JP2004194737A - Game machine, game system, and game program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To rouse interest of a player and to enhance expectation of the player by utilizing a displaying history of a main screen on a sub-screen. <P>SOLUTION: Through repeating variable displays and stop displays of symbols, positional information on a displaying region where a specified symbol is stopped and displayed is recorded, and it is judged whether a positional history of the specified symbol based on the recorded positional information constitutes a definite relation. Two mutually related games, namely, a game wherein a prize winning is established from the positional information determined directly by the variable displays and the stop displays of the symbols, and a game wherein the prize winning is established from the positional history of accumulated stop displays of specified symbols through repeating the variable displays and the stop displays of a series of the symbols, are thereby established. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention records position information of a display area where a specific symbol is stopped and displayed, and determines whether or not the position history of the specific symbol based on the recorded position information forms a certain relationship. The present invention relates to a gaming machine, a gaming system, and a gaming program that are characterized.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, gaming machines having a sub-screen in addition to a main screen have been known. On the sub-screen, a bonus game or the like is performed based on a game result on the main screen, separately from a game performed on the main screen. In such a gaming machine, a bonus game or the like performed on the sub screen is associated with a game performed on the main screen.
[0003]
[Patent technical literature]
US Patent No. 5,393,057
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in such a gaming machine, there is no detailed association, even though the slots on the sub-screen are rotated by the combination of playing cards on the main screen. For this reason, the advantage of using the main screen and the sub-screen at the same time is not utilized, and it cannot be said that the use of the two screens has sufficiently enhanced the gaming ability. On the other hand, there has been no known gaming machine that records a display history of a main screen on a sub-screen. With such a game machine, it is possible to find gaming properties. In addition, there is a demand for a gaming machine that synergistically enhances the game performance of two games in one gaming machine and stirs the player's interest.
[0005]
The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, by utilizing the display history of the main screen in the sub-screen, to stir the interest of the player, further enhance the player's expectation, It is an object to provide a game system and a game program.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine of the present invention has a plurality of display areas, and continuously changes a plurality of types of symbols in a stop display state in each of the display areas to various symbols with the start of a game. In the configuration, a display unit that variably displays and displays the variably displayed symbols in the respective display areas again in the display area is included in the configuration. When a specific symbol is stopped and displayed, each time the specific symbol is stopped and displayed, a recording unit that records position information on the display unit of the display area where the specific symbol is stopped and displayed, and the specific symbol based on the recorded position information is recorded. A determination unit that determines whether or not the position history has a fixed relationship is provided. A recording unit that records the position information of the display area in which the display is stopped, and a determination unit that determines whether the position history of the specific symbol based on the recorded position information forms a fixed relationship. Features.
[0007]
Thus, in the present invention, when a specific symbol is stopped and displayed, the position information of the display area where the specific symbol is stopped and displayed is recorded. The recording of the position information is accumulated through repetition of the variable display and the stop display of the symbol. Then, it is determined whether or not the position histories of the specific symbols accumulated based on the recorded position information form a certain relationship. That is, a game in which a prize is established from position information directly determined by the variable display and the stop display of the symbol, and the position history of the stop display of the specific symbol accumulated through the repetition of the series of the variable display and the stop display of the symbol. Two mutually linked games of the games for which a winning is realized are realized.
[0008]
With this, the player can not only receive a direct prize formed by one game until the symbol is displayed after being fluctuated and displayed, but also a position where a specific symbol recorded in a series of games is stopped and displayed. You will also be interested in winnings established based on your history. Furthermore, the player is also interested in the game from the symbol display to the stop display of each symbol in a synergistic manner. For example, when a specific symbol is stopped and displayed in a certain display area during the next stop display, if a winning based on the position history is established, the display area is focused on and a specific symbol is stopped there. Have an expectation of being displayed. As a result, it is possible to synergistically enhance the game characteristics of each game and further stimulate the player's interest.
[0009]
Further, the present invention is characterized in that a state that can be advantageous to a player is provided when it is determined that the position history forms a certain relationship.
[0010]
As described above, the present invention provides a state that can be advantageous to the player when it is determined that the position histories of a specific symbol form a fixed relationship. For example, when the position history of a specific symbol has a specific arrangement, the payout value can be changed according to the arrangement. As a result, the game based on the position history has a great value for the player, and the player can be more interested in the game based on the position history, and the expectation can be increased.
[0011]
Further, the present invention includes a sub-display unit (sub-screen) having a plurality of sub-display regions corresponding one-to-one with respect to each display region of the display unit (main screen), and specifies based on recorded position information. Is displayed in a subordinate display area corresponding to a display area in which a specific symbol is stopped and displayed.
[0012]
As described above, the gaming machine of the present invention is provided with the subordinate display section having the plurality of subordinate display areas that correspond one-to-one with the display areas of the display section. In the subordinate display area, the position history of the specific symbol is displayed corresponding to the display of the display area where the specific symbol is stopped and displayed.
[0013]
Thereby, the position history of the specific symbol is clearly displayed, the player can always grasp the position history of the specific symbol displayed on the display unit, and can easily understand the state of the game. Further, for example, when a specific symbol is stopped and displayed in a certain display area at the time of the next stop display, if a winning based on the position history is established, it becomes easy to pay attention to the display area, and Is expected to be stopped and displayed. Thus, the display of the subordinate display unit can further arouse the player's interest.
[0014]
Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, each of the dependent display areas is configured in a polygonal shape, and the plurality of dependent display areas in which the position history of the specific symbol is displayed are adjacent to each other via sides in the polygonal shape. It is characterized by providing a state that can be advantageous to the player in the case of doing.
[0015]
Thus, each subordinate display area is configured in a polygonal shape, and the subordinate display section is regularly partitioned as a set of polygonal areas. This makes it possible to diversify the adjacent forms of the position history of a specific symbol, such as six directions for a hexagon and four directions for a quadrangle, and further stimulates the player's interest. Further, the player can easily recognize the arrangement of the subordinate display areas in which the position history of the specific symbol is displayed, which further stimulates interest in a game based on the position history of the specific symbol.
[0016]
In addition, the present invention provides a state that can be advantageous to the player assuming that a winning line is established when the subordinate display areas are adjacent to each other via sides of the polygonal shape. This makes it easier for the player to recognize a configuration in which a state that can be advantageous to the player is provided, as compared to a case where the discrete subordinate display regions form a fixed relationship. As a result, interest in the present game that wins based on the position history of the specific symbol is further aroused.
[0017]
Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, each of the display areas is configured in a polygonal shape, and a plurality of display areas in which at least one type of symbol is stopped and displayed on the display unit are mutually connected via sides in the polygonal shape. It is characterized by providing a state that can be advantageous to the player when adjacent.
[0018]
As described above, each display area is formed in a polygonal shape, and the display unit is regularly partitioned as a set of polygonal areas. Thereby, also in a game directly played on the display unit, the adjacent form of the position of at least one type of symbol can be diversified, and the player is further interested. Further, the player can easily recognize the arrangement of the plurality of display areas in which at least one type of symbol is stopped and displayed, which further stimulates interest in a game to be won based on the position of the symbol. In addition, the present invention provides a state that can be advantageous to the player assuming that a winning line is established when the display areas are adjacent to each other via sides in the polygonal shape. This makes it easier for the player to recognize a configuration in which a state that can be advantageous to the player is provided as compared with a case where a state that can be advantageous to the player is provided when the display areas are discretely configured in a fixed relationship, Interest in the present game based on the position history of a specific symbol is further stimulated.
[0019]
Further, the gaming system of the present invention has a plurality of gaming machines and a plurality of shared display areas corresponding one-to-one with respect to an arrangement relationship with each display area of the display unit in each gaming machine, and is recorded in each gaming machine. A shared display unit that displays a position history of the specific symbol in a shared display area corresponding to a display area in which the specific symbol is stopped and displayed, wherein each of the gaming machines and the shared display unit are connected by network communication. It is characterized by.
[0020]
As described above, in the gaming system of the present invention, each gaming machine and the shared display unit are connected by the network communication. Thereby, each gaming machine can share data, and can add various functions to the game. For example, the accumulated amount of the position history of a specific symbol already displayed on the shared display unit is reserved, and thereafter, a feature game of one gaming machine (generally different from a normal gaming state, for example, a winning rate on the player side increases, In the case where the position history of a specific symbol has a fixed relationship on the shared display section, a jackpot is established and a payout is paid out. Can be given to the game. Then, it is possible to further stir the interest of the player in the game based on the position history, and to increase the sense of expectation. In addition, the shared display unit has a plurality of shared display areas that correspond one-to-one with respect to each display area of the display unit in each gaming machine, and specifies a position history of a specific symbol recorded in each gaming machine. Are displayed in the shared display area corresponding to the display area in which the stop display is performed. This allows each player who plays a game in each gaming machine to grasp the accumulated position history of the specific symbol through the shared display unit, thereby increasing the player's expectation for the next feature game.
[0021]
Further, the gaming system of the present invention provides a state where at least one shared display area in which the position history of a specific symbol is displayed is located on a specific arrangement line, which may be advantageous to a player. I have.
[0022]
As described above, in a system using a network capable of providing various functions, when at least one shared display area in which the position history of a specific symbol is displayed is located on a specific arrangement line, , Providing conditions that can be advantageous to the player. As a result, the main game has a great value for the player, and the player's interest in the main game can be further inspired and the expectation can be increased.
[0023]
Further, in the gaming system of the present invention, each display area in the display unit and each shared display area in the shared display unit are configured in a polygonal shape, and a predetermined number of shared display areas in which the position history of a specific symbol is displayed, It is characterized by providing a state that can be advantageous to a player when they are adjacent to each other via sides in a polygonal shape.
[0024]
As described above, in a system using a network capable of providing various functions, each display area and the shared display area are configured in a polygonal shape, and the shared display unit is regularly set as a set of polygonal areas. Be partitioned. This makes it easier for the player to recognize the arrangement of the shared display area in which the position history of the specific symbol is displayed, and further stimulates interest in a game based on the position history of the specific symbol. In addition, the present invention provides a state that can be advantageous to the player assuming that a winning line is established when the subordinate display areas are adjacent to each other via sides of the polygonal shape. This makes it easier for the player to recognize the configuration in which a state that can be advantageous to the player is provided, and further stimulates interest in the present game.
[0025]
Further, the game program of the present invention has a plurality of display areas, and continuously changes and displays a plurality of types of symbols in a stop display state in the respective display areas to various symbols with the start of a game, A game program for controlling a gaming machine including a display unit for stopping and displaying again the displayed symbols in the display areas in the respective display areas, wherein the computer loaded with the game program has a game start condition. A variable display process of continuously changing the plurality of types of symbols, which were in the stop display state in the respective display areas of the display unit to various symbols, in accordance with the establishment, and displaying the symbols in the variable display state in the respective display areas. Through a stop display process of stopping again at a certain time, and repeating the variable display and the stop display, a specific symbol is displayed in one of the display areas of the display unit. When stop display is performed, an information recording process of recording position information in the display unit of the display area where the specific symbol is stopped and displayed each time the position history of the specific symbol based on the recorded position information is stored. The computer is readable to execute a series of processes including a determination process of determining whether a predetermined relationship is established.
[0026]
As described above, when a specific symbol is stopped and displayed, position information of a display area where the specific symbol is stopped and displayed is recorded. The recording of the position information is accumulated through repetition of the variable display and the stop display of the symbol. Then, it is determined whether or not the position histories of the specific symbols accumulated based on the recorded position information form a certain relationship. In other words, a game in which a prize is established based on position information determined by direct fluctuation display and stop display of symbols, and a prize is established based on the position history of specific symbols accumulated through repetition of a series of variable display and stop display of symbols. The two mutually related games of the playing game are established.
[0027]
Thereby, the player can not only receive a direct winning that is achieved by a single operation in which the symbols are fluctuated and then stop and display, but also a winning that is established based on the position history of a specific symbol recorded in a series of operations. You will also be interested in Further, the player is also interested in the operation of synergistic display and stop display of each symbol synergistically. For example, when a specific symbol is stopped and displayed in a certain display area during the next stop display, if a winning based on the position history is established, the display area is focused on and a specific symbol is stopped there. Have an expectation of being displayed. As a result, it is possible to synergistically enhance the game characteristics of each game and further stimulate the player's interest.
[0028]
In addition, the game program of the present invention stores the position history of the specific symbol based on the recorded position information in a pair with the respective display areas of a dependent display unit provided at a position different from the display unit. The present invention is characterized in that the computer is configured to further execute a subordinate display process for displaying in a plurality of subordinate display areas corresponding to one.
[0029]
As described above, in a gaming machine provided with a subordinate display section having a plurality of subordinate display areas corresponding one-to-one with respect to each display area of the display section, the subordinate display area includes recorded position information. Is displayed corresponding to the display of the display area where the specific symbol is stopped and displayed.
[0030]
With this program, the position history of the specific symbol is clearly displayed, and the player can always grasp the position history of the specific symbol displayed on the display unit, and can easily understand the state of the game. Further, for example, when a specific symbol is stopped and displayed in a certain display area at the time of the next stop display, if a winning based on the position history is established, it becomes easy to pay attention to the display area, and Is expected to be stopped and displayed. Thus, the display of the subordinate display unit can further arouse the player's interest.
[0031]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
(Embodiment 1)
Hereinafter, a gaming machine according to Embodiment 1 will be described. In the gaming machine according to Embodiment 1, when the trigger symbol is stopped and displayed in the display area of the main screen as the display unit, the operation state of the gaming machine shifts to the feature game. Then, through the repetition of the variable display and the stop display of the symbols in the feature game, the position information of the display area where the specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the display unit is recorded, and is formed based on the recorded position information. It is determined whether or not the position histories of the specific symbols form a certain relationship. The position history is displayed on the subordinate display unit as a sub-screen, and provides a state that can be advantageous to the player when the position history has a certain relationship.
[0032]
Here, the trigger symbol has a function of shifting the operation state of the gaming machine from a normal game to a feature game, and is drawn in the display areas 62, 63 and 64, for example, as shown in FIG. A symbol 80 surrounded by a white dotted line and having an “eye” drawn thereon is used as a trigger symbol. In the first embodiment, a feature game refers to a series of games that are performed in a state different from a normal game, and in which a winning is established based on the position history of a specific symbol by repeatedly displaying a variable symbol and stopping the symbol. ing. The specific symbol functions as a bonus symbol. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, a symbol 81 on which “diamond” drawn in the display areas 62, 63, and 64 is a specific symbol.
[0033]
In the first embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the screen display 60 is a display on the main screen. Further, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the screen display 61 is a display on the sub-screen. Each display area and subordinate display area are configured in a polygonal shape. In the first embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 11, it is configured in a hexagonal shape. The sub-display areas on the sub-screen are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the display areas on the main screen.
[0034]
In a normal game and a feature game, the symbols are variably displayed and then stop-displayed, and it is determined whether or not the diamond symbols are stop-displayed. Here, while a plurality of types of symbols including the diamond symbol 81 are variably displayed, the variably displayed symbols may be stopped based on the result of the internal lottery. As described above, a plurality of types of symbols including a diamond symbol are variably displayed, and the variably displayed symbols are stopped and displayed based on the result of the internal lottery, thereby providing a game having a physical reel and a video reel. The present invention can be applied to machines. With this, it is possible to increase the player's expectation as to what symbol is stopped and displayed, and to determine whether the diamond symbol is stopped and displayed at the position of the display area forming a certain relationship. It is possible to stimulate the interest of the player.
[0035]
In addition, the present invention is applicable to all devices that can display symbols (devices that play games). Here, in the display area of the display unit, a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed in the column direction (may be in the row direction), while the variably displayed symbols are stopped and displayed based on the result of the internal lottery. A description will be given of an example of a gaming machine capable of performing this. A mechanical reel (reel) may be used for a portion for variably displaying symbols, or a video reel for variably displaying symbols as an image on a liquid crystal screen or the like may be used. In addition to gaming machines, such as slot machines introduced in pachinko halls, players can operate the stop button on their own to decide the stop timing and stop order of each reel (reel), as well as casinos Is applicable to gaming machines in which each reel automatically stops sequentially regardless of the player's will. Also, in the subordinate display area of the subordinate display unit, when displaying the position history corresponding to the one-to-one correspondence with the stop display of the diamond symbol in the display area, the position history may be displayed on a video screen such as a liquid crystal screen or the symbol. May be displayed by a physical change such as jumping out. In the first embodiment, a medal will be described as an example of a bet amount awarding body. However, the present invention is not limited to this, but may be a pachinko ball or any other medium that can provide a game value.
[0036]
In FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes a housing 2, a front lower panel 3a and a front upper panel 3b which are attached to the front of the housing 2 so as to be openable and closable. Behind the front lower panel 3a, a main screen 7 constituted by a liquid crystal panel or a CRT (Cathode-Ray Tube), for example, displaying symbols in five columns is provided. Behind the front upper panel 3b, a sub-screen 8 constituted by a liquid crystal panel or a CRT, for example, displaying symbols in five columns is provided. In the first embodiment, the video reel system is adopted, and five rows of reels are displayed on the main screen 7 by executing a program.
[0037]
That is, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the main screen 7 has five reels for displaying symbols in a variable manner and in a stopped manner in the column direction (vertical direction of the gaming machine). Specifically, there are a first reel 91, a second reel 92, a third reel 93, a fourth reel 94, and a fifth reel 95. Various symbols can be variably displayed or stopped and displayed by each reel.
[0038]
The main screen 7 displays a trigger symbol in which an “eye” surrounded by a white dotted line is drawn, a specific symbol in which a “diamond” is drawn, and various other symbols. Then, as described above, while a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed in the column direction, the variably displayed symbols are stopped and displayed based on the result of the internal lottery.
[0039]
In addition, the main screen 7 displays a game, such as displaying a winning line activated according to the number of inserted medals (or the number of credits bet) and displaying a winning. In addition, the main screen 7 displays the number of medals stored in a medal storage device (not shown), the number of medals paid out, such as the number of prizes won and the number of times remaining when a bonus prize is won.
[0040]
As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the same number of reels as the main screen 7 are displayed on the sub-screen 8, and only diamond symbols 81 or blanks are displayed in each display area. During a normal game, the result of the previous feature game is displayed on the sub-screen 8, and the sub-screen 8 maintains a waiting state. When the feature game is won, the diamond symbol displayed on the main screen 7 is displayed on the sub-screen 8 in a display area at a corresponding position on the sub-screen 8. The sub-screen 8 displays the diamond as a still image in an area corresponding to the area where the diamond is displayed on the main screen 7.
[0041]
In the first embodiment, a second screen is provided as a sub-screen. However, a plurality of types of symbols are provided as a sub-screen in addition to diamonds, and third and fourth symbols are further provided according to the type of a specific symbol. Screen may be provided. As a result, various winnings can be achieved in the feature game, and the interest of the player can be further increased. Further, the screen may be made into one, and the display area may be divided into a display area corresponding to the main screen and a display area corresponding to the sub-screen.
[0042]
In addition, a medal insertion slot 10 and a bill insertion slot 10a are provided on the front surface of the housing 2. The control panel 13 has a start button for inputting to start a variable display on the main screen 7, a double-up button for shifting to a double-up game when winning in a normal game, various setting buttons for setting a winning line, and storage. Button for paying out medals that have been settled, a medal insertion button for using a predetermined number of medals stored (credited) in a medal storage device (not shown), and a medal stored in a medal storage device (not shown). It consists of a storage medal insertion button for using a specified number of coins.
[0043]
The game using the gaming machine 1 is started when the player specifies a valid pay line by a BET operation. However, in the first embodiment, a prize may be won by a specific symbol arrangement regardless of the prize line specified by the player. The BET operation is performed by inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 10 or the bill insertion slot 10a, or betting a medal stored by a stored medal insertion button. BET is also possible by using these BET operations together.
[0044]
When a winning line is specified by a player's BET operation and a start button is input, the main screen 7 displays symbols in a variable manner. Then, when a predetermined time elapses, the main screen 7 stops and displays the symbols that are sequentially and variably displayed. The stop sequence is, for example, to stop sequentially from the left toward the main screen 7. At the time of stopping, for example, it stops at a time interval of 0.5 seconds.
[0045]
In the first embodiment, the state of the game is shifted from the normal game to the feature game by stopping and displaying the trigger symbol 80 in one of the display areas. When the trigger symbol 80 is displayed in any of the display areas at the time of the stop, the winning of the feature game according to the number of the symbols is obtained. For example, in the first embodiment, when three trigger symbols 80 are displayed in the three display areas 62, 63, and 64 on the main screen 7, the feature game is configured by repeating the variable display and the stop display three times. Win a prize. In this case, the position information of the display area where the diamond symbol 81 during the feature game is stopped and displayed is recorded, and the position history is displayed on the sub-screen 8. Then, a winning in the feature game is determined. As described above, regardless of the winning line, when the winning of the feature game is determined based on the appearance of the predetermined symbol, the degree of freedom of winning can be reduced as compared with the case where the winning line is set to a predetermined one in advance. It can raise the expectations of the players.
[0046]
Further, a medal payout opening 15 and a medal receiving tray 16 are provided below the front panel 3. A bonus game display 18 is provided on the front upper panel 3b. The bonus game display 18 displays a bonus prize or a prize for giving a player a high game value, a game effect, and an error occurrence time. It should be noted that winning the bonus prize results in a game development advantageous to the player, for example, in which the winning rate is reduced to 1/3. In addition, the label 28 describes the payout rate of the game, the format of the gaming machine 1 and the name of the manufacturer.
[0047]
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an electrical configuration of the gaming machine according to Embodiment 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine 1 is electrically composed of a main board A and a sub board B. In the main board A, the CPU 30 includes a ROM 31 and a RAM 32, and performs a control operation according to a preset program. The ROM 31 stores a control program for controlling the operation of the gaming machine 1 as well as a prize group lottery table and the like used for predetermining a prize group (internal lottery). The CPU 30, the ROM 31, and the RAM 32 constitute a determination unit.
[0048]
The CPU 30 is connected to a clock generation circuit 33 for generating a reference clock pulse and a random number generation circuit 34 for generating a constant random number. The control signal sent from the CPU 30 is output via an output port 35 to a medal payout device 36 for paying out medals, and a display control circuit 37 for controlling the main screen 7 and the sub-screen 8. The main screen 7 and the display control circuit 37 constitute a display, and the sub-screen 8 and the display control circuit 37 constitute a subordinate display.
[0049]
Also, signals output from a medal determination device 38 for determining whether or not a medal is appropriate, a payout medal counter 40 for counting the number of payout medals, and a start button 41 for starting reel rotation are sent to the CPU 30 via an input port 43. Is entered. The signal output from the CPU 30 is output to the sub-board B via the data transmission circuit 46 under the control of the transmission timing control circuit 45 which controls the signal transmission timing to the sub-board B.
[0050]
In the sub-board B, the signal output from the data transmission circuit 46 is input to the data input circuit 47. The signal input to the data input circuit 47 is processed by the CPU 48. A clock generation circuit 49 for generating a reference clock pulse, a ROM 50 storing various programs and image data, and a RAM 51 are connected to the CPU 48. Data relating to the image is output from the CPU 48 to the liquid crystal display 53 via the display circuit 52 which performs image processing and the like. The liquid crystal display 53 displays characters, still images, moving images, and the like. In addition, data relating to audio is output from the CPU 48 to the amplifier circuit 56 via the sound LSI 54 that performs audio processing and the like. The sound LSI 54 extracts necessary audio data from the audio ROM 55 and processes the audio data. The audio data that has undergone processing such as amplification by the amplifier circuit 56 is output to a speaker 58 via an audio adjustment circuit 57 that performs audio adjustment.
[0051]
Next, an operation of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment configured as described above will be described. FIGS. 3 to 7 are flowcharts showing characteristic operations of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. 8 and 9 are views showing examples of display on the main screen 7, and FIGS. 10 and 11 are views showing examples of display on the sub-screen 8.
[0052]
First, in FIG. 3, the gaming machine is in an idle state (step S1), and shifts to a gaming idle state by inserting a medal (step S2). From this state, the player performs a normal game start operation (step S3). Here, as described above, the player specifies a winning line by a BET operation and inputs a start button.
[0053]
Next, rotation of the first to fifth reels is started (step S4), and each rotation is sequentially stopped (step S5). Here, the reels are sequentially stopped at predetermined time intervals from the first reel to the fifth reel. The time interval can be, for example, 0.5 seconds. As a result, the game result is displayed.
[0054]
Next, first, it is determined whether or not there is a winning (step S6). If no prize has been won, it is determined whether there is any remaining credit (step S7). When there is remaining credit, the game returns to the game idle state (step S2), and when there is no credit, the game shifts to the game idle state (step S8). On the other hand, if there is a prize in step S6, a prize determination of the base game is performed (step S9). If no prize has been won, the process proceeds to step S11 shown in FIG. 4, and if a prize has been won, a normal prize is paid out (step S10). For example, a payout is made when a plurality of display areas in which at least one type of symbol is stopped and displayed are adjacent to each other via sides in a polygonal shape.
[0055]
Next, a feature winning determination is made in FIG. 4 (step S11). In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, when the trigger symbol 80 is stopped and displayed in any of the display areas of the display unit, the feature winning is established. When the feature winning is achieved, a predetermined number of feature games are performed according to the number of the trigger symbols 80 stopped and displayed. For example, the feature game may be performed 10 times if the number of the stop-displayed trigger symbols is 3, 15 times if the number is 4, and 25 times if the number is 5. In such a setting, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, when the trigger symbols are stopped and displayed in the three display areas 62, 63, and 64, a feature winning is established, and ten feature games are performed. Will be. Note that the number of feature games may be determined not by the number of trigger symbols as described above but by the number of medals bet by a player in a normal game, a set winning line, or the like. Such a setting can further stimulate the player's interest in the feature game.
[0056]
If a feature has been won, as shown in FIG. 5, the process shifts to a feature game standby state (step S12). When shifting to this standby state, the history of the previous game result is deleted. In this standby state, no input other than the feature start button is accepted. Here, when the player inputs a start button (step S13), the gaming machine 1 starts a feature game and shifts to a feature game start phase (step S14). In this feature game start phase, the trigger symbols are not stopped and displayed again, so that all the trigger symbols on the reels are replaced with diamond symbols, and the winning process is performed. The number of remaining feature games is displayed on the screen. In the sub-screen, a copy reel of the main screen is displayed as blank except for the diamond symbol. Then, the reels rotate on the main screen 7 to variably display the symbols, and the rotations of the reels that duplicate the operation of the main screen 7 are also displayed on the sub-screen 8 (step S15). Then, the reels stop, symbols are stopped and displayed on both screens, and the result of the feature game is displayed (step S16).
[0057]
Next, it is determined whether or not there is a normal prize (step S17). If there is no normal prize, the process proceeds to step S19. If there is a normal prize, a payout of the normal prize is made (step S18). For example, a payout is made when a plurality of display areas in which at least one type of symbol is stopped and displayed are adjacent to each other via sides in a polygonal shape.
[0058]
Thereby, also in a game directly played on the display unit, the adjacent form of the position of at least one type of symbol can be diversified, and the player is further interested. Further, the player can easily recognize the arrangement of the plurality of display areas in which at least one type of symbol is stopped and displayed, which further stimulates interest in a game to be won based on the position of the symbol.
[0059]
Next, it is determined whether the diamond symbol 81 as a bonus symbol has been stopped and displayed (step S19). Although the specific symbol is a symbol on which a “diamond” is drawn, a plurality of types of specific symbols having different appearances may be used. Thereby, the interest can be further aroused without causing the player to get bored.
[0060]
If the diamond symbol 81 as a bonus symbol does not appear, the process proceeds to step S21 shown in FIG. 6. On the other hand, if the diamond symbol 81 is stopped and displayed, the stopped and displayed diamond symbol 81 is sub-displayed. Also on the screen 8, it is recorded and displayed in the subordinate display area at the corresponding position (step S20). During a series of feature games, if a diamond symbol is stopped and displayed on the main screen at a position already recorded on the sub-screen, the diamond symbol is continuously displayed on the sub-screen. In the first embodiment, FIG. 11 shows a state where the position history of the diamond symbol 81 stopped and displayed on the main screen is displayed in the display areas 70 to 78.
[0061]
As a result, the player can be interested in not only the direct winning achieved by one game but also the winning achieved based on the position history in which the diamond symbol is stopped and displayed. Even in the case of a single game in a synergistic manner, the interest of the player can be stimulated. Then, it is possible to synergistically enhance the game performance of each game, and to further stimulate the interest of the player. In addition, the position history of the diamond symbol is clearly displayed, and the player can always grasp the position history of the diamond symbol displayed on the display unit, and can easily understand the state of the game. It becomes easy to pay attention to the display area where a prize can be expected, and it is easy to have a sense of expectation that the diamond symbol is stopped and displayed there. Thus, the display of the subordinate display unit can further arouse the player's interest.
[0062]
Next, in FIG. 6, the remaining number of games from the variable display of symbols during the feature game to the stop display is determined (step 21). If there are remaining symbols, the process proceeds to step S15, and the reels are rotated on the main screen 7 and the sub-screen 8 to variably display the symbols. If the number of feature games does not remain, it is determined whether or not a winning has been established as to whether or not the diamond symbols stored on the sub-screen form a fixed arrangement (step S22). In the first embodiment, a prize is established when a plurality of subordinate display areas configured in a polygonal shape and displaying the position histories of diamond symbols are adjacent to each other via sides in the polygonal shape.
[0063]
As a result, it is possible to diversify the adjacent forms of the position history of the diamond symbol, and the player is further interested. Further, the player can easily recognize the arrangement of the subordinate display areas in which the position histories of the diamond symbols are displayed, which further stimulates interest in a game based on the position histories of the diamond symbols. In addition, the player can easily recognize the configuration in which a state that can be advantageous to the player is provided, and the interest in the present game that wins based on the position history of the diamond symbol is further inspired.
[0064]
When a fixed arrangement is configured by a combination of a plurality of types of specific symbols, a condition may be set so that a winning in a feature game is established. As a result, the feature game can be further diversified, and the interest of the player can be further increased.
[0065]
If there is a winning in step S22, a payout of the number of medals is made, and the payout value is added to the BONUS WON meter 82 in accordance with the payout value (step S23). As a result, the game based on the position history has a great value for the player, and the player can be more interested in the game based on the position history, and the expectation can be increased.
[0066]
In this case, different payout values can be obtained depending on the number of connected subordinate display areas in which the position history of the diamond symbol is displayed. For example, it can be set so as to take a payout value such as 10 when connecting three, and 20 when connecting four. Thereby, the player is further intrigued. In the first embodiment, a payout is performed. However, a state that may be advantageous to the player, such as a high probability of winning in a normal game, may be provided. In step S23, the total value of the BONUSWON meter 82 is added to the WON meter 65, a feature game end process is performed (step S24), and a transition is made to the standby state of step S25 shown in FIG. 4 (step S25).
[0067]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S11 shown in FIG. 4 that the winning of the feature has not been won, the normal game is finished and the process shifts to a standby state (step S25).
[0068]
When a normal game has been played at least once and the game has entered the idle state, if the player inputs a start button (step S26), the number of saved medals of the WON meter 65 is added to the credit 66 (step S27), and the next The game is started (step S28). On the other hand, if the player inputs the TAKE WIN button in the game idle state in step S25 (step S29), the number of saved medals of the WON meter 65 is added to the credit 66 (step S30), and the game shifts to the game idle state (step S30). S31). On the other hand, if the player inputs the settlement button in the game idle state in step S25 (step S32), the number of saved medals of the WON meter 65 is added to the credit 66 (step S33), and the medals are paid back by the number of credits. Is performed (step S34), and the game shifts to a game idle state (step S35).
[0069]
On the other hand, if the player inputs the double-up button in the game idle state in step S25 (step S36), the process shifts to a double-up game standby state as shown in FIG. 7 (step S37). In this standby state, a display is displayed for the player to select whether or not to challenge the double-up game, and it is determined whether or not the player has selected to challenge the double-up game (step S38). If the player does not challenge the double-up game, the player inputs a TAKE WIN button (step S39). The gaming machine 1 adds the number of saved medals of the WON meter to the credit (step S40), and shifts to a game idle state (step S41).
[0070]
On the other hand, when trying the double-up game in step S38, the player selects a specific game from a plurality of double-up games such as BLACK OR RED and inputs a selection button (step S42). Then, the gaming machine 1 determines a winning (step S43). If no prize has been won, it is determined whether there is any remaining credit (S44). When there is no remaining credit, the game shifts to the game idle state (step 45), and when there is, the game shifts to the game idle state (step S48). On the other hand, when the winning is determined in the winning determination in step S43, the number of winning is determined (step S46). If the number of winnings is four or less, the process returns to step S38. If the number of winnings is five, the number of saved medals of the WON meter is added to the credit (step S47), and the game shifts to the game idle state (step S48). ).
[0071]
As described above, according to the gaming machine of the first embodiment, by using the display history of the main screen on the sub-screen, it is possible to stimulate the interest of the player and further increase the sense of expectation of the player. It is possible to increase the player's expectation of the game.
[0072]
(Embodiment 2)
In the above-described first embodiment, a method in which the main screen 7 and the sub-screen 8 correspond one-to-one is used. However, in the second embodiment, in the feature game, the shared sub-screen 100 as a shared display unit is connected via a network. A system that displays the position history of the diamond symbol is used.
[0073]
FIG. 12 shows a configuration of a system in which a plurality of gaming machines SL1 to SLn are provided with a shared sub-screen 100 that is shared as a sub-screen, and can transmit and receive data between them via a communication network. FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, the plurality of gaming machines SL1 to SLn are connected to the shared sub-screen 100 via the respective network cables 98 and the management device 99. The gaming machines SL1 to SLn read the position histories of the diamond symbols and output the read histories to the management device 99. The management device 99 records and manages the input data of each gaming machine.
[0074]
In the second embodiment, for example, when the gaming machine SL1 of the player P1 shifts to the feature game and the feature game is performed, and as a result, a diamond symbol is displayed on the main screen of the gaming machine SL1, the position history is displayed. Is displayed on the sharing sub-screen 100. Then, when the position history of the diamond symbol does not form a fixed relationship and does not win on the shared sub-screen 100, the position history is left as it is displayed on the shared sub-screen 100. Then, when another player P2 forms a fixed relationship between the positions of the diamond symbols on the shared sub-screen 100 in the feature game and wins, the player P2 acquires all of the payout values resulting from the winning. This is a so-called jackpot-type payout. Then, once a prize is won, the position history of the shared sub-screen 100 is reset.
[0075]
As described above, according to the gaming machine according to the second embodiment, a payout based on the position history left by another player can be obtained by using the network. Expectation can be raised. In addition, since each player who plays a game in each gaming machine can grasp the accumulated position history of the diamond symbol through the shared sub-screen, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the next feature game.
[0076]
The characteristic operations of the present invention as described above are performed by causing a computer to execute a control program. That is, the control program has a plurality of display areas, and continuously changes and displays a plurality of types of symbols in the stop display state in the respective display areas to various symbols at the start of the game, and displays the variable display. Is a game program for controlling a gaming machine including a display unit for displaying again stopped symbols in the respective display areas in the display area, and a computer loaded with the game program determines whether a game start condition is satisfied. A variable display process of continuously changing the plurality of types of symbols, which were in the stopped display state in the respective display areas of the display unit, to various symbols and displaying the symbols, and displaying the symbols in the variable display state again in the respective display areas. Through a stop display process for stopping and a repetition of the variable display and the stop display, a specific symbol is displayed in any display area of the display unit. When stop display is performed, an information recording process of recording position information in the display unit of the display area where the specific symbol is stopped and displayed each time the position history of the specific symbol based on the recorded position information is stored. The computer is readable to execute a series of processes including a determination process of determining whether a predetermined relationship is established.
[0077]
As described above, when a specific symbol is stopped and displayed, position information of a display area where the specific symbol is stopped and displayed is recorded. The recording of the position information is accumulated through repetition of the variable display and the stop display of the symbol. Then, it is determined whether or not the position histories of the specific symbols accumulated based on the recorded position information form a certain relationship. In other words, a game in which a prize is established based on position information determined by direct fluctuation display and stop display of symbols, and a prize is established based on the position history of specific symbols accumulated through repetition of a series of variable display and stop display of symbols. The two mutually related games of the playing game are established.
[0078]
Thereby, the player can not only receive a direct winning that is achieved by a single operation in which the symbols are fluctuated and then stop and display, but also a winning that is established based on the position history of a specific symbol recorded in a series of operations. You will also be interested in Further, the player is also interested in the operation of synergistic display and stop display of each symbol synergistically. For example, when a specific symbol is stopped and displayed in a certain display area during the next stop display, if a winning based on the position history is established, the display area is focused on and a specific symbol is stopped there. Have an expectation of being displayed. As a result, it is possible to synergistically enhance the game characteristics of each game and further stimulate the player's interest.
[0079]
In addition, the game program of the present invention stores the position history of the specific symbol based on the recorded position information in a pair with the respective display areas of a dependent display unit provided at a position different from the display unit. The present invention is characterized in that the computer is configured to further execute a subordinate display process for displaying in a plurality of subordinate display areas corresponding to one.
[0080]
As described above, in a gaming machine provided with a subordinate display section having a plurality of subordinate display areas corresponding one-to-one with respect to each display area of the display section, the subordinate display area includes recorded position information. Is displayed corresponding to the display of the display area where the specific symbol is stopped and displayed.
[0081]
With this program, the position history of the specific symbol is clearly displayed, and the player can always grasp the position history of the specific symbol displayed on the display unit, and can easily understand the state of the game. Further, for example, when a specific symbol is stopped and displayed in a certain display area at the time of the next stop display, if a winning based on the position history is established, it becomes easy to pay attention to the display area, and Is expected to be stopped and displayed. Thus, the display of the subordinate display unit can further arouse the player's interest.
[0082]
The program described above can be obtained in a state recorded on a recording medium such as a CD-ROM or a DVD. In addition, such a program is transmitted by a computer as a transmission device via a communication medium such as a public telephone line, a dedicated telephone line, a cable television line, a wireless communication line, or the like that constitutes a network. It can also be obtained by receiving a received signal. This signal is a computer data signal embodied on a predetermined carrier containing a program. At the time of this transmission, it is not necessary that all the data constituting the program exist in the transmission medium at one time. The transmission method for transmitting a program from the computer includes a case where data constituting the program is transmitted continuously and a case where the data is transmitted intermittently.
[0083]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, the gaming machine of the present invention has a plurality of display areas, and a plurality of types of symbols, which are in a stop display state in each of the display areas, are constantly changed to various symbols with the start of a game, and are changed. A display unit for displaying and displaying the symbols that are variably displayed in the display areas again in the respective display areas is included in the configuration thereof. A recording unit that records position information of the display area where the specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the display unit each time a symbol is stopped and displayed; and a position history of the specific symbol based on the recorded position information. And a determination unit for determining whether or not a particular symbol has a fixed relationship. A recording unit that records the position information of the displayed display area, and a determination unit that determines whether the position history of the specific symbol based on the recorded position information forms a fixed relationship. I have.
[0084]
Thus, in the present invention, when a specific symbol is stopped and displayed, the position information of the display area where the specific symbol is stopped and displayed is recorded. The recording of the position information is accumulated through repetition of the variable display and the stop display of the symbol. Then, it is determined whether or not the position histories of the specific symbols accumulated based on the recorded position information form a certain relationship. That is, a game in which a prize is established from position information directly determined by the variable display and the stop display of the symbol, and the position history of the stop display of the specific symbol accumulated through the repetition of the series of the variable display and the stop display of the symbol. Two mutually linked games of the games for which a winning is realized are realized.
[0085]
With this, the player can not only receive a direct prize formed by one game until the symbol is displayed after being fluctuated and displayed, but also a position where a specific symbol recorded in a series of games is stopped and displayed. You will also be interested in winnings established based on your history. Furthermore, the player is also interested in the game from the symbol display to the stop display of each symbol in a synergistic manner. For example, when a specific symbol is stopped and displayed in a certain display area during the next stop display, if a winning based on the position history is established, the display area is focused on and a specific symbol is stopped there. Have an expectation of being displayed. As a result, it is possible to synergistically enhance the game characteristics of each game and further stimulate the player's interest.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a gaming machine according to Embodiment 1.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electric configuration of the gaming machine according to Embodiment 1.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an operation of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an operation of the gaming machine according to Embodiment 1.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an operation of the gaming machine according to Embodiment 1.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an operation of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an operation of the gaming machine according to Embodiment 1.
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a display unit.
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a display unit.
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a subordinate display unit.
FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a subordinate display unit.
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a configuration of a network of a gaming system according to Embodiment 2.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... game machine, 2 ... housing, 3a ... front lower panel, 3b ... front upper panel, 7 ... main screen, 8 ... sub screen, 13 ... control panel , 30 ... CPU, 31 ... ROM, 32 ... RAM, 80 ... Trigger Symbol, 81 ... Bonus Symbol, 91 ... First Reel, 92 ... Second Reel, 93 ... third reel, 94 ... fourth reel, 95 ... fifth reel, Pn ... player, SLn ... gaming machine, 83 ... management device, 100 ... shared sub-screen

Claims (10)

It has a plurality of display areas, a plurality of types of symbols that were in a stop display state in each of the display areas at the start of a game are constantly changed to various symbols, and are variably displayed. Including in its configuration a display unit to stop display in the display area again, through the repetition of the variable display and stop display
When a specific symbol is stopped and displayed in any of the display areas in the display unit, a recording unit that records position information in the display unit of the display area in which the specific symbol is stopped and displayed each time,
A gaming machine comprising: a determination unit configured to determine whether a position history of the specific symbol based on the recorded position information forms a fixed relationship. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the position history forms the fixed relationship, a state that can be advantageous to a player is provided when the determination unit determines. A display unit having a plurality of subordinate display regions corresponding one-to-one with respect to each display region of the display unit,
The said dependent display part displays the position history of the said specific symbol based on the said recorded positional information on the said dependent display area corresponding to the display area where the said specific symbol was stopped and displayed. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2. Each of the dependent display areas is configured in a polygonal shape,
4. A state in which a plurality of subordinate display areas in which the position history of the specific symbol is displayed is provided with a state that can be advantageous to a player when the subordinate display areas are adjacent to each other via sides in the polygonal shape. Gaming machine. Each of the display areas is configured in a polygonal shape,
2. The display device according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of display areas in which at least one type of symbol is stopped and displayed on the display unit are adjacent to each other via sides of the polygonal shape, thereby providing a state that can be advantageous to a player. 3. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4. A plurality of gaming machines according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The gaming machine has a plurality of shared display areas that correspond one-to-one with respect to each display area of the display unit in each gaming machine, and stores the position history of the specific symbol based on the recorded positional information in each gaming machine. A shared display unit that displays in the shared display area corresponding to the display area in which the specific symbol is stopped and displayed,
A gaming system, wherein each of the gaming machines and the shared display unit are connected by network communication. 7. The gaming system according to claim 6, wherein at least one shared display area in which the position history of the specific symbol is displayed provides a state that can be advantageous to a player when the shared display area is positioned on a specific arrangement line. . Each display area in the display unit and each shared display area in the shared display unit are configured in a polygonal shape,
7. A state in which a predetermined number of shared display areas in which the position history of the specific symbol is displayed is provided to a state that can be advantageous to a player when the shared display areas are adjacent to each other via sides of the polygonal shape. A gaming system as described. It has a plurality of display areas, a plurality of types of symbols that were in a stop display state in each of the display areas at the start of a game are constantly changed to various symbols, and are variably displayed. A game program for controlling a gaming machine including a display unit for stopping and displaying again in a display area in its configuration,
The computer loaded with the game program,
A variable display process of continuously changing the plurality of types of symbols, which were in the stop display state in the respective display areas of the display unit, to various symbols in accordance with establishment of a game start condition,
A stop display process for stopping the symbol in the variable display state again in each of the display areas;
Through the repetition of the fluctuation display and the stop display,
When a specific symbol is stopped and displayed in any of the display areas in the display unit, an information recording process of recording position information in the display unit of the display area where the specific symbol is stopped and displayed each time,
A determination process of determining whether or not the position history of the specific symbol based on the recorded position information forms a certain relationship;
A game program characterized by being configured to be computer-readable so as to execute a series of processes including: A position history of the specific symbol based on the recorded position information, a plurality of subordinate display areas corresponding one-to-one with respect to each of the display areas of a subordinate display unit provided at a position different from the display unit. 10. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium according to claim 9, wherein the computer further executes a subordinate display process to be displayed on the computer.

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