JP2004267340A - Game machine, program, and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which allows the player to play a game with unprecedented gaming properties, prevents the game from becoming monotonous, and make the detail of the game simple and plain. <P>SOLUTION: When the player wins an RB during playing a game in an AT mode, the won RB is stored and carried over. When the player wins the RB, the game is shifted from the AT mode to an RT mode. Then while playing the RT mode game, first to third reels are controlled to be halted such that the won RB cannot be won. If the player wins a blank during playing the RT mode game, the RT mode is terminated, and then the RB is turned into an internal winning state. When the player wins the RB, the game is shifted to the RB mode, and further when the RB mode is terminated, the game is shifted to the AT mode again. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine installed and used in a game room such as a pachinko parlor.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In this specification, a pachislot machine will be described as an example, and therefore, a medal will be described as a game medium. However, the game medium includes other media such as coins and pachinko balls. Further, “inserting a medal (game medium)” includes, in addition to actually inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot, betting a credited medal with a bet button or the like. Further, a state in which the winning patterns are aligned on the winning effective line is a winning, and a state in which a winning combination is drawn by electronic lottery before the winning is an internal winning.
[0003]
Slot machines used in pachinko parlors and other amusement arcades are called pachislot machines. The medals used as game media are given a certain value, and the medals obtained by playing the game are given as various prizes. Can be replaced. For this reason, it is common for a player to play a game by simply selecting a platform that is easy to obtain the right to shift to the bonus game mode for the purpose of acquiring a large number of medals. The bonus game modes include, for example, a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as BB) mode and a regular bonus (RB) mode. In particular, the BB mode is shifted to the RB mode a predetermined number of times, and before shifting to the RB mode, a small role is played. Is transferred to the RB introduction mode in which the winning probability of the game is increased, so that a large number of medals can be obtained in a short period of time.
[0004]
Expecting a large number of medals in a short period of time is an important factor in attracting players to slot machines, and in addition to bonus game modes, there are game modes that can expect a large number of medals There is a tendency that a large number of models devised in various ways in order to stimulate the ambition of players are provided. As one of such game modes, there is known an assist time (AT) mode in which a mode of a reel stop operation is notified so as to increase a profit obtaining probability of a player. In the AT mode, the player is notified of the color of the pattern to be stopped on the pay line and the operation sequence of the stop button, for example, by a sub reel provided separately from the three reels, a liquid crystal panel, a sound, or the like. When the player operates the stop button in accordance with the notification, it becomes easier to win the small winning combination in the internal prize, so that the profit obtaining probability can be increased.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the slot machines provided with the AT mode as described above, most of the AT modes are terminated after a predetermined number of games are played. In this case, medals that can be acquired in one AT mode are provided. There is a drawback that the game becomes monotonous when the mode is repeatedly shifted to the AT mode because the number of copies is expected. Further, if a game mode such as an AT mode is provided in addition to the BB mode and the RB mode, the game becomes complicated, and it may be difficult for the player to grasp the contents of the game.
[0006]
In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a gaming machine that enables a game with unprecedented gaming properties to prevent the game from becoming monotonous, and to make the contents of the game simple and easy to understand. It is intended to provide a program and a recording medium.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention has a plurality of winning symbols arranged on an outer periphery, a plurality of reels rotating in response to a game start operation, and a loss or a plurality of types of winning combinations. Winning determination means that determines by lottery, reel stop control means that performs reel stop control so that the winning combination determined by the winning combination determination means is more likely to win, and the probability of obtaining a profit of the player increases. As described above, and at least a special winning combination storing means for storing the special winning combination when the special winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means. The special mode in which the notification is made, the special mode in which the special winning combination is shifted when the special winning combination is won and the probability of giving the profit to the player is increased, the winning probability of the specific winning combination is changed. Game in a specific mode in which reel stop control is performed so that the special winning combination stored in the special winning combination storing means becomes unwinable ("unwinning" in the present invention includes a state in which it is difficult to win). A special mode executing means for shifting from the special mode to the specific mode when the special winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means during the special mode game; and Special winning combination releasing means for causing the reel stop control means to perform reel stop control so that the special winning combination stored in the special winning combination storing means can be won when predetermined conditions are satisfied in the game, A special mode executing means for shifting from the special mode to the special mode when the game in the special mode in which the special winning combination has been won and the shift has been completed is provided. That. It is preferable that the winning probability of a winning combination other than the special winning combination in the specific mode is set to be lower than the winning probability of the winning combination other than the special winning combination in the special mode. In order to reduce the winning probability, the winning probability of a winning combination other than the special winning combination may be changed, or the reel pull-in control may be changed.
[0008]
Further, it is preferable to provide a specific mode shift lottery means for determining whether to shift from the special mode to the specific mode by lottery when the special winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means.
[0009]
Further, it is preferable to provide a specific mode end game number lottery means for determining, by lottery, the number of games at which the specific mode ends when the special winning combination is determined by the winning combination determination means.
[0010]
Also, reel stop order determining means for determining the order of stop operations of reels in which the special winning combinations stored in the special winning combination storing means can be won, and a minimum number of games to be executed in the special mode are randomly selected. It is preferable to provide means for determining the number of executed games determined by
[0011]
The program used includes a winning combination determining means for determining one of a loss and a plurality of types of winning combinations by lottery, and a reel stop control so that the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means can be easily won. Reel stop control means for performing, a notifying means for notifying the mode of the reel stop operation so that the player's profit acquisition probability becomes high, and a special winning combination when the special winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means. When the special winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means during the game of the special mode, the probability of winning of the specific winning combination from the special mode in which the notification is performed by the notification means is determined. Execution of the specific mode in which the reels are stopped and the specific mode is controlled so that the special winning combinations stored in the special winning combination storing means cannot be won. And when the predetermined condition is satisfied in the game in the specific mode, the reel stop control means performs the reel stop control so that the special winning combination stored in the special winning combination storing means can be won. Special winning combination releasing means, and functioning of the computer of the gaming machine as special mode executing means for shifting from the special mode to the special mode when the game in the special mode in which the special winning combination has been won and the transition has been completed is completed. belongs to.
[0012]
The recording medium to be used is a computer-readable medium on which the program according to claim 6 is recorded.
[0013]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
The slot machine 10 shown in FIG. 1 is provided with an RB mode as a special mode, an AT mode as a special mode, and an RT mode as a specific mode. The RT mode is shifted when a special winning combination RB is won in the AT mode game. In the RT mode, the winning probability of a specific winning combination (hereinafter, described as an example of “replay”) is set higher than in the normal mode, and the winning RB cannot be won. If a loser is won in the game in the RT mode, the winning RB becomes possible to win, and when the RB wins, the mode is shifted from the RT mode to the RB mode. The RB mode ends when a predetermined winning combination is won eight times or when the game is played 12 times. When the RB mode ends, the mode is shifted to the AT mode again.
[0014]
In the slot machine 10, four display windows 13 are provided on a front door 12 of a housing 11, and a first reel 14a, a second reel 14b, a third reel 14c, and a sub reel 15 rotate behind each display window 13. It is freely incorporated. As is well known, a plurality of winning symbols are arranged at a constant pitch on the outer periphery of the first to third reels 14a to 14c, and three symbols per reel can be observed through the display window 13 when the reels are stopped. become. As a result, a total of five straight payline lines, two diagonal lines, and two diagonal payline lines, each of which is composed of one picture on each reel, are set.
[0015]
When one medal is inserted from the medal slot 16 prior to the start of the game, one pay line in the center is activated, and two are added three in width and three are added two diagonally. The winning line of the book is activated. The number of medals can be credited (stored) up to a maximum of 50, and the number of credited medals is displayed on the credit number display 17. It should be noted that, for example, four patterns per reel can be observed from the display window 13, and in addition to the four horizontal pay lines, another winning pattern bent so as to combine one pattern for each reel. It is also possible to set an active line.
[0016]
The sub reel 15 at the right end functions as a notification unit. When a predetermined winning combination (hereinafter, described as an example of a “bell”) is won in the game in the AT mode, the start lever 18 is operated. It starts rotating with the first to third reels 14a to 14c. On the outer periphery of the sub-reel 15, a plurality of patterns indicating the order in which the stop operations of the first to third reels 14a to 14c are performed are drawn, and in addition to these, a blank portion where nothing is drawn is also provided. . The pattern drawn on the outer periphery of the sub reel 15 is preferably an appropriate pattern, and is not limited to the pattern, and may be, for example, a mark or a number. In addition, the sub reel 15 may be appropriately notified by drawing an appropriate pattern, such as indicating that the winning combination has been won, or drawing a pattern indicating the degree of expectation of whether or not the winning combination has been won.
[0017]
The sub-reel 15 is normally stopped at a position where a blank portion is displayed, and when a bell is won in the game in the AT mode, a position for displaying a reel stop operation sequence at which the selected bell can be won. Stopped at By operating the stop buttons 19a to 19c in the order displayed by the sub reels 15, the player can reliably win the bell. Note that the predetermined winning combination is not limited to a bell and is preferably set to an appropriate winning combination.
[0018]
By operating these stop buttons 19a to 19c, the first to third reels 14a to 14c corresponding to each button are individually stopped. On the operation panel above the stop buttons 19a to 19c, various operation buttons such as a 1-bet button, a MAX-bet button, and a payout button that are operated when playing a game with a medal credited are provided. Since the functions of these operation buttons are all well known, the details are omitted.
[0019]
A medal tray 20 is provided at a lower portion of the housing 11, and payout medals obtained when a prize is obtained in the game are paid out from the payout port 21 to the medal tray 20.
[0020]
As shown in FIG. 2, the operation of the slot machine 10 is basically controlled by a control unit 30 including a CPU 30a and a memory 31. The control unit 30 includes, in addition to the CPU 30a and the memory 31, an electronic lottery unit 39, a winning combination determination unit 40, an RB flag storage unit 41 serving as a special winning combination storage unit, an RT mode execution unit 42, and an AT mode execution unit 43, which will be described later. Is provided.
[0021]
The medal sensor 32 detects a proper medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 16 and inputs the detected medal to the CPU 30a. A selector is installed in the back of the medal insertion slot 16, and inappropriate medals are discharged to the medal tray 20. In addition, when a medal is inserted at inappropriate timing, for example, a medal inserted in the middle of a game or in a state where various operation buttons are pressed is not passed through the medal sensor 32. It is discharged to the medal tray 20.
[0022]
Since the number of medals inserted before the start of the game is limited to one to three, the medals inserted after the fourth one are also detected by the medal sensor 32 when the credit function is not used. Without being discharged to the medal tray 20. The credit function is switched on / off for each push of the payout button. Then, when the credit function is on, medals inserted after the fourth one are also detected by the medal sensor 32 and credits are made in the slot machine up to a maximum of fifty.
[0023]
The number of credited medals is digitally displayed on the credit number display 17. When the credit function is used, a medal insertion operation is performed by operating the 1-bet button or the MAX-bet button, and the number of bets is sequentially subtracted from the number of credits. When a game is played and a prize with payout of medals is obtained, a payout medal is also credited, and when the payout button is operated, the credited medal is paid out to the receiving tray 20.
[0024]
The CPU 30a counts the number of one to three medals inserted before the start of the game based on the detection signal from the medal sensor 32, and thereby determines the number of activated pay lines. The number of credits is counted by another credit medal counter (not shown).
[0025]
The start signal sensor 33 inputs a game start signal to the CPU 30a when the start lever 18 is operated after one to three medals have been inserted. Upon receiving the game start signal, the CPU 30a rotates the first to third reels 14a to 14c based on the game execution program stored in the ROM area of the memory 31, and starts the processing of the game. In the game in the AT mode, the sub reel 15 is rotated at the same time as the rotation of the first to third reels 14a to 14c.
[0026]
The drive and stop control of each reel is performed by a reel drive controller 34. Each reel is fixed to a drive shaft of each of the stepping motors 35a to 35d, and control of each reel is performed by controlling driving of each of the stepping motors 35a to 35d. The RAM area of the memory 31 is a working area, and is used for temporarily storing and rewriting flags and data used for each game.
[0027]
Since the stepping motors 35a to 35d rotate at a rotation angle corresponding to the number of supplied drive pulses, the rotation angles of the first to third reels 14a to 14c and the sub reel 15 are controlled by controlling the number of supplied drive pulses by the CPU 30a. Can be controlled, and the stop position of the reel can be determined by stopping the supply of the drive pulse. In addition, each reel is integrally formed with reflection signal portions 36a to 36d at its reference position, and the photosensors 37a to 37d photoelectrically detect the passage of each reflection signal portion for each rotation. Detection signals from the photosensors 37a to 37d are input to the CPU 30a as reset signals for each reel.
[0028]
A pulse counter is provided in the CPU 30a for each of the stepping motors 35a to 35d, and counts the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 35a to 35d. Then, when a reset signal is input from the photo sensors 37a to 37d, the count value of the corresponding pulse counter is cleared. Therefore, in each pulse counter, the number of drive pulses corresponding to the rotation angle within one rotation of each reel is stored while being sequentially updated.
[0029]
A picture table is stored in the ROM area of the memory 31. The picture table includes the number of drive pulses corresponding to the rotation angle of each reel from the reference position, and a picture representing each picture arranged on the reel at a constant pitch. A code is associated with the code. Therefore, by monitoring the count value of the pulse counter for each reel, for example, it is possible to identify which pattern is moving on the central pay line, and if the reel is further rotated, It can be predicted whether the target picture moves on the pay line.
[0030]
The stop button sensors 38a to 38c input a stop signal for each reel to the CPU 30a when the stop buttons 19a to 19c are operated. By operating the start lever 18, the rotation of all the reels is started, and when these rotations reach the steady speed, the operation of the stop buttons 19a to 19c is validated. Thereafter, by operating these, the corresponding stop control of the first to third reels 14a to 14c is started. For the bell, stop control of the first to third reels 14a to 14c is performed so that the winning is achieved only when the stop buttons 19a to 19c are operated in a predetermined order.
[0031]
The stop control of the first to third reels 14a to 14c is performed within a range of four winning patterns (pull-in range). For example, when the stop buttons 19a to 19c are operated, the stop positions of the first to third reels 14a to 14c are determined. In the case where four consecutive winning patterns from the selected winning pattern include a winning pattern constituting a winning combination won by lottery, the first to third reels 14a to 14c are stopped. The time is delayed, and the winning pattern constituting the winning combination stops on the pay line. The bell pictures constituting the bell are arranged so that the interval between the bell pictures is within four winning pictures, and if the operation order of the stop buttons 19a to 19c is correct, the prize is won regardless of the operation timing. Thus, the stop control of the first to third reels 14a to 14c is performed.
[0032]
When the stop buttons 19a to 19c are operated so that a winning combination that has not been won is won, the first to third reels 14a to 14a to 14c are operated so that a winning pattern that has not been won does not stop on the pay line. Stop control of 14c is performed (kick-off control). When a plurality of stop buttons are operated, only the reel with the earlier timing is stopped, and when completely operated simultaneously, none of the reels is stopped. In addition, the reel stop control is not limited to the winning pattern constituting the winning combination, and notifies the player of the winning combination that has been internally won based on the type of the pattern stopped on the winning activated line or the combination of the patterns. The reach eyes may be displayed. As a result, the CPU 30a and the reel drive controller 34 function as reel stop control means.
[0033]
The CPU 30a operates the electronic lottery section 39 in response to the game start signal. The electronic lottery unit 39 includes a random number generator and a random value sampling circuit, and selects one random value every time the game is started. The random number value drawn is input to the winning combination determination unit 40. The winning combination determination unit 40 determines what winning combination is to be given in the currently executed game according to the input value. As described above, the electronic lottery unit 39 and the winning combination determination unit 40 function as a winning combination determination unit.
[0034]
The winning combination determination unit 40 includes a plurality of winning combination lottery tables in which random numbers are grouped according to their sizes. The first winning combination lottery table 50 indicates that the random number sampled by the electronic lottery unit 39 indicates that the random number value is given to the RB that gives the right to shift to the RB mode, the small combination corresponding to the small combination winning pattern that only pays out a predetermined number of medals, It is used for replay that gives the right to play the next game with the same number of bets without inserting medals, and for determining which picture belongs, such as a loss that does not generate any hits, that is, for winning determination. Then, the type of the winning and the design are determined according to which winning pattern the random number value sampled by the electronic lottery section 39 belongs to. It should be noted that there are a plurality of small role winning patterns, and a payout medal is assigned to each of them. When the winning combination is determined by the winning combination determination unit 40, a winning combination determination signal indicating the type of the determined loss or the winning combination is input to the CPU 30a.
[0035]
In the winning combination determination unit 40, in addition to the first winning combination lottery table 50, a replay winning high probability table 51 used in the game in the RT mode and a winning combination lottery table used in the RB mode are provided. The random number values are grouped in the replay winning probability table 51 so that the replay winning probability is higher than in the first winning combination lottery table 50.
[0036]
In the replay winning probability table 51, the random numbers are grouped such that the winning probability of the winning combination other than the RB and the replay is lower than that of the first winning combination lottery table 50. Therefore, the expected medal acquisition value during the RT mode is lower than the expected medal acquisition value during the AT mode. In the RT mode, the winning combination lottery may be performed using a winning combination lottery table having a lower replay probability than the first winning combination lottery table 50 used in the AT mode.
[0037]
The RB flag storage unit 41 is configured by a memory, and the RB flag is written each time the winning combination determination unit 40 determines the RB during the normal mode. Thereby, when the RB is won in the game in the normal mode, the RB is stored and carried over. As described above, the RB flag storage section 41 functions as a special winning combination storing means. When one RB flag is read, the mode is shifted to the RB mode once.
[0038]
The RT mode execution unit 42 and the AT mode execution unit 43 have memories, and the respective memories store execution programs of the RT mode and the AT mode. When the RT mode execution unit 42 or the AT mode execution unit 43 is activated, an RT mode or AT mode execution program is read from the memory and input to the CPU 30a. The CPU 30a performs a game process according to the input execution program. As described above, the CPU 30a and the RT mode execution unit 42 function as a specific mode execution unit, and the CPU 30a and the AT mode execution unit 43 function as a special mode execution unit.
[0039]
The reel stop order lottery section 44 is activated when a bell is won in the game in the AT mode. In the reel stop order lottery section 44, the operation order of the stop buttons 19a to 19c that enable the bell to win can be determined by lottery. When the bell is determined by the winning combination determination unit 40, the CPU 30a and the reel drive controller 34 win the bell only when the stop buttons 19a to 19c are operated in the operation order determined by the reel stop order lottery unit 44. Stop control of the first to third reels 14a to 14c is performed so as to be possible.
[0040]
The medal hopper 45 pays out a prescribed number of payout medals to the medal tray 20 or adds the prescribed number to a credit counter according to the type of the winning combination. Note that a payout table in which the number of payout medals is determined for each type of winning combination is stored in the ROM area of the memory 31, and the CPU 30a reads this and drives the medal hopper 45.
[0041]
Next, the operation of the slot machine configured as described above will be described. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the slot machine 10 starts with a game in the AT mode. During the AT mode, an AT mode execution program is input to the CPU 30a from the AT mode execution unit 43, and the CPU 30a performs a game process according to the input program.
[0042]
When one to three medals are inserted in the game, the number of inserted medals is counted by the CPU 30a. Thereafter, when a game start operation is performed by the start lever 18, a game start signal is input from the start signal sensor 33 to the CPU 30a, and rotation of the first to third reels 14a to 14c is started.
[0043]
At the same time, the electronic lottery unit 39 samples the random number, compares the value with the first winning combination lottery table 50 of the winning combination determining unit 40, determines the type of the loss or the winning combination, and sends a winning combination determination signal to the CPU 30a. Feedback will be given. When the type of the winning combination is determined by the winning combination determination unit 40, the operation of the stop buttons 19a to 19c is validated. The CPU 30a monitors the operation timing of the stop buttons 19a to 19c while referring to the count value of the above-described pulse counter provided for each reel, and the winning pattern determined by the winning combination determination unit 40 stops on the pay line. Stop control of the first to third reels 14a to 14c is performed so as to be easy.
[0044]
In the game in the AT mode, when a bell is won, the sub reel 15 is rotated simultaneously with the first to third reels 14a to 14c. The CPU 30a controls the stop of the sub reel 15 so that the sub reel 15 stops at the position where the operation order of the stop buttons 19a to 19c at which the bell can be won is displayed. The operation order of the stop buttons 19a to 19c at which the bell can be won is determined by a lottery in the reel stop order lottery unit 44. By operating the stop buttons 19a to 19c according to the operation order displayed on the sub reel 15, the player can reliably win the bell. Thereby, the game in the AT mode can increase the number of medals. Note that the stop control of the sub reel 15 may be performed by a CPU provided separately from the CPU 30a.
[0045]
When an RB is won in the game in the AT mode, the RB flag is written into the RB flag storage unit 41, and the winning RB is stored and carried over. When the RB is won, the RT mode execution unit 43 is activated, and the execution program of the RT mode is input to the CPU 30a. The CPU 30a performs a game process according to the input execution program. Thereby, the mode is shifted from the AT mode to the RT mode.
[0046]
In the game in the RT mode, the random number value sampled by the electronic lottery unit 39 is compared with the replay winning probability table 51 of the winning combination determination unit 40 to determine the type of the winning combination. In the game in the RT mode, the stop control of the first to third reels 14a to 14c is performed so that the winning RB cannot win. If a loser is won in the game in the RT mode, the RT mode ends. When the RT mode ends, the CPU 30a reads the RB flag written in the RB flag storage unit 41, and the RB is placed in a state in which a prize can be won. Thereby, the stop control of the first to third reels 14a to 14c is performed so that the RB winning pattern easily stops on the pay line. As a result, the CPU 30a functions as a special winning combination releasing means.
[0047]
When the RB is won, the CPU 30a reads the RB mode execution program from the ROM area of the memory 31, and shifts to the RB mode. The RB mode ends when a predetermined winning combination is won eight times or when a game is played 12 times. When the RB mode ends, the mode is shifted to the AT mode again.
[0048]
As described above, since the AT mode is continued until the RB is won, it is impossible to predict the end time of the AT mode, and it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous. Further, since the game in the AT mode can be lengthened if the player does not win the RB, it is more advantageous for the player not to win the RB. As a result, an unprecedented interest can be given. In addition, since the RB mode and the AT mode in which medals are easily obtained are alternately shifted, the contents of the game can be made simple and easy to understand, so that even inexperienced beginners can enjoy the game.
[0049]
Further, in the replay winning high probability table 51, the winning probability of the winning combination other than the RB and the replay is set to be lower than that of the first winning combination lottery table 50, so that the mode is shifted to the RB mode after the end of the RB mode. It is possible to shift to the AT mode in which the winning probability of the winning combination is higher than before, thereby increasing the player's expectation of acquiring medals and increasing the interest in the game.
[0050]
FIG. 6 shows an example in which a recording medium (CD, flexible disk, IC memory, MO, etc.) 60 is installed in the slot machine 10, and the recording medium 60 includes means as shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. A program to be realized by the computer 61 including the CPU 30a and the memory 31 is stored. In this case, a program for realizing the winning combination determining means, the reel stop control means, the notification means, the special winning combination storing means, the special winning combination releasing means, and the special mode executing means by the computer 61 is recorded on the recording medium 60. Then, the recording medium 60 is loaded into the reading device 62, and the program is installed in the slot machine 10.
[0051]
Note that the program can be distributed to the slot machine 10 using the Internet instead of installing the program via the recording medium 60. Further, it is also possible to install the distributed program of the present invention or the program of the present invention read from the recording medium 60 on a personal computer and play a slot machine game on a monitor.
[0052]
In the above embodiment, the mode is shifted to the RT mode on condition that the player wins the RB. However, for example, when the player wins the RB, whether to shift to the RT mode may be determined by lottery.
[0053]
In this case, for example, this can be realized by providing an RT mode shift lottery unit 70 which is a specific mode shift lottery means as shown in FIG. The RT mode shift lottery unit 70 performs an RT mode shift lottery for determining whether to shift to the RT mode. As shown in FIG. 8, when the RB is won, the RT mode shift lottery section 70 is operated, and whether to shift to the RT mode is determined by lottery. When it is determined to shift to the RT mode, the CPU 30a activates the RT mode execution unit 42 to shift from the AT mode to the RT mode. When it is determined not to shift to the RT mode, the RB is in a state in which a prize can be won. Thereafter, the processing of the game is performed in the same manner as in the above embodiment.
[0054]
Thereby, if it is determined not to shift to the RT mode, the mode is again shifted to the AT mode in a short time, so that the player can acquire a large number of medals in a short time.
[0055]
Further, for example, the number of games for which the RT mode is ended when the RB is won may be determined by lottery. In this case, for example, this can be realized by providing an RT end game number lottery section 71 which is a specific mode end game number lottery means as shown in FIG. In the RT end game number lottery section 71, the number of games for which the RT mode ends is determined by lottery. As shown in FIG. 9, when the RB is won, the RT end game number lottery section 71 is operated, and the number of games at which the RT mode ends is determined by lottery. When shifting to the RT mode, the CPU 30 a writes the number of games determined by the RT end game number lottery unit 71 in the RAM area of the memory 31. In addition, every time the game is played in the RT mode, the CPU 30a updates the number of times the game has been played by writing the number of games played in the RAM area of the memory 31 (the number may be subtracted from the specified number). . When the number of games written in the memory 31 matches the number of played games, the RT mode ends. Thereafter, the processing of the game is performed in the same manner as in the above embodiment.
[0056]
As a result, if it is determined that the RT mode is to be ended with a small number of games, the mode is switched to the AT mode again in a short period of time, so that the player can acquire a large amount of medals in a short period of time. For this reason, it is possible to increase the player's expectation of acquiring medals and increase the interest in the game. Further, since the player cannot detect the number of games until the RT mode ends, the game can be continued with the expectation of the RT mode end.
[0057]
In the above embodiment, the game in the AT mode is ended when the player wins the RB. In this case, the AT mode may end in one game, for example. May lose interest in the game. Therefore, the minimum number of games to be executed in the AT mode may be determined by lottery.
[0058]
In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 10, an AT mode execution game number lottery section 72 as the execution game number determination means is provided. Further, the stop order of the first to third reels 14a to 14c at which the RB can be won when the RB wins internally is determined by using the reel stop order lottery section 44, and the order is notified to notify the order. . In the AT mode execution game number lottery section 72, the number of games executed in the AT mode is determined by lottery. In the table used for the lottery, the random numbers are grouped so that the number of games to be determined is plural.
[0059]
As shown in FIG. 11, when the RB is won, the number-of-AT-mode-games lottery section 72 is operated, and the number of games executed in the AT mode is determined by lottery. When a losing is won in the RT mode and the RB is ready to win, the sub reel 15 is rotated every time the game is played, and the operation order of the stop buttons 19a to 19c that enables the RB to win is determined. When the RB is won and the RB mode ends, the mode is again shifted to the AT mode. The CPU 30a counts the number of games played in the AT mode. When the player wins the RB, the AT mode ends. At this time, if the number of games played in the AT mode has not reached the number of games determined at the time of the previous operation of the AT mode execution game number lottery section 72, the RB is in an internally won state. When the number of games played in the AT mode has reached the number of games determined when the previous AT mode execution game number lottery section 72 was operated, the mode is shifted to the RT mode. Thereby, although the number of games played in the AT mode is, for example, 10 games, even if one RB is won after the end of one game in the AT mode, it is possible to reliably play the remaining 9 games. Note that the lottery by the AT mode execution game number lottery section 72 may be performed at an appropriate timing in a section between the AT mode that is shifted earlier and the AT mode that is shifted later.
[0060]
In the above-described embodiment, the mode of the reel stop operation is notified to the player in the game in the AT mode using the sub-reel 15, but may be notified by an appropriate means such as a liquid crystal panel, a dot matrix display, and a sound. In addition, in the mode of the reel stop operation, for example, the small role winning patterns are arranged so that the interval between the winning patterns is equal to or more than the pull-in range, and any of the small role winning patterns arranged in this way is won. In some cases, the small role winning pattern to be stopped on the winning line is notified (that is, a pressed pattern is displayed), or the notification of the small role winning pattern and the notification of the operation sequence of the stop button are appropriately combined. May be adopted.
[0061]
In the above embodiment, the AT mode is provided as the special mode. However, as the special mode, for example, an ART (Assist Replay Time) mode may be provided in addition to the AT mode. The ART mode is a game mode in which the functions of the AT mode and the RT mode are combined. In a predetermined number of games, the winning probability of replay becomes higher than that of the other modes. This is a game mode in which the mode of the reel stop operation such as the color of the winning pattern to be stopped on the pay line or the operation sequence of the stop button is notified to the player. In order to provide the ART mode, for example, a lottery may be performed during the AT mode using the winning combination determination table for the ART mode. Thus, during the ART mode, the player can increase the number of medals while suppressing the consumption of medals. Further, as a special winning combination, a BB or a single bonus (SB) may be provided in which the winning probability of a predetermined winning combination is increased only in one game.
[0062]
In the above-described embodiment, the RT mode is terminated on the condition that the losing in the RT mode is won. However, the predetermined condition is that the winning combination other than the losing is won or the RT mode is terminated. May be determined as appropriate, for example, a lottery for deciding whether or not to end the game is won.
[0063]
The present invention is not limited to a reel-driven slot machine, but can be equally applied to a video-type slot machine and a pachinko machine. Further, the present invention is not limited to a gaming machine in which a total of five pay lines are set horizontally, two diagonally as in the above-described embodiment, and the present invention can be applied to gaming machines having other pay lines. is there.
[0064]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, when a special winning combination such as RB is determined by the winning combination determining means, a transition is made from the special mode to the specific mode such as the RT mode during the special mode game such as the AT mode. A specific mode executing means for causing the reel stop control means to stop the reels so that the special winning combination stored in the special winning combination storing means can be won when predetermined conditions are satisfied in the game in the specific mode. Special winning combination releasing means for performing control, and special mode executing means for shifting from the specific mode to the special mode when the game in the special mode such as the RB mode to which the special winning combination has been won is completed. Since the game is provided, it is possible to play a game having an unprecedented game characteristic and to prevent the game from becoming monotonous. Further, since the mode is repeatedly shifted to the special mode and the special mode, the contents of the game can be made simple and easy to understand.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an external view of a slot machine using the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing an electrical schematic configuration of the slot machine shown in FIG.
FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram showing a configuration of a winning combination determination unit.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a game flow.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a game flow for each game.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram when a recording medium storing a program is installed in a slot machine.
FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram showing an electrical schematic configuration of a slot machine of another embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a flow of a game according to another embodiment.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a flow of a game according to another embodiment.
FIG. 10 is a functional block diagram showing an electrical schematic configuration of a slot machine of another embodiment.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a flow of a game according to another embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 Slot machine 15 Sub reel 30 Control unit 30a CPU
31 memory 34 reel drive controller 39 electronic lottery unit 40 winning combination determination unit 41 RB flag storage unit 42 RT mode execution unit 43 AT mode execution unit 44 reel stop order lottery unit 60 recording medium 61 computer 62 reading device 70 RT mode shift lottery unit 71 RT end game number lottery section 72 AT mode execution game number lottery section

Claims (6)

A plurality of winning symbols are arranged on the outer periphery, a plurality of reels rotating in response to a game start operation, a winning combination determining means for determining any of a loss and a plurality of types of winning combinations by lottery, and the winning combination determination A reel stop control unit that performs a reel stop control so that the winning combination determined by the unit is likely to win, and a notification unit that notifies a mode of the reel stop operation so that a player's profit obtaining probability is increased. A special winning combination storing means for storing the special winning combination when the special winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means,
The special mode in which the notification by the notification unit is performed, the special mode in which the special winning combination is shifted when the winning is achieved, and the probability of giving a profit to the player is increased, and the winning probability of the specific winning combination is changed and special A gaming machine in which a game is performed in a specific mode in which reel stop control is performed so that a special winning combination stored in a winning combination storing means cannot be won.
Specific mode executing means for shifting from the special mode to the specific mode when the special winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means during the special mode game;
A special winning combination that causes the reel stop control means to perform reel stop control so that the special winning combination stored in the special winning combination storing means can be won when predetermined conditions are satisfied in the game in the specific mode. Release means;
A gaming machine provided with a special mode executing means for shifting from the special mode to the special mode when the game in the special mode in which the special winning combination has been won and the shift has been completed is completed. 2. The specific mode shift lottery means for determining whether to shift from the special mode to the specific mode by a lottery when the special winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means is provided. Gaming machine. 2. The game according to claim 1, further comprising a specific mode end game number lottery means for determining, by lottery, the number of games in which the specific mode ends when the special winning combination is determined by the winning combination determination means. Machine. Reel stop order determining means for determining the order of reel stop operations in which the special winning combinations stored in the special winning combination storing means can be awarded, and the number of games to be executed at least in the special mode is determined by lottery. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising means for determining the number of executed games to be executed. A winning combination determining means for determining one of a winning combination and a plurality of types of winning combinations by lottery,
Reel stop control means for controlling reel stop so that the winning combination determined by the winning combination determination means is likely to win,
Notifying means for notifying the mode of the reel stop operation so that the player's profit obtaining probability is high;
Special winning combination storing means for storing the special winning combination when the special winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means,
When the special winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means during the special mode game, the winning probability of the specific winning combination is changed from the special mode in which the notification is performed by the notification means, and the special winning combination storing means is changed. Specific mode executing means for shifting to a specific mode in which reel stop control is performed such that the special winning combination stored in the reels cannot be won,
A special winning combination that causes the reel stop control means to perform reel stop control so that the special winning combination stored in the special winning combination storing means can be won when predetermined conditions are satisfied in the game in the specific mode. Release means;
A program for causing a computer of a gaming machine to function as special mode execution means for shifting from the special mode to the special mode when the game in the special mode in which the special winning combination has been won and the shift has been completed is completed. A computer-readable recording medium on which the program according to claim 5 is recorded.

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