JP2004255100A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving the game property by a special game to be executed with simple control and capable of adding the game property to be hardly tired of. <P>SOLUTION: In the slot machine, on condition that a specific hand (a "offering box", or "bell", or "basin") is won during a challenge period, a winning flag corresponding to the won specific hand is turned on. During an extraction period after the challenge period terminates, the processes of a lottery (S55, S60 and S65) by counters are not executed for the specific hand with the winning flag being on, by which a special game, in which the specific hand won during the challenge period can be easily won, is made to occur. In this way, the three kinds of special games can be made to occur by the same control, and therefore, a plurality of kinds of spacial games can be achieved while simplifying the control. Furthermore, as the special games in which three kinds of specific hands can be easily stopped can be made to occur, variation can be added to the winning hand to be easily stopped in the special game, and the game property to be hardly tired of can be provided by the game machine. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine represented by a pachinko machine and a slot machine.
[0002]
2. Description of the Related Art As a kind of gaming machine, there is provided a display device for displaying a stop symbol after variably displaying a symbol row constituted by a plurality of symbols (a type of identification information) attached to a reel at predetermined intervals. Slot machines and the like are known. In this type of gaming machine, when a specific big hit symbol stops on the activated line of the display device, a game advantageous to the player such as a big bonus game or a regular bonus game is often generated.
[0003]
In recent years, in this type of gaming machine, apart from each of the bonus games described above, a small role symbol is stopped on the activated line and a relatively small game value is provided, and a small replay role that can be replayed free of charge. There is a game in which a special game is set such as a chance time in which a prize is more than usual. For example, the winning probability of the replay role is increased from the normal time, and free replays are frequently performed while another small role is occasionally established, so that the medal consumption is suppressed, or a stop operation for aligning a specific small role is performed. There is a special game in which the timing of (so-called eye pressing) is displayed on a liquid crystal display, and a medal is acquired by a player's technical intervention. The more types of this special game, the more the types of special games as amusement, such as providing a plurality of types of technical interventions and the degree of difficulty by the player, so that it can be differentiated from other gaming machines. It is desired to diversify special games (for example, see Patent Document 1).
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-2002-272901
[0005]
However, if the control of the gaming machine becomes complicated when the types of the special games are diversified, there is a possibility that stable control may be hindered. If the control of the game is not stable, there is a possibility that an unexpected disadvantage may be caused to the game hall or the player, so that the type of the special game cannot be easily increased. In addition, the special game is generally a monotonous game in which the player continues to see the formation of the same role, and there is a problem that the player is easily bored.
[0006]
The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems, and provides a gaming machine capable of increasing the gaming performance by a special game that can be realized by simple control and providing a game that is hard to get tired of. It is aimed at.
[0007]
According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine, comprising: a stop operating means operable by a player; a plurality of identification information variably displayed; Variable display means for stopping the variable display of the identification information due to an operation; detecting means for detecting that a predetermined starting condition is satisfied; and performing lottery when the detecting means detects that the starting condition is satisfied. Lottery means, variable display control means for controlling the mode of stopping variable display by the variable display means based on the result of the lottery by the lottery means, and specific identification information in a predetermined area of the variable display means by the variable display control means A game value providing means for providing a predetermined game value when the game is stopped, and further comprising at least two types of first identification information constituting the specific identification information, Prize determination means for stopping the first identification information in the predetermined area based on establishment of a prize condition set for each piece of first identification information including a lottery result by the lottery means; Winning determination means for determining whether or not second identification information predetermined for each type of the first identification information to be stopped in the predetermined area during a predetermined period, and the predetermined area during the predetermined period Stop information storage means for storing stop information indicating whether or not the second identification information has stopped, and a stop for updating stop information stored in the stop information storage means based on a result of the determination by the winning determination means. Information updating means, wherein a special game in which the first identification information of the type corresponding to the second identification information stopped in the predetermined area during the predetermined period is easy to stop in the predetermined area is provided as the stop information update. Is intended to generate based on the stop information is updated by means.
[0008]
According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, when the detection means detects the establishment of the predetermined starting condition, the lottery means performs the lottery, and the variable display means stops the variable display based on the lottery result. Is controlled. When the player operates the stop operation means, the variable display means stops the variable display of the identification information due to the operation. When the specific identification information stops in a predetermined area of the variable display means based on a lottery result by the lottery means, a predetermined game value is provided to the player by the game value provision means. When the prize winning condition set for each first identification information constituting the specific identification information including the lottery result by the lottery means is satisfied, the first identification information for which the prize condition is satisfied in the predetermined area is stopped by the prize determining means, A predetermined game value corresponding to the first identification information is given.
[0009]
Here, it is determined by the prize judging means whether or not the second identification information predetermined for each type of the first identification information has stopped in a predetermined area during a predetermined period. When it is determined that the vehicle has stopped in the area, the stop information stored by the stop information storage unit is updated by the stop information updating unit based on the result of the determination by the winning determination unit. Therefore, the stop information stored by the stop information storage unit is associated with whether or not the second identification information has stopped in the predetermined area during the predetermined period. Based on the stop information associated with the stop of the second identification information, the first identification information of the type corresponding to the second identification information generates a special game that easily stops in a predetermined area of the variable display means. Occurs on condition that the second identification information stops in a predetermined area during a predetermined period.
[0010]
According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the first identification information is at least two or more types of identification information, and the special game is a second game predetermined for each type of the first identification information. It occurs on condition that the identification information stops in a predetermined area during a predetermined period. Therefore, a special game based on a plurality of types of first identification information can be generated by the same control triggered by the stop of each second identification information. Therefore, there is an effect that a plurality of types of special games can be realized while simplifying the control, thereby increasing the playability.
[0011]
Also, since the first identification information is at least two or more types of identification information constituting the specific identification information, two or more types of the first identification information correspond to the second identification information stopped in a predetermined area during a predetermined period. A special game in which information is easily stopped may occur. Therefore, the type of the first identification information that is easily stopped in the special game can be changed compared to the monotonous special game in which the same combination is continuously observed during the special game, and the game ability that is hard to get tired is provided. There is an effect that can be.
[0012]
Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a slot machine 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. The overall configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
[0013]
The slot machine 1 has a box-shaped machine body 2 having an open front. A front panel 3 as a front opening / closing door is attached to the front side of the machine body 2 so as to be freely opened and closed. When the front panel 3 is in a closed state, the front open side of the machine body 2 is closed by the front panel 3.
[0014]
When in the closed state, the front panel 3 is locked in a state where it cannot be opened by a lock mechanism (not shown). This locked state is released by a predetermined key operation on a key cylinder (not shown) serving as a release operation unit provided on the front panel 3.
[0015]
The front panel 3 is provided with three vertically long display windows 5L, 5M, 5R side by side. The display windows 5L, 5M, 5R are formed of a translucent material, and are configured so that the inside of the machine main body 2 can be visually recognized through the display windows 5L to 5R.
[0016]
The machine main body 2 accommodates a left reel L, a middle reel M, and a right reel R which constitute variable display means. Each of the reels L, M, R is formed in a cylindrical shape (annular shape), and the center axis of each of the reels L, M, R is rotatably supported as the rotation axis of the reel L, M, R. ing. The rotation axes of the reels L, M, R are disposed on the same axis extending in a substantially horizontal direction, and the respective reels L, M, R correspond one-to-one with the display windows 5L, 5M, 5R. I have. Therefore, a part of the surface of each of the reels L, M, R is made visible through the corresponding display windows 5L, 5M, 5R.
[0017]
When the reels L, M, and R rotate, the symbols attached to the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels L, M, and R appear on the display windows 5L, 5M, and 5R as if moving from top to bottom. It is projected on. Each of these reels L, M, R is connected to three reel stepping motors 28 (see FIG. 4), one for each reel. Thus, each of the reels L, M, R can be individually driven to rotate and stopped independently.
[0018]
On the outer peripheral surface of each of the reels L, M, R, a number of symbols are provided as identification information. Of these symbols, the number of symbols visible through the display windows 5L, 5M, 5R is limited to a predetermined number mainly determined by the length of the display windows 5L, 5M, 5R in the vertical direction. In this embodiment, the number of symbols visible to the player is three for each reel L, M, R.
[0019]
Here, the symbols attached to the reels L, M, R will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 is a development view showing the symbol arrangement by developing the left reel L, the middle reel M, and the right reel R in a plane. As shown in FIG. 2, each of the reels L, M, and R is provided with 21 symbols in a vertical line. Frame numbers “01” to “21” are assigned to the reels L, M, and R, respectively, and these frame numbers are assigned for convenience of explanation. It is not actually attached. However, in the following description, description will be made using the frame number. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a correspondence between each winning combination for which a player is provided with a winning symbol, a winning profit, a winning condition, and a winning ratio.
[0020]
As shown in FIG. 2, the symbols of the reels L, M, and R are composed of two types of “7” symbols having different hues, a “BAR” symbol, a “offer box” symbol, a “bell” symbol, and a “bell” symbol. It is composed of a total of seven types, a "water bottle" design and a "cherry" design. The symbol “7” is a symbol indicating a winning of a big bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as “BB”) as a bonus combination, and is a white one (for example, left reel frame number 2; hereinafter, appropriately “white 7”). ) And a red color (for example, left reel frame number 11; hereinafter, abbreviated as “red 7” as appropriate). The “BAR” symbol (for example, the left reel frame number 16) is a symbol indicating a winning of a regular bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as “RB” as appropriate) as a bonus combination. The “water bottle” symbol (for example, left reel frame number 5) is a symbol indicating the winning of the replay combination that allows free replay. Also, the "offer box" symbol (for example, left reel frame number 4), the "bell" symbol (for example, left reel frame number 1), and the "cherry" symbol (for example, left reel frame number 3) , Is a symbol showing winning of a small winning combination with different profits given to the player for each symbol.
[0021]
In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the numbers and arrangements of the symbols on the reels L, M and R are completely different. Also, the symbol indicating the winning of the small role excluding the “Cherry” symbol (small winning symbol) and the symbol indicating the winning of the replaying role (replay symbol) are spaced by 4 frames or less on each reel L, M, R. It is arranged in. When the small win symbol or the replay symbol is forcibly stopped at a predetermined position by using the small win formation table 22b described later, the symbol is moved by at most four frames, and the symbol is stopped at a predetermined stop position on the control. Can be stopped in position.
[0022]
Here, the role set in the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. Roles are roughly classified into four types, a bonus role, a small role, a replay role, and a pure loss role, which will be described below in order. The bonus role is a role to shift from a normal game to a special game (a game advantageous to the player) called a so-called bonus game, and two types of a big bonus (BB) and a regular bonus (RB) are set. I have. Note that the special game means a game that is advantageous to the player who is played after the game based on the winning combination (including winning) in the game before the previous game.
[0023]
The big bonus (BB) is a role of shifting to a big bonus game (hereinafter, appropriately abbreviated as a BB game) which is one of the bonus games. When three “white 7” or “red 7” are stopped in a line of the same color on the activated lines 6a to 6e described later, “BB” is won and 15 medals are paid out. The game shifts to the BB game. A player who plays a game acquires 15 medals and a profit from the BB game by winning "BB". The BB game is composed of a small combination game of up to 30 times, and a bonus game which shifts up to three times on condition that a predetermined combination (replay combination in this embodiment) in the small combination game is won. The bonus game is a game in which a predetermined small winning combination (in this example, a offer box) is won with a high probability until a predetermined condition is satisfied (in this example, eight winnings).
[0024]
The regular bonus (RB) is a role of shifting to an RB game which is one of the bonus games. When three "BAR" symbols are stopped side by side on the activated lines 6a to 6e to be described later, "RB" is won and 15 medals are paid out and the game shifts to the RB game. In the RB game, a game corresponding to the bonus game in the BB game is performed only once.
[0025]
The small combination is a combination for paying out a predetermined medal. In the slot machine 1, three types of small offer, “offer box”, “bell”, and “cherry” are set. When three "offer boxes" symbols stop on the activated lines 6a to 6e to be described later, a "offer box" wins and 15 medals are paid out. Further, when the "bell" symbol stops along the activated lines 6a to 6e, a "bell" is won and nine medals are paid out.
[0026]
When the "Cherry" symbol of the left reel L stops on the activated lines 6a to 6e, "Cherry" is awarded and two medals are paid out. Here, regarding the combination of “Cherry”, the “Cherry” symbols on the middle reel M and the right reel R are irrelevant to the payout of medals. In the case of "Cherry" only, the position where two effective lines 6a to 6e on the left reel L overlap, that is, when the "Cherry" symbol is stopped at the upper or lower stage, the amount obtained by multiplying by the number of overlapping effective lines. Only the medals are paid out. Therefore, in one game, four medals may be paid out as "Cherry" prize.
[0027]
The replay role is a role that allows a player to replay for free. If three “water bottles” are stopped side by side on the activated line described later, the game that wins the “water bottle” and maintains the number of inserted medals (the number of bets) in the game is the next game. Done. Here, in other cases, that is, when none of the combinations of the symbols indicating the winning of the bonus role, the small role, and the replay role described above are stopped on the activated line, the payout of the medal is performed at all. Absent.
[0028]
The pure loss combination is different from the above-described bonus combination, small combination, and replay combination, and is a combination in which no profit is provided to the player only by the formation of the combination. However, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, even if “BB” and “RB” have a winning combination, a winning is not generated only by the winning, and the winning time is shifted until a “pure loss” is established. (Acquire). If there is a “BB” or “RB” that has been stored before that when “Pure Loss” has been established, a transition is made to a state where “BB” or “RB” can be won according to the shifted order. , The player is provided with the benefit of the bonus combination.
[0029]
Note that the display device that displays the symbols with the cylindrical reels L, M, and R as a part of the configuration is an example of a variable display unit that variably displays identification information, and the variable display unit has a configuration other than the above. You may. For example, another mechanical reel configuration such as a belt-type reel may be used. Further, instead of or in addition to the mechanical reel configuration, a device for variably displaying identification information by an electrical display such as a liquid crystal display or a dot matrix display may be provided. It is possible to have abundant variations.
[0030]
Returning to FIG. The front panel 3 includes three effective lines 6b to 6d that are parallel in the horizontal direction and two effective lines 6a and 6e that cross obliquely so as to connect the display windows 5L, 5M, and 5R. 5 effective lines 6a to 6e. In addition, corresponding to each of the effective lines 6a to 6e, effective line display lamps 7a to 7c are provided on the left side of the display windows 5L, 5M, 5R in a front view.
[0031]
The first activated line display lamp 7a is lit to indicate that the central horizontal line (central line) 6c is activated. When one or more medals are inserted for one variable display (one game), the center line 6c is activated, and the first activated line display lamp 7a is turned on.
[0032]
The second effective line display lamp 7b lights up and shows that the upper and lower horizontal lines (upper line 6b and lower line 6d) are activated. When two or more medals are inserted for one game, the upper line 6b and the lower line 6d are activated together with the center line 6c, and the first activated line display lamp 7a and the second activated line display lamp are activated. 7b are both lit.
[0033]
The third active line display lamp 7c is lit to indicate that a pair of diagonal lines (upward line 6a and downward line 6e) are activated. When the maximum number of three medals is inserted for one game, all the activated lines 6a to 6e are activated, and all the activated line display lamps 7a to 7c are turned on. Note that the number of active lines does not necessarily need to be five, and may be six or more, or may be less than five.
[0034]
On the lower left side of the display windows 5L, 5M, 5R when viewed from the front, a player is required to rotate the reels L, M, R all at once (not necessarily simultaneously) to start changing symbols (variable display). A start lever 8 is provided which can be operated. A start switch 8a (see FIG. 4) is connected to the back side of the front panel 3 that supports the start lever 8 so as to swing. When the start lever 8 is tilted while the reels L, M, R are stopped, the start switch 8a is turned on, and the rotation of the reels L, M, R is started.
[0035]
On the right side of the start lever 8, push-button stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R operable by a player to individually stop the rotating reels L, M, R are provided. The stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R are respectively disposed immediately below the display windows 5L, 5M, 5R corresponding to the reels L, M, R to be stopped.
[0036]
At the lower right side of the display windows 5L, 5M, 5R, a medal insertion slot 10 for inserting a medal as an investment value is provided. On the back side of the front panel 3, an inserted medal detection sensor 10a (see FIG. 4) for detecting the number of medals continuously inserted into the medal insertion slot 10 is provided.
[0037]
On the left side of the medal insertion slot 10, a push button type bet switch 11 for inserting three credit medals stored and stored (credited) in advance at a time is provided. The main control board C that controls the slot machine 1 stores the number of credit medals stored in a predetermined storage area of the MPU 21 (see FIG. 4), and when medals are paid out or medals are inserted more than necessary. In this case, the number of credit medals is increased within a range of a fixed number (50 in this embodiment) or less. When the bet switch 11 is pressed and turned on, medals are virtually inserted within the range of the stored and stored credit medals, and the valid lines 6a to 6e corresponding to the inserted medals are activated.
[0038]
On the left side of the start lever 8, a push button type credit payout switch 12 is provided. When the credit payout switch 12 is pressed by the player, credit medals such as medals inserted in the medal insertion slot 10 in an amount larger than a required amount or medals paid out to the player as profits according to a predetermined game result are obtained. Will be returned. At the lower left of the display windows 5L, 5M, 5R, a medal number display lamp 13 for displaying the number of remaining credit medals is provided, and when the credit payout switch 12 is pressed by the player, the medals are displayed. The number of medals displayed on the number display lamp 13 is paid out to the player.
[0039]
A medal discharge port 14 for paying out medals to a player, and a lower plate 15 for storing medals paid out from the medal discharge port 14 are provided below the front panel 3.
[0040]
An LCD 16 is provided above the display windows 5L, 5M, 5R. The LCD 16 is used to execute various display effects accompanying the progress of the game, and to indicate to the player information selected inside the machine to the player. On the left and right sides of the LCD 16, speakers 17 for outputting sound effects of a game performed in the slot machine 1 are provided. Above the LCD 16, a lamp 18 whose lighting state is switched according to the state of the slot machine 1 is provided.
[0041]
Next, an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. The slot machine 1 includes a main control board C. The main control board C includes an MPU 21 as a one-chip microcomputer as an arithmetic unit, and is connected to the MPU 21 via a bus line 24 and various I / O devices. And an input / output port 25 connected thereto. The MPU 21 is a ROM 22 storing various control programs executed by the MPU 21 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 22. The RAM 23 and circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are built in. The programs in the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 6 to 11 are stored in the ROM 22 as a part of the control program.
[0042]
The ROM 22 includes a plurality of stop position determination tables for determining a stop position such that the rotation of each of the reels L, M, R stops in a combination of symbols according to the internal lottery, that is, a bonus establishment table 22a and a small combination establishment table. 22b and a minimum movement loss table 22c. The bonus establishment table 22a is used when either the big bonus (BB) or the regular bonus (RB) as the bonus combination is established, that is, when the internal lottery for the bonus combination is won and the winning condition is established, This is a table in which bonus symbols ("white 7", "red 7" or "BAR") corresponding to the winning combination are arranged and stopped on any of the activated lines 6a to 6e when the rotation of each reel L, M, R is stopped. A plurality of types of the small hand combination table 22b are provided corresponding to the small combination and the replay combination. The small combination table 22b is used when the small combination or the replay combination is established. 6e is a table in which symbols indicating winning of a winning combination are arranged and stopped in any of 6e. The winning condition of each combination is configured by combining two types of conditions, that is, the formation of a combination by lottery using the random number counter 23b described later, and the winning of a lottery that is performed after the formation of the combination and is established with a predetermined probability ( (See FIG. 3).
[0043]
Here, the stop position determination table for determining the rotation stop positions of the reels L, M, R will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a water bottle small win establishment table 22b1 that forms a part of the small win establishment table 22b. The water bottle small winning combination establishment table 22b1 is used when the combination of “water bottle” is established by the internal lottery. The stop positions of the reels L, M, and R with respect to the timing at which each of the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R are operated by the player are predetermined in the water bottle small winning combination establishment table 22b1. In addition to the water bottle small win formation table 22b1, the ROM 22 of the main control board C is provided with a small win formation table and a bonus formation table corresponding to each formation win, respectively. Is omitted.
[0044]
For example, if the stop switch 9L for the left reel L is operated while the symbol is being changed in a state where the "water bottle" is established, the timing is changed to the frame number 8 on the effective line 6c at the middle stage in the horizontal direction. If there is a symbol ("water bottle" symbol), the left reel L stops immediately, and the symbol of the frame number 8 ("water bottle" symbol, see FIG. 2) is displayed on the horizontal effective line 6c. ) Stops. At the time of the first reel stop, a lottery established with a probability of 1/3 is performed using a water bottle counter 23n, which will be described later, to determine whether or not to win the "water bottle". The winning condition of "water bottle" is satisfied, and reel stop control is subsequently performed with reference to the water bottle small winning combination establishment table 22b1.
[0045]
More specifically, when the stop switch 9L is turned on by the operation of the player at the timing when the symbol of the frame number 17 (the symbol "sold box", see FIG. 2) exists on the horizontal effective line 6c in the horizontal direction, After the left reel continues to rotate for three frames (slids), the symbol with the frame number 13 (the "water bottle" symbol) is drawn onto the effective line 6c at the middle stage in the horizontal direction and stopped. Since the smaller the amount (slip amount) of continuing rotation after the operation of the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R does not cause distrust in the game, the slot machine 1 is set to a maximum of four frames. In addition, after the "water bottle" is established, if the winning condition is not established after the lottery by the water bottle counter 23n has been selected, the minimum movement loss table 22c for performing the reel stop control so as to cause a loss is referred to.
[0046]
Returning to FIG. 4, the minimum movement loss table 22c will be described. The minimum movement loss table 22c is a table used when the winning condition for the bonus combination, the small combination, and the replay combination is not established, and is one of the activated lines 6a to 6e when the rotation of each reel L, M, R is stopped. Is a table for stopping a symbol without stopping a symbol indicating a winning combination. In the minimum movement loss table 22c, a stopable position is searched from the positions of the reels L, M, R when the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R are operated, and the reels L, M within the range of the stopable position. , R, the position at which the loss display result without any winning combination is stopped is determined at the position where the amount of movement of R is the smallest. When the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R are pressed at the timing when the symbols that have not been won stop on the active lines 6a to 6e, the minimum movement loss table 22c causes any of the active lines 6a to 6e to be displayed. The symbol is slid from one frame to four frames and stopped so that the symbol indicating the winning of the role does not stop.
[0047]
The RAM 23 of the main control board C includes a status flag 23a, a random number counter 23b, a bonus accumulation memory 23c, a BB accumulation cancellation flag 23d, an RB accumulation cancellation flag 23e, a offer box establishment flag 23f, and a bell established. A flag 23g, a water bottle establishment flag 23h, a cherry establishment flag 23i, a offer box counter 23j, a offer box winning flag 23k, a bell counter 231, a bell winning flag 23m, a water bottle counter 23n, and a water bottle winning flag 23o. , A chance remaining counter 23p and a challenge counter 23q.
[0048]
The state flag 23a is a flag for indicating a state of a game in the slot machine 1, that is, during a normal game, during a bonus game, or other states such as an error state. In the state flag 23a, data indicating the state of the base game at the time of power-on is set, while the BB accumulation release flag 23d or the RB accumulation release flag 23e, which will be described later, is turned on, and the "white 7" and "red 7""Or" BAR "is stopped on the activated lines 6a-6e in a line with the same symbol, and data indicating that the bonus game is being executed is written in order to shift the subsequent game to the bonus game (FIG. 10, see S72). At the end of the bonus game, data indicating the normal game is written to the state flag 23a (not shown) in order to shift the subsequent game to the normal game.
[0049]
The random number counter 23b is a counter for performing an internal lottery for selecting a winning combination. The random number counter 23b is sequentially updated within a range of “0” to “65535” by a counter updating process (see FIG. 6, S5) described later. The value of the random number counter 23b is referred to in a fluctuation start process described later when the start lever 8 is operated by the player and the start switch 8a is turned on (at the time of a start operation), and the value referred to at this time is used. Is a winning combination that is assigned in advance (see FIG. 7). Each winning combination is assigned to the value of the random number counter 23b at a ratio shown in FIG. 3, and for example, 656 random values having a ratio of about 1/100 are assigned to “BB”. 328 random numbers having a ratio of about 1/200 are allocated to “RB” (see FIG. 3).
[0050]
In the present embodiment, when “BB” or “RB” is established after winning the internal lottery, the occurrence of a prize for the establishment of “BB” or “RB” is temporarily shifted (accumulated. If the value of the random number counter 23b acquired thereafter is a value indicating “pure loss”, a prize of “BB” or “RB” will be generated in accordance with the order of shifting, and the game will proceed to the bonus game. Is configured.
[0051]
The bonus accumulation memory 23c is a memory for storing the number and order of shifted “BB” or “RB”. When the value of the random number counter 23b obtained at the time of the start operation is a value indicating “BB” or “RB”, a value corresponding to the bonus (“2” for “BB”, “RB” for “RB”) Is sequentially written into the bonus accumulation memory 23c (see FIG. 7, S15 and S16). Conversely, if the value of the random number counter 23b acquired at the time of the start operation is any of the 256 values (see FIG. 3) assigned for “pure loss”, the top of the bonus accrual memory 23c Is turned on, and the data stored in the bonus storage memory 23c is shifted one by one to the head side and stored at the head. The existing data is erased (see S35 in FIG. 8). For this reason, after the “pure loss” is established, the BB game or the RB game is provided to the player in the order in which “BB” or “RB” is established in the game up to that point.
[0052]
The BB over-capture release flag 23d and the RB over-capacity release flag 23e are flags indicating that a game in which bonus symbols corresponding to "BB" and "RB" can be aligned on the activated lines 6a to 6e, and a bonus is established. This is a flag for referring to the table 22a. If the value of the random number counter 23b referred to at the time of the start operation is a value indicating the establishment of “pure loss” and if the establishment of any bonus is stored in the bonus accumulation memory 23c, the bonus accumulation memory The overdraft cancellation flags 23d and 23e corresponding to the data stored at the head of 23c are turned on (see FIG. 8, S33 and S34). On the other hand, when any one of "white 7", "red 7" or "BAR" is stopped in a line with the same symbol on the activated lines 6a to 6e, that is, when a bonus combination is won, the status flag 23a is set. The data indicating that the bonus game is being executed is written, and the overwriting release flags 23d and 23e corresponding to the winning bonus combination are turned off (see S73 in FIG. 10).
[0053]
The offer box establishment flag 23f is a flag for indicating that the established combination by the internal lottery at the time of the start operation is “offer box”. The offer box establishment flag 23f indicates that the value of the random number counter 23b referred to at the time of the start operation is a value indicating the establishment of the "offer box", that is, the value of the 20560 pieces assigned for the "offer box" ( If it is one of the above (see FIG. 3), it is turned on (see FIG. 7, S17). On the other hand, the offer box establishment flag 23f is used when a symbol change is stopped and a medal payout process for payout determination or medal payout is performed, and when a variable display in which the “offer box” is established is provided, It is turned off when the lottery performed based on the value of the box counter 23j is not won (see S56 in FIG. 9 and S78 in FIG. 10).
[0054]
The bell formation flag 23g is a flag for indicating that the formation combination by the internal lottery at the time of the start operation is “bell”. When the value of the random number counter 23b referred to at the time of the start operation is a value indicating establishment of “bell”, that is, any one of the 18800 values assigned to “bell” (see FIG. 3). In this case, the bell establishment flag 23g is turned on (see S18 in FIG. 7). On the other hand, the bell formation flag 23g is set when a change in the symbol is stopped and a medal payout process for performing a prize determination or a medal payout is performed, and a bell counter 231 described later for a variable display in which "bell" is formed. It is turned off when the lottery performed based on the value is not won (see S61 in FIG. 9 and S78 in FIG. 10).
[0055]
The water bottle establishment flag 23h is a flag for indicating that the winning combination by the internal lottery at the time of the start operation is “water bottle”. When the value of the random number counter 23b referred to at the time of the starting operation is a value indicating the establishment of “water bottle”, that is, any of the 24608 values assigned to “water bottle” (see FIG. 3). In this case, the water bottle establishment flag 23h is turned on (see FIG. 7, S19). On the other hand, the water bottle establishment flag 23h is set when a change in the symbol is stopped and a medal payout process for payout determination or medal payout is performed, and when a variable display in which “water bottle” is established is performed, a water bottle counter 23n described later. It is turned off when the lottery performed based on the value is not won (see S66 in FIG. 9 and S78 in FIG. 10).
[0056]
The cherry establishment flag 23i is a flag for indicating that the establishment combination by the internal lottery at the time of the start operation is “cherry”. When the value of the random number counter 23b referred to at the time of the start operation is a value indicating the establishment of “Cherry”, that is, one of the 328 values assigned for “Cherry” (see FIG. 3). In this case, the cherry establishment flag 23i is turned on (see FIG. 7, S20). On the other hand, the cherry establishment flag 23i is turned off when the symbol change is stopped and a medal payout process for performing a winning determination or a medal payout is performed (see FIG. 10, S78). Even if “Cherry” is established, only two “Cherry” symbols are arranged on the left reel L, and depending on the operation timing (stop timing) of the stop switch 9L, the “Cherry” symbol is displayed. It does not stop on the activated lines 6a to 6e, and does not pay out medals.
[0057]
Here, in the slot machine 1, even if the "offer box", "bell" and "water bottle" are established by the internal lottery at the time of the start operation, the winning condition is not established. Winning conditions are limited only when the values of the counters 23j, 23l, 23n updated within a certain range reach predetermined values when the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R are operated to stop in a game in which a winning combination has been established. Holds. In other words, even if a winning combination is established, unless a lottery based on the values of the counters 23j, 231 and 23n is won, a winning based on the winning combination does not occur and a profit cannot be obtained.
[0058]
The offer box counter 23j determines that the “offer box” has been established if the “offer box” is established by the internal lottery at the time of the start operation during the base game and the lottery with a probability of 1/27 is not won. This is a counter for invalidating. The value of the offer box counter 23j is updated within the range of "0" to "26" in a counter update process (see FIG. 6, S5) described later. In the case where the "offer box" has been established and the offer box establishment flag 23f is turned on, the value of the offer box counter 23j is considered when the first reel stop operation is performed, and the value is set to "7". , The turned-off offer box establishment flag 23f is turned off (see S56 in FIG. 9), and the establishment of the "offer box" is invalidated.
[0059]
The offer box winning flag 23k is a flag for storing whether or not the "offer box" has been won during a challenge period composed of 20 variable displays (20 games) after the end of the bonus game. The offer box winning flag 23k is turned on when there is a winning in the offer box during a challenge period in which the value of a challenge counter 23q described later is "1" or more (see S94 in FIG. 11). When the challenge period ends with the offer box winning flag 23k turned on, the subsequent 100 games become the offer period for the “offer box”. During this invitation period, a special game (special game) in which no lottery based on the value of the offer box counter 23j is performed is performed, and the winning probability of the “offer box” is increased 27 times. The offer box prize flag 23k is turned off when a bonus combination is won (see S76 in FIG. 10), and the value of the remaining chance counter 23p, which will be described later, becomes “0”, and the invitation period ends. It is turned off in this case (see S84 in FIG. 11).
[0060]
Like the offer box counter 23j, the bell counter 231 and the water bottle counter 23n have a probability of 1/3 when a "bell" or "water bottle" is established by an internal lottery at the time of a start operation during a base game. This is a counter for invalidating the formation of each winning combination if the winning lottery is not won. The values of the bell counter 231 and the water bottle counter 23n are updated within the range of “0” to “2” in a counter update process (see FIG. 6, S5) described later. When "bell" or "water bottle" is established and the bell establishment flag 23g or the water bottle establishment flag 23h is turned on, when the first reel stop operation is performed, the bell counter 231 or the water bottle counter 23n The value is taken into consideration, and, except when the value is “1”, any of the turned-on establishment flags 23g and 23h is turned off (see FIG. 9, S61 and S66), and the establishment of the winning combination is invalidated.
[0061]
The bell prize flag 23m and the water bottle prize flag 23o are, like the offer box prize flag 23k, a win of "bell" or "water bottle" during a challenge period composed of 20 variable displays (20 games) after the end of the bonus game. This is a flag for storing whether or not there is any. The bell prize flag 23m and the water bottle prize flag 23o are turned on when there is a prize of "bell" or "water bottle" during a challenge period in which the value of a challenge counter 23q to be described later is "1" or more (FIG. 11, See S95 and S96). When the challenge period ends with the bell prize flag 23m or the water bottle prize flag 23o turned on, the subsequent 100 games become a "bell" or "water bottle" attraction period, and a lottery based on the values of the above-mentioned bell counter 231 and water bottle counter 23n. Is a special game (special game) in which no winning is performed, and the winning probability of each role is tripled. The bell prize flag 23m and the water bottle prize flag 23o are turned off when the bonus combination is won (see S76 in FIG. 10), and the value of the remaining chance counter 23p described later becomes “0” and the invitation is performed. It is turned off when the period ends (see S84 in FIG. 11).
[0062]
In the case where the above-mentioned bell counter 231 and water bottle counter 23n are updated within the same range, only one counter may be used. The range in which each of the counters 23j, 23l, and 23n is updated is not limited to the above-described value, and the update range is expanded according to the number of medals paid out by each hand and the winning probability of the hand. It may be difficult or the renewal range may be narrowed to make it easier to win a prize.
[0063]
The remaining chance counter 23p is a counter for storing the number of games remaining in the attraction period of “offer box”, “bell” and “water bottle”. When the challenge period ends, a value of “100” is written to the remaining chance counter 23p (see S92 in FIG. 11), and the subsequent 100 games are during the invitation period. When the remaining chance counter is equal to or more than "1" and any of the winning flags 23k, 23m, and 23o are on, the variable corresponding to the winning flags 23k, 23m, and 23o is established. For the display, the process of performing the lottery based on the values of the counters 23j, 231 and 23n for the combination is skipped (see FIG. 9). As a result, a game (special game) occurs during the attraction period in which a hand corresponding to the hand established during the challenge period is likely to win a prize.
[0064]
The value of the remaining chance counter 23p is decremented by "1" at a time on condition that it is "1" or more at the time of stopping the variable display which is not the winning of the bonus combination (see S83 in FIG. 11), and the value becomes "0". Then, the invitation period ends. The remaining chance counter 23p is cleared to "0" when a bonus combination is won (see S75 in FIG. 10), and the attraction period ends even before reaching 100 games after the challenge period.
[0065]
The challenge counter 23q is a counter for storing the number of remaining games in a challenge period composed of 20 games after the end of the bonus game. As the value of the challenge counter 23q, “20” is written when a bonus combination of “BB” or “RB” is won (see S74 in FIG. 10). On the other hand, during the challenge period, the value of the challenge counter 23q is decremented by "1" each time the variable display of all the reels L, M, R is stopped and one game is completed (see S84 in FIG. 11). . When the value of the challenge counter 23q becomes "0", the challenge period ends, and a special game is generated on condition that any one of the winning flags 23k, 23m, and 23o is on.
[0066]
The input / output port 25 is connected to the MPU 21 including the ROM 22 and the RAM 23 as described above, and is also connected to various I / O devices. Specifically, the input / output port 25 stops the inserted medal detection sensor 10a, the bet switch 11, the start switch 8a, and the rotation of each of the reels L, M, R in the order and timing that the player intends. , Left and right reel stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R, a reel position detection sensor 27, and left, center, and right reels for rotating the left, middle, and right reels L, M, and R, respectively. The stepping motor 28, the effective line display lamps 7a to 7c, the number-of-medals display lamp 13, the hopper drive motor 29 that performs a payout operation of medals according to a winning combination, and the sub-control board S are respectively connected.
[0067]
The sub-control board S receives (inputs) a command transmitted (output) from the main control board C, controls output of sound effects and the like from the speaker 17, controls the display control board D, and displays an effect on the LCD 16. And so on. The sub-control board S includes a main control board C, a display control board D that receives (inputs) a command transmitted (output) from the sub-control board S and displays an effect on the LCD 16, and a speaker 17. , Lamp 18 are connected to each other.
[0068]
Next, each process performed in the main control board C will be described with reference to flowcharts shown in FIGS. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a main process executed in the main control board C after the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on.
[0069]
In the main process, first, an initialization process including restoration of backup data is executed (S1), and each process of S2 to S6 is repeatedly executed at predetermined time intervals (for example, every 2 ms) to control the game. I do. Hereinafter, each processing of S2 to S7 will be described.
[0070]
In the process of S2, the contents of the status flag 23a are confirmed (S2). As a result of the confirmation, when the content of the state flag 23a indicates that the normal game is being played (S2: "Normal"), the processing for the normal game by the fluctuation start processing (S3) and the fluctuation stop processing (S4) is executed. I do. If the content of the status flag 23a indicates that a bonus game is being played (S2: "bonus"), a bonus game execution process (S7) is executed. Further, when the content of the state flag 23a indicates another game state (S2: "Other"), the processing for each game in S3, S4, and S7 is skipped.
[0071]
In the change start process (S3), a predetermined process is performed after checking whether or not the start switch 8a is turned on in a state where three medals are inserted (bet). That is, when it is confirmed that the start switch 8a is turned on in a state where three medals are inserted, it is determined that the start lever 8 has been operated by the player in a predetermined manner, and the value of the random number counter 23b at that time is determined. In addition to selecting the winning combination based on the internal lottery according to the above, the start (rotation) of each of the reels L, M, R, and the like are executed.
[0072]
In the fluctuation stop processing (S4), the reels L, M, and R variably displayed due to the operation of the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R are used as the winning combination set in the fluctuation start processing (S3). It stops at a predetermined position according to it. When a predetermined symbol is stopped on the activated lines 6a to 6e when stopping at a predetermined position, the number of medals corresponding to the predetermined symbol is paid out.
[0073]
In the bonus game execution process (S7), control is performed on a big bonus (BB) game or a regular bonus (RB) game corresponding to a winning combination. In the case of the BB game, a small win game with an upper limit of 30 times and a bonus game to be performed on condition that a replay winning in the small win game is won are performed. In the case of the RB game, a game corresponding to the bonus game in the BB game is performed only once.
[0074]
In the counter update processing (S5), the values of the respective counters such as the random number counter 23b, the offer box counter 23j, the bell counter 231 and the water bottle counter 23n are updated. In each process (S6), processes other than the above-described processes are executed. After the end of each process, the process proceeds to S2, and the processes of S2 to S7 are repeatedly executed again.
[0075]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the change start process (S3). In this fluctuation start process, when it is confirmed that the start switch 8a is turned on in the max bet state where three medals have been inserted, each flag is determined in accordance with the winning combination selected based on the value of the random number counter 23b at that time. Is set, and the reels L, M, and R are started.
[0076]
In the fluctuation start process (S3), it is first confirmed whether or not a max bet has been placed, that is, whether or not three medals have been inserted (S11). If the result of the confirmation is that a max bet has been made (S11: Yes), then it is confirmed whether or not an ON signal of the start switch 8a has been detected (S12). If the ON signal of the start switch 8a is detected (S12: Yes), it is the timing when the player operates the start lever 8, and at this timing, the winning combination indicated by the value of the random number counter 23b is confirmed ( S13).
[0077]
In the process of S13, when the winning combination indicated by the value of the random number counter 23b is “pure loss” (S13: “pure loss”), the winning combination is based on the establishment of the accumulated “BB” or “RB”. It is time to give a bonus combination, and a bonus setting process of shifting the gaming state to a state where "BB" or "RB" can be won is performed (S14).
[0078]
Here, the bonus setting process (S14) will be described with reference to FIG. In the bonus setting process (S14), first, it is determined whether or not either the BB storage release flag 23d or the RB storage release flag 23e has already been turned on (S31). As a result of the confirmation, when the BB over-capacity release flag 23d or the RB over-capacity release flag 23e is not turned on (S31: No), next, the data stored at the head of the bonus over-capacity memory 23c is confirmed. (S32).
[0079]
As a result of the confirmation, if the data stored at the head of the bonus accrual memory 23c is “2” (S32: “2”), the bonus combination that has been established first and has not yet been assigned is “BB”. ". Therefore, in order to shift the gaming state to a state where "BB" can be won, the BB overwriting release flag 23d is turned on (S33), and the data in the bonus overwriting memory 23c is shifted one byte at a time to the smaller address side. Then, the first data is deleted (S35), and the bonus setting process (S14) is completed.
[0080]
On the other hand, if the data stored at the top of the bonus accrual memory 23c is “1” (S32: “1”), the bonus combination that has been established first and has not been given is “RB”. is there. In order to give this “RB”, the RB storage release flag 23e is turned on (S34), and the process proceeds to S35. Also, when the data stored at the head of the bonus extra memory 23c is the end code of the memory, that is, when neither “BB” nor “RB” data is stored in the bonus extra memory 23c. (S32: “end code”), since the bonus combination that can be given is not established, the processing of S33 to S35 is skipped, and the bonus setting processing (S14) ends.
[0081]
In the process of S31, if the BB overcapacity release flag 23d or the RB overcapacity release flag 23e has already been turned on (S31: Yes), in the games before this time, the “pure loss” has been established and the bonus combination has been established. This is the case where “pure loss” is established again in a situation where “ In this case, the processing of S32 to S35 is skipped in order to prevent erasure of the data indicating the establishment of one bonus combination stored in the bonus accumulation memory 23c without the bonus being given, This bonus setting process (S14) ends. After the bonus setting processing (S14) ends, the processing shifts to S21 in FIG.
[0082]
In the process of S13 in FIG. 7, when the winning combination indicated by the value of the random number counter 23b is “BB” (S13: “BB”), “BB” is added to the end of the data stored in the bonus extra memory 23c. Is added (S15), and if the winning combination indicated by the value of the random number counter 23b is "RB" (S13: "RB"), it is stored in the bonus accumulating memory 23c. "1" indicating the establishment of "RB" is added to the end of the data thus obtained (S16). After the processing of S15 and S16, the process proceeds to S21.
[0083]
In the process of S13, if the winning combination indicated by the value of the random number counter 23b is “offer box” (S13: “offer box”), the offer box establishment flag 23f is turned on (S17), and the process proceeds to S21. Move to. If the winning combination is "bell" (S13: "bell"), the bell formation flag 23g is turned on (S18). If the winning combination is "water bottle" (S13: "water bottle"), the water bottle formation flag 23h is turned on. (S19) If the winning combination is "Cherry" (S13: "Cherry"), the cherry establishment flag 23i is turned on (S20), and the process proceeds to S21.
[0084]
In the processing after S21, the normal variation start command to which the winning combination is added is transmitted to the sub-control board S (S21), and the effect corresponding to the winning combination is controlled by the sub-control board S by controlling the LCD 16, the speaker 17, and the lamp 18. Let it do. Further, the left / middle / right reel stepping motor 28 is driven to start each of the reels L, M, R (S22), and the fluctuation start processing (S3) is completed.
[0085]
In the process of S11, when no max bet has been placed (S11: No), three medals have not been inserted. In the slot machine 1, one game is always performed in a state where three medals are inserted. In a state where three medals are not inserted, lottery of the winning combination and reels L, M, The process of S12 to S23, such as starting R, is skipped, and the variation start process (S3) ends. Further, in the processing of S12, when the ON signal of the start switch 8a is not detected (S12: No), since the player is in the max bet state but the start lever 8 is not operated by the player, the processing of S12 to S22 is performed. The process is skipped and the variation start process (S3) ends.
[0086]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the fluctuation stop processing (S4). In the fluctuation stop processing (S4), the rotation of each of the reels L, M, and R for changing the symbols caused by the operation of the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R is established in the fluctuation start processing (S3). This is a process for stopping at a stop position corresponding to the role. In addition, when the symbols indicating the winning of the bonus role, the small role, or the replay role are stopped on the activated lines 6a to 6e when the rotation of each of the reels L, M, R is stopped at the predetermined position, the stopped symbols are stopped. This is a process for paying out a number of medals according to.
[0087]
In the fluctuation stop processing (S4), first, it is checked whether at least one of the reels L, M, R is rotating (S41). As a result of the confirmation, if all the reels L, M, R are stopped (S41: No), this is the state of waiting for the start of the change of the symbol, so that the change stop processing (S4) is ended. On the other hand, if at least one of the reels L, M, R is rotating (S41: Yes), the symbol is being changed, and then any one of the stops according to the rotating reels L, M, R is performed. It is confirmed whether or not the ON signals of the switches 9L, 9M, 9R are detected (S42). As a result of the confirmation, if the ON signals of the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R are not detected (S42: No), the operation is in a state of waiting for the operation of the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R by the player. In order to keep the reels L, M, and R as they are, the processing after S43 is skipped, and the fluctuation stop processing (S4) ends.
[0088]
On the other hand, if the ON signals of the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R corresponding to any of the rotating reels L, M, R are detected (S42: Yes), the reels L, M, Since the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R corresponding to R have been operated to stop, it is checked whether the BB reserve cancel flag 23d or the RB reserve cancel flag 23e is on (S43). As a result of the confirmation, if the BB over-capacity release flag 23d or the RB over-capacity release flag 23e is turned on (S43: Yes), it is turned on to align the same bonus symbols on the activated lines 6a to 6e. The reels for which the stop operation has been performed are stopped in accordance with the bonus establishment table 22a corresponding to the stored accumulation release flags 23d and 23e (S44), and the process proceeds to S51. On the other hand, if the BB accumulation cancellation flag 23d or the RB accumulation cancellation flag 23e is not turned on (S43: No), then, it is determined whether any of the small combination establishment flags 23f to 23i including the replay combination is turned on. Is checked (S45).
[0089]
In the process of S45, if any of the small win establishment flags 23f to 23i is turned on (S45: Yes), the reel for which the stop operation has been performed according to the small win establishment table 22b corresponding to the turned on small win establishment flag. Is stopped (S46), and the process proceeds to S51. On the other hand, if none of the small win establishment flags 23f to 23i is turned on (S45: No), the reels L, M, and R are stopped according to the minimum movement loss table 22c (S47), and the process proceeds to S51.
[0090]
In the process of S51, it is checked which reel the stopped reel is stopped (S51). If the result of the check is that the reel is the first reel stop (S51: "first"), it is checked whether or not the offer box establishment flag 23f is turned on (S52).
[0091]
If the offer box establishment flag 23f is on (S52: Yes), the offer combination for the current game during the symbol change is “offer box”. In this case, it is checked whether the value of the remaining chance counter 23p is "1" or more (S53), and if the value is "1" or more (S53: Yes), the 20 games after the bonus game is over. Since the inviting period is after the configured challenge period is over, it is checked whether or not the “sorry box” has been won during the challenge period by checking the state of the offer box win flag 23k (S54).
[0092]
If the offer box prize flag 23k is ON in the processing of S54 (S54: Yes), since the prize of the "offer box" has occurred during the challenge period, the "saisen" composed of 100 games after the end of the challenge period The process of performing a lottery based on the value of the offer box counter 23j so as to be during the invitation period of the box (S54) and the process of turning off the offer box establishment flag 23f (S56) are skipped, and the fluctuation stop process (S4). ) To end. As a result, the ON state of the offer box establishment flag 23f is continued, and the small combination establishment table 22b of S46 is continuously referred to at the next and subsequent reel stops, so that the "offer box" wins.
[0093]
On the other hand, when the value of the remaining chance counter 23p is not equal to or more than “1” in the process of S53 and is not during the invitation period (S53: No), and when the offer box winning flag 23k is off in the process of S54 ( S54: No), the value of the offer box counter 23j is confirmed (S55). If the value is not "7" (S55: No), the winning lottery of "Souvenir Box" established with a probability of 1/27 is lost and the winning condition is not satisfied. (S56), the fluctuation stop processing (S4) ends. By turning off the offer box establishment flag 23f, the minimum movement loss table 22c is referred to at the time of the second and third reel stop operations, and a loss in which neither combination is established is obtained.
[0094]
In the process of S55, if the value of the offer box counter 23j is “7” (S55: Yes), the winning lottery has been won, so the process of S56 is skipped so as to win the “offer box”. The fluctuation stop processing (S4) ends.
[0095]
In the processing of S52, if the offer box establishment flag 23f is not on (S52: No), it is checked whether the bell establishment flag 23g is on (S57). If the bell establishment flag 23g is turned on (S57: Yes), the value of the remaining chance counter 23p is checked (S58). If the value is "1" or more (S58: Yes), after the end of the challenge period During the attraction period, it is checked whether or not a “bell” has been won during the challenge period based on the state of the bell winning flag 23m (S59).
[0096]
If the bell prize flag 23m is turned on in the process of S59 (S59: Yes), since the prize of "bell" has occurred during the challenge period, the bell formation flag 23g is set so as to be in the "bell" invitation period. Is skipped, and the fluctuation stop processing (S4) ends.
[0097]
If the value of the remaining chance counter 23p is not equal to or more than "1" in the processing of S58 (S58: No), and if the bell winning flag 23m is off in the processing of S59 (S59: No), the bell counter 23l Is checked (S60). If the value is not "1" (S60: No), the bell has been lost in the winning lottery of "Suzu" which is established with a probability of 1/3, so the bell establishment flag 23g is turned off so as to lose the game ( S61), the fluctuation stop processing (S4) ends. In the processing of S60, if the value of the bell counter 231 is "1" (S60: Yes), the winning of lottery of "bell" has been won, so the processing of S61 is skipped so that the winning of "bell" is achieved. Then, the fluctuation stop processing (S4) ends.
[0098]
In the process of S57, if the bell establishment flag 23g is not on (S57: No), it is checked whether the water bottle establishment flag 23h is on (S62). If the water bottle establishment flag 23h is on (S62: Yes), the value of the remaining chance counter 23p is checked (S63). If the value is equal to or more than "1" (S63: Yes), the invitation period is in progress. Therefore, it is checked whether the water bottle winning flag 23o is on (S64).
[0099]
If the water bottle prize flag 23o is ON in the process of S64 (S64: Yes), since the prize of "water bottle" has been generated during the challenge period, the water bottle formation flag 23h is set to be during the "water bottle" attraction period. Is skipped, and the fluctuation stop processing (S4) ends.
[0100]
If the value of the remaining chance number counter 23p is not equal to or more than "1" in the process of S63 (S63: No), and if the water bottle winning flag 23o is off in the process of S64 (S64: No), the water bottle counter 23n Is checked (S65). If the value is not "1" (S65: No), the water bottle formation flag 23h is turned off so as to lose the game because the winning lottery of "Water bottle" established with a probability of 1/3 has been lost. (S66), the fluctuation stop processing (S4) ends. In the process of S65, if the value of the water bottle counter 23n is “1” (S65: Yes), the winning lottery of “Water Bottle” has been won, so the process of S66 is skipped so as to win the “Water Bottle”. Then, the fluctuation stop processing (S4) ends.
[0101]
If it is the second reel stop in the process of S51 (S51: "second"), the processes of S52 to S67 are skipped, and the variable stop process (S4) ends. In the process of S51, if the third reel is stopped (S51: "third"), it is the timing when all the reels L, M, R are stopped, so that a winning combination such as a bonus combination or a small combination is won. After executing the winning determination processing for performing the determination and the processing based on the determination (S67), the fluctuation stop processing (S4) ends.
[0102]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the winning determination processing (S67) executed in the fluctuation stop processing (S4). In the winning determination process (S67), it is first checked whether or not a bonus combination ("BB" or "RB") has been won (S71). If the winning combination is a bonus combination (S71: Yes), the data corresponding to the winning bonus combination is written into the status flag 23a (S72), and the bonus storage release flag (BB storage release flag 23d or BB storage release flag) corresponding to the bonus combination is written. The RB storage release flag 23e is turned off (S73). Also, "20" is written to the value of the challenge counter 23q indicating the number of remaining games in the challenge period (S74), and the value of the remaining chance counter 23p indicating the number of remaining games in the induction period is cleared to "0" (S75). The offer box winning flag 23k, the bell winning flag 23m, and the water bottle winning flag 23o are turned off (S76).
[0103]
Since the value of the challenge counter 23q is updated to "20" each time a bonus combination is won by the processing of S74, the challenge period is started anew every time the bonus combination is won. Note that it is not always necessary to start the challenge period again for each winning of the bonus combination. In winning the bonus combination during the challenge period, the challenge period may be extended, and for example, the process of S76 may be omitted. The winning flags 23k, 23m, 23o of the winning combination during the challenge period before the bonus combination can be maintained, and the challenge period can be substantially extended.
[0104]
After the processing of S76, a medal payout process of paying out the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is performed (S77), and then the money box formation flag 23f, the bell formation flag 23g, the water bottle formation flag 23h, and the cherry formation flag 23i are set. Each flag is turned off (S78), and this winning determination processing (S67) is completed. On the other hand, if it is confirmed in the processing of S71 that the bonus combination has not been won (S71: No), the special game setting processing (S80) for setting the attraction period based on the presence or absence of the winning during the challenge period is executed. Then, the process proceeds to S77.
[0105]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the special game setting process (S80). This special game setting process (S80) is performed during the challenge period to execute an attraction period corresponding to the winning combination when the player wins a particular role during the challenge period in which the value of the challenge counter 23q is “1” or more. This is a process of turning on the winning flags 23k, 23m, and 23o corresponding to the winning combination of. The special game setting process (S80) is a process of updating the values of the challenge counter 23q indicating the number of remaining games in the challenge period and the remaining chance counter 23p indicating the number of remaining games in the induction period.
[0106]
In the special game setting process (S80), first, it is checked whether the value of the remaining chance number counter 23p is "1" or more (S81). If the value is equal to or greater than "1" (S81: Yes), the value of the remaining chance counter 23p is decremented by "1" (S82), and again if the value of the remaining chance counter 23p in S83 is equal to or greater than "1". It is confirmed whether there is (S83). If the value of the remaining chance counter 23p is not equal to or greater than "1" in the processing of S83 (S83: No), the attracting period ends in this game, so that the next and subsequent games are not in the attracting period. Then, the winning flags 23k, 23m, 23o are turned off (S84), and the process proceeds to S91.
[0107]
In the process of S81, when the value of the remaining chance counter 23p is not equal to or more than “1” and is not during the invitation period (S81: No), and when the value of the remaining chance counter 23p is “1” or more in the process of S83, the invitation period Is continued, the subsequent processing is skipped and the processing shifts to S91.
[0108]
In the processing after S91, first, it is checked whether the value of the challenge counter 23q is "1" or more (S91). If the value is equal to or more than "1" (S91: Yes), since the game is over during the challenge period, "1" is subtracted from the value of the challenge counter 23q (S92), and the winning combination is confirmed (S92). S93).
[0109]
If the winning combination is "offer box" as a result of the confirmation (S93: "offer box"), the offer box prize flag 23k is turned on to memorize the "offer box" winning during the challenge period ( (S94), the process proceeds to S97. If the winning combination is "bell" (S93: "bell"), the bell winning flag 23m is turned on to store the "bell" winning during the challenge period (S95), and the process proceeds to S97. If the winning combination is "water bottle" (S93: "water bottle"), the water bottle winning flag 23o is turned on to store the winning of "water bottle" during the challenge period (S96), and the process proceeds to S97. If the winning combination is not any of "offer box", "bell" or "water bottle" (S93: "others"), the process proceeds to S97 without turning on any of the winning flags 23k, 23m and 23o.
[0110]
In the processing of S97, it is checked whether the value of the challenge counter 23q is equal to or more than "1" (S97), and if not, the game is the last game in the challenge period (S97: No). In this case, "100" is written into the remaining chance counter 23p (S98), and the special game setting process (S80) ends. By the process of S98, the game after the end of the challenge period can be set as the game during the invitation period.
[0111]
In the process of S97, if the value of the challenge counter 23q is equal to or more than "1" (S97: Yes), the challenge period is continued in the next game, so that the process of S98 is skipped and the special game setting process is performed. (S80) ends. If the value of the challenge counter 23q is not equal to or more than "1" in the process of S91 (S91: No), it is not the end of the game during the challenge period, so that the respective winning flags 23k, 23m, 23o are turned on. The processing after S92 is skipped, and the special game setting processing (S80) ends.
[0112]
In this manner, in the game (variable display) during the challenge period, on the condition that a winning combination (“offer box”, “bell”, “water bottle”) corresponding to each of the winning flags 23k, 23m, and 23o is awarded, Turn on the prize flag corresponding to the particular role, and during the attraction period after the challenge period ends, perform a lottery with a predetermined probability as a prize condition for the winning role with the prize flag turned on. By eliminating the special game, a special game having a winning combination during the challenge period is generated along with the activated lines 6a to 6e (see FIG. 1), and a special game that is easy to stop (easy to win) is generated. For this reason, the special game by three types of special combinations can be generated by the same control of switching the flag triggered by the winning of each specific combination during the challenge period and subsequently changing the winning conditions. Even if a special game is set, a control program or the like can be easily developed.
[0113]
In the special game, the winning lottery process (each of S55, S56, S60, S61, S65, and S66 in FIG. 9) performed by the counters 23j, 23l, and 23n provided for each specific combination as the winning condition is not performed. (Skip). For this reason, it is not necessary to newly provide a process for generating a special game, and a special game can be generated by a simple control of omitting a part of the process. Is not complicated. That is, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of types of special games can be set while simplifying the control. Therefore, even if the types of special games are increased, the control is complicated by providing various controls. As a result, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of an unstable control state, and to shorten the development period and the development cost.
[0114]
In addition, when there is a winning of a specific role corresponding to each of the winning flags 23k, 23m, and 23o in the game during the challenge period, the winning condition of the winning combination during the attraction period after the challenge period is over with a predetermined probability. The established lottery is no longer performed, and a special game in which the winning combination during the challenge period is easy to stop (easy to win) is generated along with the activated lines 6a to 6e (see FIG. 1). Therefore, the player expecting the occurrence of the special game is stopped in the special game during the attraction period by the stop symbol (combination of the stop symbols) that has stopped on the activated lines 6a to 6e during the challenge period and has been won. It is possible to suggest in advance a particular role that will be easier. Therefore, a special game related to the game during the challenge period occurs, and the interest of the game in the execution process of the special game can be improved.
[0115]
Furthermore, in a conventional gaming machine, when a special game in which one type of combination (for example, a replay combination) frequently occurs, a simple and uninteresting game that keeps watching the establishment of the same combination every time occurs. On the other hand, in the slot machine 1, three types of “special offer box”, “bell”, and “water bottle” are set as specific combinations that are easy to win during the attraction period. For this reason, a special game in which three types of specific combinations are likely to be stopped may occur in response to a specific combination which has been awarded during the challenge period, and therefore, the winning combination as a type of the first identification information which is easily stopped in the special game. Can be changed, and it is possible to provide a game that is hard to get tired of. It should be noted that a plurality of specific combinations need to be set, but are not necessarily limited to three types, and may be two or four or more types.
[0116]
Furthermore, the specific roles that are easy to win during the attraction period are “water bottle” which is a replay role, and “bell” where nine medals are paid out as a higher profit game value than the “water bottle”, and a higher profit game value. There are three types of "medal box" in which 15 medals are paid out, and if there is a prize for each specific role set in the three types during the challenge period, there is a prize. A game (special game) occurs during the attraction period in which the specific role is likely to win. Therefore, during the challenge period, the player can be made to play the game with a high awareness of winning a `` offer box '' that has a large profit for the player, and the transition from the challenge period to the attraction period of the specific role can be performed. The interest of the game in the execution process can be improved.
[0117]
In addition, in the conventional gaming machines, a type that assigns one type of game value as a special combination is set, and the profit given to the player by increasing or decreasing the number of executions of the special game is set to be higher or lower. As the player tries to give the special game, the period of the special game becomes longer, and the special game hinders the prompt progress of the game. On the other hand, in the slot machine 1, if a special combination having three different game values has a prize during the challenge period, a special game in which the prize-specific combination is easy to win is generated. The level of the game value given to the player by the special game is set. Therefore, it is possible to vary the profit provided to the player while maintaining the length of the special game for a certain period of time, and it is possible to combine the rapid progress of the game with the varied playability.
[0118]
Furthermore, since the winning combination itself during the challenge period becomes easier to win during the attraction period, even if the type of special game increases, the player can easily understand the type of the specific role that is easier to win during the attraction period. Can be shown. It is not always necessary to match the winning combination during the challenge period with the role that facilitates winning during the attraction period. For example, if there is a prize in the "offer box" during the challenge period, it is easier to win a "water bottle" during the attraction period. You may make it easier for you to win the "offer box" inside.
[0119]
In addition, when the stop symbols indicating winning of a plurality of types of specific combinations are stopped on the activated lines 6a to 6e during the challenge period, the specific winning combinations are targeted for all the specific combinations stopped during the challenge period. A prize will be awarded when the role is established during the invitation period. For example, if there is a prize of “offer box” and “bell” during the challenge period, both the offer box prize flag 23k and the bell prize flag 23m are turned on by the special game setting process (S80), and the invitation is performed. A prize will always be awarded if a "offer box" or "bell" is established during the period. Therefore, each time there is a winning of a different specific role during the challenge period, the type of the special role that is easy to win can be increased, and the player can be provided with the gaming property of obtaining a great profit. In the attraction period after the end of the challenge period, it is possible to provide an interest in the game in which a plurality of types of specific combinations are expected to stop.
[0120]
Note that the first identification information and the second identification information in the gaming machine according to claim 1 and the gaming machine 1 described later are both winning of “offer box”, “bell” and “water bottle” in the above embodiment. , And three types of stop symbols (combinations of symbols, see FIG. 3) are applicable, and the winning conditions set for each piece of first identification information include “offer box”, “bell”, and “ The prize-winning conditions corresponding to the respective roles of “water bottle” with respect to the normal time correspond to the above.
[0121]
Further, as the detecting means in the gaming machine and the gaming machine 1 according to the first aspect, the start switch 8a, the detection of the ON signal of the start switch 8a, and each processing for confirming the max bet (the processing of S11 and S12 in FIG. 7) are described. Applicable. Further, the lottery means corresponds to each of the random number counter 23b in the above-described embodiment and each processing (the processing of S13 to S20 in FIG. 7) in the change start processing for selecting the winning combination based on the value of the random number counter 23b. Further, the variable display control means includes a variable stop process for stopping the reels L, M, R based on the establishment tables 22a to 22c provided in the ROM 22 of the main control board C in the above embodiment (S4 in FIG. 9). The main control board C that performs the processing) corresponds to this. In addition, the game value providing means includes a bonus game execution process (the process of S7 in FIG. 6), a medal payout process (the process of S77 in FIG. 10) executed based on the status of the status flag 23a, and a winning combination. The hopper drive motor 29 that performs a payout operation of medals accordingly corresponds to the hopper drive motor 29.
[0122]
The winning determination means in the gaming machine and the gaming machine 1 according to claim 1 corresponds to the fluctuation stop processing (the processing in S4 shown in FIG. 9) executed by the main control board C in the above embodiment. Corresponds to the processing executed in the special game setting processing (the processing of S93 in FIG. 11). The stop information storage means in the gaming machine and the gaming machine 1 according to claim 1 corresponds to the offer box winning flag 23k, the bell winning flag 23m, and the water bottle winning flag 23o in the above embodiment. Corresponds to each process for switching the winning flags 23k, 23m, and 23o from off to on (the processes from S94 to S96 in FIG. 11).
[0123]
As described above, the present invention has been described based on the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and improvements can be easily made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It can be inferred.
[0124]
For example, in the above embodiment, when the stop symbols indicating winning of a plurality of types of specific combinations are stopped on the activated lines 6a to 6e during the challenge period, all the specific combinations stopped during the challenge period are targeted. Although a special game to win a prize is generated when the specific winning combination is established during the invitation period, it is not always necessary to generate a special game for all the specific winning combinations during the challenge period. A special game may be generated only for a specific combination that has been finally formed among the combinations formed during the challenge period. For example, even if there is a prize in the “offer box”, if there is a prize in the “water bottle” after that, the specific role that is easier to win during the attraction period will be low profit, so the specific role will be won until the last game during the challenge period Can be maintained, and the interest in the game can be further enhanced. In this case, after the process of turning on each of the winning flags 23k, 23m, and 23o (the processes of S94, S95, and S96 in FIG. 11), the specific role other than the winning specific role (for example, the offer box winning flag 23k). May be configured so as to turn off the winning flags (the bell winning flag 23m and the water bottle winning flag 23o) corresponding to.
[0125]
Also, when a stop symbol indicating winning of a plurality of types of specific combinations is stopped on the activated lines 6a to 6e during the challenge period, a high-interest game value pre-ordered according to the game value that can be obtained by the player is provided. It may be easier to win a winning combination during the invitation period. That is, in the above-described embodiment, since each specific role is established with almost the same probability (approximately 1/3), the "suggestion box" in which 15 medals are paid out is the specific role which gives the highest interest game value. On the other hand, the “water bottle” gives the lowest game value. For this reason, the order may be determined in the order of “offer box”, “bell”, and “water bottle” so that only the special role that gives the highest interest game value can be easily won during the invitation period. By selecting a specific role that can acquire the highest profitable game value from among a plurality of specific role winnings during the challenge period, the player who has won the special role will be given a low profit specific role It is possible to play the game during the challenge period without anxiety that the user can switch to the game.
[0126]
In a case where the order of the specific roles is determined and only the specific role which gives the highest profit game value is easily made to win during the invitation period, in the special game setting process (S80) of FIG. The offer box winning flag 23k is turned on, and the bell winning flag 23m and the water bottle winning flag 23o are turned off. In the process of S95, if the offer box winning flag 23k is on, the state of any of the winning flags 23k, 23m, and 23o is not changed, and the bell winning flag 23m is turned on only when the offer box winning flag 23k is off. Then, the water bottle winning flag 23o is turned off. Further, in the processing of S96, the offer box winning flag 23k and the bell winning flag 23m are confirmed, and if any of the winning flags 23k, 23m is ON, the state of any of the winning flags 23k, 23m, 23o is not changed. The water bottle winning flag 23o may be turned on only when both the winning flags 23k and 23m are off.
[0127]
Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, a special game in which the specific role is easy to win during the attraction period is generated by switching the prize conditions of the specific role established during the challenge period. The slot machine is configured so that the timing of stopping a large number of symbols arranged in the game (so-called push) is set as a prize condition, and the pressing order and the like as a prize condition for a specific combination established during the challenge period is determined. Or a special game in which the specific combination is easy to win without changing the winning conditions, by displaying the game in the form of a voice or outputting the voice.
[0128]
The present invention may be applied to a gaming machine (pachinko machine) of a different type from the above-described embodiment. For example, once a jackpot has been hit, a pachinko machine (commonly known as a twice-rights item or a three-times right item) can increase the jackpot expectation value until a jackpot state occurs a plurality of times (for example, two or three times). ). Further, the pachinko machine may be implemented as a special game state in which a special game state is required after a big hit symbol is displayed and a ball is awarded in a predetermined area. Further, in addition to the pachinko machines, the present invention may be implemented as various game machines such as a game machine such as an ale-pachi, a sparrow ball, and a so-called game machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are combined.
[0129]
In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating an operation lever in a state where a coin is inserted and a symbol valid line is determined, and the symbol is stopped and determined by operating a stop button. Things. Therefore, the basic concept of the slot machine is as follows: "variable display means for variably displaying a symbol row composed of a plurality of symbols and then confirming and displaying the symbols is provided, and the symbol is caused by the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever). Is started, and the change of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the fixed symbol at the time of the stop is the specific symbol. And a special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player "as a necessary condition. In this case, coins and medals are typical examples of the game medium.
[0130]
Hereinafter, a gaming machine and a modification of the present invention will be described. Stop operation means operable by a player, variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of identification information and stopping variable display of the identification information due to operation of the stop operation means, and establishment of a predetermined start condition , A lottery means for performing a lottery when the establishment of the start condition is detected by the detection means, and a stop mode of the variable display by the variable display means based on a lottery result by the lottery means. A variable display control means, and a game value providing means for providing a predetermined game value when the specific identification information is stopped in a predetermined area of the variable display means by the variable display control means, The winning prize set for each of the first identification information including the result of the lottery by the lottery means for at least two or more types of the first identification information constituting the specific identification information. Winning determination means for stopping the first identification information in the predetermined area on the basis of the establishment of the second identification information, and second identification information predetermined for each type of the first identification information stopped in the predetermined area by the winning determination means Winning determination means for determining whether or not the vehicle has stopped in the predetermined area during a predetermined period, and stopping to store stop information indicating whether or not the second identification information has stopped in the predetermined area during the predetermined period. An information storage unit, and a stop information updating unit that updates stop information stored in the stop information storage unit based on a result of the determination by the winning determination unit, wherein the second stop unit stops in the predetermined area during the predetermined period. A special game in which the first identification information of the type corresponding to the identification information easily stops in the predetermined area based on the stop information updated by the stop information updating means. The gaming machine 1, characterized.
[0131]
In the gaming machine 1, the winning determination means determines whether or not the stop information stored in the stop information storage means is establishment information indicating that the second identification information has stopped in the predetermined area during the predetermined period. If the stop information is determined not to be the establishment information, the first identification information is stored in the predetermined area based on establishment of a first winning condition when the stop information is determined not to be the establishment information. A second step of increasing a ratio of stopping the first identification information in the predetermined area from the first winning condition when the stop information is determined to be the establishment information by the stop information determining means; The gaming machine 2 is configured to stop the first identification information in the predetermined area based on establishment of a winning condition of the game machine.
[0132]
According to the gaming machine 2, if the stop information is determined not to be the established information by the stop information determining means, the first game is a normal game in which the first identification information is stopped in a predetermined area when the first winning condition is satisfied. On the other hand, if the stop information determining means determines that the stop information is the established information, the second winning condition in which the ratio of stopping the first identification information in the predetermined area is higher than the first winning condition is satisfied. In this case, the first identification information stops in the predetermined area, and the first identification information is a special game that easily stops in the predetermined area. For this reason, a special game in which the first identification information easily stops in the predetermined area can be generated on condition that the second identification information stops in the predetermined area during the predetermined period. Therefore, for the player, the interest in the game in the execution process of the special game can be enhanced by executing the special game related to the game during the predetermined period.
[0133]
In addition, as the stop information determining means in the gaming machine 2, for example, each processing for determining whether or not the offer box winning flag 23k, the bell winning flag 23m, and the water bottle winning flag 23o in the above-described embodiment is ON (FIG. 9 of S54, S59, and S64), and as the first and second winning conditions, for example, the lottery by the dice box counter 23j, which is established with a probability of 1/27 and a probability of 1/27, is won. The first prize condition and the second prize condition of the formation of the offer box are exemplified. In the gaming machine 2, the special game may be a game that is started immediately after the second identification information stops in the predetermined area during the predetermined period, and the game after the predetermined period has elapsed after the predetermined period ends. It may be a target.
[0134]
In the gaming machine 2, a special game in which the first identification information is easily stopped in a predetermined area is generated by switching a prize condition of a plurality of types of first identification information, but a special game is generated in the gaming machine 1. Is not limited to this. In a gaming machine in which the operation mode of the stop operation means (for example, the pressing order of the switches in the stop operation means including a plurality of switches, the operation timing of the switches, and the like) is preliminarily determined as a prize condition, the prize condition is predetermined. Information indicating the operation mode of the stopped operation means (for example, information such as "press from the right" or "press from the left" in a gaming machine in which the pressing order of a plurality of horizontally arranged switches is determined as a winning condition). Means for displaying (for example, displaying on a liquid crystal display (LCD)) may be provided. By presenting a part of the prize conditions to the player in advance, a special game in which the first identification information is more likely to stop at a predetermined area than a game in which a part of the prize conditions are not displayed is generated while maintaining the prize conditions constant. Can be done.
[0135]
In the gaming machine 1 or 2, the gaming machine 3 is characterized in that the second identification information is set in association with the same type of identification information as the first identification information.
[0136]
According to the gaming machine 3, since the second identification information is set corresponding to the same type of identification information as the first identification information, the second identification information (e.g., In the case where the “stop symbol at the time of winning” is stopped and a game value is given, the identification information to which the game value is given is likely to be stopped by the special game as the first identification information. Therefore, as compared with the case where the first identification information and the second identification information are set in association with different identification information, after the second identification information is stopped in the predetermined area during the predetermined period, the special game The type of the first identification information that is easily stopped can be indicated to the player in a manner that is easy to understand.
[0137]
In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 3, the first identification information includes low-interest identification information and a high-interest identification to which a high-interest game value is given when the vehicle is stopped in a predetermined area of the variable display means based on the low-interest identification information. At least information is set, and the second identification information includes low-interest correspondence identification information corresponding to the low-interest identification information, and identification information of a type different from the low-interest correspondence identification information, A gaming machine 4 wherein at least corresponding high-interest correspondence identification information is set.
[0138]
According to the gaming machine 4, at least low-interest identification information and high-interest identification information are set as the first identification information, and the identification information stopped in a predetermined area during a predetermined period among the low-interest identification information and the high-interval identification information. Is easily stopped in a predetermined area by the special game. For this reason, it is possible to indicate to the player the magnitude of the profit that can be obtained based on the type of the second identification information stopped in the predetermined area during the predetermined period. Therefore, by causing the player to play the game during the predetermined period in hope of stopping the more advantageous high-interest correspondence identification information, it is possible to increase the sense of tension for the game during the predetermined period and improve the interest of the game.
[0139]
It should be noted that the low interest identification information and the high interest identification information are used in a plurality of games even if there is a difference in the game value given when the game is stopped in a predetermined area of the variable display means in one game. The game value that can be obtained during the configured fixed period may have a difference in level. In particular, when there is a difference in the game value given in one game, the difference in the game value that can be obtained when the special game is continuously performed over a plurality of games becomes large. . Therefore, the expectation of the player for each special game can be given an inflection, and the interest of the game can be further improved.
[0140]
In any of the gaming machines 1 to 4, the stop information storage means indicates whether or not the second identification information has stopped in the predetermined area during the predetermined period, and the type of the stopped second identification information. The winning determination means, based on the stop information stored in the stop information storage means, the type corresponding to the second identification information stopped in the predetermined area during the predetermined period The gaming machine 5, wherein the first identification information is for generating a special game which is easily stopped in the predetermined area.
[0141]
According to the gaming machine 5, when the variable display stops at the second identification information during the predetermined period, the type of the second identification information that has been stopped is stored in the stop information storage means. Based on the stop information stored in the stop information storage means, it is possible to generate a special game in which the first identification information of the type corresponding to the second identification information stopped in the predetermined area during the predetermined period easily stops in the predetermined area. it can. That is, the type of the stopped second identification information is stored as stop information in the stop information storage means, so that the first identification information of the type corresponding to the stored stop information is accurately determined in the control of the variable display control means. It is possible to provide the player with an interest in the special game corresponding to the game content during the predetermined period.
[0142]
Note that the predetermined period is a predetermined period that is started after the predetermined condition is satisfied. The predetermined period is a predetermined period configured by a plurality of variable displays set in advance, or the variable display by the variable display unit is performed by predetermined identification information based on predetermined identification information. For example, a fixed period until the number of stops is stopped, or a fixed period until at least one type of second identification information stops. As the start time of the predetermined period, a value of a counter updated at a predetermined timing when a specific bonus game for giving a predetermined game value is finished or based on the establishment of a variable display start condition is obtained. For example, the case where the acquired value is a predetermined value is exemplified.
[0143]
In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 5, the stop information updating means indicates the stop of the plurality of types of second identification information when the plurality of types of second identification information stops in the predetermined area during the predetermined period. The stop information is updated to information, and the first identification information corresponding to all the second identification information stopped in the predetermined area during the predetermined period is easily stopped in the predetermined area based on the stop information. A gaming machine 6 for generating a special game.
[0144]
According to the gaming machine 6, when a plurality of types of second identification information are stopped in a predetermined area during a predetermined period, the first identification information corresponding to all the second identification information stopped during the predetermined period is stored in the predetermined area. A special game that is easy to stop occurs. Therefore, the player can be provided with a gaming property in which the type of the first identification information increases each time the different second identification information stops in the predetermined area during the predetermined period, and in the special game after the predetermined period has elapsed. It is possible to provide an interest in the game that expects the stop of the first identification information set to a plurality of types.
[0145]
In any of the gaming machines 1 to 6, when the plurality of types of second identification information are stopped in the predetermined area during the predetermined period, the stop information updating unit may end the plurality of types of second identification information last. Updating the stop information to information indicating the type of the stopped second identification information, and the first information corresponding to the last stopped second identification information among the plurality of types of identification information based on the stop information. A gaming machine 7 characterized in that the identification information is for generating a special game that is easily stopped in the predetermined area.
[0146]
According to the gaming machine 7, when a plurality of types of second identification information are stopped in a predetermined area during a predetermined period, the information indicating the type of the last stopped second identification information among the plurality of types of second identification information is used. Since the stop information is updated, it is possible to generate a special game in which the first identification information corresponding to the second identification information that stopped last based on the stop information easily stops in a predetermined area. Therefore, the player can have a sense of expectation and a sense of tension with respect to the type of the second identification information that stops in the predetermined area of the variable display means until the end of the predetermined period, thereby improving the interest of the game. .
[0147]
Note that the information indicating the type of the last stopped second identification information among the plurality of types of second identification information means information that can controlably determine the last stopped second identification information. . For example, a flag which is configured by a flag set for each type of the second identification information, and which is turned on in response to one second identification information last stopped by the stop information updating means, and another second information. In response to information indicated by a flag that is turned off in response to the identification information, or different information assigned to each type of the second identification information, the second identification information last stopped by the stop information updating unit. Information to be updated (for example, “0” when the second identification information is not stopped during a predetermined period, “1” when the “offer box” is stopped, and “2” when the “bell” is stopped) Etc.) is exemplified.
[0148]
In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 7, when the plurality of types of second identification information is stopped in the predetermined area during the predetermined period, the stop information updating unit may include at least one of the plurality of types of second identification information. The stop information is updated to information indicating the type of the second identification information corresponding to the first identification information, which corresponds to the second identification information of the type and provides a high-interest game value that is pre-ordered according to the game value. Based on the stop information, the first identification information corresponding to at least one type of the second identification information among the plurality of types of the second identification information and giving the high-interest game value is stored in the predetermined area. A gaming machine 8 for generating a special game that is easy to stop.
[0149]
According to the gaming machine 8, when a plurality of types of second identification information are stopped in a predetermined area during a predetermined period, the game value corresponds to at least one type of second identification information among the plurality of types of second identification information, and the game value. The stop information is updated to the information indicating the type of the second identification information corresponding to the first identification information that gives the high-interest game value, which is ordered in advance according to. For this reason, it is possible to generate a special game in which the first identification information for giving a high-interest game value, which is ordered in advance based on the stop information, is likely to stop in a predetermined area. Therefore, in the game during the predetermined period, it is possible to keep the player's expectation to acquire the high-value game value continuously while suppressing the dissatisfaction in which the once-determined game value is replaced with the low-value one. It is possible to further enhance the interest of the game during the predetermined period.
[0150]
In the gaming machines 1 to 8, the timing at which the special game is started may be the time at which the game is started after the game in which the last game in the predetermined period has ended, or the value of the counter updated at the predetermined timing. Is acquired based on establishment of a variable display start condition, for example, at the start of a game in which the acquired value is a predetermined value. In addition, the special game is a game during a certain period constituted by a plurality of variable displays set in advance or a game during a certain period until the variable display by the variable display means is stopped by a predetermined number of times with predetermined identification information. Etc. are exemplified.
[0151]
2. The gaming machine 9 according to claim 1, wherein said gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Above all, as a basic configuration of a pachinko game machine, an operation handle is provided, and a ball is fired to a predetermined game area in accordance with the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is provided at an operation port arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. A requirement for winning (or passing through the operating port) is that the identification information variably displayed on the variable display means is fixedly stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special game state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the game area is opened in a predetermined mode to enable a ball to win, and a value corresponding to the winning number is obtained. A value (including data written on a magnetic card as well as a prize ball) is given.
[0152]
The gaming machine (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Above all, as a basic configuration of the slot machine, "a variable display means for variably displaying an identification information sequence including a plurality of pieces of identification information and then stopping the variable display is provided. The variable display of the identification information is started, and the variable display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a lapse of a predetermined time, and the fixed identification information at the time of the stop is stopped. Is a gaming machine provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the special game information is predetermined identification information. In this case, coins and medals are typical examples of the game medium.
[0153]
The gaming machine (11) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the integrated gaming machine is as follows: "variable display means for variably displaying an identification information sequence including a plurality of pieces of identification information and then stopping variable display, and operating a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever)" The variable display of the identification information is started due to the operation, and the variable display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, a stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. And special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information is predetermined identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, A gaming machine is configured such that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of variable display of information, and many balls are paid out when a special game state occurs.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement by developing each reel.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing correspondences between winning combinations, winning symbols, acquired profits, winning conditions, and winning percentages.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a small win formation table for a water bottle which forms a part of the small win formation table.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a main process executed by a main control board.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a variation start process executed in the main process of the main control board.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a bonus setting process executed in the change start process.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a fluctuation stop process executed in the main process of the main control board.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a winning determination process executed in the fluctuation stop process.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart of a special game setting process executed in the winning determination process.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 slot machine (game machine)
6a-6e Effective line (predetermined area)
8a Start switch (part of detection means)
9L, 9M, 9R Stop switch (stop operation means)
28 Reel stepping motor (part of variable display means)
29 Hopper drive motor (part of game value providing means)
C Main control board (variable display control means)
L Left reel (part of variable display means)
Medium reel (part of variable display means)
R right reel (part of variable display means)

Claims (1)

Stop operation means operable by a player, variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of identification information and stopping variable display of the identification information due to operation of the stop operation means, and establishment of a predetermined start condition , A lottery means for performing a lottery when the establishment of the start condition is detected by the detection means, and a stop mode of the variable display by the variable display means based on a lottery result by the lottery means. A variable display control means and a game value providing means for providing a predetermined game value when the specific identification information is stopped in a predetermined area of the variable display means by the variable display control means,
At least two or more types of first identification information constituting the specific identification information are assigned to the predetermined area based on establishment of winning conditions set for each piece of first identification information, including a lottery result by the lottery means. Winning determination means for stopping the first identification information;
Winning determination means for determining whether or not second identification information predetermined for each type of the first identification information stopped in the predetermined area by the winning determination means has stopped in the predetermined area during a predetermined period;
Stop information storage means for storing stop information indicating whether or not the second identification information has stopped in the predetermined area during the predetermined period;
Stop information updating means for updating stop information stored in the stop information storage means based on a determination result by the winning determination means,
The special game in which the first identification information of the type corresponding to the second identification information stopped in the predetermined area during the predetermined period is easy to stop in the predetermined area is based on the stop information updated by the stop information updating means. A gaming machine characterized in that it is generated by:

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