JP2004033469A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine by which a player sufficiently enjoy a game even when the player fails a visual patter stop for a specified prize-winning role. <P>SOLUTION: When a specified game prize-winning state, such as "777" on an effective line is not established in variable display which is performed based on the prize-winning of the specified prize-winning role, a prize-winning right of this time is extinguished. Then a special game lottery means 88 performs new lottery, and a special game state is generated, by which a game value is imparted to the player in response to the lottery result. For example, a special game with a high incidence of a small hit is provided a plurality of times. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides a variable display device having a plurality of variable display sections capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, a winning combination lottery means for performing a lottery of a winning combination, and the variable display device based on a lottery result of the winning combination lottery means. A variable that controls the operation of the display device and enables a specific game prize mode composed of a combination of specific identification information to be established based on a player's stop operation when the lottery result of the prize combination lottery means is a specific prize combination winning. A display control means, and a slot machine that generates a specific game state in which a predetermined game value can be given to a player when a display result when variable display on the variable display device is in a specific game prize mode. .
[0002]
[Prior art]
In a conventional slot machine as this type of gaming machine, when a player performs a start operation after inserting a game medium, three reels in which various symbols are arranged on a peripheral surface rotate, and thereafter, the player stops the game. When a specific game prize mode in which specific identification information is aligned on the activated line when the rotation of the reels is stopped in response to the depression of the switch, game media can be paid out or a large amount of game media can be obtained as a prize A special game state (so-called big bonus or regular bonus) is generated.
[0003]
The specific game winning mode can be established only when the specific winning combination is won by random number lottery performed inside the gaming machine (in a state where a flag is set). When a stop switch is pressed at an appropriate timing, a specific game winning mode is established. In some gaming machines, when the specific game winning mode is not established, the winning right of the specific winning combination is immediately extinguished.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
If the specific gaming prize mode is not established, the gaming machine that immediately loses the right to win the specific winning combination will not receive any profit associated with the winning of the specific winning combination if it fails to push. Therefore, there is a problem that the game is less interesting especially for a player with poor skill and cannot enjoy the game sufficiently.
[0005]
The present invention has been made in order to solve such a problem, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that allows a player to sufficiently enjoy a game even when a specific winning combination fails.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The gist of the present invention to achieve this object lies in the inventions in the following items.
[1] A variable display device (20) having a plurality of variable display portions (20a to 20c) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, a winning combination lottery means (86) for performing a lottery of a winning combination, and the winning The operation of the variable display device (20) is controlled based on the lottery result of the role lottery means (86), and when the lottery result of the prize role lottery means (86) is a win of a specific prize role, specific identification information of A variable display control means (84) for enabling a specific game prize mode composed of combinations to be established based on a player's stop operation, wherein the display result when the variable display on the variable display device (20) is stopped is In a slot machine that generates a specific game state in which a predetermined game value can be given to a player when a specific game winning mode is achieved,
Special game lottery means (88) for extinguishing the winning right of the specific winning combination and performing a new lottery when the specific gaming winning mode is not established in the variable display performed based on the winning of the specific winning combination. )
A special game state in which a game value can be given to a player according to a lottery result of the special game lottery means (88) is generated.
A slot machine characterized by that:
[0007]
[2] A game information display means (50) for displaying a lottery result of the special game lottery means (88) is further provided.
The slot machine according to [1], wherein:
[0008]
[3] The lottery result of the special game lottery means (88) is displayed on the game information display means (50) through a variable display.
The slot machine according to [2], wherein:
[0009]
[4] The special game lottery means (88) has, as a lottery result, a plurality of types of wins having different game value sizes that can be given in the special game state.
The slot machine according to [1], wherein:
[0010]
[5] In the specific game state, a specific game in which a combination of a general game in which a small win advantageous to a player occurs a predetermined number of times with a higher probability than usual and a plurality of high payout games is performed a plurality of times is executed. State
The special game state is a state in which a special game in which a small hit occurs with a higher probability than usual is executed a predetermined number of times.
The slot machine according to [1], [2], [3] or [4], characterized in that:
[0011]
[6] The special game lottery means (88) lotteries the number of executions of the special game.
The slot machine according to [5], wherein:
[0012]
Next, the operation of the invention described in each of the above items will be described.
According to the invention described in [1], when the specific game winning mode is not established in the variable display performed based on the winning of the specific winning combination, the current winning right is extinguished and a new lottery is performed by a special game lottery. Means (88) is performed to generate a special game state in which a game value can be given to the player according to the lottery result. As a result, even if the player fails in the eye-catching, the player is given an opportunity to acquire a game value.
[0013]
In addition, regardless of whether or not the specific game winning mode is established by the player's stop operation, the lottery by the special game lottery means (88) may be executed in advance when the specific winning combination is won.
[0014]
According to the invention described in [2], the lottery result of the special game lottery means (88) is displayed on the game information display means (50).
[0015]
In the invention described in [3], the lottery result of the special game lottery means (88) is displayed on the game information display means (50) through a variable display. For example, at the same time as the start of the variable display on the variable display device (20), or from the point in time when the specific game prize mode is not established, the game information display means (50) scrolls the symbol indicating the winning and the symbol indicating the deviation. If the display is variably displayed by, for example, the lottery result is displayed when the variable display is stopped, the thrill and excitement of the player are aroused.
[0016]
In the invention described in [4], as a result of the lottery by the special game lottery means (88), a plurality of types of wins having different game values that can be given in the special game state are prepared in addition to the loss. As a result, it is possible to further excite the player's expectation.
[0017]
In the invention according to [5], in the specific game state, a combination of a general game in which small hits advantageous to the player occur with a predetermined number of times with a higher probability than usual and a plurality of high payout games is performed a plurality of times. The special game state is a state in which a specific game is executed, and the special game state is a state in which a special game in which a small hit occurs with a higher probability than usual is executed a predetermined number of times. That is, the game value is given through a specific game or a special game.
[0018]
In the invention according to [6], the special game lottery means (88) selects the number of executions of the special game by lottery.
[0019]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a slot machine 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention has a vertically elongated substantially rectangular parallelepiped box body 11, and a picture, a symbol, A left reel 20a, a middle reel 20b, and a right reel 20c on which a plurality of types of symbols such as numbers and characters are drawn on a peripheral surface are arranged side by side. On the front surface 11a of the box 11, observation windows are provided at locations corresponding to the reels 20a to 20c. The three reels 20a, 20b, and 20c have built-in illumination means for illuminating a design drawn on the peripheral surface with a backlight, so that the design can be seen brightly shining. Each of the reels 20a to 20c is driven to rotate by a stepping motor. Each of the reels 20a to 20c and its drive unit function as a variable display unit, and the variable display device 20 is configured by these three variable display units.
[0020]
On the right side of the reel 20c, a game information display means (game information display unit) 50 for notifying a player of various game information is provided. The game information display means 50 is constituted by a liquid crystal display. The game information display means 50 is not limited to a liquid crystal display as long as it can perform a function of displaying game information through variable display, and corresponds to a display device of another type, or a shift to a peripheral surface or a winning. The reel on which the pattern is drawn may be configured to rotate. However, it is desirable to use a display to display various game information.
[0021]
Below the reels 20a to 20c, a left stop button 32a, a middle stop button 32b, and a right stop button 32c are provided corresponding to each of the reels 20a to 20c. The three stop buttons 32a, 32b, 32c are stop operation units for the player to select the timing for stopping the rotation operation of each of the reels 20a, 20b, 20c.
[0022]
An operation panel provided slightly in front of the box 11 has a medal slot 12 for inserting a medal as a game medium, a start lever 31 for starting a game, and a single bet button. A credit input button composed of a 33b and a three bet button 33a and a credit settlement button 34 are arranged.
[0023]
Below the reels 20a to 20c, the number of credits display unit 42 for displaying the number of medals (the number of credits) held therein, the number of game sets display unit 44, the number of medals to be paid out as a prize, and the like are displayed. A payout information display section 45 to be paid is arranged. In the lower part of the front of the slot machine 10, there are provided a prize tray 13, a medal payout slot 13a, and a speaker 14 for giving a sound to notify that a medal has been won.
[0024]
A medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 12, or the number of medals (the number of credits) displayed on the credit amount display section 42 is bet by pressing a credit insertion button (one bet button 33b, three bet button 33a). As a result, the number of valid lines can be determined, and the determined valid lines are displayed (lit) on the valid line display units 43a to 43e.
[0025]
In the slot machine 10, the rotation of the reels 20a to 20c is started by operating the start lever 31 after inserting a medal or using a credit, and by operating the stop buttons 32a to 32c, the reels 20a, 20b, 20c is stopped, and a game in which a game value is given to the player according to the display mode at the time of the stop is developed.
[0026]
That is, when the combination of symbols stopped on the payline is a combination of specific symbols, a specific game winning mode is established (specific winning combination is established). When the combination of the small hit symbols stops on the activated line, the small hit combination is established. In the case of the replay symbol, the replay combination is established, and if no combination is established, the replay combination is lost.
[0027]
A flag establishment lamp 41 (also referred to as a specific game notification lamp) is provided at the upper front part of the slot machine 10. The flag establishment lamp 41 determines whether or not a variable display (game) is performed in a state where a specific game winning mode can be established (a state where the flag is set) if the player performs a stop operation at an appropriate timing. It has a function to notify the person.
[0028]
As shown in FIG. 1, a CPU 80 is provided inside the slot machine 10, and the CPU 80 functions as a game control means 82, a variable display control means 84, a winning combination lottery means 86, a special game lottery means 88, and the like. Have. In addition, the CPU is connected with a ROM for storing a game program and various data for executing a game related to the variable display, a RAM for recording operation values calculated as needed in the game, an interface, and the like. Have been.
[0029]
The game control means 82 controls the overall operation of the slot machine 10 as a whole. The variable display control means 84 controls the rotation operation of the reels 20a to 20c. The winning combination lottery means 86 performs a lottery to determine a winning combination that can appear as a result of stopping the variable display. The winning combination lottery means 86 performs a lottery of the winning combination when the medal identification section identifies the authenticity of the inserted medal and the start lever 31 is operated. The special game lottery means 88, when the specific game winning mode is not established in the variable display performed based on the winning right of the specific winning combination, eliminates the winning right of the specific winning combination and a new lottery (special game) Lottery).
[0030]
The variable display control means 84 stops the corresponding reels 20a, 20b, 20c at the stop timing selected by the operation of the stop buttons 32a, 32b, 32c, and if necessary, moves up or down a symbol for up to four frames. Has a function of causing the symbols to be stopped to correspond to the lottery results of the variable display control means 84 and the winning combination lottery means 86 by sliding (shifting). Thereby, a stop mode according to the lottery result of the winning combination lottery means 86 and the special game lottery means 88 is formed. That is, when the winning combination is won, the stop control of the reels 20a to 20c is performed so that the player can perform the stopping operation at an appropriate timing so that the corresponding winning combination can be established. On the other hand, when the winning combination has not been won, stop control of the reels 20a to 20c is performed so that the winning combination is not established even if the player performs a stop operation at any timing.
[0031]
As a result of the variable display, when a specific game prize mode such as “777” is established on the activated line, a specific game state occurs. The specific gaming state includes a regular bonus (hereinafter simply referred to as RB) and a big bonus (hereinafter simply referred to as BB). Corresponding to this, there are also specific game winning modes for RB and BB. When the specific game winning mode for RB is established, RB is generated, and when the specific game winning mode for BB is established, BB is generated. It has become.
[0032]
RB is, for example, a high payout game (jack game) in which a high payout is awarded a plurality of times (for example, eight times the number of times that fifteen game media are awarded out of twelve times of the number of jack games, or The game ends when the number of the jackpot games exceeds 12 times.)
[0033]
In the BB, a general game in which a predetermined number (30 times) of small hits occur with a high probability occurs, and during the general game, for example, when the replay identification information is stopped, a high payout game ( RB that can execute a plurality of jack games (for example, when the number of times that 15 game media are awarded out of 12 out of 12 jack games occurs 8 times or when the number of jack games exceeds 12 jack games). Then, when the RB ends, the game is shifted to a general game. The RB is repeated a predetermined number of times (three times) until the general game is performed a predetermined number of times (30 times). For example, the RB is repeated three times within 30 times during the general game, or the big bonus ends when the general game is performed 30 times. In the general game, every time a small hit occurs, for example, ten medals are awarded.
[0034]
Hereinafter, the operation of the present embodiment will be described.
3 to 16 show the flow of a game performed in the slot machine 10. As shown in FIG. 3, first, a game start process (Step S301) for accepting insertion of a medal and an operation of the start lever 31 is performed. When the game starts, a random number extraction process (Step S302) for determining a winning combination is performed. Is In the reel rotation process (step S303), a process is started in which the reels start rotating (variable display), and thereafter, the rotation of the reels is sequentially stopped in response to the pressing of the stop button. It is determined whether or not the result of the variable display is any winning combination. If the winning identification information is not stopped (winning combination is not established) (step S304: N), the process returns to step S301. If the winning identification information is stopped (winning winning combination) (step S304: Y), a winning identification information determining process for determining the content of the winning winning combination is executed (step S305). If the game is over (step S306: Y), the game is finished, and if not (step S306: N), the process returns to step S301 to continue the game. Hereinafter, each processing will be described in detail.
[0035]
FIG. 4 shows the flow of the game start process. That is, the operation of the start lever 31 is enabled when there is a credit (step S401: Y) and there is a credit insertion (step S402: Y) (step S404). If there is no credit (Step S401: N) or no credit (Step S402: N) and a medal is inserted (Step S403: Y), the operation of the start lever 31 is enabled (Step S404). On the other hand, if there is no medal insertion (step S403: N), the process returns to step S401.
[0036]
FIG. 5 shows the flow of the random number extraction process. That is, random number extraction for determining a winning combination is performed (step S501), and if it is a big bonus random number (specific winning combination winning) (step S502: Y), the big bonus random number is stored (step S503). . If it is not a big bonus random number (step S502: N) and if it is a regular bonus random number (step S504: Y), the regular bonus random number is stored (step S503). If it is not a regular bonus random number (step S504: N) but a small combination random number (step S505: Y), the small combination random number is stored (step S503). If it is not a small random number (step S505: N), but is a replay random number (step S506: Y), the replay random number is stored (step S503). If it is not a replay random number (step S506: N), but is a missed random number (step S507), the missed random number is stored (step S503).
[0037]
FIG. 6 shows the flow of the reel rotation processing. First, the rotation of the reels 20a to 20c is started (step S601). Then, before the predetermined time has elapsed from the start of rotation (step S602: N), if the stop button is pressed (step S603: Y) and the corresponding reel is rotating (step S604: Y), the corresponding operation is performed. The rotation of the reel is stopped (step S605). On the other hand, if the stop button has not been pressed (step S603: N), or if the stop button has been pressed but the corresponding reel is not rotating (step S604: N), the process returns to step S602. If the spinning reel still exists (step S606: Y), the process returns to step S602, and if there is no spinning reel and all the reels have stopped (step S606: N), the process ends (return). ). On the other hand, when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of rotation (step S602: Y), the rotation of the reel is stopped even if the stop button is not pressed (step S607).
[0038]
FIG. 7 shows the flow of the winning identification information determination processing. As a result of the variable display, if the big bonus identification information is stopped (establishment of the specific game winning mode) (step S701: Y), the big bonus game process is performed (step S702). If the big bonus identification information is not stopped (step S701; N), but the current game is performed based on the winning of the big bonus random number (the specific winning combination has been won) (step S703; Y) ), A special game random number extraction process is performed (step S704). In the special game random number extraction process, if the small game 30 times (30 special games) or the small game 20 times (20 special games) is won (step S705; Y or step S706; Y), the special game The state is entered, and a special game process is performed (step S707). If the result of the special game random number extraction processing is out of order (step S706; N), the process returns to A of FIG. 3 and the special game is not performed. Instead of returning to A, it may return from the winning identification information determination processing.
[0039]
If the big bonus identification information is not stopped (Step S701; N) and the big bonus random number is not won (Step S703; N), the process proceeds to B in FIG. If the variable display stop mode is the regular bonus identification information stop (step S801: Y), the regular bonus game process is performed (step S802), and if the small combination identification information stop (step S803: Y), the predetermined state is determined. Payout or credit of the number of medals is performed (step S804). If the replay identification information is stopped (Step S805; Y), the replay game is executed (Step S806), and the process returns to C in FIG. 7 to end the winning identification information determination processing. If the replay identification information is not stopped (step S805; N), the process returns to A of FIG. Instead of returning to A, the process may return to C in FIG. 7 to end the winning identification information determination processing.
[0040]
FIG. 9 shows a special game random number extraction process. First, the winning of the big bonus random number is deleted (step S901). Then, a new random number is extracted (step S902). If the small win game has been won 30 times (step S903; Y), a display to the effect that the small win game has been won is displayed on the game information display means 50 (step S903). S906). If the small win game has been won 20 times (step S904; Y), a display to the effect that the small win game has been won is displayed on the game information display means 50 (step S906). In the case of a loss (step S904; N, S905), a display to that effect is displayed on the game information display means 50 or the display on the game information display means 50 is deleted (step S906).
[0041]
FIG. 10 shows a flow of a special game process performed in the special game state. First, a game start process (step S1001) and a reel rotation process (step S1002) are performed. Details of these processes are the same as those shown in FIGS. When the reels are being rotated in the reel rotation processing, identification information to be aligned in the current game is displayed on the game information display means 50 as a guide (step S1003). When the rotation of the reels is stopped and the corresponding identification information is stopped (step S1004; Y), a predetermined number of medals are paid out or credits are given (step S1005). Then, the number of games played since entering the special game processing (special game state) is added up (step S1006), and when the value reaches the limit of the number of games drawn in the special game random number extraction processing (step S1006). S1007: Y), end the special game process (special game state) (return).
[0042]
FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 show the flow of the big bonus game process. First, a game start process (step S1101) and a reel rotation process (step S1102) are performed. Details of these processes are the same as those shown in FIGS. As a result of the variable display, when the jack game identification information stops (step S1103: Y), the process proceeds to F in FIG.
[0043]
On the other hand, if the jack game identification information does not stop (step S1103: N), the big bonus small and medium winning combination game process is performed (step S1104). Thereafter, the number of small win games is added up (step S1105). If the number of small win games is the maximum number (step S1106: Y), the routine shifts to E in FIG. 12, the big bonus ends (step S1207), and the routine returns. If the number of small win games is not the maximum number (step S1106: N), the process returns to step S1101.
[0044]
12, the jack game start process (step S1201), the jack game process is performed (step S1202), the number of jack games is added (step S1203), and the number of jack games is not the limit (step S1204). : N), returning to step S1201 and repeated. If the number of jackpot games is the maximum number of times (step S1204: Y), the number of game sets is accumulated (step S1205). If the number of game sets is the maximum number of times (step S1206: Y), the big bonus ends (step S1207). And return. On the other hand, when the number of game sets is not the limit number (step S1206: N), the processing shifts to G in FIG. That is, the process returns to the top of the big bonus process.
[0045]
FIG. 13 shows the flow of the jack game start process. That is, if one medal is inserted or (Step S1301: Y), and if one credit is inserted (Step S1302: Y), the operation of the start lever becomes effective (Step S1303).
[0046]
FIG. 14 shows the flow of the jackpot game process. After the reel rotation process (step S1401), if the random number is a jack game (step S1402: Y), the jack game identification information is stopped (step S1403), and a predetermined number of medals are paid out or credit is performed (step S1404). Then, the number of jack-games acquired is accumulated (step S1405). On the other hand, if it is not a jack game random number (step S1402: N), the loss identification information stops (step S1406).
[0047]
FIG. 15 shows the flow of the big bonus game middle and small win game process. First, it is determined whether or not it is a missed random number (step S1501). If it is a missed random number (step S1501; Y), the missed identification information is stopped (step S1502). If it is not a lost random number (step S1501; N), a small combination random number is established (step S1503), and if the small combination identification information is stopped (step S1504: Y), a predetermined number of medals are paid out or credit is performed (step S1504). S1505), the number of small wins is accumulated (step S1506). On the other hand, if the small combination identification information does not stop (step S1504: N), the outlier identification information stops (step S1507).
[0048]
FIG. 16 shows the flow of the regular bonus game process. In this process, the jack game start process (step S1601) shown in FIG. 13 and the jack game process (step S1602) shown in FIG. 14 are sequentially performed, and the number of jack game is accumulated (step S1603). Then, if the integrated value is not the maximum number of jack game (step S1604: N), the process returns to step S1601, and if the integrated value is the maximum number of jack game (step S1604: Y), the regular bonus game processing is ended.
[0049]
FIG. 17 shows an example of the winning probability table. The lottery of the winning combination by the winning combination lottery means 86 is performed based on the winning probability table 1700 as shown in FIG. That is, when determining a winning combination in a general game, a random number value is determined so that a winning combination is generated according to the probability shown in the winning probability table 1701 of the general game. Similarly, at the time of the big bonus, the random value is determined so that the winning combination is generated according to the probability shown in the winning probability table 1702 at the time of the big bonus. At the time of the special game (small winning game), the random number value is determined so that the winning combination is generated according to the probability shown in the special game winning probability table 1703. More specifically, the winning value is set by multiplying the number of values that can be obtained as a result of the lottery by the winning probability, and the random number value drawn and compared with the winning value to determine whether the winning combination has been won. Is determined.
[0050]
FIG. 18 is a probability distribution table 1800 showing an example of a probability distribution when the special game lottery means 88 draws a special game. Here, it is set so that each of the 30 small win games, the 20 small win games and the loss is drawn with a probability of 1/3. These probability distributions can be changed as appropriate.
[0051]
FIGS. 19 to 22 show the flow of the game in the case where the specific game winning mode is not established in the game performed based on the winning of the specific winning combination, and the small game as the lottery result by the special game lottery means 88. This shows a case where 30 wins have been made. FIG. 19A shows a state in which the previous game has been completed, and in this state, medals are inserted and the number of credits is bet. Thereafter, when the start lever 31 is operated, the variable display starts on the reels 20a to 20c and the game information display means 50 as shown in FIG. Here, since the specific winning combination has been won, the flag establishment lamp 41 is lit.
[0052]
FIG. 20 (a) shows a state where the specific game winning mode has not been established as a result of stopping the variable display based on the player pressing the stop buttons 32a to 32c thereafter. At this time, the winning (the big bonus random number) of the specific winning combination is deleted by the special game lottery means 88 (step S901 in FIG. 9), so that the flag establishment lamp 41 is turned off. FIG. 20B shows a state in which the symbol “7” representing the lottery result of the special game lottery means 88 is stopped and displayed on the game information display means 50.
[0053]
FIG. 21A shows a state in which the display content of the game information display means 50 has changed and a message of “30 small win games” is displayed. That is, the remaining number of executions of the special game in the special game state is displayed on the game information display means 50. FIG. 21B shows a state in which the first special game has started. FIG. 22A shows a state in which the identification information to be stopped in the present small win game is displayed on the game information display means 50 while the reels 20a to 20c are rotating.
[0054]
FIG. 22B shows a state where the variable display by the reels 20a to 20c is stopped, the identification information displayed for guidance is completed, and a small win is established. At this time, the display content of the game information display means 50 is updated to the remaining number of small win games executed in the special game state. In this example, a message "Small win game 29 times" is displayed. The payout information display section 45 displays the number of medals to be paid out as a prize.
[0055]
FIGS. 23 to 26 show an example of the flow of a game in the case where the specific game winning mode is not established in the game performed based on the winning of the specific winning combination, and a small lottery result by the special game lottery means 88. This shows a case where 20 role games have been won. FIG. 23A shows a state in which the previous game has been completed, and in this state, medals are inserted and the number of credits is bet. Thereafter, when the start lever 31 is operated, the variable display starts on the reels 20a to 20c and the game information display means 50 as shown in FIG. Further, since the specific winning combination has been won, the flag establishment lamp 41 is turned on.
[0056]
FIG. 24A illustrates a state in which the variable display is stopped based on the player pressing the stop buttons 32a to 32c, and as a result, the specific game winning mode is not established. At this time, the special game lottery means 88 deletes the winning (the big bonus random number) of the specific winning combination, and the flag establishment lamp 41 is turned off. FIG. 24B shows a state where the symbol “BAR” representing the lottery result of the special game lottery means 88 is stopped and displayed on the game information display means 50.
[0057]
FIG. 25 (a) shows a state in which the display content of the game information display means 50 has changed and a message "20 small win games" has been displayed. FIG. 25 (b) shows a state in which a special game has started in the special game state. FIG. 26A shows a state in which the identification information to be stopped in the present small win game is displayed on the game information display means 50 while the reels 20a to 20c are rotating.
[0058]
FIG. 26 (b) shows a state where the variable display by the reels 20a to 20c is stopped, the identification information displayed for guidance is completed, and a small win is established. At this time, the display content of the game information display means 50 is updated to the remaining number of small win games executed in the special gaming state, and a message "19 small win games" is displayed. The payout information display section 45 displays the number of medals to be paid out as a prize.
[0059]
Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and even if there are changes and additions without departing from the gist of the present invention, the present invention will be described. Included in the invention. For example, in the embodiment, each reel is actually driven to rotate. However, the reel may be configured to display liquid crystal.
[0060]
Further, in the embodiment, the lottery result of the special game lottery means 88 is configured to be displayed through the variable display on the game information display means 50, but the symbol corresponding to the lottery result is directly displayed without passing through the variable display. The lottery result may be notified to the player by means of display on the means 50 or other notification means using lighting of a lamp or sound.
[0061]
Further, the specific game state is set to a state in which a specific game in which a combination of a general game in which a small win advantageous to the player occurs a predetermined number of times with a higher probability than normal and a plurality of high payout games is performed a plurality of times is performed. The special game state is a state in which a special game in which a small hit occurs with a higher probability than usual is executed a predetermined number of times. However, the specific game state or the special game state is provided to the player under conditions more advantageous than usual. The gaming state is not limited to the above-mentioned gaming state as long as it is a state where a value is given.
[0062]
In addition, in the embodiment, when the specific game winning mode is not established, the winning right of the specific winning combination is immediately erased, but even when the specific game winning mode is not established, the game is executed until the predetermined upper limit number of times is executed. The winning right may be maintained, and the winning right may be extinguished when the specific game prize mode is not established even when the maximum number of times is reached, and at this time, the lottery by the special game lottery means may be executed.
[0063]
【The invention's effect】
According to the slot machine of the present invention, when the specific game winning mode is not established in the variable display performed based on the winning of the specific winning combination, the current winning right is extinguished and a new lottery is performed. According to the result, a special game state in which a game value can be given to the player is generated, so that even if the pushing fails and the specific game prize mode is not established, a further opportunity to acquire the game value is provided. A slot machine that can be sufficiently enjoyed even by a player who is given to a player and fails to push the specific winning combination.
[0064]
In the case of displaying the lottery result of the special game lottery means on the game information display means and notifying the player, even if the push fails and the specific game prize mode is not established, a game for acquiring a new game value is performed. Can accurately elevate the expectations of the elderly. Also, by displaying the lottery results of the special game lottery means through variable display, the thrill and excitement of the player can be effectively aroused.
[0065]
As a result of the lottery by the special game lottery means, a plurality of types of winnings with different amounts of game value that can be given in the special game state are prepared, so that the player's expectation can be further evoked.
[0066]
The specific game state is a state in which a specific game in which a combination of a general game and a plurality of high payout games in which a small win advantageous to the player occurs with a predetermined number of times with a higher probability than usual is performed a plurality of times, In the special game state, in which the special game in which the small hit occurs with a higher probability than usual is executed a predetermined number of times, the player is allowed to pass through the specific game or the special game as compared to the case where the game value is simply given. The game value can be given while the game is sufficiently enjoyed.
[0067]
When the special game lottery means selects the number of executions of the special game by lottery and changes the game value that can be given according to the number of executions of the special game, the magnitude of the obtainable game value and the game are closely related, It is possible to give a game value while allowing a person to sufficiently enjoy the game.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram of a slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a flow of the entire game played in the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a game start process performed in the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a random number extraction process performed in the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing reel rotation processing performed in the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing winning identification information determination processing performed in the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing winning identification information determination processing performed in the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a special game random number extraction process performed in the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a special game process performed in the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a big bonus game process performed in the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the big bonus game process performed in the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a jack game starting process performed in the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a jack game process performed in the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a big bonus small and medium winning combination game process performed in the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a regular bonus game process performed in the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a winning probability table used in the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a probability distribution table referred to by special game lottery means of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing a flow of a game when a specific game winning mode is not established in a game performed based on a winning of a specific winning combination, and showing a case where 30 small win games are won. .
FIG. 20 is an explanatory view showing a continuation of FIG. 19;
FIG. 21 is an explanatory view showing a continuation of FIG. 20;
FIG. 22 is an explanatory view showing a continuation of FIG. 21;
FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing a flow of a game when a specific game winning mode is not established in a game performed based on a winning of a specific winning combination, and showing a case where 20 small win games are won. .
FIG. 24 is an explanatory view showing a continuation of FIG. 23;
FIG. 25 is an explanatory view showing a continuation of FIG. 24;
FIG. 26 is an explanatory view showing a continuation of FIG. 25;
[Explanation of symbols]
10. Slot machine
11 ... box
11a ... front
12 ... Medal slot
13 ... Prize
13a ... Medal payout exit
14. Speaker
20. Variable display device
20a ... Left reel
20b… Medium reel
20c ... Right reel
31 ... Start lever
32a ... Left stop button
32b ... middle stop button
32c ... Right stop button
33a ... 3 bet button
33b ... one bet button
34 ... Credit settlement button
41… Flag established lamp
42 ... Credit number display
43a to 43e: effective line display section
44: Game set number display section
45 ... Payment information display section
50: Game information display means
80 ... CPU
82: Game control means
84 Variable display control means
86 ... Winning lottery means
88… Special game lottery means
1700 ... winning probability table
1701 ... winning probability table for general games
1702: Winning probability table for big bonus
1703: Special game winning probability table
1800 Probability distribution table

Claims (6)

A variable display device having a plurality of variable display portions capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, a winning combination lottery means for performing a lottery of a winning combination, and a variable display device based on a lottery result of the winning combination lottery means. Variable display control that controls the operation and enables a specific game prize mode composed of a combination of specific identification information to be established based on a player's stop operation when the lottery result of the prize combination lottery means is a specific prize combination winning. Means for generating a specific game state in which a predetermined game value can be given to a player when a display result when variable display on the variable display device is stopped is the specific game prize mode. ,
Special game lottery means for eliminating the right to win the specific winning combination when the specific game winning mode is not established in the variable display performed based on the winning of the specific winning combination and performing a new lottery is provided. And
A slot machine for generating a special game state in which a game value can be given to a player according to a lottery result of the special game lottery means. 2. The slot machine according to claim 1, further comprising: game information display means for displaying a lottery result of said special game lottery means. The slot machine according to claim 2, wherein a lottery result of the special game lottery means is displayed on the game information display means through a variable display. 2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the special game lottery means has, as a result of the lottery, a plurality of types of wins having different game values that can be given in a special game state. 3. The specific game state is a state where a specific game in which a combination of a general game and a plurality of high payout games in which a small win advantageous to a player occurs with a predetermined number of times with a higher probability than usual is performed a plurality of times is executed. Yes,
5. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the special game state is a state in which a special game in which a small hit occurs with a higher probability than usual is executed a predetermined number of times. The slot machine according to claim 5, wherein the special game lottery means selects the number of executions of the special game.

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