panels above a to 14c. Has been. Since the functions of these operation buttons are well known, their details are omitted.

A medal count display window 15 is provided below the display window 5 and near the stop button 14a. On a rear surface of the medal count display window 15, a medal count display section 37 (see FIG. 2) described later is provided.

As shown in FIG. 2, the operation of the slot machine 2 is basically controlled by a microcomputer including a CPU 20 and a memory 21. The medal sensor 22 detects an appropriate medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 11 and inputs it to the control unit 20a of the CPU 20. A selector is built in the inside of the medal insertion slot 11, and improper medals are ejected to the medal tray 23 (see FIG. 1). Also,
When the medals are inserted at improper timing, for example, medals that have been inserted in the middle of a game or while various operation buttons are being pressed, the selector does not pass through the medal sensor 22 and the medal tray Discharge to 23.

Since the number of medals to be inserted prior to the start of the game is limited to 1 to 3, the medal sensor 22 detects the medals inserted after the 4th one when the credit function is not used. It is ejected to the medal tray 23 without being ejected. The credit function is switched on / off for each push of the payout button. Then, when the credit function is turned on, the medals inserted after the fourth one are also detected by the medal sensor 22.
It is stored inside the slot machine 2 with a limit of 0 cards. The number of stored medals is digitally displayed on the credit number display unit 12. When the credit function is used, a medal insertion operation is performed by operating the above-described single bet button or MAX bet button, and the bet number is sequentially subtracted from the credit number. Further, when a winning is obtained as a result of the game, the payout medal is also credited, and the credited medal is paid out to the medal tray 23 when the payout button is operated.

The control unit 20a determines the number of medals inserted from 1 to 3 prior to the start of the game by the medal sensor 22.
Based on the detection signal from, the number of activated winning lines is determined. In addition, the bet number of medals inserted each time the game starts is also determined by the medal sensor 22.
Are accumulated and stored in the RAM area of the memory 21. The number of credits is counted by another credit medal counter (not shown).

The start signal generator 25 inputs a game start signal to the controller 20a when the start lever 13 is operated after one to three medals have been inserted. Then, each time the game start signal is input, the count value of the game number counter 26 is incremented by "1". Therefore, the number of games played in this slot machine 2 can be identified by referring to the count value of the game number counter 26.

In response to the game start signal, the control unit 20
Based on the game execution program stored in the ROM area of the memory 21, a rotates the first to third reels 9a to 9c and the sub reel 10 and starts the game process. The reel drive controller 27 controls the drive and stop of each reel. Each reel is fixed to the drive shaft of each individual stepping motor 28a-28d, and each reel is controlled by controlling the drive of each stepping motor 28a-28d. The RAM area of the memory 21 is a working area and is used for temporary storage and rewriting of flags and data used for each game.

Since the stepping motors 28a to 28d rotate at a rotation angle corresponding to the number of supplied drive pulses, the control unit 20a controls the number of supplied drive pulses to control the first to third reels 9a to 9c. The rotation angle of the sub reel 10 can be controlled, and the stop position of the reel can be determined by cutting off the supply of the drive pulse. Reflection signal devices 29a to 29d are integrally formed on the respective reels at their reference positions, and the photosensors 30a to 30d photoelectrically detect the passage of each reflection signal device 29 for each rotation. Photosensors 30a-3
The detection signal of 0d is input from the reset signal generator 31 to the controller 20a as a reset signal for each reel.

Inside the control unit 20a, a pulse counter is provided for each stepping motor, and counts the number of drive pulses supplied to each stepping motor.
Then, when the reset signal is input from the reset signal generator 31, the count value of the corresponding pulse counter is cleared. Therefore, the number of drive pulses corresponding to the rotation angle within one rotation of each reel is sequentially updated and stored in each pulse counter.

A picture table is stored in the ROM area of the memory 21. The picture table stores the number of drive pulses corresponding to the rotation angle of each reel from the reference position and each picture arranged on the reel at a constant pitch. Is associated with the picture code representing. Therefore, by monitoring the count value of the pulse counter for each reel, it is possible to identify, for example, which pattern is moving on the pay line at the center, and how much the reel is rotated to achieve the purpose. It is possible to predict whether or not the pattern will move to the winning line. A payout table described later is stored in the ROM area of the memory 21.

The stop signal generator 32 inputs a stop signal for each reel to the controller 20a when the stop buttons 14a to 14c are operated. Start lever 1
3 is operated to start the rotation of all reels, and when these rotations reach the steady speed, the stop buttons 14a to 14c
The operation of is enabled. After that, by operating these, the corresponding first to third reels 9a to 9c, respectively.
Stop control is started. As described above, the control unit 20a
Functions as reel control means. It should be noted that when the plurality of stop buttons 14a to 14c are operated, only the reel having the earlier timing is stopped, and when completely simultaneously operated, none of the reels is stopped.
In the control unit 20a,

The control section 20a receives the game start signal and activates the electronic lottery section 33. The electronic lottery section 33 includes a random number generation section and a random number sampling circuit, and randomly selects one random number value each time the game is started, and the winning combination determination section 34 determines whether or not the current winning game is executed. Determine the winning role. In this way, the control unit 20a, the electronic lottery unit 33, and the winning combination determining unit 34 function as winning combination determining means. In addition, reference values A and B (A <B) for comparison with a count value X of a net increase medal counter 36, which will be described later, are stored in the control unit 20a in advance.

The winning combination determining section 34 is provided with a plurality of winning tables. The plurality of winning tables are used for determining the winning combination in each game in the normal mode, the first winning table used for each bonus game mode, and the first winning table used for winning determination in the BB game and the RB game. There are two winning tables. The random number value selected by the electronic lottery unit 33 is sent to the winning combination determining unit 34, and the winning combination signal is fed back to the control unit 20a.

The net-added medal counter 36 is provided as a counting means for counting the number of net-added medals (the number of acquired medals-the number of inserted medals) obtained in the BB mode. The count value X of this net increase medal counter 36 is output to the control unit 20a, and based on this count value X, the second payout table 4 to be described later is read from the ROM area of the memory 21.
One to one payout table is selected, and medals are paid out based on this payout table.

The medal count display 37 is a medal count display window 1 provided on the front door 4 of the slot machine 2.
5 is provided on the rear surface. The medal count display 37 is for displaying the number of net additional medals in the BB mode step by step. This medal count indicator 37
Is provided with, for example, three LEDs. When entering the BB mode, the left LED first lights up. Then, the count number of the net increase medal counter 36 is, for example, 35.
When reaching 0, 430, central LED, right L
Each ED lights up.

In the ROM area of the memory 21, in addition to the first payout table 40 used in the normal mode, the second payout table 41 selectively used in the game in the BB mode.
Is provided. The second payout table 41 is a high payout table 42, a middle payout table 43, and a low payout table 44.
It is composed of a payout table. In these payout tables, the winning combinations and the number of payout medals thereof are converted into data. As shown in FIG. 4, the high payout table 42 is BB.
It is the one that is selected first when the mode is entered. In the high payout table 42, the number of payout medals for the winning combination of “bell”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, and “jack” is
For example, it is set to 12, 8, 2, and 15.

In the medium payout table 43, when the count value X of the net increase medal counter 36 reaches the reference value A (eg 350), in the low payout table 44 the count value X reaches the reference value B (eg 430). Sometimes they are the ones that are selected. In the middle payout table 43, the number of payout medals is, for example, half of that in the high payout table 42. Further, in the low payout table 44, the number of dividend medals for "Bell" is 1, the number of dividend medals for "Jack" is 2, and the number of dividend medals for other winning combinations is 0, for example. , Low payout table 4 during BB mode
If 4 is selected, "bell" or "jack"
Even if the winning combinations other than the above are arranged on the same winning effective line, the medal is not paid out. Although the second payout table 41 is composed of the high payout table 42, the medium payout table 43, and the low payout table 44, the number of payout tables provided in the second payout table need not be limited to this. , Shall be set appropriately.

When the winning combination is won, the medal hopper 46 pays out the number of dividend medals corresponding to the winning combination to the medal tray 23 or adds the specified number to the credit counter. The payout table in which the number of payout medals is determined for each type of winning combination is stored in the ROM of the memory 21.
It is stored in the area, and the control unit 20a reads it and drives the medal hopper 46 to pay out medals.

The initial setting input section 47 is provided inside the housing 3 and can be operated with the front door 4 open. The initial setting input section 47 is provided with a power switch serving as a main power source, a setting change button, a selection switch for selecting whether or not to stop when the BB mode ends, and the like.
The change of the payout rate is performed by pressing the setting change button, and the payout rate can be changed among 6 levels. When changing the payout rate, the group allocation of each winning table is also adjusted.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 1 prior to the start of the game
~ After inserting 3 medals, start lever 13
When you operate the game in the normal mode,
The third reels 9a to 9c and the sub reels 10 start rotating all at once. At the same time, the electronic lottery section 33 samples the random number value and outputs it to the winning combination determination section 34. Using this random number, the winning combination determining section 34 refers to the first winning table to determine the winning combination, and outputs the winning signal to the control section 20.
output to a.

When the winning combination determination section 34 determines that the BB is selected, the winning signal is fed back to the control section 20a, and the BB flag is written in the RAM area of the memory 21. When the BB flag is set, the CPU 20 causes the sub reel 10
The stop control of the stepping motor 28d which is driving is started, and the sub reel 10 is stopped in the state where the symbol "7" is displayed on the display window 8. As a result, the player can know that BB is likely to come out, and he can play the game with great expectation. And CPU 20
Refers to the count number of the above-mentioned pulse counter provided for each reel from the operation timing of the stop buttons 14a to 14c, and performs stop control of the stepping motors 28a to 28c so that the symbols "7" are aligned.

When the first to third reels 9a to 9c are stopped and "7-7-7" are prepared, the control section 20a refers to the first payout table and pays out the number of payout medals. BB
When shifting to the game in the mode, the control unit 20a selects the second payout table 41, and the second payout table 41 is selected.
The high payout table 42 is selected from. Then, with reference to the high payout table 42, the number of medals in the game under the BB mode is paid out. In addition, this BB mode is
A predetermined number of times (for example, 30
The RB mode executed by inserting one medal is included in the general game of (twice) a plurality of times (for example, two to three times). Of these, the RB mode ends by playing twelve jack games or winning eight times. When shifting to the BB mode, the control unit 20a first turns on the LED on the left side of the medal count display 37.

In the general game performed under the BB mode, for example, "bell" is won 21 times, and when the second game is performed in the RB mode, the net increase medal counter 3
It is assumed that the count value X of 6 exceeds the reference value A (for example, 350). The count value X of the net increase medal counter 36 is constantly input to the control unit 20a, and when the count value X of the net increase medal counter 36 exceeds the reference value A (for example, 350) during a game in the BB mode. Selects the middle payout table 43 from the second payout table 41 and pays out medals from the next game using the middle payout table 43. At this time, in the medal count display 37, the left LED is turned off and the central LRD is turned on.

In the RB mode, a prize is won when "Jack-Jack-Jack" is aligned on the center pay line. When the count value X exceeds 350, since the payout table selected in the second payout table has been switched to the middle payout table 43, the number of payout medals obtained in one jack game in the RB mode is The number is changed from 15 to 7 (see FIG. 4). Then, in the subsequent games, medals are paid out using the medium payout table 43.

Then, the second RB mode ends,
When "Jack" is won after winning "Bell" three times, the mode shifts to the third RB mode. Then, when the jack game in the RB mode wins five times, the count value X of the net increase medal counter 36 is the reference value B (for example, 4).
30) is exceeded. The count value X is the reference value B (for example, 43
When 0) is exceeded, the low payout table 44 is selected from the second payout table 41. Then, the central LED of the medal count display 37 is turned off and the right LED is turned on.
In the subsequent games, even if the winning combinations other than "bell" and "jack" are arranged on the winning line, no payout is made. Then, the BB mode ends when the game is completed several times, and the mode shifts to the normal mode.

If, for example, the medium payout table 43 is selected in the BB mode, there are times when a winning cannot be obtained. If no prize can be obtained, the count value X of the net additional medal counter 36 decreases. When the count value X becomes equal to or less than the reference value A (for example, 350), the control unit 20a switches from the medium payout table 43 to the high payout table 44, and refers to the high payout table 42 to determine the number of payout medals. Make a payment. When the low payout table 44 is selected and the count value X is equal to or smaller than the reference value B (for example, 430), the low payout table 44 is switched to the middle payout table 43.

Further, a program for executing the procedure and functions shown in the functional block diagrams of FIGS. 2 and 3 and the flowchart of FIG. 5 by the controller of the slot machine is stored in a recording medium such as a flexible disk or an optical disk. May be. For example, as shown in FIG.
In 0, a program for realizing a winning combination determination means, a reel control means, a means for counting the number of net increased medals, and a means for switching the payout table is recorded. The storage medium 50 is loaded into the reading device 52 built in the slot machine 51, the program is installed in the slot machine, or the game is executed with the storage medium 50 loaded in the reading device 52. The reference numeral 53 is C
PU, reference numeral 54 is a memory.

Further, instead of installing the program using a storage medium, the program can be distributed to each slot machine using the Internet. In addition, by adding a program that executes basic operations of the slot machine, such as a function to rotate reels and a function to stop each reel, to the above program, when installed in a personal computer, a slot machine game is played on a monitor. You can also

In the present embodiment, a payout table with a small number of payout medals is selected every time the count value of the net increase number exceeds a preset set value. You may make it select. In this case, as shown in FIG. 7, the payout table used in the BB mode includes a low payout table, a middle payout table, and a high payout table. When the mode is changed to the BB mode, first, the low payout table is selected, and the medals are paid out by referring to the low payout table. In the low payout table, "bell", "watermelon", "cherry",
The number of "Jack" dividends is, for example, 12, 8, 2
It is set to 15 sheets.

During the BB mode, the number of net additional medals is a predetermined value D
In the above case, the middle payout table is selected, and the medals are paid out using this middle payout table. In this medium payout table, for example, the number of payouts of "bell" is 20, and the payout is higher than in the case of using the low payout table.

Further, the number of net additional medals is a predetermined value E (E>
D) or higher, the high payout table is selected. In this high payout table, the number of payout medals is set to be the highest. For example, in the case of "bell", the payout number is 50. Then, using this high payout table, B
Play the game in B mode. It should be noted that the upper limit value of the number of net increased medals in the BB mode is set in advance, and when the upper limit value is reached, the BB mode ends. Further, when the upper limit of the number of net additional medals is exceeded, the excess number is not paid out.
Thereby, even if the upper limit value of the number of net additional medals obtained in one BB mode is set, the player can enhance the feeling of winning.

It should be noted that the payout table is switched by the number of medals for which net increase is made. However, the number of games in the BB mode is counted and the payout table is switched from this count value, or the RB mode included in the BB mode is used. By clearing, you can switch the payout table,
A payout table of a high payout may be selected as the count value increases.

In this embodiment, the plurality of payout tables are made up of table data of winning combinations and the number of payouts to be paid out corresponding to the winning combinations, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the payouts are not limited to this. Obtained pattern combination (winning prize)
Alternatively, a payout table may be configured with table data of the number of payouts set corresponding to the winning combination. In this case, a plurality of payout tables are set so that the payout numbers are different even for the same winning combination, and the payout table is selected according to the count value of the net increase medal number by the net increase medal counter. Then, the control unit judges the picture of each reel stopped on the pay line by the built-in counter,
When the winning combination is stopped on the same winning effective line by this determination, the medals are paid out based on the selected payout table.

[0049]

As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, a plurality of winning combinations determined by the winning combination determining means,
A plurality of payout tables, which are composed of the profits obtained by winning these winning combinations, and are set so that the profits are different even for the same winning combination, and the fluctuation of the added value in the special game mode. A count means for counting the number is provided, and according to the count value of the count means,
Since one payout table is selected from the plurality of payout tables, a predetermined added value can be obtained regardless of the skill level of the player. Further, for example, when the payout table to be selected is set to a high payout table as the count value by the counting means becomes large, the player can emphasize the feeling of winning the ball. Will be something that will stir up.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a slot machine embodying the present invention.

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

FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of a memory and a pure increase medal counter.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram summarizing winning combinations and the number of payouts in each payout table.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a game flow in the slot machine.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a case where a recording medium storing a program is installed in a slot machine.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram summarizing the winning combinations and the number of payouts in each payout table when a payout table with a high payout is selected according to the number of net increased medals.

[Explanation of symbols]

2 slot machine 15 Medal count display 20 CPU 36 Net increase medal counter 37 medal count display 40 First Dividend Table 41 Second Dividend Table 42 high payout table 43 Middle dividend table 44 low payout table

   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continued front page    (72) Inventor Miki Sugisaka             1-14-17 Higashi Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo Stocks             Company Olympia (72) Inventor Takahiro Sakurai             1-14-17 Higashi Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo Stocks             Company Olympia

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A display window in which the symbols constituting the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means are responsive to the winning combination determining means for determining the winning combination by the lottery for each start of the game and the operation of the reel stopping means. It is provided with reel control means for controlling reel stop so that the reels can be stopped at, and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means is a special winning combination with a high probability of giving a profit to the player. In a gaming machine in which the probability of profit to be awarded to the player when a winning combination is won is performed in a special game mode different from the game in the normal mode, a plurality of winning combinations determined by the winning combination determining means. When,
A plurality of payout tables each of which is made up of award profits obtained by winning these winning combinations and is set so that the award profits are different even for the same winning combination, and one special game mode. Provided with counting means for integrating and counting the added value obtained in, a payout table used in the game in the special game mode is set according to the count value of the counting means accumulated in the special game mode. A gaming machine characterized by selecting from the plurality of payout tables. 2. A display window in which symbols constituting the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means are responsive to the operation of the winning combination determining means and the reel stopping means for determining the winning combination by lottery each time the game is started. It is provided with reel control means for controlling reel stop so that the reels can be stopped at, and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means is a special winning combination with a high probability of giving a profit to the player. In the gaming machine in which the probability of giving a profit to the player when winning the role is played in a special game mode different from the game in the normal mode, in the combination of the reel pattern displayed in the display window A plurality of winning combinations, each of which is a combination of patterns that can win a prize, and a profit to be awarded corresponding to this winning combination, and the same profit is set to have different profits. Dividend Table and counting means for integrating and counting the added value obtained in one special game mode, and according to the count value of the counting means accumulated during the special game mode, in the special game mode A gaming machine, wherein a payout table used in the game is selected from the plurality of payout tables. 3. The reel is stopped so that the symbols constituting the determined winning combination can be stopped in the display window in response to the operation of the reel stopping means and the means for determining the winning combination by lottery each time the game is started. It is equipped with a means for controlling, and the determined winning combination is a special winning combination that has a large probability of giving a profit to the player, and when the special winning combination is won, the probability of giving a profit to the player is in the normal mode. In addition to the means for playing a game in a special game mode different from that of the above, the winning combination is made up of a plurality of winning combinations and the profit gained by winning these winning combinations, and is the same winning combination. Even a plurality of payout tables that are set so that the granted profits are different, a counting unit that counts the added value obtained in one special game mode, and the count that is accumulated during the special game mode A program for causing a computer to function as means for selecting a payout table used in a game in the special game mode from the plurality of payout tables according to the count value of the means. 4. The reel is stopped so that the symbols composing the determined winning combination can be stopped in the display window in response to the operation of the reel stopping means and the means for determining the winning combination by lottery every time the game is started. It is equipped with a means for controlling, and the determined winning combination is a special winning combination that has a large probability of giving a profit to the player, and when the special winning combination is won, the probability of giving a profit to the player is in the normal mode. In addition to the means for playing a game in a special game mode different from the game of, the winning combination, which is a combination of the symbols of the reels displayed in the display window, is a winning combination and the winning combination. A plurality of payout tables each of which is composed of corresponding award profits and is set so that the award prizes are different even for the same winning combination, and the award value obtained in one special game mode is integrated. Counting Count According to the count value of the counting means and the counting means accumulated during the special game mode,
A program for causing a computer to function as a means for selecting a payout table used in a game in the special game mode from the plurality of payout tables. 5. A storage medium in which the program according to claim 3 or 4 is stored and which can be read by a computer.