JP2004166839A - Game machine and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine enabling a player to easily select a desired game property and change a specification value such as a reduction rate corresponding to it. <P>SOLUTION: A slot game machine 10 comprises: a report difficulty selection input means for selectively inputting report difficulty for reporting the fact that a big winning internal winning role is established by a big winning internal winning role establishment reporting means; a report difficulty setting means for setting the report difficulty on the basis of the report difficulty selectively inputted by the report difficulty selection input means; and a specification value change means for changing a plurality of specification values on the basis of the report difficulty selectively inputted by the report difficulty selection input means. A specification value setting means is provided with a function of setting the plurality of specification values changed by the specification value change means as control conditions. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot gaming machine and a program.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Generally, in a slot machine, a game in which a game medium can be returned to a player in accordance with a game result based on a game medium such as a game medal and a game coin is performed.In addition, the expectation of the player is enhanced, and the pleasure of the game is enhanced. Is provided to increase the game quality.
[0003]
The playability provided to the player is determined by the administrator of the game arcade by setting the jackpot transition probability, the payout, and the return rate fixed in advance. For example, the return rate is determined by the ratio between the inserted game media and the returned game media. By changing the return rate, a small amount of game media can be input and a large amount of game media can be input. It is possible to provide various game properties such as those in which the medium is returned (low risk high return) and those in which only a small amount of game medium is returned even if a large amount of game medium is input (high risk low return). .
[0004]
Since the return rate and the like are preset for each gaming machine, for the player, the playability provided at the time of selecting the gaming machine is determined, and the player himself / herself determines the return rate. It is not possible to determine the gaming characteristics that you want to receive, for example, those who want to feel the feel of a jackpot in a short time because there is no time or a small amount It is not possible to provide detailed services to each of the players, such as those who can input a large amount of media.
[0005]
Therefore, based on the operation of the player, a gaming machine has been proposed that can switch between three specification values as control conditions when performing a gaming control of a jackpot transition probability, a payout, and a return rate. According to this gaming machine, It is possible to provide a detailed service to each of the players (for example, see Patent Document 1).
[0006]
On the other hand, in order to receive the return of the game medium based on the above-described return rate or the like, a winning must be established. In the slot gaming machine, in order for a prize in which the game medium is returned to be established, a winning combination is won by an internal lottery process, and a symbol combination indicating the winning achievement of the internally won winning combination is quickly executed. It is required that the player perform a stop operation at a timing at which the symbol drawn on the surface of the rotating reel can be stopped and stopped on the activated line.
[0007]
As described above, in the slot gaming machine, winning the winning combination by the internal lottery process is a prerequisite for receiving the return of the game medium. When a winning combination is won by such an internal lottery process, control is performed so as to stop and display a specific symbol combination mode generally referred to as a “reach eye”, and it is determined that the internally won game is played. Gaming machines that provide implicit notification to the player.
[0008]
However, in such a notification method, the player needs to memorize a combination of a large number of symbols constituting the “reach eyes”. In other words, the “reach eye” is often a complex combination of symbols with no regularity at first glance, and can be understood by a skilled person who has repeated the number of games. However, it is difficult for a beginner to grasp, and there is a high possibility that even if the combination mode of symbols called "reach eyes" is stopped and displayed, it is overlooked.
[0009]
Therefore, in order to more clearly notify the player that the internal prize has been won, a gaming machine that turns on a lamp or generates a buzzer sound when the internal prize is won, or the internal prize is won At times, there have been provided gaming machines in which symbols are displayed in a fluctuating manner and then stopped to display the type of a winning combination internally won (for example, see Patent Document 2).
[0010]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2001-347042 A (pages 7-9, FIG. 11)
[Patent Document 2]
JP-A-2000-000343 (pages 6-9, FIG. 11)
[0011]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in a gaming machine such as that described in Patent Document 1 described above, the game desired by the player is not clear only by setting the jackpot transition probability and the return payout based on the operation of the player. The service for each is not very detailed. That is, it is not possible for the player to determine what factors set the jackpot transfer probability, the return payout, and the return rate based on the jackpot transfer probability and the return payout alone. For example, a player who wants to play a long time game and a player who wants to play a short time game have different jackpot transition probabilities and return payouts.
[0012]
In addition, a player who wants to play a game by putting in a small amount of game media and a player who wants to play a game by putting in a lot of game media have different jackpot transition probability and return payout.
[0013]
Furthermore, even if the above-described settings are changed, the result of the return and the change of the progress are not clear, and the significance of changing the settings may be questioned. Further, in such a gaming machine, it is possible to make a subtle setting change, but if the difference is not clear, there is a possibility that the subtle setting may not be performed.
[0014]
On the other hand, a gaming machine such as the one described in the above-mentioned Patent Document 2 allows a beginner to clearly know that the player has won internally and the type of the winning combination that has been internally won. The possibility of stopping and displaying the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination thus increased is increased. However, even if the internally won and the type of the winning combination internally won't be announced, the advantages offered by such a gaming machine will be Not much more than a beginner.
[0015]
Further, by reporting the internal winning, as a result, both beginners and skilled persons can make a large amount of return, increase the overall return rate, and significantly impair the profits of the game arcade. In this case, for example, if the gaming arcade side sets a low return rate or the like of the above-described gaming machine for notifying the internal winning in order to suppress the entire amount of return, the skill that originally does not need to notify the internal winning is required. Is even worse for the elderly. Conversely, a gaming machine that stops and displays a combination of symbols called "reach eyes" and implicitly notifies the internal winning, even if a high return rate is set, for a beginner, It becomes extremely difficult to stop and display the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination that has been won.
[0016]
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and provides a gaming machine in which a player can easily select a desired gaming property and change a specification value such as a return rate in accordance with the gaming property. The purpose is to provide.
[0017]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention provides a notification difficulty level for selecting and inputting a notification difficulty level for notifying that a jackpot internal winning combination has been established by the jackpot internal winning combination establishment notification means. Selection input means, notification difficulty setting means for setting the notification difficulty based on the notification difficulty selected and input by the notification difficulty selection input means, and selection input performed by the notification difficulty selection input means. And a specification value changing means for changing the plurality of specification values based on the notified difficulty level, wherein the specification value setting means uses the plurality of specification values changed by the specification value changing means as a control condition. It has a function of setting.
[0018]
More specifically, the present invention provides the following.
[0019]
(1) Variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of identification information images, internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination, and a stop input for stopping the plurality of identification information images variably displayed by the variable display means. Stop input means for performing, a plurality of identification information images variably displayed by the change display means, an internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determination means, and a stop input performed by the stop input means And a payout awarding means for providing a payout when a plurality of identification information images stopped and displayed by the stop display means are stopped and displayed as a predetermined combination. If the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means is a jackpot internal winning combination that shifts to a jackpot state, it is notified that the jackpot internal winning combination has been established. A gaming machine comprising: a jackpot internal winning combination establishment notification means; and specification value setting means for setting a plurality of specification values as control conditions when performing game control to an arbitrary value within a certain range, A notification difficulty selection input means for selecting and inputting a notification difficulty level for notifying that the jackpot internal winning combination has been established by the jackpot internal winning combination establishment means, and a selection input is performed by the notification difficulty selection input means. A notification difficulty level setting unit that sets the notification difficulty level based on the notified notification difficulty level, and a specification that changes the plurality of specification values based on the notification difficulty level selected and input by the notification difficulty level selection input unit. And a value changing means, wherein the specification value setting means has a function of setting the plurality of specification values changed by the specification value changing means as control conditions.
[0020]
According to the invention described in (1), "the notification difficulty level selection input means for performing the selection input of the notification difficulty level for notifying that the jackpot internal winning combination has been established by the jackpot internal winning combination establishment notification means, and the notification A notification difficulty level setting unit that sets the notification difficulty level based on the notification difficulty level selected and input by the difficulty level selection input unit; and a notification difficulty level based on the notification difficulty level selected by the notification difficulty level selection input unit. Specification value changing means for changing the plurality of specification values, and the specification value setting means has a function of setting the plurality of specification values changed by the specification value changing means as control conditions. Since there is ", the player selects and inputs the difficulty level of the notification when notifying the player that the winning combination of the special game has been won by the internal lottery process, that is, the winning of the internal winning combination. This Can.
[0021]
Further, the player does not directly change the specification value itself, but based on game conditions different from the specification value, that is, based on the difficulty level of notification to the player that the player has won the internal winning combination. Specification values can be determined indirectly. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with a game suitable for each player who plays the game without changing the gaming machine as in the related art.
[0022]
For this reason, for example, if a beginner, it is selected such that the difficulty of notification when notifying that a special game prize is won by an internal lottery process, that is, that the internal prize is won, is reduced. If the player is an expert, the player can perform a game that matches his / her skill level, such as selecting to increase the notification difficulty level. It can be expected that all players who want to enjoy the game will be provided with suitable playability.
[0023]
(2) The specification value changing means has a function of changing a payout number, which is one of the plurality of specification values, based on the notification difficulty selected and input by the notification difficulty selection inputting means. And a function of changing the number of payouts so that the number of payouts increases as the difficulty of the notification selected and input by the notification difficulty level selection input means increases. The gaming machine of (1).
[0024]
According to the invention described in (2), “the specification value changing means is one of the plurality of specification values based on the notification difficulty selected and input by the notification difficulty selection inputting means. A function of changing the number of payouts, and a function of changing the number of payouts so as to increase the number of payouts as the informational difficulty level selected and input by the notification difficulty level selection input means increases. , The internal winning combination is indicated when the winning degree of the special game is won by the internal lottery process, that is, when the difficulty level of the notification when notifying that the internal winning combination has been won is low. The symbols are stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination, and the payout awarded to the player due to the winning combination is reduced. Conversely, when the notification difficulty is high, the payout awarded to the player is increased. For example, if you are a beginner, Although the amount of medals given is small, the selection is made so that the frequency of being notified that the internal prize has been won is increased. The size of the dividend changes according to the difficulty of the notification, such as making a selection so that the frequency of being notified of the winning combination is reduced, so that even an expert, a beginner, It can be expected to provide fair playability according to the skill level of each player.
[0025]
The present invention also includes the following inventions.
[0026]
The specification value changing means has a function of changing a payout number, which is one of the plurality of specification values, based on the notification difficulty level selected and input by the notification difficulty level selection input means. Further, it has a function of changing the number of payouts so that the number of payouts decreases as the notification difficulty level selected and input by the notification difficulty level selection input means decreases. Gaming machine.
[0027]
(3) a variable display step of variably displaying a plurality of identification information images, an internal winning combination determining step of determining an internal winning combination, and a stop input for stopping the plurality of identification information images variably displayed by the variable display step. A stop input step for performing, a plurality of identification information images variably displayed by the change display step, an internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determination step, and a stop input performed by the stop input step And, based on, a stop display step to stop display, and, when a plurality of identification information images stopped and displayed by the stop display step are stopped and displayed as a predetermined combination, a payout awarding step of providing a payout, In the jackpot where the internal winning combination determined in the internal winning combination determination step shifts to the jackpot state When it is a department winning combination, a jackpot internal winning combination establishment notification step for notifying that the jackpot internal winning combination has been established, and a plurality of specification values as control conditions when performing game control are optional within a certain range. And a specification value setting step of setting a value to a value.This is a program for causing a computer to execute a jackpot internal winning combination establishment notifying step. The notification difficulty level selection input step, the notification difficulty level setting step of setting the notification difficulty level based on the notification difficulty level selected and input by the notification difficulty level selection input step, and the notification difficulty level selection input step. A specification value changing step of changing the plurality of specification values based on the notification difficulty at which the selection input has been performed, And, the specification value setting step, the program characterized in that said plurality of specifications that were changed by the specification value changing step in which allowed to set as the control condition.
[0028]
According to the invention described in (3), “a notification difficulty level selection input step for performing a selection input of a notification difficulty level for notifying that the jackpot internal winning combination has been established in the jackpot internal winning combination establishment step, An information difficulty setting step for setting an information difficulty based on the information difficulty selected and input in the information difficulty selection input step; and an information difficulty selected and input in the information difficulty selection input step. A specification value changing step of changing the plurality of specification values based on the specification value setting step, wherein the specification value setting step sets the plurality of specification values changed by the specification value changing step as control conditions. Yes, so that the internal lottery process has won the special game prize, that is, the internal prize The broadcast degree of difficulty when it is possible to select input.
[0029]
Further, the player does not directly change the specification value itself, but based on game conditions different from the specification value, that is, based on the difficulty level of notification to the player that the player has won the internal winning combination. Specification values can be determined indirectly. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with a game suitable for each player who plays the game without changing the gaming machine as in the related art.
[0030]
For this reason, for example, if a beginner, it is selected such that the difficulty of notification when notifying that a special game prize is won by an internal lottery process, that is, that the internal prize is won, is reduced. If the player is an expert, the player can perform a game that matches his / her skill level, such as selecting to increase the notification difficulty level. It can be expected that all players who want to enjoy the game will be provided with suitable playability.
[0031]
The present invention also includes the following inventions.
[0032]
The specification value changing step has a function of changing a payout number, which is one of the plurality of specification values, based on the notification difficulty selected and input in the notification difficulty selection input step. And a function of changing the number of payouts so that the number of payouts increases as the notification difficulty level selected and input in the notification difficulty level selection input step increases. Program.
[0033]
Furthermore, the present invention also includes the following inventions.
[0034]
The specification value changing step has a function of changing a payout number, which is one of the plurality of specification values, based on the notification difficulty selected and input in the notification difficulty selection input step. And a function of changing the number of payouts so that the number of payouts decreases as the notification difficulty level selected and input in the notification difficulty level selection input step decreases. Program.
[0035]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In this embodiment, the present invention is applied to a slot game machine, and an embodiment using a plurality of mechanical reels as a variable display device for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information images required for a game will be described.
[0036]
[Configuration of gaming machines]
FIG. 1 shows a schematic view of the slot machine 10. As shown in FIG.
[0037]
The housing 12 that covers the outer periphery of the slot machine 10 includes a main body 11 and a door 13. A rectangular display window 14 is provided on the front surface of the housing 12 forming the entire slot gaming machine 10.
[0038]
Inside the housing 12, three reels 26L, 26C, 26R each having a plurality of types of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface thereof are rotatably provided. Each of these reels 26L, 26C, 26R is provided so as to be visible through the display window 14 described above. Further, the reels 26L, 26C, 26R are rotationally driven via the display window 14 so that the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 26L, 26C, 26R move from top to bottom, as described later. . Then, when the rotation of each of the reels 26L, 26C, 26R is stopped, the symbols drawn on the three outer peripheral surfaces are stopped per reel through the display window 14 so as to be visually recognized.
[0039]
A display device 30 is provided below the display window 14. The display device 30 is a liquid crystal display, and displays various images such as a notification image of a game content and an effect image for entertaining a player, as described later.
[0040]
In addition, the display device 30 is provided with a touch sensor 56 (see FIG. 14), which enables various operations.
[0041]
A substantially horizontal pedestal portion 28 is provided below the display device 30, and a medal insertion slot 31 is provided on the upper right side thereof. Further, a 1-BET switch 20 is provided on the left side of the upper surface of the pedestal portion 28 so that only one of the already inserted medals is subjected to a game bet by one push operation. A 2-BET switch 22 for targeting only two of the medals to be bet on the game, and a maximum number of medals that can be used for one game among the medals already inserted. And a maximum BET switch 24 for setting the target.
[0042]
When the player operates the 1-BET switch 20, as shown in FIG. 2, out of the three visually recognizable symbols on each of the three reels, only the winning line L1 composed of a combination of the symbols in the center is displayed. (Hereinafter, a combination of symbols that is effective for the determination of the game result is referred to as an “effective line”). When the 2-BET switch 22 is operated, in addition to the above-mentioned activated line, a combination of upper symbols or a combination of lower symbols among three visually recognizable symbols of each of the three reels. The pay line L2A and the pay line L2B are added to form a total of three pay lines.
[0043]
Further, when the maximum BET switch 24 is operated, when three or more medals have already been inserted, an upper symbol on the reel 26L, a central symbol on the reel 26C, A winning line L3A composed of a combination of lower symbols on 26R and a winning line L3B composed of a combination of a lower symbol on the reel 26L, a central symbol on the reel 26C, and an upper symbol on the reel 26R. All five added pay lines, that is, L1, L2A, L2B, L3A, and L3B are activated. Each of the pay lines L1, L2A, L2B, L3A and L3B will be described later. However, when the number of remaining medals is two, only three of the five winning lines L1, L2A and L2B, and the number of remaining medals is one. In the case of a sheet, only L1 of the five pay lines is activated. The activated pay line is notified to the player by displaying the fact on the side of the display window 14.
[0044]
By pushing these BET switches 20, 22, or 24, the above-mentioned winning line is activated according to the pushed BET switch.
When the player presses the 1-BET switch 20, the 2-BET switch 22, or the maximum BET switch 24, the game can be started.
[0045]
As shown in FIG. 1, a start lever 32 is provided on the left side of the front surface of the pedestal portion 28 so as to be tiltable. When the player tilts the start lever 32, the rotation of the three reels 26L, 26C, and 26R described above is started simultaneously.
When the three reels 26L, 26C, 26R rotate, the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each of the reels 26L, 26C, 26R are variably displayed on the display window 14.
[0046]
When the reel rotation speed of the above-mentioned three reels 26L, 26C, 26R reaches a predetermined speed, the operation of the reel stop buttons 34L, 34C, 34R described later by the player becomes effective.
[0047]
Three reel stop buttons 34L, 34C, 34R are provided at the center of the front surface of the base 28. The reel stop button 34L corresponds to the reel 26L, the reel stop button 34C corresponds to the reel 26C, and the reel stop button 34R corresponds to the reel 26R. When the player presses the reel stop button 34L, the reel 26L stops. When the player presses the reel stop button 34C, the reel 26C stops, and the player presses the reel stop button 34R. When operated, the reel 26R stops.
[0048]
On the left side of the start lever 32, a payout button 36 is provided. When the player pushes the payout button 36, the inserted medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 38 at the lower front, and the paid out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 40.
[0049]
Above the medal receiving portion 40, a sound transmission opening 42 for outputting a sound emitted from a speaker 46 (see FIG. 14) housed inside the housing 12 to the outside of the housing 12 is provided. ing.
[0050]
FIG. 3 shows a symbol drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each of the reels 26L, 26C, 26R described above. Twenty-one symbols are drawn on each of the reels 26L, 26C, and 26R, and "Blue 7", "Red 7", "BAR", "Plum", "Watermelon", "Replay" and "Cherry" are displayed. It is composed of symbols. Each symbol is assigned a code number of “01” to “21”, and is stored as a data table in a ROM 108 described later. The symbol row drawn on the reels 26L, 26C, 26R is driven to rotate so as to move in the direction of the arrow. Then, when the symbol when the rotation of each reel is stopped becomes a winning symbol, a predetermined amount of medals is paid out.
[0051]
In particular, when a predetermined winning combination is achieved, there is a case in which a gaming state (bonus game) having better conditions than a normal state is provided for a predetermined period without ending one payout of medals. As such a winning combination, a winning combination (hereinafter referred to as a “Big Bonus”, hereinafter referred to as “BB”) capable of performing a game that gives a relatively large profit to a player a predetermined number of times, a game that gives a relatively small profit to the player. There is a winning combination that can be performed a predetermined number of times (referred to as a regular bonus, hereinafter referred to as “RB”).
[0052]
Further, in the slot machine, a combination of symbols stopped and displayed along the activated line performs an internal lottery process (hereinafter referred to as “internal lottery”), and the lottery result, the stop operation timing of the player, Is determined based on In other words, in order to achieve a prize in which medals or the like are paid out, the internal lottery process is performed to win the winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning”), and the internally won prize winning (hereinafter “internal winning combination”). ") Is required for the player to perform a stop operation at a timing when the symbol combination indicating winning establishment of the winning combination can be stopped on the activated line. In other words, no matter how much the internal prize is won, a prize cannot be established if the timing of the stop operation of the player is bad.
[0053]
In the lower part of the display window 14 of the slot gaming machine 10, a notification lamp 44C is installed as a kind of the illumination lamp 44. The notification lamp 44C performs a certain kind of lighting operation in order to notify the player that BB or RB is being internally won. That is, the notification lamp 44C can emit three colors of red, green, and yellow, and can notify the type of the winning mode in which the winning is permitted, by the emitted color.
[0054]
For example, in the case of an internal win in which a winning of a BB having three “red 7s” is permitted, the internal winning is performed in which a light emission is performed in red and a winning of a BB having three “blue 7s” is permitted. In the case of an internal winning in which winning of a RB having three “BARs” is permitted, the device emits yellow light.
[0055]
However, the lighting operation of the notification lamp 44C may or may not be turned on depending on the “game skill” set by the player.
[0056]
Note that, in the present embodiment, the gaming machine is capable of notifying the player of the type of winning mode permitted to win by emitting light of the notification lamp, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited thereto. If so, an LED or the like may be used. Further, other means may be used as long as the player can be notified so as to be visually recognizable. For example, the above-described display device 30 or an image display device such as a CRT can be used as the notifying device. Further, a gaming machine that notifies a player that BB or RB is being internally won by appearance of a character displayed on the display device 30 may be used.
[0057]
Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the gaming machine is provided with an informing means appealing to the visual sense of the player, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the player can use the five senses of humans other than the visual sense, for example, using voice. A gaming machine for notifying may be used.
[0058]
In addition, in the present embodiment, the gaming machine notifies the player of the internal winning of the BB or RB, but the present invention is not limited to this, such as "plum", "watermelon" and the like as described later A gaming machine that notifies the player of the internal winning of the small role may be used.
[0059]
The table shown in FIG. 4 shows the symbol combination of each winning combination and the payout number corresponding thereto. In addition, this table is a case where the game is played with three cards, excluding the accessory.
[0060]
By arranging the symbol combination “plum-plum-plum” along the activated line, the winning of “the small part of plum” is established. When the player wins the "Plum's Small Role", ten medals are paid out. Similarly, when "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" is lined up, the winning of "watermelon small part" is established and one medal is paid out.
[0061]
The "cherry small role" differs depending on the location where the cherry stopped, and when the cherry stopped in the middle stage of the left reel, the winning of the "medium cherry small role" was established and two medals were paid out. When the cherry stops on the upper or lower row of the left reel, a winning of "Small Cherry Cherry" is established and four medals are paid out.
[0062]
“RB” is a combination of symbols arranged along an active line when the BB is operating, except when the combination of symbols arranged along the activated line is “BAR-BAR-BAR” except during the BB operation. When it is "Replay-Replay-Replay" or "BAR-Replay-Replay", the state shifts to the RB gaming state (so-called "JACIN"). The number of payouts is 15 when the BB is not operating, and 6 when the BB is operating. In this RB gaming state, 15 medals can be obtained by betting one medal to complete the symbol combination "Replay-Replay-Replay" or "BAR-Replay-Replay" of the "gear". It is a game state that is easy to hit this character. The maximum number of games that can be played in one "RB gaming state" (this is referred to as "RB game possible number") is twelve. Further, in this RB gaming state, the number of times that a prize can be won (this is referred to as “the number of RB game prizes”) is up to eight. That is, the “RB gaming state” ends when the number of games reaches twelve or the number of winnings reaches eight.
[0063]
When "blue 7-blue 7-blue 7" or "red 7-red 7-red 7" is arranged along the activated line, a BB winning is established, and 15 medals are paid out and the next medals are paid out. The game state of the game is “BB game state”. One BB ends when the normal game state during BB has been played for 30 games, or the game has shifted to the RB game state three times and the third RB ends.
[0064]
When the combination of the symbols arranged along the activated line is "Replay-Replay-Replay" or "BAR-Replay-Replay", except when the BB is operating and the RB is not operating, the winning of the "replay" is awarded. To establish. When the winning of the re-game is established, the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted are automatically inserted, so that the player can play the game without consuming the medals.
[0065]
FIG. 5 conceptually shows a probability lottery table group used for determining an internal winning combination. A probability lottery table is selected from the probability lottery table group according to various conditions. Here, the conditions include a game state such as a BB game state and an RB game state, and a “player skill” set by the player as described later.
[0066]
As an example of the probability lottery table, a probability lottery table T during a general game _S3 Is shown in FIG. Where T _S3 "S3" indicates that the number of inserted medals is three. As the number of inserted medals increases to two or three, the probability of occurrence of each prize increases. Each of the probability lottery tables has a random number range of 0 to 16383, and an internal winning combination is determined using one numerical value extracted from numerical values in this range.
[0067]
FIG. 7 shows the relationship between the internal winning combination and the hit request flag.
The hit request flag is used when a predetermined internal winning combination is carried over to the next game and thereafter. In the present embodiment, RB and BB are carried over if no prize is won in the internally won game. In addition, the other internal winning combinations disappear when no winning is achieved in the internally won game. In other words, if the internal winning combination other than BB and RB is not won in the internally won game, the right to win the internal winning combination will be extinguished. However, the internal winning combination of BB and RB will continue until winning. The right to win the internal winning combination is not extinguished.
[0068]
Specifically, 00H is stored in the storage area of the hit request flag, that is, if nothing is set, and if an internal winning combination other than BB and RB is internally won, the hit request flag is kept at 00H. Then, when 00H is stored in the storage area of the hit request flag, 20H is stored when BB is internally won, and 10H is similarly stored when RB is internally won. Then, since the hit request flag is held until a prize is won, the right to win the BB and RB can be carried over to the next game and thereafter. When the hit request flag is other than 00H and the BB or RB is internally won, the hit request already stored is stored in a predetermined area of a RAM (random access memory) while being maintained. Is added to the internal winning number (BB stock number or RB stock number) of the bonus. In the present embodiment, the gaming machine is configured such that the right to win the internal winning combination does not disappear until the internal winning combination of BB and RB reaches the winning. However, the present invention is not limited to this. If the game is not won in the internally won game or a predetermined number of games, the right to win the internal winning combination may be extinguished.
[0069]
FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 are tables showing the relationship between the gaming state, the internal winning combination, and the selected stop table group. Here, the gaming state is classified according to whether or not the hit request flag is set and whether or not the bonus operation is being performed. The normal game state is a state in which the hit request flag is not set, and is also expressed as a normal game. The BB internal winning state is a state in which 20H is stored in the hit request flag when the probability lottery process is performed, and is also expressed as a normal gaming state during the BB internal winning. The RB internal winning state is a state in which 10H is stored in the hit request flag when the probability lottery process is performed, and is also expressed as a normal gaming state during the RB internal winning. BB operation is a state in which a big bonus game is being played, and is also expressed as a BB normal game state. RB operation is a state in which a regular bonus game is being played, and is also expressed as an RB gaming state.
[0070]
The stop table group indicates a set of stop tables referred to for performing reel stop control. The stop table indicates information having information for controlling a reel stop position. In the present embodiment, the stop operation position and the stop control position are shown in a one-to-one relationship. However, other than this, a search is performed to determine whether or not a predetermined winning combination can be stopped or not. Here, a stop table including information for performing such a stop control method may be expressed as a stop table.
[0071]
When the spinning reels are controlled to stop, first, one stop table group is selected based on the gaming state and the internal winning combination. Then, one stop table is selected from the stop table group, and stop control is performed based on the stop table.
[0072]
For example, when "all winning combination winning non-satisfaction stop table group" is selected, stop control is performed so that no winning combination is formed on the activated line. Then, when any other item is selected, stop control is performed so that the corresponding winning combination can be won, but the winning is not always guaranteed.
[0073]
Here, in the reel control according to the present embodiment, since the reel can be slid up to four frames counted from the symbol for which the stop operation has been performed, a symbol corresponding to the winning combination corresponding to the symbol exists within the range. If not, stop control is performed at a position where no winning combination is established.
[0074]
For example, when the "watermelon winning possible stop table group" is selected, the watermelon symbol does not exist at every fourth frame on the reel array, so if the stop operation position is not an appropriate position, it is not possible to win. It has become.
[0075]
FIG. 10 is a table summarizing the winning combinations that are likely to be won for the internal winning combinations in each game state when the stop control is performed based on the stop table group illustrated in FIG. 8 or 9. By selecting the stop table group as shown in FIG. 8 or 9, it is possible to prevent BB and RB from winning in the normal game state.
[0076]
Next, the stop table used will be described with reference to FIGS. The stop table shows a "stop operation position" and a "stop control position" for each of the reels 26L, 26C, 26R. Here, the "stop operation position" is the code number of the symbol positioned on the pay line L1 when the reel stop buttons 34L, 34C, 34R provided corresponding to the respective reels 26L, 26C, 26R are operated. It is represented by
[0077]
The "stop control position" is represented by a code number of a symbol that is stopped and displayed at the position of the pay line L1 when the reel on which the stop operation is performed is stopped. Here, in the present embodiment, the “number of sliding frames” is four frames. For example, during the rotation of the right reel 26R, when the "blue 7" of the code number "08" reaches the position of the pay line L1, when the reel stop button 34R is operated, the "plum" of the code number "12" is operated. Is stopped and displayed at the position of the pay line L1 to stop the right reel 26R.
[0078]
Here, FIG. 11 shows an example of the stop table included in the re-game winning achievable stop table group. In FIG. 11, the “stop control position” of the left reel 26L is one of the code numbers “02”, “05”, “08”, “13”, or “18”. The symbol arranged below the symbol corresponding to these code numbers is “Replay” or “BAR”.
[0079]
In FIG. 11, the "stop control position" of the center reel 26C is one of the code numbers "03", "08", "12", "16" or "19". The symbol corresponding to these code numbers is “Replay”.
[0080]
In FIG. 11, the “stop control position” of the right reel 26R is one of the code numbers “01”, “05”, “10”, “14”, or “18”. The symbol arranged above one of the symbols corresponding to these code numbers is “Replay”.
[0081]
As described above, when the replay-winning-possible-stop table shown in FIG. 11 is used for the stop control of the reels 26L, 26C, and 26R, “Replay-Replay-Replay” or “Replay-Replay-Replay” is performed along the winning line L3B. "BAR-Replay-Replay". In other words, the winning of the re-game is always established.
[0082]
FIG. 12 shows an example of the stop table included in the all winning combination winning non-satisfaction stop table group. This table determines whether or not to be used when the all winning combination winning non-satisfaction stop table group is selected by the selection table of FIG. 8 or FIG. 9 in the game internally won in the replay. Here, the stop control positions of the left reel 26L and the center reel 26C with respect to the stop operation positions are the same as those shown in FIG.
[0083]
In FIG. 12, the “stop control position” of the right reel 26R is one of the code numbers “02”, “06”, “11”, “15” or “19”. The symbol corresponding to these code numbers is “Replay”. "Replay" is not arranged on one of the symbols corresponding to these code numbers.
[0084]
As described above, when used in the stop control of each of the reels 26L, 26C, and 26R by the all winning combination winning non-satisfaction stop table shown in FIG. 12, "Replay" or “BAR” is stopped and displayed, and “Replay” is stopped and displayed at the middle position in the center and right display windows 14C and 14R. That is, when the all winning combination winning non-satisfaction stop table is used for the stop control, the winning of the replay will not be realized.
[0085]
[Gaming machine board configuration]
FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing the inside of the housing of the slot gaming machine. FIG. 13 shows the slot gaming machine 10 with the door 13 opened.
[0086]
As shown in FIG. 13, the slot machine 10 includes various devices and various control boards (not shown).
[0087]
In addition, a return rate setting switch 72 is provided inside the housing 12, and the return rate is set in advance based on the operation of a staff at the game arcade. In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, it may be possible to set the return rate in a plurality of stages.
[0088]
[Configuration of control unit of gaming machine]
FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of the slot machine 10. As shown in FIG.
[0089]
The above-described start lever 32 is connected to an interface circuit group 102 of the main control circuit 100, and the interface circuit group 102 is connected to an input / output bus 104. The start start signal issued from the start lever 32 is converted into a predetermined signal in the interface circuit group 102 and then supplied to the input / output bus 104. The input / output bus 104 is configured to input / output a data signal or an address signal to / from a central processing circuit (hereinafter, referred to as a CPU) 106.
[0090]
It should be noted that the “CPU 106” includes “variable display means”, “internal winning combination determination means”, “stop input means”, “stop display means”, “payout awarding means”, “big hit internal winning combination” described in the claims. It corresponds to a part of the "establishment notification means", "specification value setting means", "notification difficulty selection input means", "notification difficulty setting means", and "specification value changing means".
[0091]
The reel circuit stop buttons 34L, 34C, 34R, the 1-BET switch 20, the 2-BET switch 22, the maximum BET switch 24, and the payout button 36 are also connected to the interface circuit group 102 described above. The signals emitted from these buttons and switches are also supplied to the interface circuit group 102, converted into predetermined signals, and then supplied to the input / output bus 104.
[0092]
The "reel stop buttons 34L, 34C, 34R" correspond to a part of "stop input means" described in the claims.
[0093]
Further, to the interface circuit group 102, a medal counter 52 and a medal passage sensor 54 are also connected. The signals emitted from these counters and sensors are also supplied to the interface circuit group 102, converted into desired signals, and then supplied to the input / output bus 104.
[0094]
Furthermore, the interface circuit group 102 is provided with a touch sensor 56, and includes data of “game skill level” by touching a “game skill level setting screen” displayed on the display device 30. A contact signal.
[0095]
The “touch sensor 56” and the “display device 30” correspond to a part of the “notification difficulty selection input unit” described in the claims.
[0096]
A ROM (read only memory) 108 and a RAM (random access memory) 110 are also connected to the input / output bus 104 described above. The ROM 108 stores a control program for controlling the overall flow of the slot machine 10.
[0097]
Further, the program in the present embodiment specifically includes the following.
[0098]
(A) A program for causing a computer to execute a “variation display step of variably displaying a plurality of identification information images”.
[0099]
(B) A program for causing a computer to execute an “internal winning combination determining step for determining an internal winning combination”.
[0100]
(C) A program for causing a computer to execute a “stop input step for performing a stop input for stopping a plurality of identification information images variably displayed in the variability display step”.
[0101]
(D) "The plurality of identification information images variably displayed in the variability display step are displayed based on the internal winning combination determined in the internal winning combination determination step and the stop input performed in the stop input step. Program for causing a computer to execute a "stop display step for causing a stop display"
[0102]
(E) A program for causing a computer to execute a “payout awarding step of awarding a payout when a plurality of identification information images stopped and displayed in the stop display step are stopped and displayed as a predetermined combination”.
[0103]
(F) "If the internal winning combination determined in the internal winning combination determining step is a jackpot internal winning combination that shifts to a jackpot state, a jackpot internal winning combination formation notification step for notifying that the jackpot internal winning combination has been formed. Is a program that causes a computer to execute.
[0104]
(G) A program for causing a computer to execute a “specification value setting step of setting a plurality of specification values as control conditions for performing game control to an arbitrary value within a certain range”.
[0105]
(H) A program for causing a computer to execute a “notification difficulty selection input step for performing a selection input of a notification difficulty level for notifying that a jackpot internal winning combination has been established in the jackpot internal winning combination establishment step”. .
[0106]
(I) A program for causing a computer to execute a “notification difficulty setting step of setting the notification difficulty based on the notification difficulty selected and input in the notification difficulty selection input step”.
[0107]
(J) A program for causing a computer to execute a “specification value changing step of changing the plurality of specification values based on the notification difficulty level selected and input in the notification difficulty level selection input step”.
[0108]
Further, the step (G) is characterized in that the plurality of specification values changed in the specification value changing step are set as control conditions.
[0109]
By executing such a program, the player is notified that the special winning prize has been won by the internal lottery process, that is, the player is notified that the internal winning prize has been won. The difficulty level can be selected and input.
[0110]
Further, the player does not directly change the specification value itself, but based on game conditions different from the specification value, that is, based on the difficulty level of notification to the player that the player has won the internal winning combination. Specification values can be determined indirectly. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with a game suitable for each player who plays the game without changing the gaming machine as in the related art.
[0111]
For this reason, for example, if a beginner, it is selected such that the difficulty of notification when notifying that a special game prize is won by an internal lottery process, that is, that the internal prize is won, is reduced. If the player is an expert, the player can perform a game that matches his / her skill level, such as selecting to increase the notification difficulty level. It can be expected that all players who want to enjoy the game will be provided with suitable playability.
[0112]
Further, the ROM 108 stores data of a probability lottery table used for determination of random number sampling performed each time the player operates the start lever 32, initial data for executing a control program, and an image displayed on the display device 30. Data is also stored.
[0113]
The RAM 110 also temporarily stores flags, variables, and data of “game skill” set by the player, which are used in the above-described control program.
[0114]
It should be noted that the "ROM 108" includes "variation display means", "stop input means", "stop display means", "payout awarding means", "big hit internal winning combination establishment notification means", "spec value" Setting means "," notification difficulty selection and input means "," notification difficulty setting means "and part of" specification value changing means ".
[0115]
The “RAM 110” includes “variation display means”, “stop input means”, “stop display means”, “payout award means”, “big hit internal winning combination establishment notification means”, “spec value Setting means "," notification difficulty selection and input means "," notification difficulty setting means "and part of" specification value changing means ".
[0116]
The CPU 106 is connected to a clock pulse generation circuit 112 and a dividing cycle 114 for generating a reference clock pulse, and a random number generator 116 and a sampling circuit 118 for generating random numbers to be sampled. As means for random number sampling, random number sampling may be executed on an operation program of the CPU 106 based on a program stored in the ROM 108. In that case, the random number generator 116 and the sampling circuit 118 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.
[0117]
The “random number generator 116” corresponds to a part of “internal winning combination determining means” described in the claims.
[0118]
The random number generator 116 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 118 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 32 is operated. The internal winning combination is determined based on the random numbers sampled in this manner and the probability lottery table stored in the ROM 108. After the internal winning combination is determined, random number sampling is performed again to select the “stop table group” and the “stop table” included therein.
[0119]
A motor controller 122 for driving the reels 26L, 26C, 26R is also connected to the input / output bus 104.
[0120]
Further, a motor drive circuit 124 is connected to the motor control device 122.
The motor drive circuit 124 is connected to stepping motors 62L, 62C, 62R for driving each of the three reels 26L, 26C, 26R described above. Each of the stepping motors 62L, 62C, 62R is provided inside three reels 26L, 26C, 26R, and the rotation shafts of the stepping motors 62L, 62C, 62R become the rotation centers of the reels 26L, 26C, 26R. The reels 26L, 26C, 26R are provided on the stepping motors 62L, 62C, 62R.
[0121]
After the rotation of the reels 26L, 26C, 26R is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 62L, 62C, 62R is calculated, and the calculated value is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 110. A reset pulse is obtained from the reels 26L, 26C, 26R for each rotation, and these pulses are input to the CPU 106 via the motor drive circuit 124. With the reset pulse thus obtained, the calculated value of the drive pulse calculated in the RAM 110 is cleared to “0”. As a result, in the RAM 110, the calculated values corresponding to the rotation positions within one rotation of each of the reels 26L, 26C, 26R are stored.
[0122]
A symbol table is stored in the ROM 108 for associating the rotation positions of the reels 26L, 26C, 26R with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In this symbol table, a code number is sequentially provided for each fixed rotation pitch of each of the reels 26L, 26C, 26R based on the rotation position at which the above-described reset pulse is generated, and provided in correspondence with each code number. And a symbol code indicating the symbol that has been assigned.
[0123]
Further, a winning symbol combination table (not shown) is stored in the ROM 108. In the winning symbol combination table, a winning symbol combination, a winning medal payout number, and a winning determination code representing the winning are associated with each other. The winning symbol combination table is referred to at the time of stop control of the left reel 26L, the center reel 26C, and the right reel 26R, and when performing a winning check after stopping all the reels.
[0124]
Also, the operation signal transmitted from the motor drive circuit 124 at the timing when the player operates the reel stop buttons 34L, 34C, 34R, the “stop table” determined by lottery, and the “number of slip frames” stored in the RAM 110 Based on the data, the CPU 106 sends a drive control command to stop and control the reels 26L, 26C, 26R to the motor drive circuit 124.
[0125]
Then, the drive control command issued from the CPU 106 is converted into a drive signal by the motor drive circuit 124 via the motor control device 122, and the drive signal is supplied to the stepping motors 62L, 62C, 62R. Note that the drive control command also includes a command for the reel rotation speed, and controls the rotation and stop of the stepping motors 62L, 62C, 62R, and also controls the reel rotation speed.
[0126]
By controlling the stepping motors 62L, 62C, 62R as described above, the CPU 106 can control the rotation and stop of the reels 26L, 26C, 26R and control the rotation speed of the reels.
[0127]
Each of the reels 26L, 26C, 26R is provided with a rotation angle position sensor (not shown) for detecting the rotation angle position of each reel, and the rotation angle position sensor detects the rotation angle position of the reel. The circuit 126 is connected. When a signal indicating the rotation angle position of each of the reels 26L, 26C, and 26R is output from the rotation angle position sensor, the signal is supplied to the reel rotation angle position detection circuit 126 and is converted into a predetermined signal. Supplied to
[0128]
The CPU 106 can specify a symbol that is visually displayed to the player via the display window 14 from the supplied rotation angle position.
[0129]
A speaker drive circuit 130 for driving the speaker 46 is also connected to the input / output bus 104. The CPU 106 reads out audio data stored in the ROM 108 and supplies the data to the speaker drive circuit 130. . By doing so, a predetermined sound is emitted from the speaker 46.
[0130]
Further, a display control device 134 for controlling image display on the display device 30 is also connected to the input / output bus 104. The display device 30 is connected to the display control device 134. As will be described later, the CPU 106 reads data and the like stored in the ROM 108 and supplies the data to the display control device 134 so that an image is displayed on the display device 30.
[0131]
Furthermore, a lamp driving circuit 128 for driving the illumination lamp 44 including the notification lamp 44C is also connected to the input / output bus 104. After setting by the player, the CPU 106 sends a lamp drive command to the lamp drive circuit 128 based on the data of the “game skill” stored in the RAM 110 and the like, and turns on the electric lamp 44 including the notification lamp 44C. To make it happen.
[0132]
[Table description]
The “table for determining the probability lottery table” as shown in FIG. 15 is recorded in the ROM 108. The probability lottery table in the “table for determining the probability lottery table” as shown in FIG. 15 is determined based on the “game skill” input by the operation of the player.
[0133]
As an example, if FIG. 15 is a “table for determining a probability lottery table” when three medals are inserted during a general game, if the “game skill level” set by the player is L1, the probability is Lottery table (T _S3-L1 ) Is selected.
[0134]
In the present embodiment, as the number following L increases, the "game skill" increases, and L1, L2, and L3 are "game skill" selected by beginner, intermediate, and advanced players, respectively. . Whether or not the notification lamp 44C notifies the player that the winning is permitted is determined by the selected “game skill level”.
[0135]
FIG. 16 shows a condition in which the notification lamp 44C notifies the player that the BB or RB has been internally won, according to the selected “game skill level”. As a result of the lottery, when BB or RB is internally won, if the player selects "L1" of "game skill", the notification lamp 44C is turned on when BB and RB are internally won. If the "game skill level" is "L2", the notification lamp 44C is turned on only when the BB is internally won.
[0136]
On the other hand, if the "game skill level" is "L3", the notification lamp 44C will not light up in any case. Therefore, when the number following L is set to a small value, that is, when the “game skill” is set for beginners, the game currently being played is more likely to be internally won by the BB or RB than when it is set to be more advanced. It is possible to obtain many opportunities for recognizing whether or not.
[0137]
FIG. 17 shows a probability lottery table (T _S3-L1 ), Probability lottery table (T _S3-L2 ) And probability lottery table (T _S3-L3 ) Is shown as an example.
[0138]
Probability lottery table (T _S3-L1 ) And probability lottery table (T _S3-L3 ), The winning probability of the internal winning of “BB” and “RB” is the same, but the probability lottery table (T _S3-L1 ) Than the probability lottery table (T _S3-L3 ) Is set to have a higher probability of winning inside a winning combination other than BB and RB.
[0139]
As a result, the probability lottery table (T _S3-L3 ) Is selected, the probability lottery table (T _S3-L1 ) Is more likely to be won than a winning combination other than BB and RB.
[0140]
Therefore, when the setting of “game skill” is set to “L3”, there is a risk of wasting a useless medal before winning a prize because the player plays the game without recognizing that the BB or RB is being internally won. On the other hand, since the internal winning probability of the winning combination other than BB and RB is set higher than the case where it is set to “L1”, the setting of “game skill level” is set to “L3”. An advanced player can expect a higher payout than a beginner set to “L1”.
[0141]
On the other hand, a beginner who sets the “game skill level” to “L1” cannot expect a higher payout than when the player sets the game skill to “L3”. As a result of being able to be surely recognized, it is possible to further stop and display the winning symbol of BB or RB, so that useless medal consumption until winning can be reduced, and the interest in the game decreases. You can enjoy playing without playing.
[0142]
In the present embodiment, when the “game skill” is set high, the internal winning probability of the winning combination other than “BB” and “RB” is set high, and the “game skill” is set small. In this case, the gaming machine in which the internal winning probability of the winning combination other than “BB” and “RB” is set to a low value is taken as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the “gaming skill” is set to a high value. In this case, the internal winning probabilities of “BB” and “RB” are set to be high, and if the “game skill level” is set to be low, the internal winning probabilities of “BB” and “RB” are set to be low. It may be a gaming machine.
[0143]
Further, in the present embodiment, a gaming machine in which the internal winning probability of a winning combination other than “BB” and “RB” is set high when “gaming skill level” is set high is taken as an example. The present invention is not limited to this, and the payout is changed by increasing or decreasing the number of payouts at the time of winning according to the set “game skill level”, so that it is possible to provide the player with the desired playability. It may be a gaming machine.
[0144]
As an example, when FIG. 18 is a “table for determining a payout number table” corresponding to a winning combination when three medals are inserted during a general game, the setting of “game skill level” is set to “L1”. In the case, the payout number table (T _S3-H1 ) Is selected.
[0145]
When the “game skill level” is set to “L3”, the payout number table (T _S3-H3 ) Is selected.
[0146]
FIG. 19 shows the payout number table (T _S3-H1 ), Payout number table (T _S3-H2 ) And the payout number table (T _S3-H3 ) Is shown as an example.
[0147]
Payout number table (T _S3-H1 ) And the payout number table (T _S3-H3 ), The payout number table (T _S3-H3 ) Has a larger number of payouts of winning combinations.
[0148]
Therefore, if the "game skill level" is set to "L3", the player will not be able to recognize that the BB or RB is being internally won and will play the game, thereby losing medals before winning. On the other hand, since the payout number of the winning combination is set to be large, the skilled person set to “L3” has a reduced medal amount compared to the beginner set to “L1”. May be more.
[0149]
On the other hand, a beginner who sets the “game skill level” to “L1” cannot expect a higher payout than the case where the game skill level is set to “L3”. As a result of being able to be surely recognized, it is possible to further stop and display the winning symbol of BB or RB, so that useless medal consumption until winning can be reduced, and interest in the game decreases. You can enjoy playing without playing.
[0150]
Further, in the present embodiment, the gaming machine that can provide the desired gaming property of the player by determining the probability lottery table and the payout number table by setting the “game skill” set by the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is possible to increase or decrease the maximum number of games, the number of possible RB games, and the number of possible RB games in the BB regular game state by the “game skill level”, and to the JACIN in the BB regular game state. By increasing or decreasing the number of transitions, the payout may be changed, and as a result, the gaming machine may be able to provide the player with desired gaming properties.
[0151]
[Configuration of display control device for gaming machine]
FIG. 20 is a block diagram showing a circuit of the display control device 200 described above.
[0152]
The interface circuit 202 is connected to the input / output bus 204, and the image display command issued from the main control circuit 100 is supplied to the input / output bus 204 via the interface circuit 202. The input / output bus 204 inputs and outputs a data signal or an address signal to / from a central processing circuit (hereinafter, referred to as a CPU) 206.
[0153]
A ROM (read only memory) 208 and a RAM (random access memory) 210 are also connected to the input / output bus 204 described above. The ROM 208 stores a display control program for generating a drive signal to be supplied to the display device 30 based on an image display command issued from the main control circuit 100. On the other hand, the RAM 210 stores flags and variable values used in the above-described program.
[0154]
Further, an image data processor (hereinafter, referred to as VDP) 212 is also connected to the input / output bus 204. The VDP 212 is a processing device that includes circuits such as a so-called sprite circuit, a screen circuit, and a pallet circuit, and that can perform various processes for displaying an image on the display device 30.
[0155]
The above-described VDP 212 includes a video RAM 214 for storing image data according to an image display command issued from the main control circuit 100, a background image data, an operation image data, a character image data, and the like. An image data ROM 216 for storing image data is connected. Further, a driving circuit 218 that issues a driving signal for driving the display device 30 is also connected to the VDP 212.
[0156]
The above-described CPU 206 reads out and executes the display control program stored in the ROM 208, and stores the image data to be displayed on the display device 30 in the video RAM 214 according to the image display command issued from the main control circuit 100. . The image display command issued from the main control circuit 100 includes a display command such as a background display command, an operation image display command, and a character display command.
[0157]
As described above, the image data ROM 216 stores image data for operation, character image data of a character such as a moving object displayed as an effect screen, and image data such as background image data constituting the background of the display device 30. Store the data.
[0158]
The above-described operation image data includes image data necessary for displaying a mode in which an image performs a series of operations on the display device 30.
[0159]
Next, FIG. 21 is a schematic diagram showing the concept of image data generated in the video RAM 214 described above.
[0160]
As shown in FIG. 21, the size of the image data generated in the video RAM 214 by the screen display command (hereinafter, referred to as a screen image region R1) is set to be larger than the display region R2 displayed on the display device 30. ing. In FIG. 21, the screen image area R1 indicates an area surrounded by a solid line, and the display area R2 indicates an area surrounded by a broken line. With this setting, the image to be displayed on the display device 30 can be smoothly scroll-displayed.
[0161]
When the operation image display command is issued from the main control circuit 100, the VDP 212 reads out the image data of each of the images D1 to D3 indicating the operation image data as the identification information image from the image data ROM 216, and then displays the image data. The read image data is arranged at a position in the video RAM 214 corresponding to the position where the operation image is to be displayed on the device 30.
[0162]
When a character display command is issued from main control circuit 100, VDP 212 should read the image data of each of character images C1 to C3 from image data ROM 216 and then display the character image on display device 30. The read image data is arranged at a position in the video RAM 214 corresponding to the position.
[0163]
Furthermore, when a background display command is issued from the main control circuit 100, the VDP 212 reads out the image data of the background image B1 from the image data ROM 216, and then moves the display device 30 to a position where the background image should be displayed. The read image data is arranged at the corresponding position in the video RAM 214.
[0164]
After generating the image data in the video RAM 214, the VDP 212 reads out only the image data stored in the display area R2 from the video RAM 214, and supplies this to the drive circuit 218 as a display signal. As described above, an image to be displayed on the display device 30 can be smoothly scroll-displayed by displaying an image for each frame and changing the display position of the image.
[0165]
[Screen display example]
By recording the image data on the video RAM 214 as described above, the image is displayed on the display device 30 and the game proceeds. A display example of an image displayed in this game is as shown in FIG.
[0166]
The display device 30 is different from each of the reels 26L, 26C, and 26R, and is used as a sub-screen of a slot game.
[0167]
22 and 23 are schematic diagrams showing a “game skill level setting screen” on the display device 30. FIG.
[0168]
In FIG. 22, if “Yes” is selected by the player touching the screen “Set game skill level?” As shown in FIG. The image "screen" is displayed. On the “game skill setting screen”, game skill selection buttons displayed in “I beginner level”, “II intermediate level”, and “III advanced level” and various operation buttons are displayed. .
[0169]
After the player touches the game skill selection button and then touches the "OK" button, the "game skill" of the gaming machine performed by the player is set.
[0170]
[Operation explanation of gaming machine]
A subroutine for controlling the slot gaming machine 10 described above is shown in FIGS. The subroutine shown in FIG. 24 is called and executed at a predetermined timing from a main program of the slot gaming machine 10 which has been executed in advance.
[0171]
In the following, it is assumed that the slot gaming machine 10 has been started in advance, the variables used in the CPU 106 described above have been initialized to predetermined values, and the slot machine 10 is operating normally.
[0172]
[Main control processing routine]
First, as shown in FIG. 24, a game skill level setting process (step S11) is executed. In this process, the CPU 106 sets “game skill” based on the operation of the player, as described later. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S12.
[0173]
Next, a game content control process is executed (step S12). In this process, the CPU 106 controls the game content, which is the main purpose of the game, as described later. When this process ends, the subroutine ends.
[0174]
[Gaming skill setting process routine]
In the game skill level setting process routine called in step S11, first, a notification / selection image display process is executed (step S21). In this process, the CPU 106 displays an image as shown in FIG. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S22.
[0175]
Next, it is determined whether or not the “game skill level” is set (step S22).
In this process, if the CPU 106 determines that the “game skill” is to be set based on the data of the “game skill” positioned in the RAM 110, the CPU 106 shifts the process to step S23 and sets the game skill. When it is not determined that the subroutine is not performed, the present subroutine is terminated.
[0176]
Next, a game skill level setting process is executed (step S23). Specifically, in this process, when the “enter button” in FIG. 23 is operated, the CPU 106 records the data of “game skill” set by the player in the RAM 110. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S24.
[0177]
Next, a table reference process is executed (step S24). In this process, the CPU 106 refers to the “table for determining the probability lottery table” recorded in the ROM 108 based on the “game skill” positioned in the RAM 110. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S25.
[0178]
In the present embodiment, the CPU 106 selects the probability lottery table from the “table for determining the probability lottery table” shown in FIG. 15, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU 106 shown in FIG. The payout number table may be selected from the “table for determining the payout number table”.
[0179]
Next, a probability lottery table setting process is executed (step S25). In this process, the CPU 106 records the probability lottery table determined based on the “table for determining the probability lottery table” referred to in the process of step S24 in the RAM 110. When this process ends, the subroutine ends.
[0180]
[Game content control processing routine]
As described above, in the game content control processing routine called in step S12, as shown in FIG. 26, it is determined whether or not a medal has been inserted (step S41). In this process, if the CPU 106 determines that a medal has been inserted, the process proceeds to step S42, and if it is not determined that a medal has been inserted, the subroutine ends.
[0181]
Next, it is determined whether or not the operation of the BET switch has been performed (step S42). In this process, if the CPU 106 determines that the BET switch has been operated, the process proceeds to step S43. If it is not determined that the BET switch has been operated, the CPU 106 ends the present subroutine. The BET switch includes a 1-BET switch 20, a 2-BET switch 22, and a maximum BET switch 24.
[0182]
Next, a BET number recording process is executed (step S43). In this process, the CPU 106 cumulatively records the BET number data in the RAM 110. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S44.
[0183]
Next, it is determined whether or not the start lever 32 has been operated (step S44). In this process, if the CPU 106 determines that the start lever 32 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S45. If it is determined that the start lever 32 has not been operated, the subroutine is terminated.
[0184]
Next, it is determined whether 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the previous game (step S45). Specifically, based on the value of the one game monitoring timer set in step S48 described later, the CPU 106 determines whether 4.1 seconds have elapsed from the previous game. When 4.1 seconds have not elapsed from the previous game, the game start waiting time is consumed (step S46), and the process proceeds to step S47.
[0185]
Next, the CPU 106 extracts random numbers for lottery (step S47). In this process, the CPU 106 causes the random number generator 116 to generate a random number from the range of 0 to 16383, and then causes the sampling circuit 118 to sample one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 32 is operated. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S48.
[0186]
Next, one game monitoring timer is set (step S48). In this process, the CPU 106 sets an internal timer and determines whether or not the above-described game start time has been consumed. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S49.
[0187]
Next, a game state monitoring process for determining the current game state is performed (step S49). This processing will be described later.
[0188]
Next, a probability lottery process is performed (step S50). In the probability lottery process, the CPU 106 determines the random number value extracted in the process of step S47, the current game state determined in the game state monitoring process, and the “table for determining the probability lottery table” in step S24 described above. The internal winning combination is determined based on the probability lottery table. Then, the CPU 106 sets a flag indicating a lottery combination to which the extracted random number value belongs in a predetermined area of the RAM 110.
[0189]
Next, it is determined whether the BB or RB has been internally won (step S51).
Specifically, the CPU 106 reads the hit request flag positioned in the RAM 110, and shifts the processing to step 52 if the hit request flag is 20H or 10H, and shifts to step S53 if the hit request flag is not 20H or 10H. Transfer processing.
[0190]
In step S52, a notification lamp lighting process is performed. Specifically, after being set as the player, the CPU 106 sends a lamp drive command to the lamp drive circuit 128 based on the data of “game skill” stored in the RAM 110 and the like, and turns on the notification lamp 44C. It is. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S53.
[0191]
Then, in step S53, a stop table for stopping the reels is selected. This is performed by selecting a group of stop tables as shown in FIG. 8 or 9 and selecting a stop table as shown in FIG. 11 or 12 from the group. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S54. In the present embodiment, the gaming machine does not display the “reach eyes” after the internal winning, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a gaming machine that displays the “reach eyes” after the internal lottery. In the case of such a gaming machine, in this step, a process of selecting a stop table for displaying the “reach eyes” is performed.
[0192]
Next, a transmission process at the start of the game is performed (step S54). In this process, the CPU 106 transmits game start information (start command) to the speaker drive circuit 130 and the display control device 134. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S55.
[0193]
Next, it is determined whether or not the reel stop button is "ON" (step S55). In this process, when the reel stop button is "ON", the CPU 106 shifts the process to Step S57, and when the reel stop button is "OFF", the CPU 106 shifts the process to Step S56. Specifically, the CPU 106 receives a stop signal via the interface circuit group 102 and the input / output bus 104 when the player presses the reel stop buttons 34L, 34C, 34R. When the CPU 106 determines from the received signal that the reel stop button has been turned “ON”, the CPU 106 shifts the processing to step S57. When it determines that the reel stop button has been turned “OFF”, the CPU 106 shifts the processing to step S56. Move.
[0194]
Next, in the process of step S56, it is determined whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is "0". In this process, when the value of the automatic stop timer is "0", the CPU 016 shifts the process to step S57, and when the value of the automatic stop timer is not "0", shifts the process to step S55.
[0195]
Next, a slip frame number determination process is performed in the process of step S57. In this process, the CPU 106 determines the number of sliding frames from the winning request (internal winning combination), the symbol position (the rotation position of the reel at the time of the stop operation), the selected stop control table, and the like. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S58.
[0196]
Next, the CPU 106 stops the reel after rotating the reel by the number of slip frames determined in the processing of step S57 (step S58). Specifically, the CPU 106 issues a reel stop control command to rotate the reel by the determined number of slip frames and then stops the reel, and upon receiving the command, the motor control device 122 sends the drive signal to the stepping motors 62L, 62C. , 62R. Upon receiving the stop signal, the stepping motors 62L, 62C, 62R control the rotation and stop of the reels 26L, 26C, 26R and also control the rotation speed. As a result, the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 26L, 26C, 26R are stopped and displayed. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S59.
[0197]
Next, it is determined whether or not all the reels have stopped (step S59). In this process, when the CPU 106 determines that all the reels have stopped, the process proceeds to step S60, and when it is determined that all the reels have not stopped, the process proceeds to step S53.
[0198]
Next, a winning search process is performed (step S60). In this process, the CPU 106 sets a winning flag for identifying a winning combination based on the stop state of the symbols on the reels 26L, 26C, 26R. Here, the “flag” refers to a memory portion for storing data of “win” and “loss” of a winning lottery result in the control device.
[0199]
Next, it is determined whether or not the winning flag is normal (step S61). In this process, if the winning flag is normal, the CPU 106 shifts the processing to step S63. If the winning flag is not normal, the CPU 106 shifts the processing to step S62.
In the process of step S62, an illegal error is displayed. Specifically, when the hit request flag is a cherry flag even though the watermelon symbol combinations are aligned on the active line, the CPU 106 issues an image display command for displaying an illegal error on the display device 30, The display device 30 displays an illegal error.
[0200]
Next, a payout process is executed (step S63). In this process, the CPU 106 calculates the number of payouts based on the determined type of combination, and supplies a drive signal to the hopper drive circuit 132 based on the number of payouts. Then, the hopper drive circuit 132 that has received the drive signal causes the hopper 136 to execute payout of medals. When this process ends, the subroutine ends.
[0201]
[Game state monitoring process]
FIG. 29 shows the gaming state monitoring processing performed in step S49. First, it is determined whether or not a bonus operation is being performed (step S81).
In this process, if the CPU 106 determines that the bonus operation is being performed, the process proceeds to step S82, and if not, the process proceeds to step S83.
[0202]
In step S82, the CPU 106 stores each state (that is, BB operation or RB operation) in a predetermined area of the RAM 110, and ends this subroutine.
[0203]
If it is determined in step S81 that the bonus operation is not being performed, it is determined whether the hit request flag is 10H, that is, whether the RB flag is being carried over (step S83). In this process, if it is determined that the hit request flag is 10H, the CPU 106 shifts the process to step S84, and if it is determined that the hit request flag is not 10H, the process shifts to step S85.
[0204]
In the process of step 84, the CPU 106 stores that the current gaming state is the RB internal winning in a predetermined area of the RAM 110 (step S84), and ends the present subroutine.
[0205]
If it is determined in step S83 that the hit request flag is not 10H, it is determined whether the hit request flag is 20H, that is, whether the BB flag is being carried over (step S83). S85). In this process, if the CPU 106 determines that the hit request flag is 20H, the process proceeds to step S86. If the CPU 106 determines that the hit request flag is not 20H, the process proceeds to step S87.
[0206]
In the process of step 86, the CPU 106 stores in the predetermined area of the RAM 110 that the current gaming state is BB internal winning, and ends this subroutine.
[0207]
If it is determined in step S85 that the hit request flag is not 20H, the current gaming state is a general game, and the CPU 106 stores that the current gaming state is a general game in a predetermined area of the RAM 108 ( Step S87), this subroutine ends.
[0208]
The game state determined in the game state monitoring process is a game state that is referred to when performing the above-described notification lamp lighting process and the subsequent probability lottery and reel stop control. As described above, the game state is determined by determining whether the bonus flag has been carried over before performing the probability lottery and the reel stop control. It can be distinguished from the loss inside. In addition, a process of determining a game state or the like indicating that a re-game has been won may be separately performed.
[0209]
[Probability lottery processing routine]
FIG. 30 shows the probability lottery process performed in step S50. First, it is determined whether the BB operation or the RB operation is being performed (step S101).
In this process, the CPU 106 shifts the processing to step S103 when the current gaming state is BB operation or RB operation, and shifts the processing to step S102 when the current gaming state is not BB operation or RB operation.
[0210]
Then, in the determination of step S101, when the CPU 106 determines that the current gaming state is during the BB operation or the RB operation, the CPU 106 determines the “BB operating state” determined by the “table for determining the probability lottery table”. The internal winning combination is determined based on the "probability lottery table" or the "RB operating probability lottery table" (step S103). When this process ends, the process moves to a step S104.
[0211]
In addition, in the determination of step S101, when the CPU 106 determines that the current game state is not in the BB operation or the RB operation, the CPU 106 determines the “general game probability lottery” determined by the “table for determining the probability lottery table”. The internal winning combination is determined based on the “table”, the “BB internal winning probability lottery table”, or the “RB internal winning probability lottery table” (step S102). When this process ends, the process moves to a step S104.
[0212]
Next, the CPU 106 stores the determined internal winning combination in a predetermined area of the RAM 110 (step S104).
[0213]
Next, it is determined whether the internal winning combination stored in step S104 is BB or RB (step S105). In this determination, when it is determined that the internal winning combination is BB or RB, the CPU 106 shifts the processing to step S106, and when the internal winning combination is not BB or RB, this subroutine is ended.
[0214]
Next, based on the bonus type, the CPU 106 adds 1 to the number of BB stocks when the internal winning combination is BB and 1 to the number of RB stocks when the internal winning combination is RB, and stores it in the RAM 110 (step S106). When this process ends, the process moves to a step S107.
[0215]
Next, it is determined whether or not the hit request flag has already been set, that is, whether or not the current gaming state is winning inside the bonus. In this process, if the hit request flag has already been set, the CPU 106 ends this subroutine, and if the hit request flag has not been set, the CPU 106 shifts the process to step S108.
[0216]
Next, a hit request flag is set based on the bonus type (step S108). In particular. When the internal winning combination is BB, the hit request flag is set to 20H, when the internal winning combination is RB, the hit request flag is set to 10H, and the CPU 106 stores the hit request flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 110. If this process ends, the process moves to a step 109.
[0219]
Next, the number of bonus stocks for which the hit request flag is set is subtracted (step S109). In this process, the CPU 106 subtracts 1 from the BB stock number when the internal winning combination is BB and the RB stock number when the internal winning combination is RB.
[0218]
By performing the processing of steps S22 to S25 and step S52 described above, the gaming machine described above outputs a notification difficulty selection input for notifying that the jackpot internal winning combination has been established by the jackpot internal winning combination establishment notification means. Notification difficulty selection input means for performing, notification difficulty setting means for setting the notification difficulty based on the notification difficulty selected and input by the notification difficulty selection input means, and the notification difficulty selection input Means for changing the plurality of specification values based on the notification difficulty at which the selection input is performed by the means, and a specification value setting means, wherein the plurality of specification values are changed by the specification value changing means. Has a function of setting the specification value as a control condition ", so that the player has won the winning combination of the special game by the internal lottery process, that is, A notification difficulty at the time of notifying the player that was elected to a winning combination can be selected input.
[0219]
Further, the player does not directly change the specification value itself, but based on game conditions different from the specification value, that is, based on the difficulty level of notification to the player that the player has won the internal winning combination. Specification values can be determined indirectly. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with a game suitable for each player who plays the game without changing the gaming machine as in the related art.
[0220]
For this reason, for example, if a beginner, it is selected such that the difficulty of notification when notifying that a special game prize is won by an internal lottery process, that is, that the internal prize is won, is reduced. If the player is an expert, the player can perform a game that matches his / her skill level, such as selecting to increase the notification difficulty level. It can be expected that all players who want to enjoy the game will be provided with suitable playability.
[0221]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, `` a notification difficulty level selection input means for performing selection input of a notification difficulty level for notifying that a jackpot internal winning combination has been established by the jackpot internal winning combination establishment notification means, and the notification difficulty level selection input Notification difficulty level setting means for setting the notification difficulty level based on the notification difficulty level selected and input by the means; and the plurality of notification difficulty levels based on the notification difficulty level selected and input by the notification difficulty level selection input means. Specification value changing means for changing the specification value, and the specification value setting means has a function of setting the plurality of specification values changed by the specification value changing means as control conditions. '' The player can select and input a notification difficulty level when notifying the player that the winning combination of the special game has been won by the internal lottery process, that is, notifying the player that the internal winning combination has been won.
[0222]
Further, the player does not directly change the specification value itself, but based on game conditions different from the specification value, that is, based on the difficulty level of notification to the player that the player has won the internal winning combination. Specification values can be determined indirectly. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with a game suitable for each player who plays the game without changing the gaming machine as in the related art.
[0223]
For this reason, for example, if a beginner, it is selected such that the difficulty of notification when notifying that a special game prize is won by an internal lottery process, that is, that the internal prize is won, is reduced. If the player is an expert, the player can perform a game that matches his / her skill level, such as selecting to increase the notification difficulty level. It can be expected that all players who want to enjoy the game will be provided with suitable playability.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a slot machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic view showing a display screen of the slot machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a schematic view showing symbol rows arranged on reels of the slot machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a winning combination and a payout number corresponding to a winning symbol combination of the slot machine in the present invention.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory view conceptually showing a configuration of a probability lottery table provided in the slot machine in the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a probability lottery table provided in the slot machine of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of a table showing a relationship between an internal winning combination and a hit request flag of the slot machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing a relationship between a gaming state of the slot gaming machine, an internal winning combination, and a selected stop table group in the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing a relationship between a gaming state of the slot gaming machine, an internal winning combination, and a selected stop table group in the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing a summary of winning combinations that have a possibility of winning for an internal winning combination in each gaming state of the slot gaming machine of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing a re-gaming winning establishment possible stop table of the slot machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram showing an all-winning-prize winning non-satisfaction stop table of the slot machine of the present invention.
FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing an overview of a slot machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of a slot machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 15 is a schematic view showing a table for determining a probability lottery table of the slot machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 16 is a schematic diagram showing conditions for turning on a notification lamp 44C of the slot machine in the present invention.
FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a probability lottery table provided in a slot machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 18 is a schematic diagram showing a table for determining a payout number table of the slot machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 19 is a schematic view showing an example of a payout number table provided in the slot machine of the present invention.
FIG. 20 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of a slot machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 21 is a schematic view showing an image display method of the slot machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 22 is a schematic diagram showing an image display of the slot machine of the present invention.
FIG. 23 is a schematic diagram showing an image display of the slot machine in the present invention.
FIG. 24 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the slot gaming machine in the present invention.
FIG. 25 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the slot gaming machine in the present invention.
FIG. 26 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the slot gaming machine in the present invention.
FIG. 27 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the slot gaming machine in the present invention.
FIG. 28 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the slot gaming machine in the present invention.
FIG. 29 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the slot gaming machine in the present invention.
FIG. 30 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the slot gaming machine in the present invention.
FIG. 31 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the slot gaming machine in the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 slot gaming machine
11 Body
12 case
13 door
14 Display window
20 1-BET switch
22 2-BET switch
24 Maximum BET switch
26 reel
28 pedestal
30 Display device
31 Medal slot
32 Start lever
34 Reel stop button
36 Payout button
38 Medal payout exit
40 Medal receiving part
42 Transparent mouth
44 Illuminated lamp
44C information lamp
46 speaker
52 medal counter
54 Medal Pass Sensor
56 Touch Sensor
62 stepper motor
72 Return rate setting switch
100 Main control circuit
102 Interface circuits
104, 204 I / O bus
106, 206 CPU
108, 208 ROM
110, 210 RAM
112 Clock pulse generation circuit
114 minute cycle
116 random number generator
118 Sampling circuit
122 Motor control device
124 motor drive circuit
126 Reel rotation angle position detection circuit
128 lamp drive circuit
130 Speaker drive circuit
132 Hopper drive circuit
134 Display control device
200 Display control device
202 Interface circuit
212 VDP
214 Video RAM
216 ROM for image data
218 drive circuit
L1, L2A, L2B, L3A, L3B winning line

Claims (3)

A variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of identification information images, an internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination, and a stop input for stopping the plurality of identification information images variably displayed by the variable display means. Stop input means, a plurality of identification information images variably displayed by the change display means, based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determination means, and a stop input performed by the stop input means, A stop displaying means for stopping and displaying, a payout providing means for providing a payout when a plurality of identification information images stopped and displayed by the stop displaying means are displayed as a predetermined combination, and the internal winning combination If the internal winning combination determined by the determining means is a jackpot internal winning combination that shifts to a jackpot state, the big winning combination notifying that the jackpot internal winning combination has been established is An internal winning combination formation notification means, a gaming machine and a specification value setting means for setting an arbitrary value a plurality of specification values within a certain range as the control conditions for performing game control,
The notification difficulty selection input means for selecting and inputting the notification difficulty level for notifying that the jackpot internal winning combination has been established by the jackpot internal winning combination establishment means, and the selection input is performed by the notification difficulty selection input means. A notification difficulty level setting means for setting the notification difficulty level based on the notified notification difficulty level, and a specification for changing the plurality of specification values based on the notification difficulty level selected and input by the notification difficulty level selection input means. Value changing means,
A gaming machine, wherein the specification value setting means has a function of setting the plurality of specification values changed by the specification value changing means as control conditions. The specification value changing means has a function of changing a payout number, which is one of the plurality of specification values, based on the notification difficulty selected and input by the notification difficulty selection input means. And a function of changing the number of payouts so that the number of payouts increases as the notification difficulty level selected and input by the notification difficulty level selection input means increases. The described gaming machine. A variable display step of variably displaying a plurality of identification information images, an internal winning combination determining step of determining an internal winning combination, and a stop input for stopping the plurality of identification information images variably displayed by the variable display step. Stop input step, the plurality of identification information images variably displayed by the change display step, the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determination step, and the stop input performed by the stop input step, A stop display step of performing a stop display based on the plurality of identification information images stopped and displayed in the stop display step as a predetermined combination, and a payout providing step of providing a payout. Jackpot internal winning where the internal winning combination determined in the role determining step shifts to the jackpot state When, the jackpot internal win combination notification step for notifying that the jackpot internal win combination has been established, and a plurality of specification values as control conditions when performing game control are set to arbitrary values within a certain range A specification value setting step to be executed, and a program for causing a computer to execute,
The notification difficulty level selection input step for performing a selection input of a notification difficulty level for notifying that the jackpot internal winning combination has been established by the jackpot internal winning combination establishment step, and the selection input level by the notification difficulty level selection input step. An information difficulty setting step for setting the information difficulty based on the performed information difficulty; and the plurality of specification values are changed based on the information difficulty selected and input by the information difficulty selection input step. And a specification value changing step,
The program, wherein the specification value setting step sets the plurality of specification values changed in the specification value changing step as control conditions.

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