JP2004215853A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which keeps expecting feeling for a game longer than a conventional game machine. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine 10 has a display device 30 capable of displaying a plurality of kinds of symbols and imparts a prescribed valuable value to a player when the display device 30 displays a prescribed pattern mode as a game result. The plurality of kinds of symbols are composed of symbols belonging to a first symbol group, and patterns belonging to a second symbol group which are more valuable than the symbols belonging to the first symbol group. The game machine 10 is provided with: a symbol selection means for selecting a symbol to be displayed on the display device 30 from among the plurality of kinds of symbols; and a symbol selecting probability variation means for varying the probability of selecting a pattern belonging to the second symbol group by the symbol selection means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention includes a symbol display means for displaying a game result, and a gaming machine (1 to 3 pachinko gaming machines, which provides a value to a player when a predetermined display result is displayed on the symbol display means. The present invention is applied to an arrangement ball machine, a ball game machine such as a sparrow ball game machine, a pachislot machine, a video slot, a slot machine, etc.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventional gaming machines are known in which a game is started by a player's operation and a predetermined value is given as a result of the game.
[0003]
In such a gaming machine, not only a predetermined value is given to the player, but also the image, the sound, etc., so that the player is not bored and the player's expectation of the game is maintained. Something has been devised.
[0004]
For example, a device having a display unit for displaying an image has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). The device is devised so that the player is not bored and the player's expectation of the game is maintained. Has been made.
[0005]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-11-47352
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in such a gaming machine, while keeping the player from getting tired of the game and maintaining the player's expectation of the game, the same game is repeatedly provided to the player. Therefore, as a result of repeatedly playing the game, the player is not bored and the player's expectation of the game is not enough to be maintained.
[0007]
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and has as its object to provide a gaming machine that maintains a sense of expectation for a game more than before.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.
[0009]
A gaming machine having a symbol display portion capable of displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and, when a predetermined symbol mode is displayed as a game result on the symbol display portion, giving a predetermined value to the player. The plurality of types of symbols, a symbol belonging to a first symbol group, and a symbol belonging to a second symbol group having a higher value than the symbol belonging to the first symbol group, comprising: A symbol selection means for selecting a symbol to be displayed on the symbol display unit from the plurality of types of symbols is provided, and the symbol selection means changes symbol selection probability changing means for changing a probability of selecting a symbol belonging to the second symbol group. A gaming machine comprising:
[0010]
According to the present invention, the appearance frequency of the symbols belonging to the second symbol group having a high value changes, and it is possible to produce a wave of interest, which makes the player's expectation of the game more than before. It becomes possible to last.
[0011]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an example of a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0012]
In the embodiment described below, the present invention is applied to a slot machine (a game result display device includes an LCD type and a reel type) as a preferred embodiment of the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention. Will be described.
[0013]
Also, a description will be given assuming that a coin is applied as a game medium used in the gaming machine 10.
[0014]
Furthermore, in the embodiment described below, a case where the present invention is applied to a slot machine will be described as a preferred embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention can also be applied to other rotary game machines such as ball game machines and pachislot machines, medal game machines, and other game machines.
[0015]
[Configuration of gaming machines]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a gaming machine 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention.
[0016]
As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 10 includes a main body housing 12 (hereinafter, simply referred to as a housing 12) and a main door 50.
[0017]
The housing 12 has a concave portion in which a position facing the player is open, and is fixed to a predetermined place in the game hall. As will be described later, a control device 100 for electrically controlling the gaming machine 10 described later and a hopper 58 for controlling insertion, storage, and payout of coins are provided in the concave portion of the housing 12. .
[0018]
Further, the main door 50 covers the recess of the housing 12 so as not to be exposed to the outside. The main door 50 is pivotally attached to the housing 12 on the left side when viewed from the front so as to be able to open and close the concave portion of the housing 12, and is rotatable about the shaft-attached portion. I have.
[0019]
The display device 30 is provided substantially at the center of the main door 50. The display device 30 is configured as an LCD, and is for displaying various images related to the game, such as five pseudo reel images, effect images, and notification images as described later. The player proceeds with the game while visually recognizing various images displayed on the display device 30.
[0020]
The display device 30 is an example of what constitutes a symbol display section in the claims.
[0021]
In this embodiment, the type of the display device 30 of the gaming machine 10 is an LCD, and it is assumed that only one is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this. , A dot matrix, a lamp, an LED, a fluorescent lamp, an EL, a reel, a disk, and the like. Further, one or a plurality of types of display devices may be used.
[0022]
A substantially horizontal pedestal portion 28 is provided below the display device 30, and a coin insertion slot 31 for inserting a coin into the gaming machine 10 is provided on the right side thereof.
[0023]
Also, on the left side of the pedestal portion 28, a LINE switch 20 for activating a prize line to bet for a game depending on the number of push operations, and the number of coins to bet on the activated prize line. And a spin repeat bet switch for performing the game again without changing the number of coins bet on the winning line activated in the previous game and the number of coins bet on the winning line. 24 are provided.
[0024]
By pressing these LINE switch 20, BET switch 22, or spin repeat bet switch 24, the pay line activated according to the operation and the number of coins bet are determined.
[0025]
A start switch 32 is provided on the left side of the pedestal portion 28. When the player presses the start switch 32, the game is started, and as described later, the variable display of the five pseudo reel images displayed on the display device 30 is started simultaneously.
[0026]
In order to start the variable display of these five pseudo reel images, the player presses any one of the spin repeat bet switch 24 and the start switch 32.
[0027]
A payout switch 36 is provided near the coin insertion slot 31. When the player presses the payout switch 36, the inserted coins are paid out from the payout opening 38 at the lower front, and the paid out coins are stored in the coin tray 40.
[0028]
Above the coin receiving tray 40, a sound transmission opening 42 for outputting a sound emitted from a speaker 46 housed inside the housing 12 to the outside of the housing 12 is provided.
[0029]
[Configuration of control circuit]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration including a control circuit for controlling the gaming machine 10 and peripheral devices electrically connected thereto.
[0030]
The above-described start switch 32 is connected to the interface circuit group 102 of the control device 100, and the interface circuit group 102 is connected to the input / output bus 104. The start start signal issued from the start switch 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.
[0031]
The CPU 106 is an example of a component that constitutes a symbol selection unit, a symbol selection probability changing unit, a temporary display symbol selection unit, and a symbol change unit in the claims.
[0032]
Further, the LINE switch 20, the BET switch 22, the spin repeat bet switch 24, and the payout switch 36 are also connected to the interface circuit group 102 described above. The signals emitted from these switches are also supplied to the interface circuit group 102, converted into predetermined signals, and then supplied to the input / output bus 104.
[0033]
Further, a coin sensor 52 is also connected to the interface circuit group 102. The signal emitted from this sensor is also supplied to the interface circuit group 102, converted into a predetermined signal, and then supplied to the input / output bus 104.
[0034]
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 gaming machine 10 and a program for executing a subroutine shown in FIGS. 16 and 19 described later.
[0035]
The ROM 108 is an example of what constitutes a symbol selecting means, a symbol selection probability changing means, a temporary display symbol selecting means, and a symbol changing means in the claims.
[0036]
The RAM 110 is an example of what constitutes a symbol selection unit, a symbol selection probability changing unit, a temporary display symbol selection unit, and a symbol change unit in the claims.
[0037]
In the above-described program, a step of selecting a symbol to be displayed on the symbol display unit from a plurality of types of symbols, a step of changing a probability of selecting a symbol belonging to the second symbol group, a symbol to be displayed on the multiple symbol display units A step of selecting from a plurality of types of symbols, a step of changing the probability of selecting a symbol belonging to the second symbol group to a high value when a combination of specific symbols is displayed as a game result on a plurality of symbol display portions, A step of selecting a plurality of symbols to be displayed on the plurality of symbol display units before displaying the plurality of symbols as the game result on the symbol display unit; and selecting from one of the first symbol group or the second symbol group. Changing the symbols displayed on the plurality of symbol display units to symbols belonging to another symbol group different from the symbol group to which the symbols belong.
[0038]
The ROM 108 stores initial data for executing the control program, a data table used in the internal lottery, a probability lottery table, a stop table, a symbol arrangement table, a winning mode table, and the like.
[0039]
Schematic diagrams showing examples of the above-described symbol arrangement tables are shown in FIGS. The symbol arrangement table includes a plurality of symbol information items included in each of the five pseudo reel images displayed on the display device 30 of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment.
[0040]
FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a symbol arrangement table for a normal gaming state. In the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 3, 15 pseudo reels 1 to 15 for each of the five pseudo reels of the left pseudo reel 26L1, the middle left pseudo reel 26L2, the middle pseudo reel 26C, the middle right pseudo reel 26R2, and the right pseudo reel 26R1. Individual symbol information is stored. The symbol information is composed of seven types, "A", "K", "Q", "J", "SCA", and "SUB". The symbols "A", "K", "Q", and "J" are ordinary symbol information. As described later, when a winning is achieved in a predetermined combination, each symbol is associated with the ordinary symbol information. The given predetermined payout will be awarded. The symbols “SCA” and “SUB” are special symbols, and the “SCA” symbol is called a scatter symbol, a trigger symbol, or the like, and is a symbol that triggers a shift to a bonus game described later. In the present embodiment, for example, the game shifts to the bonus game when three “SCA” symbols are continuously displayed on the winning line. The “SUB” symbol is called a substitute symbol, a replacement symbol, or the like, and is a symbol having a function that replaces all of the above-described ordinary symbols, except for the above-described “SCA” symbol.
[0041]
The above-mentioned ordinary symbols "A", "K", "Q", and "J" are examples of symbols constituting the first symbol group in the claims.
[0042]
The special symbols “SCA” and “SUB” described above are an example of the symbols that belong to the second symbol group in the claims.
[0043]
In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the symbols belonging to the first symbol group are ordinary symbols of “A”, “K”, “Q”, “J”, and the symbols belonging to the second symbol group. Is a special symbol of “SCA” and “SUB”, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the type of the above-described symbol is merely an example, and may be another type of symbol. . For example, the symbols belonging to the second symbol group may include symbols such as “dispersed symbols” and “group symbols” in addition to the special symbols “SCA” and “SUB”. The “dispersion symbol” is a symbol dispersed in all directions from the position where the stop display is performed, and the “group symbol” is, for example, a symbol having both functions of “A” and “K” in the symbol example described above. , "J", "Q", and "K", and has a function to replace all the symbols in a predetermined group.
[0044]
FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a symbol arrangement table for a bonus game state. When the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 4 is compared with the symbol arrangement table for the normal gaming state in FIG. 3, for example, taking the left pseudo reel 26L1 as an example, the code 1 is changed from “A” to “SUB”, A plurality of places, such as a code 4 changed from “Q” to “SCA”, a code 9 changed from “Q” to “SUB”, and a code 11 changed from “J” to “SCA”, The ordinary design has been changed from a special design to a special design, and it is arranged to include many special designs.
[0045]
FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the symbol arrangement table for the bonus game state. When the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 5 is compared with the symbol arrangement table for the normal game state in FIG. 3, for example, when the left pseudo reel 26L1 is taken as an example, the code 2 is changed from “Q” to “SCA”, Reference numeral 3 is changed from "J" to "SUB", reference numeral 8 is changed from "J" to "SCA", and reference numeral 13 is changed from "Q" to "SUB". The normal symbol has been changed to the special symbol, and the "SCA" symbol and the "SUB" symbol are continuously arranged in the vertical direction.
[0046]
FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the symbol arrangement table for the bonus game state. The symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 6 is different from the symbol arrangement table for the normal game state in FIG. The symbol 14 is changed from "SCA" to "SCA / SUB", so that the "SCA" or "SUB" symbol is changed to the "SCA / SUB" symbol and arranged. I have. The “SCA / SUB” symbol has two functions of “SCA” symbol and “SUB” symbol.
[0047]
In addition, the RAM 110 of the control device 100 temporarily stores flags and variables used in the above-described control program.
[0048]
A communication interface circuit 111 is also connected to the input / output bus 104. The communication interface circuit 111 communicates with a server or the like via a communication line such as a public telephone line network or a local area network (LAN). It is for doing.
[0049]
Further, a random number generator 112 for generating a random number is also connected to the input / output bus 104. The random number generator 112 generates a random number included in a numerical value within a certain range, for example, 0 to 65535 (2 to the 16th power). Note that the random number may be configured to be generated by the arithmetic processing of the CPU 106.
[0050]
Further, a speaker driving circuit 122 for driving the speaker 46 is also connected to the input / output bus 104, and the CPU 106 reads out audio data stored in the ROM 108 and supplies the data to the speaker driving circuit 122. . By doing so, a predetermined sound is emitted from the speaker 46.
[0051]
Further, a hopper drive circuit 124 for driving the hopper 58 is also connected to the input / output bus 104. When the CPU 106 receives a signal from the payout switch 36, the signal is stored in a predetermined position in the RAM 110. In addition, the hopper 58 discharges coins of the remaining number of credits at that time.
[0052]
Furthermore, a display control device 200 is also connected to the input / output bus 104, and the CPU 106 generates a signal from the LINE switch 20, the BET switch 22 or the spin / repeat / bet switch 24, or a signal from the coin sensor 52. The display control device 200 issues an image display command to the display control device 200 according to the signal, the state of the game, and the result. The display control device 200 outputs a drive signal for driving the display device 30 based on the image display command issued from the CPU 106. Then, a predetermined image is displayed on the display device 30.
[0053]
[Configuration of display control device for pachinko machine]
FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a circuit of the display control device 200 described above.
[0054]
The interface circuit 202 is connected to the input / output bus 204, and the image display command issued from the CPU 106 of the control device 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.
[0055]
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 CPU 106 of the control device 100. On the other hand, the RAM 210 stores flags and variable values used in the above-described programs.
[0056]
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.
[0057]
The above-described VDP 212 stores a video RAM 214 for storing image data according to an image display command issued from the CPU 106 of the control device 100, and image data such as pseudo reel image data and symbol image data. The image data ROM 216 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.
[0058]
The CPU 206 described above reads out and executes the display control program stored in the ROM 208, and stores image data to be displayed on the display device 30 in the video RAM 214 in response to an image display command issued from the CPU 106 of the control device 100. Let it. The image display instruction includes an image display instruction such as a pseudo reel image display instruction, a symbol display instruction, and a character display instruction.
[0059]
In addition, the image data ROM 216 stores image data such as pseudo reel image data, design image data as identification information images, effect image data, and background image data constituting the background of the display device 30 as described above. I do.
[0060]
The above-described symbol image data is used when the symbol is variably displayed on the display device 30 or when the symbol is stopped, and is used for various display modes, for example, an enlarged image, a reduced image, a deformed image, and the like. It contains the corresponding image data.
[0061]
Next, FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing the concept of image data generated in the video RAM 214 described above.
[0062]
As shown in FIG. 8, 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. 8, 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. By setting in this manner, an image to be displayed on the display device 30 can be smoothly scroll-displayed, as described later.
[0063]
When a symbol display command is issued from the CPU 106 of the control device 100, the VDP 212 reads the image data of each of the images D1 to D5 indicating the symbol as the identification information image from the image data ROM 216, and then displays the symbol image. The video RAM 214 is arranged at a predetermined position corresponding to the position of the display device 30 to be operated.
[0064]
When a character display command is issued from CPU 106 of control device 100, VDP 212 reads out image data of each of character images C1 to C5 from image data ROM 216 and then displays display device 30 on which a character image is to be displayed. Is arranged at a predetermined position of the video RAM 214 corresponding to the position.
[0065]
Further, when a background display command is issued from the CPU 106 of the control device 100, the VDP 212 reads the image data of the background image B1 from the image data ROM 216, and then moves the VDP 212 to the position of the display device 30 where the background image is to be displayed. It is arranged at a predetermined position of the corresponding video RAM 214.
[0066]
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.
[0067]
By sequentially rewriting the respective image data arranged at the predetermined positions of the video RAM 214, the five pseudo reels and the symbols displayed on the pseudo reels are rotated as if the symbols drawn on the surface of the mechanical reel were rotated. Can be displayed on the display device 30.
[0068]
[Example of image display]
By storing the image data on the video RAM 214 as described above, the image is displayed on the display device 30 and the game is advanced. Display examples of images displayed in this game are shown in FIGS. 9 to 15.
[0069]
FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a winning line displayed on the display device 30 of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment.
[0070]
As shown in FIG. 9, the display device 30 displays five pseudo reel images 26L1, 26L2, 26C, 26R2, 26R1. Each of these pseudo reel images has three symbol display areas so that three symbols are displayed vertically when stopped and displayed. Therefore, when all of the five pseudo reels are stopped, a total of fifteen symbols in three rows vertically and five rows horizontally are arranged regularly so as to be visible to the player. It is. The position where the 15 symbols are stopped and displayed on the display device 30 is an example of what constitutes a symbol display section in the claims.
[0071]
The winning lines of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment in a state where the symbols are regularly arranged will be described.
[0072]
As shown in FIG. 9, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, nine pay lines L1 to L9 are set.
[0073]
The pay line L1 is formed by connecting the middle stages of the pseudo reels in a straight line in the horizontal direction. The pay line L2 is formed by connecting the upper stages of the respective pseudo reels in a straight line in the horizontal direction. Further, the pay line L3 is formed by connecting the lower stages of the respective pseudo reels in a straight line in the horizontal direction.
[0074]
Furthermore, the pay line L4 connects the upper part of the left pseudo reel 26L1, the middle part of the middle left pseudo reel 26L2, the lower part of the middle pseudo reel 26C, the middle part of the middle right pseudo reel 26R2, and the upper part of the right pseudo reel 26R1. Furthermore, the pay line L5 is a counterpart of the pay line L5 and is obtained by inverting the pay line, and the lower line of the left pseudo reel 26L1, the middle line of the middle left pseudo reel 26L2, and the middle pseudo reel 26C. It connects the upper stage, the middle stage of the middle right pseudo reel 26R2, and the lower stage of the right pseudo reel 26R1.
[0075]
Furthermore, the pay line L6 connects the middle section of the left pseudo reel 26L1, the lower section of the middle left pseudo reel 26L2, the lower section of the middle pseudo reel 26C, the lower section of the middle right pseudo reel 26R2, and the middle section of the right pseudo reel 26R1. Furthermore, the pay line L7 is a counterpart of the pay line L7 and is obtained by inverting the pay line up and down. The middle line of the left pseudo reel 26L1, the upper line of the middle left pseudo reel 26L2, and the middle pseudo reel 26C It connects the upper stage, the upper stage of the middle right pseudo reel 26R2, and the middle stage of the right pseudo reel 26R1.
[0076]
Furthermore, the pay line L8 connects the upper part of the left pseudo reel 26L1, the lower part of the middle left pseudo reel 26L2, the upper part of the middle pseudo reel 26C, the lower part of the middle right pseudo reel 26R2, and the upper part of the right pseudo reel 26R1. Furthermore, the pay line L9 is a pair of the pay line L9 and is obtained by inverting the pay line, and the lower line of the left pseudo reel 26L1, the upper line of the middle left pseudo reel 26L2, and the middle pseudo reel 26C The lower stage, the upper stage of the middle right pseudo reel 26R2, and the lower stage of the right pseudo reel 26R1 are connected.
[0077]
The game result is determined according to the combination of the symbols arranged on the nine winning lines determined as described above.
[0078]
In addition, this winning line is activated by operating the LINE switch 20 and the BET switch 22 before the symbol variation display, and when the player bets a coin, or when the symbol is displayed in a variable manner, When a predetermined combination is stopped and displayed on the winning line, the display is displayed on the display device 30 to inform the player of the winning.
[0079]
Also, numbers are written near each pay line, and these correspond to the numbers displayed on the activated line counter 16 described later. For example, the number “1” attached to the pay line L1 indicates that the line is enabled when the LINE switch 20 is pressed once, and hereinafter, “1” attached to the pay line L2 The number "2" indicates that the line is enabled when the LINE switch 20 is pressed twice, and the number "3" attached to the winning line L3 indicates that the LINE switch 20 is pressed three times. Similarly, the number "9" attached to the pay line L9 indicates that the line can be activated when the LINE switch 20 is pressed nine times. Each is shown.
[0080]
These winning lines are not always played as if they were all valid, but are determined by the player's selection, as described above, and the number of coins required for the game fluctuates according to the result of the selection. It becomes. For example, in the present embodiment, when the pay line L1 is selected, at least one coin is required. In addition, when the pay line L2 is selected, at least two coins are required. In addition, when the pay lines L3 to L9 are selected, at least nine coins are required.
[0081]
Here, the reason why it is expressed as “minimum” is that in each of the above-described winning line selections, it is possible to bet multiple times of coins. Therefore, when betting a total of nine coins, betting only nine times the coin at the minimum (1) on the payline L1 alone or at the minimum (1) on the paylines L1, L2, L3 is not possible. A game may be played under any conditions from the lower limit to the upper limit, such as betting triple coins or betting coins at the lowest time (one coin) on all winning lines.
[0082]
When the selection of the activated pay line or the combination of the number of coins bet increases, it may be difficult to recognize how the player bets in each game. Therefore, below the display device 30, an active line counter 16 and a bet counter 18 are provided.
[0083]
The number to be displayed on the activated line counter 16 is incremented by one according to the number of times the player has pressed the LINE switch 20. When this number is 1, only the above-mentioned winning lines marked with “1” are activated, and when this number is 2, the above-mentioned winning lines marked with “1” and “2” are activated. In the case of 3, the winning lines marked with "1", "2" and "3" are activated.
[0084]
Further, the displayed value of the bet counter 18 is incremented by one according to the number of times the player has pressed the BET switch 22. When this number is 1, it indicates that one coin is bet on each of the activated pay lines described above, and hereinafter, as this number increases, bet is made on each of the pay lines. The number of coins will increase.
[0085]
Further, the number of coins used in one game is the product of the value of the active line counter 16 and the value of the bet counter 18. At this time, the value is displayed on the bet total counter 44.
[0086]
FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a state in which a plurality of symbols are variably displayed.
[0087]
As shown in FIG. 10, the pseudo reels 26L1, 26L2, 26C, 26R2, 26R1 are displayed so as to scroll vertically from top to bottom, and the symbols drawn on each pseudo reel along with these pseudo reels. Are displayed fluctuating vertically from top to bottom. As described above, this variable display is started in response to the pressing operation of the start switch 32 or the spin repeat bet switch 24, and is stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed.
[0088]
In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a plurality of symbols drawn on each pseudo reel are displayed so as to scroll vertically from top to bottom with each pseudo reel. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display direction may be any.For example, one symbol for one symbol is set as one pseudo reel, and each symbol is rotated in the horizontal direction or the vertical direction. It is also possible to display each of 15 symbols of 3 × 5 in a fluctuating manner. Further, for example, an image is displayed as if each symbol is drawn on one panel, and this panel is rotated by half a turn. The design may be displayed in a variably manner each time it is performed. Furthermore, for example, an image display may be performed as one pseudo reel with one horizontal row as three pseudo reels, and the variable display may be performed so as to scroll left and right in the horizontal direction.
[0089]
FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a state in which a plurality of symbols that are variably displayed are stopped and displayed.
[0090]
In FIG. 11, on the pay line L4, "K" is in the upper part of the left pseudo reel 26L1, "SCA" is in the middle part of the middle left pseudo reel 26L2, "K" is in the lower part of the middle pseudo reel 26C, and the middle right pseudo reel 26R2 "K" is displayed in the middle row, and "K" is displayed in the upper row of the right pseudo reel 26R1. This indicates that the line of "K" is divided by "SCA" and a winning has not been achieved.
[0091]
FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a state in which a plurality of symbols that are variably displayed are stopped and displayed in a predetermined manner.
[0092]
In FIG. 12, on the pay line L4, an "SCA" symbol is displayed in an upper stage of the left pseudo reel 26L1, an "SCA" symbol is displayed in a middle stage of the middle left pseudo reel 26L2, and an "SCA" symbol is displayed in a lower stage of the middle pseudo reel 26C. , The winning is established.
[0093]
In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the gaming state shifts to the bonus game state by displaying three “SCA” symbols in succession. In this bonus game state, for example, a game can be played without the need to bet coins during a plurality of games.
[0094]
The images shown in FIGS. 10 to 12 are displayed on the display device 30 based on the above-described symbol arrangement table for the normal game state (see FIG. 3).
[0095]
FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a state in which a plurality of symbols which are variably displayed are stopped and displayed in a bonus game state where three "SCA" symbols are successively displayed as shown in FIG. is there.
[0096]
In FIG. 13, the symbols do not stop in any of the winning lines in a predetermined manner, and the winning is not established. However, the upper stage of the left pseudo reel 26L1, the lower stage of the middle left pseudo reel 26L2, and the middle pseudo reel 26C "SCA" symbol is displayed in the middle row of the right pseudo reel 26R1 and the number of "SCA" symbols is displayed more than usual.
[0097]
The image shown in FIG. 13 is displayed on the display device 30 based on the symbol arrangement table for the bonus game shown in FIG. 4 described above.
[0098]
As described above, even when the winning is not established, for example, by displaying many “SCA” symbols as shown in FIG. 13, it can be expected that the player's expectation of the game is maintained.
[0099]
FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a state in which a plurality of symbols that are variably displayed are stopped and displayed in a bonus game state in which three “SCA” symbols are successively displayed.
[0100]
In FIG. 14, in the middle left pseudo reel 26L2, the "SCA" symbol is displayed in the middle row, the "SUB" symbol is displayed in the upper row, and the "SCA" symbol and the "SUB" symbol are displayed vertically and continuously. It is shown.
[0101]
When the game is not in the bonus game state, as shown in FIG. 11, on the pay line L4, the line of "K" is divided by "SCA" and no winning is realized, but the "SCA" symbol and the "SUB" symbol are not formed. Are continuously displayed vertically, the "K" line is divided by the "SCA" on the winning line L4, and even if the winning is not established, the left pseudo reel 26L1 is displayed on the winning line L7. "J" in the middle of the middle pseudo-reel 26L2, "J" in the middle of the middle pseudo-reel 26C, "J" in the middle of the middle-right pseudo-reel 26R2, and "J" in the middle of the right pseudo-reel 26R1. "J" is displayed, and a line of "J" is formed by "SUB" symbols arranged continuously in a vertical direction, and a winning is realized.
[0102]
The image shown in FIG. 14 is displayed on the display device 30 based on the symbol arrangement table for the bonus game shown in FIG. 5 described above.
[0103]
Thus, by displaying the symbols belonging to the second symbol group side by side in the vertical direction, the possibility that a predetermined combination is displayed on each winning line is increased, and the player's expectation of the game is enhanced. There are cases.
[0104]
FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a state in which a plurality of symbols that are variably displayed are stopped and displayed in a bonus game state where three “SCA” symbols are successively displayed.
[0105]
FIG. 15 shows a state in which a “SCA / SUB” symbol having two functions of a “SCA” symbol and a “SUB” symbol is displayed in the middle of the middle left pseudo reel 26L2.
[0106]
When the game is not in the bonus game state, as shown in FIG. 11, the line of “K” is divided by the “SCA” on the pay line L4, and the winning is not established, but as shown in FIG. By displaying the “SCA / SUB” symbol having two functions of the “SUB” symbol, the “SCA” symbol also has the function of the “SUB” symbol on the winning line L4, instead of the “K” symbol. Therefore, the winning is established without breaking the line of “K”.
[0107]
In this way, by displaying the symbols having the functions of the symbols belonging to the plurality of second symbol groups, the possibility that a predetermined combination is displayed on each winning line is increased, and the player's expectation of the game is enhanced. Can be expected to uplift.
[0108]
In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, five pseudo reels are displayed on the display device 30 and a game is played. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, three pseudo reels and four pseudo reels Is displayed, the number may be any number.
[0109]
[Operation of gaming machine]
16 to 19 show a subroutine for controlling the gaming machine 10, which is executed in the control device 100 described above. Note that a series of subroutines shown in FIGS. 16 to 19 are called and executed at a predetermined timing from a main program of the gaming machine 10 which is executed in advance.
[0110]
Hereinafter, it is assumed that the gaming machine 10 has been activated in advance, the variables used in the CPU 106 described above are initialized to predetermined values, and the gaming machine 10 is operating normally.
[0111]
[Game machine main processing]
In the gaming machine main processing routine shown in FIG. 16, first, it is determined whether or not the credit is 1 or more (step S11). In this process, the CPU 106 determines whether or not the remaining number of coins inserted by the player (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits, and is represented by “C” in the flowchart) is one or more. The CPU 106 reads out the number of credits C stored in the RAM 110, and if it is determined that the number of credits is 0, the game cannot be started, so that the subroutine is immediately terminated without performing any processing, and If it is determined that the number of credits is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S12.
[0112]
Next, it is determined whether or not the pressing operation of the spin repeat bet switch 24 has been performed (step S12). In this process, when the CPU 106 receives a pressing detection signal emitted from the spin repeat bet switch 24 by performing the pressing operation of the switch and determines that the pressing operation of the switch has been performed, Then, the process proceeds to step S15. By this processing, the game conditions such as the number of pay lines activated in the previous game and the number of coins selected for this pay line are applied to the main game as they are, and the operation of the LINE switch 20, the BET switch 22, etc. The game will be started without being performed. On the other hand, when the pressing detection signal issued from the spin repeat bet switch 24 has not been received, it is determined that the pressing operation of the switch has not been performed, and the process proceeds to step S13.
[0113]
Next, a game condition determination process is performed (step S13). In this process, based on the operation of the LINE switch 20, the BET switch 22, and the like, a process of determining the number of pay lines activated in this game and the number of coins bet on the pay lines is performed. The CPU 106 receives a press detection signal issued from each switch by the operation of the LINE switch 20 or the BET switch 22 or the like, and determines the number of active lines L and the number of bets B based on the number of times the signal is received. It is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 110.
[0114]
Further, the CPU 106 reads the number of credits C stored in the RAM 110, subtracts the total number of bets obtained from the number of active lines L and the number of bets B from the number of credits C, and stores the subtracted value in the RAM 110. .
[0115]
Further, the CPU 106 reads out the number of activated lines L and the number of bets B stored in the RAM 110 and, based on the read out number of activated lines L and the number of bets B, as shown in FIG. An image display command is issued to the display control device 200 in order to display the number of winning lines, the number of bets, and the number of remaining credits on the display device 30. The CPU 206 of the display control device 200 performs the predetermined processing as described above, and causes the display device 30 to display an image.
[0116]
In a gaming machine such as the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment having five pseudo reels and a plurality of winning lines, informing the player of gaming conditions such as the activated winning lines in this way. Thereby, the player can clearly know the game conditions determined by himself before starting the game, and may be able to increase the player's expectation of the game.
[0117]
When the above process is completed, the process moves to a step S14.
[0118]
In the following processing, description will be made assuming that all the winning lines are activated in this processing.
[0119]
Next, it is determined whether or not the operation of the start switch 32 has been performed (step S14). In this process, the CPU 106 determines whether or not a pressing detection signal issued from the start switch 32 has been received due to the pressing operation of the start switch 32 being performed. If the CPU 106 determines that the press detection signal issued from the start switch 32 has not been received, the CPU 106 repeats this step, and if it determines that the press detection signal issued from the start switch 32 has been received, The process moves to step S16.
[0120]
On the other hand, in the processing of step S12 described above, the pressing operation of the spin / repeat / bet switch 24 is performed, the pressing detection signal emitted from the switch is received, and it is determined that the pressing operation of the switch is performed. In this case, it is determined whether or not the value of the number of credits C is equal to or greater than the value of the total bet amount in the previous game (step S15). In this process, the CPU 106 reads out the credit number C stored in the RAM 110, and the read out value reads out the active line number L and the bet number B also stored in the RAM 110 in the previous game. A determination is made as to whether the value is greater than or equal to the value of the number. If the CPU 106 determines that the value of the number of credits C is less than the value of the total bet number in the previous game, the game cannot be started, and thus this subroutine is immediately terminated without performing any processing.
[0121]
On the other hand, if the CPU 106 determines that the value of the number of credits C is equal to or greater than the value of the total number of bets in the previous game, the CPU 106 subtracts the value of the total number of bets in the previous game from the value of the number of credits C, and subtracts the value. At a predetermined position in the RAM 110. Further, based on the read number of activated lines L and the read number of bets B, the activated pay line, the activated pay line number, the bet number, and the remaining credit number are displayed on the display device 30 as shown in FIG. An image display command is issued to the display control device 200 in order to cause the display control device 200 to display the image. The CPU 206 of the display control device 200 performs the predetermined processing as described above, and causes the display device 30 to display an image. After performing these processes, the process moves to step S16.
[0122]
Next, an internal lottery process is performed (step S16). In this process, the CPU 106 issues a command to the random number generator 112 to generate a random number, and extracts a predetermined range of random numbers generated by the random number generator 112. Then, the CPU 106 stores the value indicated by the extracted random number in a predetermined position of the RAM 110. After the above processing is completed, the processings proceed to Step S17.
[0123]
In the present embodiment, the random number is generated by the random number generator 112 provided outside the CPU 106 as described above. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the random number generator 112 is provided without the random number generator 112. You may comprise so that it may emit by arithmetic processing.
[0124]
Next, a stop symbol selection process is performed (step S17). In this process, the CPU 106 determines a symbol to be stopped and displayed for five pseudo reels from the left pseudo reel 26L1 to the right pseudo reel 26R1.
[0125]
First, the CPU 106 reads out the random number value stored in the RAM 110 in the above-described processing of step S16, determines which range of the read random number value belongs to the probability lottery table stored in the ROM 108, The internal winning combination will be determined accordingly. The CPU 106 stores the determined internal winning combination data at a predetermined position in the RAM 110. In this probability lottery table, a random number value to be internally won for each winning combination is predetermined.
[0126]
Further, the CPU 106 reads out the random number value and the internal winning combination data stored in a predetermined position of the RAM 110, and stores a plurality of the random number value, the internal winning combination data and the random number value in the ROM 108 based on the read random number value, the internal winning combination data and the random number value. One stop table is selected from the stored stop table group and stored at a predetermined position in the RAM 110. Then, based on the selected stop table, the CPU 106 refers to the symbol arrangement table for normal game shown in FIG. 3 and selects a stop symbol to be stop-displayed. The CPU 106 stores the selected stop symbol information at a predetermined position in the RAM 110. The CPU 106 performs a stop display, which will be described later, based on the selected stop symbol information.
[0127]
After the above processing is completed, the processings proceed to Step S18.
[0128]
Next, a variable display process is performed (step S18). In this process, the CPU 106 sequentially and simultaneously variably displays five pseudo reels from the left pseudo reel 26L1 to the right pseudo reel 26R1. At this time, the CPU 106 refers to the symbol arrangement table for the normal game state shown in FIG. 3 stored in the ROM 108, and performs a variable display based on the symbol arrangement table for the normal game state. For example, taking the left pseudo reel 26L1 shown in FIG. 3 as an example, 15 symbols indicated by reference numerals 1 to 15 are sequentially displayed on the display device 30 three by three, and the symbols are displayed while being moved. Display itself as changing. After displaying the reference numerals 1 to 15 in such a manner, the reference numeral 1 is displayed so as to be scrolled again, and the same display is sequentially repeated. Also, the other four pseudo reels are displayed in a variable manner in the same manner. After this processing is ended, the processings proceed to Step S19.
[0129]
Next, a stop display process is performed (step S19). In this process, the CPU 106 determines a stop symbol based on the stop table stored in the predetermined position of the RAM 110 in the process of step S17 described above, and determines five pseudo reels from the left pseudo reel 26L1 to the right pseudo reel 26R1. Stop display is performed sequentially or simultaneously.
[0130]
Hereinafter, an example of the stop display process in the normal gaming state will be described.
[0131]
For example, when the left pseudo reel 26L1 is taken as an example, the CPU 106 includes, in the stop table selected as described above, designation information indicating that the stop should be performed at the positions indicated by the reference numerals 4, 5, and 6 of the left pseudo reel 26L1. If there is, the symbol information "KJA" is read out by referring to the areas indicated by reference numerals 4, 5, and 6 of the left pseudo reel 26L1 in the symbol arrangement table for the normal game state shown in FIG. An image display command based on the symbol information indicating “KJA” is issued to the display control device 200. Then, the display control device 200 performs the above-described predetermined processing based on the image display command, and obtains “K”, “J”, “J” in the order of upper, middle, and lower left pseudo reels 26L1 of the display device 30. "A" are displayed as images.
[0132]
Similarly, for the other four pseudo reels, three symbols are image-displayed on the display device 30 based on the above-described stop table, and stop display is performed.
[0133]
As a result of the stop display, the display device 30 displays the images as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 described above. After the above processing is completed, the processings proceed to Step S20.
[0134]
Next, it is determined whether or not the stopped symbols are in a predetermined combination (step S20). In this processing, it is determined whether or not the combination is completed based on the combination displayed on the activated lines of the plurality of stopped symbols. In this process, the CPU 106 determines that a combination indicating a predetermined winning mode among the 15 symbols stopped and displayed in the process of step S19 is displayed on the winning line activated by the process of step S13 or step S15. To determine whether or not a winning has been achieved. As in the image display example shown in FIG. 11 described above, the CPU 106 performs no processing when it is determined that the combination indicating the predetermined winning mode is not displayed on the activated line and that the winning is not established. This subroutine is immediately terminated without any processing, and as shown in FIG. 12, a combination indicating a predetermined winning mode is displayed on the activated line, and if it is determined that a winning has been achieved, the process proceeds to step S21.
[0135]
Next, it is determined whether or not the predetermined combination is a bonus game mode (step S21). In this process, the CPU 106 determines whether or not the combination displayed on the pay line and indicating the predetermined winning mode determined to have won is the bonus game mode in the process of step S19 described above. When the “SCA” symbol is continuously displayed on the activated line as in the image display example shown in FIG. 12 described above, the CPU 106 determines that the combination indicating the predetermined winning mode is the bonus game mode. Then, the process proceeds to step S22, where symbols other than the "SCA" symbol, for example, "A", "K", "Q", "J" (including the "SUB" symbol) are continuously arranged on the activated line. If it is displayed, it is determined that the combination indicating the predetermined winning mode is not the bonus game mode, and the process proceeds to step S23.
[0136]
Next, a bonus game process is performed (Step S22). In this process, the CPU 106 performs a process of shifting the gaming state to the bonus game state. In this bonus game state, for example, during a plurality of games, it is possible to play a game without betting coins. In the present embodiment, for example, it is set so that 15 free games are played. It is assumed that.
[0137]
The CPU 106 reads the number of credits stored at a predetermined position in the RAM 110, adds the number of coins corresponding to the winning of the "SCA" symbol to the read value, and stores the added value. Then, an image is displayed on the credit counter 48 of the display device 30 based on this value. Further, the CPU 106 reads a high probability lottery table for one bonus game from a plurality of probability lottery tables stored in the ROM 108, and stores the read high probability lottery table in a predetermined position of the RAM 110. Is rewritten as a probability lottery table for a normal game. Further, the CPU 106 stores data indicating a predetermined bonus game number (for example, “15”) at a predetermined position in the RAM 110. The game state is shifted to the bonus game state. The processing flow in the bonus game will be described later. When the above process ends, the process moves to a step S23. As a result, in the bonus game state, for example, during a plurality of games such as 15 games, it is expected that the player can play a game in a state in which a winning is likely to be established, and it is expected that the player's interest in the game is enhanced.
[0138]
Next, a payout process is performed (step S23). In this process, the CPU 106 pays out coins based on a combination of predetermined symbols determined to have won in the process of step S20 described above. The CPU 106 calculates the payout number based on the payout number table stored at a predetermined position in the ROM 108. Then, the number of credits stored in a predetermined position of the RAM 110 is read, the calculated number of payouts is added to the read number of credits, and the added value is stored. Then, an image is displayed on the credit counter 48 of the display device 30 based on this value. After the above process ends, the process moves to step S64. This subroutine is terminated immediately after the above processing is completed.
[0139]
In the payout process of this step, the number of coins to be paid out is stored as credit. However, it is assumed that a payout command is issued to the hopper drive circuit 124 and the coins are actually paid out from the payout port 38 through the hopper 58. Is also good.
[0140]
In the processing of step S22 described above, a bonus game processing routine shown in FIG. 12 is called. Hereinafter, the flow of the bonus game process performed by the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment will be described.
[0141]
[Bonus game processing]
In the bonus game processing routine shown in FIG. 12, first, it is determined whether or not the number of games is “0” or more (step S31). In this process, the CPU 106 reads the number of bonus games stored at a predetermined position in the RAM 110, and determines whether the value indicated by the read number of bonus games is “0” or more. When the CPU 106 determines that the number of games is equal to or more than “0”, the process proceeds to step S32, and when it is determined that the number of games is not equal to or more than “0”, the bonus game is over. And immediately terminate this subroutine.
[0142]
Next, it is determined whether or not the operation of the start switch 32 has been performed (step S32). In this process, the CPU 106 determines whether or not a pressing detection signal issued from the start switch 32 has been received due to the pressing operation of the start switch 32 being performed. If the CPU 106 determines that the press detection signal issued from the start switch 32 has not been received, the CPU 106 repeats this step, and if it determines that the press detection signal issued from the start switch 32 has been received, The process moves to step S33.
[0143]
Next, an internal lottery process is performed (step S33). In this process, the CPU 106 issues a command to the random number generator 112 to generate a random number, and extracts a predetermined range of random numbers generated by the random number generator 112. Then, the CPU 106 stores the value indicated by the extracted random number in a predetermined position of the RAM 110. After the above processing is completed, the processings proceed to Step S34.
[0144]
Next, a symbol arrangement table selection process is performed (step S34). In this process, the CPU 106 selects one symbol arrangement table from the symbol arrangement table group stored in the ROM 108, for example, shown in FIGS. The stored symbol arrangement table is replaced with a symbol arrangement table for a normal game state and stored in the RAM 110. As described above, the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 4 is arranged such that more "SCA" symbols and "SUB" symbols are displayed than the symbol table for the normal game state shown in FIG. Further, the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 5 is arranged such that the “SCA” symbol and the “SUB” symbol are displayed continuously in the vertical direction. Further, the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 6 is arranged such that an “SCA / SUB” symbol having both functions of “SCA” symbol and “SUB” symbol is displayed.
[0145]
When the above processing is completed, the processings proceed to Step S35.
[0146]
In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as described above, one symbol arrangement table is selected from the plurality of symbol arrangement tables shown in FIGS. 3 to 6 based on a random number value. The present invention is not limited to this, and the selection method does not matter, and one of the plurality of symbol arrangement tables described above may be set in advance without selecting.
[0147]
Next, a stop symbol selection process is performed (step S35). In this process, the CPU 106 determines a symbol to be stopped and displayed for five pseudo reels from the left pseudo reel 26L1 to the right pseudo reel 26R1.
[0148]
First, the CPU 106 reads out the random number value stored in the RAM 110 in the processing of the above-described step S33, determines which range of the probability random determination table stored in the ROM 108 the read random number value belongs to, and determines the range to which the determined random number value belongs. The internal winning combination will be determined accordingly. The CPU 106 stores the determined internal winning combination data at a predetermined position in the RAM 110. In this probability lottery table, a random number value to be internally won for each winning combination is predetermined.
[0149]
Further, the CPU 106 reads out the random number value and the internal winning combination data stored in a predetermined position of the RAM 110, and stores a plurality of the random number value, the internal winning combination data and the random number value in the ROM 108 based on the read random number value, the internal winning combination data and the random number value. One stop table is selected from the stored stop table group and stored at a predetermined position in the RAM 110. Then, based on the selected stop table, the CPU 106 refers to the symbol arrangement table selected in the processing of step S35 described above, and selects a stop symbol to be stop-displayed. The CPU 106 stores the selected stop symbol information at a predetermined position in the RAM 110. The CPU 106 performs a stop display, which will be described later, based on the selected stop symbol information.
[0150]
After the above processing is completed, the processings proceed to Step S36.
[0151]
Next, a variable display process is performed (step S36). In this process, the CPU 106 sequentially and simultaneously variably displays five pseudo reels from the left pseudo reel 26L1 to the right pseudo reel 26R1. The CPU 106 refers to the symbol arrangement table selected in the processing of step S34 described above and stored in the RAM 110, and performs variable display based on the symbol arrangement table.
[0152]
For example, when the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 4 is selected and the left pseudo reel 26L1 of the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. The symbols are sequentially displayed, and the symbols are displayed so as to change while the symbols themselves are displayed. After displaying the reference numerals 1 to 15 in such a manner, the reference numeral 1 is displayed so as to be scrolled again, and the same display is sequentially repeated. Also, the other four pseudo reels are displayed in a variable manner in the same manner.
[0153]
The same variable display processing is performed also when the symbol arrangement tables of FIGS. 5 and 6 are selected.
[0154]
After the above processing is completed, the processings proceed to Step S37.
[0155]
Next, stop display processing is performed (step S37). In this process, the CPU 106 determines a stop symbol based on the symbol arrangement table selected in the process of step S34 described above and the stop table selected in the process of step S35, and changes the left pseudo reel 26L1 to the right pseudo reel. The five pseudo reels up to 26R1 are stopped or displayed sequentially or simultaneously.
[0156]
Hereinafter, an example of each stop display process when the symbol arrangement tables shown in FIGS. 4 to 6 are selected in the process of step S34 described above will be described.
[0157]
A case where the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 4 is selected in the processing of step S34 described above will be described. For example, when the stop table selected as described above includes designation information indicating that the stop should be stopped at the positions indicated by reference numerals 4, 5, and 6 with respect to the left pseudo reel 26L1 in the symbol arrangement table of FIG. Reads the symbol information "J-SCA-K" with reference to the areas indicated by reference numerals 4, 5, and 6 of the left pseudo reel 26L1 in the symbol arrangement table of FIG. 4, and reads the read "J-SCA-K". An image display command based on the indicated symbol information is issued to the display control device 200. Then, the display control device 200 performs the above-described predetermined processing based on the image display command, and outputs “J”, “SCA”, “SC” in the order of upper, middle, and lower left pseudo reels 26L1 of the display device 30. K "are displayed as images.
[0158]
Similarly, for the other four pseudo reels, three symbols are image-displayed on the display device 30 based on the above-described stop table, and stop display is performed. When the stop display is performed for all five pseudo reels, a stop symbol image as shown in FIG. 13 is displayed on the display device 30, for example.
[0159]
Further, in the left pseudo reel 26L1 of the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 4, either the “SCA” symbol or the “SUB” symbol is always arranged within the three ranges. Either the symbol or the “SUB” symbol is frequently displayed.
[0160]
Thus, a game that has a symbol display portion capable of displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and provides a predetermined value to the player when a predetermined symbol mode is displayed as a game result on the symbol display portion. Machine, the plurality of types of symbols, a symbol belonging to a first symbol group, a configuration including a symbol belonging to a second symbol group having a higher value than the symbols belonging to the first symbol group, And a symbol selection means for selecting a symbol to be displayed on the symbol display unit from the plurality of types of symbols, wherein the symbol selection means changes a probability of selecting a symbol belonging to the second symbol group. With the change means, the appearance frequency of the second symbol group with high value will change, and it will be possible to produce a wave of interest, and the player's expectation of the game will be maintained more than before It becomes possible to do.
[0161]
Further, a case will be described in which the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 5 is selected in the processing of step S34 described above. For example, when the stop table selected as described above includes designation information indicating that the stop should be performed at the positions indicated by reference numerals 10, 11, and 12 with respect to the left pseudo reel 26L1 of the symbol arrangement table in FIG. Reads the symbol information "SUB-SCA-J" with reference to the areas indicated by reference numerals 10, 11, and 12 of the left pseudo reel 26L1 in the symbol arrangement table of FIG. 5, and stores the read "SUB-SCA-J". An image display command based on the indicated symbol information is issued to the display control device 200. Then, the display control device 200 performs the above-described predetermined processing based on the image display command, and performs “SUB”, “SCA”, “SCA” in the order of upper, middle, and lower left reels 26L1 of the display device 30. J "are displayed as images.
[0162]
For the other four pseudo reels, three symbols are image-displayed on the display device 30 on the basis of random numbers in the same manner, and stop display is performed. When the stop display is performed for all five pseudo reels, a stop symbol image as shown in FIG. 14 is displayed on the display device 30, for example.
[0163]
Further, in the left pseudo reel 26L1 of the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 5, since a plurality of combinations in which the “SCA” symbol and the “SUB” symbol are continuous are arranged, the display device 30 displays the “SCA” symbol and the “SCA” symbol. The "SUB" symbol is frequently displayed in a continuous state.
[0164]
Thereby, the symbol selecting means selects the symbols belonging to the second symbol group so as to be displayed continuously in the plurality of symbol display portions in the vertical direction. There is little possibility that a line composed of a predetermined symbol will be interrupted, and a line composed of a predetermined symbol may be established on a new winning line, which may increase the player's expectation of the game. Can be expected.
[0165]
A case where the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 6 is selected in the processing of step S34 described above will be described. For example, when the stop table selected as described above includes designation information indicating that the left pseudo reel 26L1 of the symbol arrangement table in FIG. Reads the symbol information “K-SCA / SUB-J” with reference to the areas indicated by reference numerals 1, 2, and 3 of the left pseudo reel 26L1 in the symbol arrangement table in FIG. 6, and reads the read “K-SCA / SUB”. An image display command based on the symbol information indicating “−J” is issued to the display control device 200. Then, the display control device 200 performs the above-described predetermined processing based on the image display command, and obtains “K”, “SCA / SUB” in the order of upper, middle, and lower left pseudo reels 26L1 of the display device 30. , “J” are displayed as images.
[0166]
For the other four pseudo reels, three symbols are image-displayed on the display device 30 on the basis of random numbers in the same manner, and stop display is performed. When the stop display is performed for all five pseudo reels, a stop symbol image as shown in FIG. 15 is displayed on the display device 30, for example.
[0167]
Further, in the left pseudo reel 26L1 of the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 6, a plurality of “SCA / SUB” symbols having both functions of “SCA” symbol and “SUB” symbol are arranged. The "SCA / SUB" symbol is frequently displayed.
[0168]
With this, the symbol selecting means selects a symbol having a function of a symbol belonging to the plurality of second symbol groups, so that it may be easy to configure a predetermined symbol combination on a winning line, Can be expected to raise the expectation of the game more than before.
[0169]
After the above processing is completed, the processings proceed to Step S38.
[0170]
Next, it is determined whether or not the stopped symbols are in a predetermined combination (step S38). In this process, it is determined whether or not the combination is completed by the combination arranged on the activated line among the combinations of the symbols on the stopped pseudo reels. In this process, the CPU 106 sets the combination indicating the predetermined winning mode among the 15 symbols stopped and displayed in the process of step S36 described above on one or more of the nine winning lines. It is displayed, and it is determined whether or not a winning has been achieved. As in the image display example shown in FIG. 13 described above, the CPU 106 does not perform any processing when it is determined that the combination indicating the predetermined winning mode is not displayed on the active line and that the winning is not established. When the subroutine is immediately terminated without determining that a winning combination has been established, a combination indicating a predetermined winning mode is displayed on the active line, as in the image display examples shown in FIGS. 14 to 15 described above. Moves the process to step S39.
[0171]
Next, a payout process is performed (step S39). In this process, the CPU 106 pays out the number of coins based on the combination of predetermined symbols determined to have won in the process of step S38 described above. The CPU 106 calculates the payout number based on the payout number table stored at a predetermined position in the ROM 108. Then, the number of credits stored in a predetermined position of the RAM 110 is read, the calculated number of payouts is added to the read number of credits, and the added value is stored. Then, an image is displayed on the credit counter 48 of the display device 30 based on this value. After the above process ends, the process moves to a step S40.
[0172]
Next, a process of decrementing the number of games is performed (step S40). In this process, the CPU 106 reads the number of games stored at a predetermined position in the RAM 110, and subtracts “1” from the value indicating the read number of games. Then, the subtracted value is stored in the RAM 110. This subroutine is terminated immediately after the above processing is completed.
[0173]
By performing the processing from step S35 to step S36 described above, when a specific symbol combination is displayed as a game result on the plurality of symbol display units, the symbol selection probability changing means, the symbol selection probability changing means, Since the probability of selecting a symbol belonging to the second symbol group is changed to a high value, there are cases where a large number of symbols that are high in value and are likely to be advantageous to the player are displayed, thereby increasing the player's expectation of the game. Even if the winning is not achieved, it is possible to reduce the decrease in the player's expectation of the game and to maintain the interest in the game.
[0174]
In the bonus game processing routine shown in FIG. 17, the symbol arrangement table for the bonus game is selected in advance, and based on the selected symbol arrangement table, the display device 30 displays the "SCA" symbol and the "SUB" symbol. Although the symbols belonging to the second symbol group are displayed as images, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a temporary stop display may be performed, and the stop control may be performed to change the temporarily stopped displayed symbols. Good. Hereinafter, this case will be described as a second embodiment.
[0175]
<< second embodiment >>
[Bonus game processing]
In the bonus game processing routine shown in FIG. 18, first, it is determined whether or not the number of games is “0” or more (step S51). In this process, the CPU 106 reads the number of bonus games stored at a predetermined position in the RAM 110, and determines whether or not the value indicating the read number of bonus games is “0” or more. When the CPU 106 determines that the number of games is equal to or more than “0”, the process proceeds to step S32, and when it is determined that the number of games is not equal to or more than “0”, the bonus game is over. And immediately terminate this subroutine.
[0176]
Next, it is determined whether or not the operation of the start switch 32 has been performed (step S52). In this process, the CPU 106 determines whether or not a pressing detection signal issued from the start switch 32 has been received due to the pressing operation of the start switch 32 being performed. If the CPU 106 determines that the press detection signal issued from the start switch 32 has not been received, the CPU 106 repeats this step, and if it determines that the press detection signal issued from the start switch 32 has been received, The process moves to step S53.
[0177]
Next, an internal lottery process is performed (step S53). In this process, the CPU 106 issues a command to the random number generator 112 to generate a random number, and extracts a predetermined range of random numbers generated by the random number generator 112. Then, the CPU 106 stores the value indicated by the extracted random number in a predetermined position of the RAM 110. After the above processing is completed, the processings proceed to Step S54.
[0178]
Next, a symbol arrangement table selection process is performed (step S54). In this process, the CPU 106 selects one symbol arrangement table from the symbol arrangement table group shown in FIGS. 4 to 6 stored in the ROM 108 based on the above-described random number, and selects the symbol arrangement table. The obtained symbol arrangement table is stored in the RAM 110. As described above, the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 4 is arranged such that more "SCA" symbols and "SUB" symbols are displayed than the symbol table for the normal game state shown in FIG. Further, the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 5 is arranged such that the “SCA” symbol and the “SUB” symbol are displayed continuously in the vertical direction. Further, the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 6 is arranged such that an “SCA / SUB” symbol having both functions of “SCA” symbol and “SUB” symbol is displayed.
[0179]
When the above process ends, the process moves to a step S55.
[0180]
Next, a final stop symbol selection process is performed (step S55). In this process, the CPU 106 determines a symbol to be stopped and displayed for five pseudo reels from the left pseudo reel 26L1 to the right pseudo reel 26R1.
[0181]
First, the CPU 106 reads out the random number value stored in the RAM 110 in the processing of the above-described step S33, determines which range of the probability random determination table stored in the ROM 108 the read random number value belongs to, and determines the range to which the determined random number value belongs. The internal winning combination will be determined accordingly. The CPU 106 stores the determined internal winning combination data at a predetermined position in the RAM 110. In this probability lottery table, a random number value to be internally won for each winning combination is predetermined.
[0182]
Further, the CPU 106 reads out the random number value and the internal winning combination data stored in a predetermined position of the RAM 110, and stores a plurality of the random number value, the internal winning combination data and the random number value in the ROM 108 based on the read random number value, the internal winning combination data and the random number value. One stop table is selected from the stored stop table group and stored at a predetermined position in the RAM 110. Then, based on the selected stop table, the CPU 106 refers to the symbol arrangement table selected in the processing of step S54 described above, and selects a stop symbol to be stop-displayed. The CPU 106 stores the selected stop symbol information at a predetermined position in the RAM 110. The CPU 106 performs a main stop display, which will be described later, based on the selected stop symbol information.
[0183]
After the above processing is completed, the processings proceed to Step S56.
[0184]
Next, it is determined whether or not to perform the temporary stop display (step S56). In this process, the CPU 106 reads the random number value stored in the RAM 110 in the above-described step S53, and determines whether or not to perform the temporary stop display based on the read random number value. When determining that the random number value indicates that the temporary stop display is to be performed, the CPU 106 shifts the processing to step S57, and determines that the random number value does not indicate that the temporary stop display is to be performed. In this case, the process moves to step S58.
[0185]
Next, a temporary stop symbol determination process is performed (step S57). In this process, the CPU 106 reads out the permanent stop symbol information determined in the process of step S55 described above and stored in the RAM 110, and determines a temporary stop symbol based on the read permanent stop symbol information. For example, if the permanent stop symbol information stored in the above-described RAM 110 includes stop symbol information for establishing a winning of “KKKKKK” on the winning line L1, the CPU 106 determines that “K”. Based on the “-KKK”, the temporary stop symbol information of “K-SCA-KKK” is generated. Further, for example, when the stop symbol information for establishing the winning of “SCA-SCA-SCA-KK” is included on the winning line L1, the “SCA-SCA-SCA-KK” is used based on the “SCA-SCA-SCA-KK”. SCA-KKKKK "is generated. The CPU 106 stores the generated temporary stop symbol information at a predetermined position in the RAM 110. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S58.
[0186]
In this step, the temporary stop symbol is determined based on the stop symbol information stored in the RAM 110. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the symbol arrangement table for the normal game state stored in the ROM 110 is not limited to this. The temporary stop symbols may be read out and determined based on the symbol arrangement table for the normal game state. As a result, as described above, in the temporary stop display, a temporary stop symbol based on the symbol arrangement table for the normal game state is displayed, and in the final stop display, a stop symbol based on the symbol arrangement table for the bonus game is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to perform an effect such that the “SCA” symbol and the “SUB” symbol are increased and displayed, and it is expected that the player's sense of expectation of the game is enhanced.
[0187]
Next, a variable display process is performed (step S58). In this process, the CPU 106 sequentially and simultaneously variably displays five pseudo reels from the left pseudo reel 26L1 to the right pseudo reel 26R1. After the above processing is completed, the processings proceed to Step S59.
[0188]
Next, a temporary stop display process is performed (step S59). In this process, the CPU 106 temporarily or sequentially stops the five pseudo reels from the left pseudo reel 26L1 to the right pseudo reel 26R1 based on the temporary stop symbol information determined in the above-described process of step S57 and stored in the RAM 110. Display.
[0189]
If it is determined in step S56 that the temporary stop display is not to be performed, this process is not performed.
[0190]
If this process ends, the process moves to a step S60.
[0191]
Next, a re-variation display process is performed (step S60). In this process, the CPU 106 re-displays the temporary stop symbols for which the temporary stop display has been performed in the process of step S59 described above, sequentially or simultaneously on five pseudo reels from the left pseudo reel 26L1 to the right pseudo reel 26R1. At this time, the CPU 106 refers to the symbol arrangement table selected in the processing of step S54 described above and stored in the RAM 110, and performs variable display based on the symbol arrangement table.
[0192]
In the case of performing the re-variation display, a character or the like may be displayed on the display device 30 as an image and a predetermined effect may be performed to notify that the fluctuation display is to be performed. Thereby, it can be expected that the player's sense of expectation for the game is enhanced.
[0193]
If it is determined in step S56 that the temporary stop display is not to be performed, this process is not performed.
[0194]
After the above processing is completed, the processings proceed to Step S61.
[0195]
Next, the main stop display processing is performed (step S61). In this process, the CPU 106 determines five pseudo reels from the left pseudo reel 26L1 to the right pseudo reel 26R1 in order or simultaneously based on the permanent stop symbol information determined in the above-described step S55 and stored in the RAM 110. Perform stop display.
[0196]
After the above processing is completed, the processings proceed to Step S62.
[0197]
Next, it is determined whether or not the stopped symbols are in a predetermined combination (step S62). In this process, it is determined whether or not the combination is completed by the combination arranged on the activated line among the combinations of the symbols on the stopped pseudo reels. In this process, the CPU 106 determines that a combination indicating a predetermined winning mode among the 15 symbols that have been permanently stopped and displayed by the process of step S61 described above is displayed on one or more of the nine winning lines. To determine whether or not a winning has been achieved. As in the image display example shown in FIG. 13 described above, the CPU 106 does not perform any processing when it is determined that the combination indicating the predetermined winning mode is not displayed on the active line and that the winning is not established. When the subroutine is immediately terminated without determining that a winning combination has been established, a combination indicating a predetermined winning mode is displayed on the active line, as in the image display examples shown in FIGS. 14 to 15 described above. Moves the process to step S63.
[0198]
Next, a payout process is performed (step S63). In this process, the CPU 106 pays out the number of coins based on the combination of predetermined symbols determined to have won in the process of step S62 described above. The CPU 106 calculates the payout number based on the payout number table stored at a predetermined position in the ROM 108. Then, the number of credits stored in a predetermined position of the RAM 110 is read, the calculated number of payouts is added to the read number of credits, and the added value is stored. Then, an image is displayed on the credit counter 48 of the display device 30 based on this value. After the above process ends, the process moves to step S64.
[0199]
Next, a process of decrementing the number of games is performed (step S64). In this process, the CPU 106 reads the number of games stored at a predetermined position in the RAM 110, and subtracts “1” from the value indicating the read number of games. Then, the subtracted value is stored in the RAM 110. This subroutine is terminated immediately after the above processing is completed.
[0200]
By performing the process of step S57 described above, before displaying a plurality of symbols as game results on the plurality of symbol display units, a temporary display symbol selection for selecting a plurality of symbols to be stopped and displayed on the plurality of symbol display units. Means, it is possible to preliminarily select a symbol to be temporarily displayed before the actual display, and by performing the processing from step S58 to step S60 described above, the first symbol group or the second symbol Since there is provided a symbol changing means for changing a symbol selected from any one of the groups and displayed on the plurality of symbol display units to a symbol belonging to another symbol group different from the symbol group to which the symbol belongs, The stop-displayed symbol is not only displayed in a variable form and stopped again, but also a symbol of a type different from the tentatively displayed symbol may be displayed, thereby increasing the player's expectation of the game. Theft can be expected, even if the winning can be expected to also maintain a sense of expectation to the game of the player as not satisfied.
[0201]
In addition, before displaying a plurality of symbols as a game result on the plurality of symbol display units, a temporary display symbol selection unit for selecting a plurality of symbols to be stopped and displayed on the plurality of symbol display units, wherein the symbol selection unit includes In the case of the temporary display symbol selecting means, the probability that the symbol temporarily stopped and displayed before the stop display of the game result is a symbol belonging to the first symbol group and the probability of being a symbol belonging to the second symbol group And changes, so even if it is determined that the symbols belonging to the first symbol group having a relatively low value are to be stopped and displayed, the stop display of the game result is changed to the first symbol group having a relatively high value. Once the symbol to which it belongs is once stopped and displayed, the temporarily stopped display may allow the player to concentrate on the game in some cases.
[0202]
It should be noted that a symbol selected from one of the first symbol group and the second symbol group and displayed on the plurality of symbol display portions is a symbol belonging to another symbol group different from the symbol group to which the symbol belongs. In the case of having a symbol changing means for changing the symbol, the symbol is not fixed to the predetermined symbol arrangement, and the symbol may be changed relatively freely, and if the symbol is changed to a symbol having a different value, for example, If the value changes to a higher value, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation. Even if the value changes to a lower value, the player can have a sense of expectation until the value changes. In some cases, it is possible to provide a wide range of games, which is very suitable in some cases.
[0203]
In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the processing of the above-described step S56, it is determined whether or not to perform the temporary stop display based on the random number value. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the bonus described above may be used. In the game processing routine, the variable display may be always performed. In addition, when the final stop symbol which is a predetermined combination is determined in the processing of step S55, the temporary stop is performed to further increase the player's expectation of the game. Display may be performed.
[0204]
In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as described above, in the bonus game state, the frequency of displaying the symbols belonging to the second symbol group such as “SCA” and “SUB” is changed. The present invention is not limited to this, and the frequency of displaying the symbols belonging to the second symbol group may be changed even in the normal game state. In this case, as a condition for changing the frequency of displaying the symbols belonging to the second symbol group, for example, when a predetermined lottery result is obtained by the internal lottery, the predetermined number of games after the end of the bonus game state And so on.
[0205]
In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as described above, the bonus game state is a game in which a plurality of games (for example, 15 times) can be played without consuming coins. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the bonus game may take any form as long as it increases the possibility that the player can obtain a profit.
[0206]
Furthermore, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the slot machine in which the fluctuated display is automatically stopped and displayed is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention may be applied to other rotary game machines such as a pachislot machine, and also to a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine.
[0207]
Note that, as described above, the game device has a symbol display portion capable of displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and when a predetermined symbol mode is displayed as a game result on the symbol display portion, a predetermined value value is provided to the player. In the gaming machine to give, the plurality of types of symbols, a symbol belonging to a first symbol group, a symbol belonging to a second symbol group having a higher value than the symbol belonging to the first symbol group, Comprising a symbol selection means for selecting a symbol to be displayed on the symbol display unit from the plurality of types of symbols, wherein the symbol selection means changes a probability of selecting a symbol belonging to the second symbol group. When a symbol selection probability changing means is provided, the probability of selecting a symbol belonging to the first symbol group and the probability of selecting a symbol belonging to the second symbol group change, and a symbol having a high value is output. Easy and hard to come out. In such a case, in a state in which a high-value symbol is likely to appear, the player is expected to expect that some valuable value will be given, or in a state in which this high-value symbol is likely to appear, the player Concentrating on the game while giving various expectations, such as letting you expect that some valuable value will be given, and letting you hope that the state where this high value symbol is easy to appear will not end In some cases, it may be possible, and in the state where high-value designs are difficult to appear, it is natural to have the expectation that some valuable value will be given, while also expecting that there will be no situations in which high-value designs are likely to appear. In some cases, it becomes possible to give the player a new sense that has never been seen before.
[0208]
For example, in a pachinko machine, when one or more symbols belonging to the first symbol group are stopped and displayed in a big hit symbol mode, when a lottery high probability state is configured to occur, a state other than the lottery high probability state is set. And the lottery-high probability state, the reach mode by one or more symbols belonging to the second symbol group (when one or more symbols are stopped and displayed, and the remaining one symbol is stopped and displayed at a specific symbol) (A display mode in which a big hit occurs) can be easily generated. In this example, it is possible to observe the game display on the symbol display unit with the expectation that a lottery high probability state will occur if the reach is a big hit.
[0209]
In addition, as described above, a plurality of the symbol display units are provided, and when a predetermined combination of symbols is displayed as a game result on the plurality of symbol display units, a predetermined value is given to the player. When the symbol selecting means selects a symbol to be stopped and displayed on the plurality of symbol display units from the plurality of types of symbols, the result is not determined only by the symbol of the single symbol display unit, The game result is notified by the combination of predetermined symbols as the game result on the symbol display part, so that it may be possible to provide a complicated and deep game characteristic that is easier to understand than a single case. , May be very suitable.
[0210]
As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, it only illustrated the specific example and does not specifically limit this invention. That is, the present invention includes the plurality of types of symbols, a symbol belonging to a first symbol group, and a symbol belonging to a second symbol group having a higher value than the symbol belonging to the first symbol group. A symbol selection unit configured to select a symbol to be displayed on the symbol display unit from the plurality of types of symbols, wherein the symbol selection unit changes a probability of selecting a symbol belonging to the second symbol group. The feature is that a probability changing means is provided, but the specific configuration of each means such as a symbol selecting means and a symbol selecting probability changing means can be appropriately designed and changed.
[0211]
It should be noted that the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the invention merely enumerate the most suitable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to what was done.
[0212]
[Example of Modification]
Modification examples of the above-described embodiment of the present invention will be described below.
[0213]
The stop display may include a so-called swing fluctuation, in which the moving display is repeated in a reciprocating manner in which the design is displayed as swinging in a vertical or horizontal direction. Moreover, the fluctuation of the symbol may be changed at minute time intervals, or the symbol may be repeatedly enlarged and reduced. Further, a display mode in which the player recognizes that the symbol is stopped and displayed may be included. However, when a symbol is displayed on the symbol display unit as a display result, it may be preferable to stop display.
[0214]
Further, the gaming machine of the present invention may include game start instruction means for instructing the start of a game, and the game start instruction means for instructing a game start, such as a button and a start lever provided on the game machine. Anything is fine.
[0215]
In the case of a pachinko machine, a predetermined symbol starting port provided on the game board may be used as the game start command means. In addition, anything may be used as long as the game ball passes, wins, or enters, and a predetermined symbol starts to change, a gate, or a ball entrance. Furthermore, as the game result display means, a special symbol display device may be applied, and any image display means capable of displaying a still image and a moving image may be used. For example, a normal symbol display means, a special symbol display means, Any symbol display means or effect design display means for informing the player of a game state, such as a probability variation determination symbol display means, a symbol display means for determining whether or not to guide a game ball to a predetermined area, or the like may be used.
[0216]
Further, the gaming machine of the present invention may be provided with a symbol stop instruction means operable by a player for instructing to stop and display the symbol being fluctuated on one or a plurality of symbol display units. The pachislot stop button is one example.
[0219]
The role in the pachislot is a small role that pays out a predetermined number of prize media, a single bonus in which the probability that the winning combination determination means determines the small role as the winning combination is high for only one game unit, and a winning combination determination means. A regular bonus in which the probability of determining a small role as a winning combination is a high probability only between a plurality of game units, and a probability that the winning combination determination means determines a regular bonus as a winning combination is a high probability only for a predetermined plurality of game units. The big bonus, the winning combination navigating function for notifying the information on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means before the operation of the variable display stop instruction means by the player, and the information on the stop pattern selected by the stop pattern selecting means. A push order navigating function for notifying the player before the operation of the variable display stop command means, and a stop command signal from the variable display stop command means by the player. A so-called CT (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 1-2388888) that stops a symbol with a minimum movement (or a minimum variation (or a minimum movement)) from a force, a replay that can start a game in one game unit without inserting a game medium, 1 or Over a plurality of game units, a replay high probability state in which the probability that the winning combination determination means determines a replay as a winning combination is made high, a winning combination navigating function, a push order navigating function, a CT, and the like. May be continued. In addition, a predetermined role or a specific role is determined as a winning combination by the winning combination determining means, and a winning combination release state, which is a state in which it is easy to display a winning mode corresponding to a plurality of winning combinations that have not yet won a winning, The probability that the combination determining means determines the predetermined (or specific) combination as the winning combination is one or a concentrated state in which the probability is high only for a plurality of game units. Or, whether or not the combination of them or whether the length of the period of the “plurality of game units” is increased to be advantageous to the player.
[0218]
The role in the pachinko machine is a jackpot that opens or expands a large prize winning means provided on the game board surface a plurality of times, a small hit / medium hit where the large prize winning means provided on the game board face is opened or expanded once, and is provided on the game board surface. A lottery high probability state in which the lottery probability of determining whether to open or expand the large winning means when the variable winning means is opened or expanded one or more times is high.
[0219]
Furthermore, the gaming machine of the present invention may have a special game state that occurs when a specific symbol mode is displayed as a game result on the symbol display unit. The special game state may be any state that is advantageous to a player who continues for a plurality of game units. For pachislot, a big bonus, a single bonus, a winning combination navigation function, a push order navigation function, so-called CT, replay The state is a high probability state, a winning combination release state, a concentration state, and the like. The special game state may be called a bonus. Further, one game unit is from the output of the game start command signal from the game start command means to the display of the game result, and the like, and the plurality of game units are such that one game unit is performed a plurality of times. And so on.
[0220]
Furthermore, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the symbol selection probability changing means may be activated when the gaming result is out of the range where no value is given. Specifically, the off symbol form in which no valuable value is given in the game (consisting of one or a plurality of symbols) becomes a second symbol group having a higher value than the symbols belonging to many first symbol groups. The display may be controlled so as to include a large number of the symbols to which it belongs, or the display control may be performed so as to include a small number. By doing so, it becomes possible for the player to guess whether the gaming state is advantageous or disadvantageous even in the same off symbol mode, and it is possible to increase interest. There is.
[0221]
Still further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the symbol selection probability changing means may be operated substantially simultaneously with the operation of the special game state or during the special game state. In some cases, the same effect as in the above embodiment in which the symbol selection probability changing means operates during the bonus game may be achieved.
[0222]
Furthermore, the gaming machine of the present invention further includes a permanent stop symbol selecting unit that selects a symbol to be stopped and displayed as a game result on the symbol display unit, and the provisional display symbol selecting unit has a higher probability than the permanent stop symbol selecting unit. Thus, a configuration may be adopted in which a symbol belonging to the second symbol group is selected. This makes it possible for the player to play the game with a sense of expectation even in a game to which no value is given, which may be very suitable in some cases.
[0223]
Still further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, a predetermined period (for example, the first special game, for example, turning on the power of the gaming machine, clearing the RAM of the control means for controlling the gaming machine, displaying a customer waiting demonstration, etc.). During the period from the end of the first special gaming state to the occurrence of the next special gaming state, the symbol selecting means selects the symbols belonging to the second symbol group with a higher probability than before the occurrence of the next special gaming state. You may do it. After entering the game store, the player, in order to search for a gaming machine that is likely to be given a valuable value or a special gaming state is likely to occur, only a small number of predetermined games to try a plurality of gaming machines. Go to, move to a different gaming machine and play the game may be repeated, but if a large number of symbols belonging to the second symbol group appear in a given gaming machine, more gaming with that gaming machine If it is done, it will be possible to make the player think that valuable value is given or that a special game state will occur, so that the player can select that gaming machine and enjoy the game There are cases. In addition to such a case, a predetermined period after turning on the power of the gaming machine or after clearing the RAM of the control means is often the start time of the game, at which time the player It is often preferable to display a large number of symbols that give a sense of expectation.
[0224]
Still further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, during the period from the end of the special gaming state to a predetermined period (for example, during one or a plurality of predetermined game units, until a predetermined time elapses, and the like), it is longer than after the predetermined period. The symbol selection means may select a symbol belonging to the second symbol group with a high probability. By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the special game state will soon be generated for the player who thinks that the special game state has ended, which is very suitable. There is.
[0225]
Furthermore, in the gaming machine of the present invention, a predetermined period (for example, 1 or a plurality of predetermined game units, a predetermined time, or the like) elapses from the end of the special game state, and then a predetermined period (for example, 1 Or, during a plurality of predetermined game units, until a predetermined time elapses, a special game state occurs, etc.), the symbol selection means selects the symbols belonging to the second symbol group with a higher probability than during the predetermined period. You may do it. By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation that a special game state will soon occur for a player who thinks that the special game state will not easily occur, which is a very suitable case. is there.
[0226]
Still further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the continuous or intermittent, between the plurality of game units, the game before and after the plurality of game units, the symbol selection means the symbols belonging to the second symbol group Display control may be performed so that the selection probability is increased. By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that a special game state will soon occur in the player, which is very suitable in some cases.
[0227]
Furthermore, in the gaming machine of the present invention, it means that the symbol selection probability changing means has been activated, or that the symbol selection means is in a game with a high probability of selecting a symbol belonging to the second symbol group, or A meaningful notification may be given to the player. The notification in this case may be performed by a symbol display device constituting the symbol display unit. For example, one or more lamp devices and one or more speakers provided on the housing may be used to display background images, character information, display of characters, effect displays of character movements, and the like. By doing so, there are cases where it is possible to inform the player of the game state in an easy-to-understand manner, and in which the expectation can be further amplified.
[0228]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, there is provided a symbol display portion capable of displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and when a predetermined symbol mode is displayed as a game result on the symbol display portion, a predetermined value is provided to the player. In the gaming machine to be given, the plurality of types of symbols, a symbol belonging to a first symbol group, and a symbol belonging to a second symbol group having a higher value than the symbol belonging to the first symbol group, And a symbol selection unit for selecting a symbol to be displayed on the symbol display unit from the plurality of types of symbols, wherein the symbol selection unit changes a probability of selecting a symbol belonging to the second symbol group. It has a symbol selection probability changing means, so the appearance frequency of the second symbol group with high value changes, it is possible to produce a wave of interest, and the player's expectation of playing It is possible to maintain the above.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an example of a perspective view showing an overview of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an example of a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of a gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is an example of a schematic diagram of a database showing an arrangement configuration of symbols of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is an example of a schematic diagram of a database showing an arrangement of symbols of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is an example of a schematic diagram of a database showing an arrangement of symbols of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is an example of a schematic diagram of a database showing an arrangement configuration of symbols of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a display control device of the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing a concept of an arrangement of image data in a video RAM of a display control device of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a screen display of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a schematic view showing an example of a screen display of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a schematic view showing an example of a screen display of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a screen display of the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a screen display of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 14 is a schematic view showing an example of a screen display of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a screen display of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 16 is a view illustrating a flowchart of control processing executed in the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 17 is a view illustrating a flowchart of control processing executed in the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 18 is a view illustrating a flowchart of control processing executed in the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 19 is a view illustrating a flowchart of control processing executed in the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 gaming machines
20 LINE switch
22 BET switch
24 Spin Repeat Bet Switch
26 pseudo reel
28 pedestal
30 Display device
31 Medal slot
32 Start switch
36 Dispensing switch
38 Payout
40 coin tray
100 control device
102 Interface circuits
104 I / O bus
106 CPU
108 ROM
110 RAM
112 Random number generator
200 Display control device
202 Interface circuit
204 I / O bus
206 CPU
208 ROM
210 RAM
212 VDP
214 Video RAM
216 ROM for image data
218 drive circuit
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Claims (5)

It has a symbol display unit that can display multiple types of symbols,
When a predetermined symbol mode is displayed as a game result on the symbol display unit,
A gaming machine for providing a predetermined value to a player,
The plurality of types of symbols, a symbol belonging to a first symbol group,
A symbol belonging to a second symbol group having a higher value than the symbol belonging to the first symbol group, and
Provide a symbol selection means for selecting a symbol to be displayed on the symbol display unit from the plurality of types of symbols,
A gaming machine, wherein the symbol selection means includes symbol selection probability changing means for changing a probability of selecting a symbol belonging to the second symbol group. Having a plurality of the symbol display units,
When a predetermined combination of symbols is displayed as a game result on the plurality of symbol display units,
Configured to give a predetermined value to the player,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the symbol selecting means selects a symbol to be stopped and displayed on the plurality of symbol display units from the plurality of types of symbols. When a specific symbol combination is displayed as a game result on the plurality of symbol display units,
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the symbol selection probability changing unit changes a probability of selecting a symbol belonging to the second symbol group by the symbol selection unit to be high. Before displaying a plurality of symbols as a game result on the plurality of symbol display units, a temporary display symbol selection unit for selecting a plurality of symbols to be stopped and displayed on the plurality of symbol display units,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the symbol selection means is the temporary display symbol selection means. Change a symbol selected from one of the first symbol group or the second symbol group and displayed on the plurality of symbol display units to a symbol belonging to another symbol group different from the symbol group to which the symbol belongs. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a symbol changing means.

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