JP2004248982A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine with high amusement by giving a larger profit to a player. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine includes: a specified game providing means (84) for providing a stored specified game in a specified game intensive discharge mode; a special game providing means (85) for performing assistance to make the player more easily win a prize in a small role object than in a normal game; and a specified game intensive discharge mode end change determining means (86) for determining whether or not a mode is changed into a normal game mode. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine, particularly to a slot machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In the slot machine, when a player operates a start switch, a lottery using random numbers is performed inside the slot machine. As a result of the lottery, a predetermined winning combination is won, and the symbols corresponding to the winning combination are stopped on the winning activated line, thereby winning. When a prize is generated, a valuable medium such as a credit or a coin, or an advantageous game value such as a replay (replay game) is provided to the player. Further, a special game state, such as a big bonus game, which is more advantageous to a player than a normal game state is established when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the special game state ends when another predetermined condition is satisfied.
[0003]
Since the special game state is advantageous to the player, once the special game state is entered, many prizes are generated and the amount of valuable media paid out to the player increases.
[0004]
This special game is generally roughly classified into a specific introduction game (BB game), a specific game (RB game), and a specific winning game (JAC game).
[0005]
The specific game (RB game) is performed alone during the specific introduction game (BB game) or when it is not during the specific introduction game (BB game). The specific winning game (JAC game) is performed during a specific game (RB game). Note that the special game is not limited to the specific introduction game (BB game), the specific game (RB game), and the specific winning game (JAC game).
[0006]
In a normal game, although not shown, for example, when three symbols such as “7” are aligned on the pay line, 15 medals are paid out via the hopper unit. At this time, the BB game is started. When the normal game is shifted to the BB game in this way, the BB game is started by inserting up to three game medals in the same manner as the normal game, and when the rotation of each of the three spinning reels is stopped by the stop switch, If the winning symbols are aligned on the pay line, the game medals will be paid out.
[0007]
During the BB game, a game with a higher probability of winning a small role than in the normal game is performed every time. However, when the symbols corresponding to the specific winning for shifting to the RB game during the BB game, for example, the replay symbols are aligned on the pay line, then the game shifts to the RB game (so-called replay shift occurs).
[0008]
Normally, during the BB game, the transition to the RB game is performed at a predetermined maximum number of times, for example, a maximum of three times. After the first RB game is completed, the small role as described above is again performed. A game with a high probability is performed.
[0009]
Then, in the BB game, the RB game is completed a predetermined maximum number of times, for example, three times, or the normal game during the BB game is performed a predetermined maximum number of times, for example, a maximum of 30 times, whereby the BB game ends. .
[0010]
On the other hand, when the game shifts to the RB game, one game medal is inserted, and when a predetermined symbol of the spinning reel is aligned with the center line (one winning line) of the symbol display window, a winning is achieved. Then, in the RB game, a specific winning game for determining whether or not to win can be performed up to 12 times, of which a maximum of 8 times can be won. In other words, the RB game ends when a maximum of eight wins are determined or when a maximum of 12 specific win games are completed.
[0011]
The normal game state is disadvantageous for the player as compared with the special game, and the game is played at a payout ratio in a predetermined range lower than the special game state. If the player continues to play at the payout ratio, the amount of valuable media owned by the player used for the game is larger than the amount of valuable media paid out according to the game result. Decreases.
[0012]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, among the conventional gaming machines, there are models that do not have the above-described BB game (so-called C type), and such gaming machines concentrate in a certain game section such as the BB game. It was difficult to get a big profit (medal reimbursement).
[0013]
Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine having a high interest level by preparing a game section that concentrates on the player and provides a great profit to cope with such a situation.
[0014]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
(1) In the gaming machine of the present invention, a lottery is performed for each game, a winning combination and a loss are determined, and a stop switch is operated on a row of symbols arranged around the rotating reel corresponding to the winning combination. Is a gaming machine that is stopped on a predetermined pay line to win a prize, and as a game section, a normal game mode and a specific game having a large probability of a prize giving a larger profit than the normal game to a player. The specific game concentrated release mode to be provided and the specific game concentrated release sign mode provided before the specific game concentrated release mode are provided, and in all game section modes, the winning combination corresponding to the specific game is performed by lottery. The number of specific games stored in the specific number of games storage means for storing the number of times of right to play a specific game when winning, and the number of specific games stored in the specific number of games storage means in the normal game mode. When the number of times is equal to or more than a predetermined number, a specific game concentrated release precursor mode shift determining means for determining whether to shift to the specific game concentrated release precursor mode, and in the specific game concentrated release precursor mode, a predetermined symbol is an effective winning. A specific game concentrated release mode shifting means for shifting to a specific game concentrated release mode when aligned on the line, a specific game providing means for providing a stored specific game in the specific game concentrated release mode, and a game rather than a normal game Special game providing means for assisting a player to easily win a small role, and specific game concentrated release mode end transition determination means for determining whether or not to transition to the normal game mode.
[0015]
As described above, the number of rights of a specific game is stored, and a game mode for releasing the specific game and a game mode for assisting the player are provided at a predetermined timing, so that the player can obtain great profit. Can increase the interest of the game.
[0016]
(2) In addition, the specific game concentrated release mode end transition determining means is configured to determine whether the predetermined number of specific games has been exhausted, or that all of the stored right number of specific games have been exhausted. When the number of times of the special game has been exhausted, if any of the conditions is satisfied, the mode is shifted to the normal game mode.
[0017]
As described above, the player can enjoy the game for a certain period in the game mode for releasing the specific game or the game mode for assisting the player, and the interest of the game is increased.
[0018]
(3) The specific game concentrated release mode end transition determining means determines whether the predetermined specific game number of times has not been exhausted, or if all of the stored specific number of rights games have not been exhausted, according to the result of the lottery. It is determined whether or not to shift from the specific game concentrated release mode to the normal game mode.
[0019]
(4) In the control method of the gaming machine of the present invention, a lottery is performed for each game, a winning combination and a loss are determined, and a row of symbols arranged around the rotating reel corresponding to the winning combination is changed to a stop switch. This is a method in which the game is stopped on a predetermined pay line by operating the game and a win is made. The game section includes a normal game mode and a high probability of winning that gives a player a greater profit than the normal game. The game includes a specific game concentrated release mode for providing a game, and a specific game concentrated release sign mode provided before the specific game concentrated release mode, and in all modes of the game section, a winning corresponding to the specific game by lottery. In the specific game number storing step of storing the number of rights to perform a specific game when a role is won, and in the specific game number storing step in the normal game mode, When the number of specific games being performed is equal to or more than a predetermined number, the specific game concentrated release precursor mode transition determining step for determining whether to shift to the specific game concentrated release precursor mode, When the symbols are aligned on the activated pay line, a specific game concentrated release mode transition step for shifting to the specific game concentrated release mode, and a specific game providing step for providing the stored specific game in the specific game concentrated release mode, It includes a special game providing step for assisting a player to win a small role more easily than a normal game, and a specific game concentrated release mode end transition determining step for determining whether or not to shift to the normal game mode.
[0020]
As described above, the number of rights of a specific game is stored, and a game mode for releasing the specific game and a game mode for assisting the player are provided at a predetermined timing, so that the player can obtain great profit. Can increase the interest of the game.
[0021]
(5) The gaming machine control program according to the present invention performs a lottery for each game by a computer, determines a winning combination and a loss, and displays a row of symbols arranged around on a rotating reel corresponding to the winning combination. By operating the stop switch, the player is stopped on a predetermined pay line and a winning is achieved. As a game section, the normal game mode and the probability of winning which gives the player a greater profit than the normal game are large. A specific game concentrated release mode for providing a specific game, and a specific game concentrated release sign mode provided before this specific game concentrated release mode, and in the modes of all the game sections, the lottery selects the specific game. A specific game number storage function for storing the number of rights to perform a specific game when the corresponding winning combination is won, and a specific game number storage in the normal game mode. A function for determining whether to shift to the specific game concentrated release precursor mode when the number of specific games stored by the function is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, In the release sign mode, when a predetermined symbol is aligned on the activated pay line, a specific game concentrated release mode transition function for shifting to the specific game concentrated release mode, and the stored specific information in the specific game concentrated release mode. A specific game providing function for providing a game, a special game providing function for assisting a player to win a small role more easily than the normal game, and a specific game for determining whether or not to shift to the normal game mode. A function of determining whether to end the concentrated release mode is realized.
[0022]
By executing such a control program of the gaming machine, the number of times of right of the specific game is stored, and a game mode for releasing the specific game and a game mode for assisting the player are provided at a predetermined timing. Therefore, the player can obtain a great profit, and the interest of the game increases.
[0023]
(6) The computer-readable recording medium of the present invention is a computer-readable lottery in which a lottery is performed for each game to determine a winning combination and a loss, and a row of symbols arranged around a rotating reel corresponding to the winning combination. By operating a stop switch, a function of stopping on a predetermined pay line and winning a game, a game section, a normal game mode, and a probability of a win that gives a greater profit to the player than the normal game. A specific game concentrated release mode that provides a large specific game, and a specific game concentrated release sign mode provided before the specific game concentrated release mode, and in the modes of all the game sections, the specific game is performed by the lottery. In the normal game mode, a specific game number storage function for storing the number of rights to perform a specific game when the player wins the winning combination corresponding to When the number of specific games stored by the specific game number storage function is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, a specific game concentrated release precursor mode shift determination function that determines whether to shift to the specific game concentrated release precursor mode, In the specific game concentrated release mode, when a predetermined symbol is aligned on the activated pay line, the specific game concentrated release mode transition function to shift to the specific game concentrated release mode, and in the specific game concentrated release mode, A specific game providing function for providing the stored specific game, a special game providing function for assisting a player to win a small role more easily than the normal game, and whether or not to shift to the normal game mode. The control program of the gaming machine for realizing the specific game concentrated release mode end shift determination function to be determined is recorded.
[0024]
As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with high interest.
[0025]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[0026]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the appearance of the slot machine according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 has a box-shaped housing 11. At the center and upper part of the housing 11, rectangular window-shaped display windows 12a and 12b facing the player are formed.
[0027]
Two liquid crystal display units (LCDs) 120 are provided on the left and right sides of the display window 12a located at the upper part of the housing 11, and are used when various notifications such as notification of winning are made. Specifically, by displaying different images on the liquid crystal display unit 120 according to the content of the notification, the liquid crystal display unit 120 has a role of increasing interest of the player and making the player easily determine a winning or the like.
[0028]
In addition, the housing 11 has a rotating reel 40 including a left rotating reel 43, a middle rotating reel 44, and a right rotating reel 45, a symbol display window 13 through which a symbol 61 can be viewed, and a game medal. , A start switch 30 for starting the spinning operation of the rotating reel 40, a stop switch 50 for stopping each rotating reel 40, a bet switch 16 for changing the number of saved medals to medal insertion, and a payout of the saved medals. , And a medal payout port 62 through which game medals appear.
[0029]
A reel unit 60 is provided inside the housing side of the display window 12b. The reel unit 60 includes three motors fixed or supported by a frame and three motors fixed to the output shaft of each motor. And the rotating reels 43 to 45. Each of the rotating reels 43 to 45 includes a rotating drum made of a synthetic resin, and a tape-shaped reel tape 42 attached to the periphery of the rotating drum. For example, 21 symbols 61 are displayed.
[0030]
The symbol display window 13 is constituted by a transparent display window in which three symbols 61 of the rotating reel 40 can be visually recognized from the front of the slot machine 10. The symbol display window 13 is provided with three lines 67b, 67c, 67d in the horizontal direction and two lines 67a, 67e in the diagonal direction, and a winning line. The symbol "7" is displayed on the winning line. The winning is determined when a specific symbol is completed.
[0031]
The medal slot 25 is provided at the lower right of the display window 12b. When a game medal is inserted into the medal slot 25, the slot switch 15 installed inside the medal slot 25 is turned on. The game medals are detected, and the number of game medals inserted is counted.
[0032]
The bet switch 16 is a switch located below the rotating reel 40. By depressing this switch, the number of stored game medals is reduced, and the medal insertion is replaced.
[0033]
The settlement switch 17 is a switch located diagonally below the rotating reel 40, and when this switch is pressed, the stored game medals are paid out.
[0034]
The start switch 30 is a lever-type switch that is positioned diagonally below the rotating reel 40. The start switch 30 is provided on condition that a game medal is inserted or the bet switch 16 is pressed, or when a “Replay” is performed, a predetermined time from the previous game is reached. The drive of the rotating reel 40 is started on the condition of the lapse.
[0035]
The stop switch 50 is a switch for stopping driving of the rotating reels 43 to 45. The stop switch 50 is composed of three switches corresponding to the respective rotating reels 43 to 45, and is arranged one below each of the rotating reels 43 to 45. When the stop switch 50 corresponding to the rotating reel 40 is pressed, the corresponding rotating reel 40 is set to stop rotating.
[0036]
In addition, the medal refund port 62 is provided below the housing 11, and when the game medals are refunded to the player based on the game result, the medals discharged from the hopper unit are passed through the medal refund port 62. A game medal is refunded. Inside the medal payout slot 62, a hopper unit for detecting a game medal to be paid out is provided.
[0037]
Further, a plurality of effect devices 66 such as speakers and display lamps are installed in the housing 11, and in combination with the liquid crystal display unit 120, have a role of notifying a player of a prize or the like. Specifically, at the time of winning, a winning sound or the like is generated from a speaker, and a display lamp is turned on or blinked to notify a player of a winning or the like.
[0038]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the slot machine, which includes an input unit, a control unit 20, and an output unit.
[0039]
The input unit includes the above-described input switch 15, bet switch 16, settlement switch 17, start switch 30, and stop switch 50, and a signal input through each switch is sent to the control unit 20. Note that the configuration of the input unit is not limited to these switches.
[0040]
The output unit includes a reel unit 60 and a hopper unit. The parts connected to the output unit are not limited to these parts.
[0041]
The control unit 20 is installed inside the slot machine 10 and has a role of controlling the overall operation of the slot machine 10. The control unit 20 is mainly configured by a central processing unit (CPU), and includes a read only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), an input / output (I / O) port, and the like. Then, the CPU controls the operation in the control unit by reading the program stored in the ROM.
[0042]
The control unit 20 includes a game control unit 21 and an effect control unit 22. The game control unit 21 is a device that controls the rotation and stop of the rotating reel 40 based on the operation of the start switch 30 and the stop switch 50, and the effect control unit 22 controls an effect device such as a lamp and a speaker and a display device. The device to control. Further, the number of CPUs that perform these controls is not limited to one, and these devices may be controlled by two or more CPUs.
[0043]
The game control unit 21 includes a normal game control unit 70, a specific game number storage unit 81, a specific game concentrated release before sign mode transition determination unit 82, a specific game concentrated release mode transition unit 83, and a specific game providing unit 84. , A special game providing unit 85, a specific game concentrated release mode end transition determining unit 86, a rotating reel stop control unit 180, and a lottery unit 105.
[0044]
The normal game control unit 70 controls the normal game in order to perform the normal game, and the lottery unit 105 performs a lottery of the winning combination.
[0045]
Note that the game control unit 21 is not limited to only the above-described control unit, and may include another control unit.
[0046]
The normal game control unit 70 is for causing a player to perform a normal game. That is, when the player operates the start switch 30 on the condition that a medal is inserted or the bet switch 16 is pressed, or when a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous game when the player wins the “Replay”, the reel unit The drive of 60 starts the rotation of the three rotating reels 40. Thereafter, when one of the three stop switches 50 is operated by the player, the rotation of the rotary reel 40 corresponding to the stop switch 50 stops.
[0047]
When all three stop switches 50 are operated by the player, all the rotations of the three reels 40 are stopped. At this time, when the preset symbol 61 stops on the winning effective line 67 of the symbol display window 13 at the center (this state is called winning), a predetermined number of medals are paid out via the hopper unit.
[0048]
The winning role includes a small role winning that gives the player a profit (hereinafter referred to as a normal small role winning), a special winning that gives the player a greater profit than the small role winning, and a payout of the game medal. Although there is no such game, there is a replay winning (Replay, hereinafter referred to as a replay winning) in which the player can play the game again without newly inserting a game medal. Then, when the lottery result is one of the winnings, a winning flag corresponding to the winning is established. When the lottery result is a special winning, a special winning flag is established. During the establishment of the special winning flag, a winning is made on condition that the combination of the stopped symbols of the rotating reel 40 of the reel unit 60 matches the symbol corresponding to the predetermined special winning, and the liquid crystal display unit 120 and the like. Thereby, a prize is notified to the player. The player can play a special game by winning. Then, when the special winning flag is established by the lottery, but the combination of the stopped symbols of the rotating reel 40 does not match the symbol corresponding to the special winning, it is set so that the internal flag of the winning combination can be carried over. .
[0049]
Whether any of the symbols corresponding to the winning combination can be aligned on the pay line while any one of the winning flags is established, depends on whether the rotation speed of the rotating reel 40 is constant or not. Depends on the timing of the operation. Specifically, after the stop switch 50 is operated, the rotation reel 40 is set to stop within 190 ms. Therefore, after the stop switch 50 is operated, the rotation reel 40 can be stopped as it is or can be stopped within 190 ms. In the case where the corresponding design is included in the drawable design 61 on the circumference of the rotating reel 40, for example, four continuous drawable designs 61 from the stop design, the time until the stop is achieved. , The spinning reel 40 draws the symbol 61 on the pay line and stops. On the other hand, when the corresponding symbol is not included in the three drawable symbols 61, the symbol cannot be drawn on the pay line and stopped.
[0050]
Further, there is a method of determining a stop position of the rotating reel 40 according to a predetermined stop control table at a timing when the stop switch 50 is pressed. Also in this case, when the winning flag is established, the stop position is previously determined on the table so that the symbols 61 corresponding to the winning flag are aligned on the pay line. This is also a kind of pull-in setting.
[0051]
As a result of the symbol lottery by the winning combination lottery section 110 of the lottery section 105, the specific game number storage section 81 stores the number of times of right to perform the specific game when the winning combination corresponding to the specific game (RB) is won. . Note that, when the winning combination corresponding to the RB is won regardless of the game mode, the specific game number storing unit 81 stores the right number.
[0052]
The specific game concentrated release precursor mode shift determining unit 82 determines whether or not to shift to the specific game concentrated release precursor mode in some occasion during the normal game.
[0053]
The specific game concentrated release mode shift unit 83 shifts the game mode to a specific game concentrated release mode described later if a predetermined symbol, for example, the symbol “7” is aligned on the pay line in the specific game concentrated release precursor mode.
[0054]
The specific game providing unit 84 and the special game providing unit 85 provide a specific game (RB) and a special game (AT, assist time game), respectively, in the specific game concentrated release mode. Here, "assist" includes all the hint concepts that inform the player of the internal state of the gaming machine, for example, the symbol corresponding to the winning combination, if any, in some form. For example, a mode in which a predetermined mode (a character or the like) is notified to a player through a liquid crystal screen or the like of a gaming machine corresponds to the mode. Also, at this time, the player may be notified of the order in which the stop switches are pressed so as to be advantageous, and if the player operates the stop switches in the order, the winning may be ensured.
[0055]
The specific game concentrated release mode end shift determination unit 83 shifts the game mode to the normal game when a predetermined end condition is satisfied in the specific game concentrated release mode.
[0056]
The rotating reel stop control unit 180 performs stop control of the rotating reel.
[0057]
Hereinafter, the operation of the first embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.
[0058]
First, a normal game is performed by the normal game control unit 70 (S301 in FIG. 3). Here, the winning combination lottery unit 110 executes the lottery (S302 in FIG. 3), and determines whether or not the result is a specific game (RB game) (S303 in FIG. 3). If the player has won the RB game, the specific game number storage unit 81 stores (stocks) the number of RB games, and returns to the normal game (S304 in FIG. 3, S301 in FIG. 3). If the player has not won the RB and has won the particular role, which is a predetermined trigger (S305 in FIG. 3), the specific game concentrated release precursor mode transition determination unit 82 determines that the stored number of RBs is the predetermined number. It is determined whether the number is equal to or more than three (for example, three or more) (S306 in FIG. 3). If the number is exceeded, the game mode is shifted from the normal game mode to the specific game concentrated release precursor mode (S307 in FIG. 3). ). It should be noted that the predetermined trigger may be various things, such as a case where a lottery result using random numbers or a predetermined number of games is consumed, without depending on a result of the symbol lottery. If it is not a predetermined opportunity, a normal game process is performed (S305 in FIG. 3, S301 in FIG. 3). Even if the number of stored RBs has not reached the predetermined number, the process returns to the normal game (S306 in FIG. 3, S301 in FIG. 3).
[0059]
When entering the specific game concentrated release precursor mode, the game is continued until a predetermined symbol, for example, symbol "7" is aligned on the activated pay line as a result of symbol lottery (S308 in FIG. 3, S307 in FIG. 3). In the specific game concentrated release precursor mode, if the RB is won as a result of the symbol lottery, the specific game number storage unit 81 stores the number of RB games (not shown in the flowchart).
[0060]
As a result of the symbol lottery, if a predetermined symbol, for example, symbol "7" is aligned on the activated pay line, the specific game concentrated release mode transition unit 83 determines whether the stored number of RBs is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, 3 or more) A determination is made (S309 in FIG. 3). If the number of times is exceeded, the game mode is shifted from the specific game concentrated release precursor mode to the specific game concentrated release mode (S309 in FIG. 3, S401 in FIG. 4). If not, the game returns to the normal game (S309 in FIG. 3, S301 in FIG. 3).
[0061]
After the entry into the specific game concentrated release mode, the lottery by the lottery unit 105 is executed, and if the result of the lottery is unsuccessful (S402 in FIG. 4), the specific game concentrated release mode end transition determination unit 86 sets the specific game concentrated release. A lottery is performed to determine whether to end the mode (a so-called punk lottery, S403 in FIG. 4). As a result, if the end is won, the game is shifted to the normal game (S404 in FIG. 4, S301 in FIG. 3) or the symbol lottery described above is executed (S402 in FIG. 4).
[0062]
After winning the end, it is optional to move to which.
[0063]
If the game is not to be ended, the RB game stored in the specific game number storage section 81 is provided to the player (so-called RB release, S405 in FIG. 4). On the other hand, if the lottery result by the lottery unit 105 is a small win, the special game providing unit 85 notifies the pressing order of the stop switch 50 by using the liquid crystal display unit 120 or the like, and the small game selected by the player. Assist to win the role (S407 in FIG. 4, so-called assist game). In this specific game concentrated release mode section, the number of games that can be consumed (described later) may be displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 120 or the like to give the player a sense of expectation.
[0064]
As described above, in the assist game, the player can acquire more medals, and the interest is further increased.
[0065]
After the end of the RB game or the end of the assist game, the specific game concentrated release mode end transition determination unit 86 determines whether or not the end condition of the specific game concentrated release mode section is satisfied.
[0066]
That is, the specific game concentrated release mode end transition determination unit 86 determines whether the predetermined number of RB games (for example, three times) has been consumed or the RB game stored in the specific game number storage unit 81 if the BB game has ended. It is determined whether all the numbers have been consumed (S406 in FIG. 4), and if any of them is satisfied, the game mode is shifted to the normal game (S301 in FIG. 3). If neither condition is satisfied, the process returns to the top of the specific game concentrated release mode (S401 in FIG. 4). On the other hand, after the end of the assist game, it is determined whether or not a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) has been completed (S408 in FIG. 4). If the game has been completed, the game mode is shifted to the normal game (FIG. 4). 3 S301). If not, the process returns to the top of the specific game concentrated release mode (S401 in FIG. 4). In the specific game concentrated release mode, if the symbol lottery is won as a result of the symbol lottery, the specific game number storage unit 81 stores the number of RB games (not shown in the flowchart).
[0067]
As described above, by accumulating the RB game and providing the accumulated RB game at a predetermined opportunity, or by providing the assist game so that it is easy to win the small role, a great benefit is provided to the player. Becomes possible.
[0068]
The gaming machine control method described above is configured around a central processing unit (CPU), and includes a read only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), an input / output (I / O) port, and the like. The present invention can be realized by a program that operates the slot machine 10 by operating the control unit 20 that is provided. Such a program controls the operation of the control unit 20 by the CPU reading the program stored in the ROM.
[0069]
Further, such a program can be stored in a storage medium such as a ROM. The storage medium is not limited to the ROM, but may be a flash memory, a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, or any other storage medium.
[0070]
【The invention's effect】
According to the first invention, the number of rights of a specific game is stored, and a game mode for releasing the specific game and a game mode for assisting the player are provided at a predetermined opportunity. Great profit can be obtained, and the interest of the game increases.
[0071]
According to the second aspect, in addition to the above effects, the player can enjoy the game for a certain period in the game mode for releasing the specific game or the game mode for assisting the player, Increase.
[0072]
As described above in detail, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that gives a greater benefit to a player in a specific game section and has high interest.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an overall front view showing a slot machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a control circuit used in the slot machine.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining an operation outline of the embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining an operation outline of the embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
Reference Signs List 10 slot machine 11 housings 12a, 12b display window 13 symbol display window 15 insertion switch 16 bet switch 17 settlement switch 20 control unit 21 game control unit 22 effect control unit 25 medal insertion slot 40, 43 to 45 rotating reel 42 reel tape 50 Stop switch 60 Reel unit 61 Symbol 62 Medal payout slot 70 Normal game control unit 81 Specific game frequency storage unit 82 Specific game concentrated release sign mode transition determining unit 83 Specific game concentrated release mode transition unit 84 Specific game providing unit 85 Special game providing unit 86 Specific game concentrated release mode end mode end transition determination section 105 Lottery section 120 Liquid crystal display section 180 Spindle reel stop control section

Claims (6)

A lottery is performed for each game to determine a winning combination and a loss, and a row of symbols arranged around on a rotating reel corresponding to the winning combination is stopped on a predetermined pay line by operating a stop switch. Gaming machine to win
As the game section, a normal game mode, a specific game concentrated release mode for providing a specific game with a large probability of winning giving a greater profit to the player than the normal game, and a specific game concentrated release mode are provided before the specific game concentrated release mode. Specific game concentrated release warning mode,
In the mode of all the game sections, a specific game number storage means for storing the number of rights to perform a specific game when the winning combination corresponding to the specific game is won by the lottery,
In the normal game mode, when the specific game number stored in the specific game number storing means is equal to or more than a predetermined number, the specific game concentrated release that determines whether or not to shift to the specific game concentrated release precursor mode. Sign mode transition determining means,
In the specific game concentrated release precursor mode, when predetermined symbols are aligned on the activated pay line, specific game concentrated release mode transition means for transitioning to the specific game concentrated release mode;
In the specific game concentrated release mode, a specific game providing unit that provides the stored specific game, a special game providing unit that assists a player to win a small role more easily than the normal game, A gaming machine comprising: a specific game concentrated release mode end shift determining means for determining whether to shift to a game mode. The specific game concentrated release mode end transition determination means, when the predetermined specific number of games has been exhausted, when the specific game of the stored right number of times has been exhausted, the predetermined special game number of times 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game is shifted to the normal game mode when any of the conditions is satisfied. The specific game concentrated release mode end transition determination means, when the predetermined specific number of times of game is not exhausted, or even when all of the stored specific number of times of specific games are not exhausted, the result of the lottery, 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the game machine determines whether or not to shift from the specific game concentrated release mode to the normal game mode. A lottery is performed for each game to determine a winning combination and a loss, and a row of symbols arranged around on a rotating reel corresponding to the winning combination is stopped on a predetermined pay line by operating a stop switch. A winning machine control method,
As the game section, a normal game mode, a specific game concentrated release mode for providing a specific game with a large probability of winning giving a greater profit to the player than the normal game, and a specific game concentrated release mode are provided before the specific game concentrated release mode. Specific game concentrated release warning mode,
In the mode of all the game sections, a specific game number storage step of storing the number of rights to perform a specific game when the winning combination corresponding to the specific game is won by the lottery,
In the normal game mode, when the specific game number stored in the specific game number storing step is equal to or more than a predetermined number, the specific game concentrated release that determines whether or not to shift to the specific game concentrated release precursor mode. Sign mode transition decision step;
In the specific game concentrated release precursor mode, when predetermined symbols are aligned on the activated pay line, a specific game concentrated release mode transition step of shifting to the specific game concentrated release mode;
In the specific game concentrated release mode, a specific game providing step of providing the stored specific game; a special game providing step of assisting a player to win a small role more easily than the normal game; A control method for a gaming machine, comprising: a step of determining whether or not to shift to a game mode. The computer draws a lottery for each game, determines the winning combination and the loss, and operates a stop switch to arrange a row of symbols arranged on the rotating reel corresponding to the winning combination on a predetermined winning effective line. A special game concentrated release mode that provides a specific game with a large probability of winning that gives the player greater profits than the normal game; A specific game concentrated release sign mode provided before the specific game concentrated release mode is provided, and in the modes of all the game sections, a specific game is performed when the winning combination corresponding to the specific game is won by the lottery. A specific game number storing function for storing the number of rights, and a specific game number stored by the specific game number storing function in the normal game mode. When the number of times is equal to or more than a predetermined number, the specific game concentrated release precursor mode shift determination function for determining whether to shift to the specific game concentrated release precursor mode, and in the specific game concentrated release precursor mode, the predetermined symbol is A specific game concentrated release mode transition function that shifts to the specific game concentrated release mode when aligned on the activated pay line, and a specific game providing function of providing the stored specific game in the specific game concentrated release mode; A special game providing function for assisting a player to win a small role more easily than the normal game and a specific game concentrated release mode end shift determining function for determining whether to shift to the normal game mode are realized. Game machine control program. The computer draws a lottery for each game, determines the winning combination and the loss, and operates a stop switch to change a row of symbols arranged on a rotating reel corresponding to the winning combination to a predetermined winning effective line. A specific game concentrated release mode for providing a specific game with a large probability of winning that gives the player greater profits than the normal game; A specific game concentrated release sign mode provided before the specific game concentrated release mode, and in the modes of all the game sections, a specific game is performed when the winning combination corresponding to the specific game is won by the lottery. A specific game number storing function for storing the number of rights, and a specific game number stored by the specific game number storing function in the normal game mode. When the number of times is equal to or more than a predetermined number, the specific game concentrated release precursor mode transition determination function for determining whether to transition to the specific game concentrated release precursor mode, and in the specific game concentrated release precursor mode, a predetermined symbol is A specific game concentrated release mode transition function for shifting to the specific game concentrated release mode when aligned on the activated pay line, and a specific game providing function for providing the stored specific game in the specific game concentrated release mode, A special game providing function for assisting a player to win a small role more easily than the normal game, and a specific game concentrated release mode end shift determining function for determining whether to shift to the normal game mode are realized. A computer-readable recording medium in which a control program of a gaming machine for causing the computer to execute is recorded.

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