JP2004329445A - Game machine, program, and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To increase the feeling of an achievement of a game player when a stored winning combination is discharged. <P>SOLUTION: When a BB (big bonus) is won under a normal mode, the BB is stored, and a game is transferred to an RT (replay time) mode. When a game mode transfer lottery is won under the RT mode, the game player selects a finishing condition under a discharge condition achievement mode between that a preset number of games are performed or that a preset period of time elapses. When a specified winning combination is won under the discharge condition achievement mode, the BB is discharged after the discharge condition achievement mode is finished. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,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. In addition, the state that the winning pattern that constitutes the winning combination that has won the winning combination by the electronic lottery can be aligned on the winning line is the internal winning, the winning pattern that constitutes the winning combination that has won the internal winning is The state of being aligned on the pay line is a win.
[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]
Having the expectation of winning a large number of medals in a short period of time is an important factor in attracting players to slot machines, and there are many models that have been devised variously to stimulate the gambling of players. Tend to be offered. As one of such models, for example, a model provided with a so-called stock function is provided in which, when a BB that shifts to the BB mode or an RB that shifts to the RB mode is won, the winning BB or RB is stored. ing.
[0005]
Some models provided with a stock function are provided with a game mode called, for example, a replay time (RT) mode. When the mode is shifted to the RT mode, the winning combination lottery table for determining the winning combination is switched to the winning combination lottery table having a high replay winning probability, and the reels are set so that the won BB or RB cannot be won. Stop control is performed, and BBs and RBs won during the RT mode are stored.
[0006]
The RT mode is ended when, for example, the number of games determined by the lottery is played, or when the end lottery performed in the RT mode is won. When the RT mode ends, the winning combination lottery table is switched to the normal mode winning combination lottery table, and reel stop control is performed so that the stored BB and RB can be won. After the mode is shifted to the BB mode or the RB mode, the mode is shifted to the RT mode again. For example, in a game for a predetermined period after the end of the BB mode or the RB mode, the lottery probability is set so that the number of games ended in the RT mode is easily reduced. Or by increasing the winning probability of the end lottery in the RT mode, it is possible to make it easier to shift to the BB mode or the RB mode again, thereby increasing a player's expectation of acquiring a large number of medals. be able to.
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the slot machine provided with the stock function as described above, the release condition of the stored BB or RB is simply determined by lottery, and therefore, for the player, the achievement when the BB or RB is released is achieved. The game lacked a sense of interest in spite of the lack of feeling and the unique game characteristics of the stock function.
[0008]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine, a program, and a recording medium that can enhance a player's sense of achievement when releasing a stored winning combination. I do.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine of the present invention has a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of winning patterns are arranged on an outer periphery, and a winning combination determining means for determining any of a loss and a plurality of types of winning combinations by lottery. And reel stop control means for controlling the reel stop in response to the reel stop operation so that the winning combination determined by the winning combination determination means is more likely to win, and a special winning combination by the winning combination determination means. In a gaming machine equipped with a special winning combination storing means for storing a special winning combination when is determined, the game is shifted to a timing when the lottery is won by the special winning combination releasing lottery means, and a predetermined game is set. In addition to providing a release condition achievement mode that ends when the period elapses, whether or not to shift to the release condition achievement mode when a special winning combination is stored in the special winning combination storage means Game mode transition lottery means determined by lottery, and a condition for determining whether or not a predetermined release condition in the game is satisfied by the time the transition to the release condition achievement mode is completed by the end of the release condition achievement mode. An achievement determination unit, and a reel stop control unit such that when the release condition is determined to be satisfied by the condition achievement determination unit, the special winning combination stored in the special winning combination storing unit can be won. And a special winning combination releasing means for performing reel stop control.
[0010]
Note that the end condition of the release condition achievement mode is that a predetermined number of games are played or a predetermined time elapses, and when the lottery by the game mode shift lottery means is won, It is preferable to provide an end condition selection operation means for arbitrarily selecting an end condition of the release condition achievement mode.
[0011]
In addition, the end condition of the release condition achievement mode is set such that a predetermined number of games are played or a predetermined time elapses, and when the lottery by the game mode transition lottery means is won, It is preferable to provide an end condition lottery means for determining the end condition of the release condition achievement mode by lottery.
[0012]
The program to be used is a winning combination determining means for determining one of a loss and a plurality of types of winning combinations by lottery, and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means in response to a reel stop operation is easily won. Reel stop control means for controlling the reel stop, special winning combination storing means for storing a special winning combination when the special winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means, and special winning combination storing means for the special winning combination storing means. When a winning combination is stored, a game mode shift lottery means for determining by lottery whether or not to shift to a release condition achievement mode which ends when a preset game period elapses, and shift to the release condition achievement mode If so, condition achievement determination means for determining whether or not a predetermined release condition in the game has been satisfied before the release condition achievement mode is ended; When it is determined that the release condition is satisfied by the condition achievement determining means, the reel stop control means controls the reel stop control so that the special winning combination stored in the special winning combination storing means can be awarded. This is for causing the computer of the gaming machine to function as a special winning combination releasing means to be performed.
[0013]
The recording medium to be used is a computer-readable medium on which the program according to claim 4 is recorded.
[0014]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 has a normal mode, a BB mode, and an RT mode. When a BB (special winning combination) is won in the game in the normal mode, the BB is stored and the mode is shifted to the RT mode. In the RT mode, the winning probability of the replay is changed, and reel stop control is performed so that the winning BB cannot win. When the game mode shift lottery is won in the game in the RT mode, the game is shifted to the release condition achievement mode. When the specific winning combination is won in the release condition achieving mode and the specific winning combination is won (predetermined release condition in the game), the release condition achieving mode ends. After the end of the release condition achievement mode, the stored BB is released, and the BB enters an internal prize. When the BB is won, the mode is shifted to the BB mode. The BB mode ends when the mode is shifted to the RB mode three times or when the game in the RB introduction mode is performed 30 times. The RB mode ends when a predetermined winning combination is won eight times or when a game is played 12 times.
[0015]
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 types of patterns are arranged at a constant pitch on the outer circumference of the first to third reels 14a to 14c, and three patterns 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.
[0016]
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 winning lines, another winning pattern bent to combine one pattern for each reel. It is also possible to set an active line.
[0017]
The sub reel 15 at the right end is stopped at a position where a blank portion is displayed, and is stopped at a position where “BIG” is displayed when a BB to be shifted to the BB mode wins internally in a winning combination lottery at the time of a game start operation. . It is preferable that the pattern indicating that the BB has won the internal prize be 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 a specific winning combination has been won, or drawing a pattern indicating the degree of expectation of whether or not the specific winning combination has been won. May be.
[0018]
When the start lever 18 is operated, the first to third reels 14a are simultaneously rotated. 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 bet button and a payout button which 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 a payout medal obtained when a winning is obtained in the game is paid out from the payout port 21 to the medal tray 20.
[0020]
An end condition selection operation button 22 (end condition selection operation means) is provided beside the stop buttons 19a to 19c. The operation of the end condition selection operation button 22 is activated when the game mode transition lottery is won in the game in the RT mode. When the end condition selection operation button 22 is operated, it is selected whether the end condition in the release condition achievement mode is to execute a preset number of games or to pass a preset time. You.
[0021]
The end time display unit 23 includes a timer, and is activated when the end condition in the release condition achievement mode is determined to be a predetermined time. The end time display section 23 counts down the end time of the release condition attainment mode when shifting to the release condition attainment mode.
[0022]
The number-of-games display section 24 is activated when the end condition in the release condition achievement mode is determined to be a game of a preset number of games. Count down the number of end games. Each time the end condition selection operation button 22 is operated, the end time display section 23 or the game number display section 24 is turned on alternately.
[0023]
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. In addition to the CPU 30a and the memory 31, the control unit 30 includes an electronic lottery unit 39, a winning combination determination unit 40, a BB flag storage unit 41 serving as a special winning combination storage unit, and a game mode transition lottery unit serving as a game mode transition lottery unit. 42, a condition achievement determination unit 43 as condition achievement determination means, and a BB emission unit 44 as special winning combination emission means are provided.
[0024]
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.
[0025]
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. 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. When the payout button is operated, the credited medal is paid out to the medal tray 20.
[0026]
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).
[0027]
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. The game execution program includes a program for executing a game process by shifting to the BB mode in addition to the normal mode.
[0028]
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.
[0029]
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. 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 at each rotation. Detection signals from the photosensors 37a to 37d are input to the CPU 30a as reset signals for each reel.
[0030]
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.
[0031]
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.
[0032]
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.
[0033]
The stop control of the first to third reels 14a to 14c is performed within a range (pull-in range) of five winning patterns 0 to 4 frames. For example, when the stop buttons 19a to 19c are operated, the winning effect is activated. In a case where a winning pattern constituting a winning combination selected by lottery is included in four consecutive winning patterns from the winning pattern located on the line, the first to third reels 14a to 14a to The time until 14c stops is delayed, and the winning pattern constituting the winning combination is stopped on the pay line.
[0034]
When the stop buttons 19a to 19c are operated so that a winning combination not determined by the winning combination determination unit 40 wins, the first winning pattern that is not won is prevented from stopping on the pay line. To stop the third reels 14a to 14c (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.
[0035]
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.
[0036]
As shown in FIG. 3, the winning combination determination section 40 is provided with 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 in the game in the normal mode is a small combination corresponding to a small combination winning pattern in which the BB granting the right to shift to the BB mode and the payout of a predetermined number of medals are performed. This is used for replay that gives the right to play the next game with the same bet number without inserting medals, and for determining which pattern, such as a loss that does not generate any hits, that is, a winning determination. Then, the winning type and the pattern are determined depending on which of the winning patterns the sampled random number value 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.
[0037]
The winning combination determination unit 40 includes, in addition to the first winning combination lottery table 50, a replay winning probability table 51 used in a game in the RT mode, an RB mode in the BB mode, a game in which the BB is internally won, and the like. A winning combination lottery table to be used is 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.
[0038]
The BB flag storage unit 41 is configured by a memory. The BB flag is written into the BB flag storage unit 41 when the winning combination determination unit 40 determines BB during the game in the normal mode. Thereby, the winning BB is stored. When one BB flag is read, the mode is shifted to the BB mode once.
[0039]
The game mode shift lottery unit 42 is activated each time a game is played in the RT mode, and performs a game mode shift lottery for determining whether to shift from the RT mode to the release condition achievement mode.
[0040]
The condition achievement determination unit 43 is activated during the release condition achievement mode, and in the release condition achievement mode, wins the specific winning combination, and determines whether or not the specific winning combination has been won. Winning information of a winning combination is input from the CPU 30a to the condition achievement determining unit 43, and a determination is made based on the input winning information.
[0041]
The BB release unit 44 is activated when the condition achievement determination unit 43 determines that the specific winning combination has been won, and inputs a BB internal winning signal to the CPU 30a.
[0042]
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.
[0043]
Next, the operation of the slot machine configured as described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, when 1 to 3 medals are inserted before the start of the game in the normal mode, the number of inserted medals is counted by the CPU 30a. 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.
[0044]
Simultaneously with the operation of the start lever 18, the electronic lottery unit 39 samples a random number, and compares the value with the first winning combination lottery table 50 of the winning combination determination unit 40. Thereby, the type of the losing or the winning combination is determined, and the winning combination determination signal is fed back to the CPU 30a. 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.
[0045]
When the winning combination determination unit 40 determines BB, the BB flag is written in the BB flag storage unit 41, the BB is stored, and the mode is shifted from the normal mode to the RT mode. In the game in the RT mode, the random number sampled by the electronic lottery unit 39 is compared with the replay winning probability table 51 to determine the type of winning combination. In the RT mode, stop control of the first to third reels 14a to 14c is performed so that the winning BB pattern does not stop on the pay line.
[0046]
In the RT mode, each time the game is played, the game mode shift lottery section 42 is operated, and it is determined whether to shift from the RT mode to the release condition achievement mode. When the game mode shift lottery is won, the CPU 30a validates the operation of the end condition selection operation button 22. The player operates the end condition selection operation button 22 and selects whether the end condition in the release condition achievement mode is to execute a preset number of games or to elapse a preset time. .
[0047]
When the end condition is selected and the game is started, the mode is shifted to the release condition achievement mode. When the end condition is determined to elapse of a preset time, the end time display unit 23 is activated, and the end time is counted down. In this case, the timer of the CPU 30a end time display unit 23 is monitored, and the time elapsed since the shift to the release condition achievement mode is identified.
[0048]
When the end condition is determined to be the number of games set in advance, the number-of-games display section 24 is operated, and the number of games is counted down. The counting of the number of games is performed by the CPU 30a, and the number of games written in the RAM area of the memory 31 is updated each time a game is played.
[0049]
In the release condition achievement mode, the CPU 30a inputs winning information of the winning combination to the condition achievement determination unit 43. The condition achievement determination unit 43 determines whether or not the specific winning combination has been won. When the condition achievement determination unit 43 determines that the specific winning combination has been won, the BB emission unit 44 inputs a BB internal winning signal to the CPU 30a. In response, the CPU 30a ends the release condition achievement mode. If the specific winning combination is won during the release condition achievement mode and the release condition achievement mode is ended before satisfying the end condition, the remaining game number or time is carried over and after the BB mode ends, the release condition is returned again. The mode may be shifted to the achievement mode.
[0050]
When the release condition achievement mode ends, the internal winning flag of BB written in the memory 31 is read, and the BB flag stored in the BB flag storage unit 41 is read. Then, in the subsequent games, the CPU 30a performs stop control of the first reels 14a to 14c so that BB can win, and makes BB win inside. If the specific winning combination has not been won in the release condition achievement mode, the process returns to the RT mode after satisfying the selected end condition.
[0051]
When the BB is won, the BB mode execution program is read from the ROM area of the memory 31, and the mode is shifted to the BB mode. In the BB mode, the mode is first shifted to the RB introduction mode, and the game is played with one to three medal bets. Then, a replay is determined in the game in the RB introduction mode (in the slot machine of the present embodiment, the replay is substituted as a winning combination for shifting to the RB mode), and when this is won, the game is shifted to the RB mode. You. The BB mode ends when the game in the RB introduction mode is performed 30 times or when the game is shifted to the RB mode three times.
[0052]
FIG. 5 shows an example in which a recording medium (CD, flexible disk, IC memory, MO, etc.) 60 is installed in the slot machine 10. The recording medium 60 includes means as shown in the flowchart of FIG. And a program to be realized by the computer 61 including the program 31. In this case, for example, a program for realizing the winning combination determining means, the reel stop control means, the special winning combination storing means, the game mode shift lottery means, the condition achievement determining means, and the special winning combination releasing means by the computer 61 is recorded on the recording medium 60. Record. Then, the recording medium 60 is loaded into the reading device 62, and the program is installed in the slot machine 10.
[0053]
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.
[0054]
In the above-described embodiment, the end condition of the release condition achievement mode can be arbitrarily selected by the player by operating the end condition selection operation button 22, but the end condition may be determined by lottery.
[0055]
In this case, as shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, this can be realized by providing an end condition lottery section 70 as an end condition lottery means in the control section 30. The end condition lottery unit 70 is operated when the game mode shift lottery unit 42 determines to shift to the release condition achievement mode, and the end condition of the release condition achievement mode is set to a predetermined number of games, or It is determined by lottery whether the predetermined time elapses. The CPU 30a performs the processing of the game in the release condition achievement mode according to the end condition determined by the end condition lottery unit 70.
[0056]
In addition, in order to provide a plurality of types of the number of games and the time which are the end conditions of the release condition achievement mode, the random number value in the lottery table used in the lottery in the end condition lottery unit 70 is divided into groups of the number of games and the time. At the same time, the number of games and the time group may be further divided into groups and end conditions may be assigned.
[0057]
In the above embodiment, only one type of the number of games and one time as the end condition of the release condition achievement mode are provided, but a plurality of types of each end condition may be provided.
[0058]
In the above embodiment, the BB is released on condition that the specific winning combination is won in the release condition achievement mode. For example, the specific winning combination may be won more than a predetermined number of times, or the specific winning combination may be won. Winning the lottery that is triggered by having done it, or winning a specific winning combination and not winning the specific winning combination, or storing BB during release condition achievement mode, or achieving release condition The BB may be released when appropriate conditions are achieved, such as performing a predetermined number of games or more within the time when the mode ends. In addition, the BB release condition may be different under each termination condition.
[0059]
In the above embodiment, the number of stored BBs was not changed even when the release conditions could not be achieved in the release condition achievement mode and the BB could not be released, for example, when the release conditions could not be achieved in the release condition achievement mode , The number of stored BBs may be subtracted. Further, the number of BBs corresponding to the number of times the release condition is achieved in the release condition achievement mode may be released.
[0060]
In the above embodiment, the release condition achievement mode is ended when the release condition is satisfied during the release condition achievement mode, and the stored BB is released. However, the termination condition in the release condition achievement mode is The BB that has been satisfied and that has been stored after the release condition achievement mode has ended may be released.
[0061]
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.
[0062]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, a release condition achievement mode is provided in which the game is shifted to the timing of winning the lottery by the special winning combination release lottery means and ends when a preset game period elapses, When a special winning combination is stored in the special winning combination storing means, a game mode shift lottery means for determining by lottery whether or not to shift to the release condition achievement mode, and when the mode is shifted to the release condition achievement mode. A condition achievement determining unit that determines whether a predetermined condition in the game is satisfied before the release condition achievement mode is ended; and the condition achievement determining unit determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied. In the case, a special winning combination releasing means for controlling the reel stop control means to stop the reel so that the special winning combination stored in the special winning combination storing means can be won. Since there is provided, it is possible to increase the sense of accomplishment of the player when to release the pooled winning combination.
[0063]
In addition, the end condition of the release condition achievement mode is set such that a predetermined number of games are played or a predetermined time elapses, and when the lottery by the game mode transition lottery means is won, Since the end condition selection operation means for arbitrarily selecting the end condition of the release condition achievement mode is provided, the player can select the end condition of the release condition achievement mode, whereby the player A game according to the user's preference.
[0064]
In addition, the end condition of the release condition achievement mode is set such that a predetermined number of games are played or a predetermined time elapses, and when the lottery by the game mode transition lottery means is won, Since the end condition lottery means for determining the end condition of the release condition achievement mode by lottery is provided, it is impossible to predict which condition the end condition of the release condition achievement mode will be, which makes the game surprising. Can be granted.
[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 an explanatory diagram when a recording medium storing a program is installed in a slot machine.
FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram showing an electrical schematic configuration of the slot machine when a termination condition of the release condition achievement mode is determined by lottery.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a game flow when the end condition of the release condition achievement mode is determined by lottery.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 Slot Machine 22 End Condition Selection Operation Button 23 End Time Display Unit 24 Number of Games Display Unit 30 Control Unit 30a CPU
31 memory 34 reel drive controller 39 electronic lottery unit 40 winning combination determination unit 41 BB flag storage unit 42 game mode shift lottery unit 43 condition achievement determination unit 44 BB release unit 60 recording medium 61 computer 62 reading device 70 end condition lottery unit

Claims (5)

A plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of winning patterns are arranged on the outer periphery; a winning combination determining means for determining one of a loss and a plurality of types of winning combinations by lottery; and the winning combination determination in response to a reel stop operation. Reel stop control means for controlling the reel stop so that the winning combination determined by the means is easily won, and a special winning combination for storing the special winning combination when the special winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means. In a gaming machine provided with storage means,
In addition to providing a release condition achievement mode which is shifted to being triggered by a lottery by the special winning combination release lottery means and ends when a preset game period elapses,
When a special winning combination is stored in the special winning combination storing means, a game mode shift lottery means that determines by lottery whether to shift to the release condition achievement mode,
A condition achievement determination unit configured to determine whether a predetermined release condition in a game is satisfied before the emission condition achievement mode is ended, when the mode is shifted to the emission condition achievement mode;
When the condition achievement determining means determines that the release condition is satisfied, the reel stop control means controls the reel stop so that the special winning combination stored in the special winning combination storing means can be won. A special winning combination releasing means for performing The termination condition of the release condition achievement mode, that a predetermined number of games are played or that a predetermined time elapses,
2. A gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: an end condition selection operation means for arbitrarily selecting an end condition of said release condition achievement mode when a lottery by said game mode shift lottery means is won. . The termination condition of the release condition achievement mode, that a predetermined number of games are played or that a predetermined time elapses,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: an end condition lottery means for determining an end condition of the release condition achievement mode by lottery when the lottery by the game mode shift lottery means is won. A winning combination determining means for determining one of a winning combination and a plurality of types of winning combinations by lottery,
In response to a reel stop operation, reel stop control means for controlling the reel stop so that the winning combination determined by the winning combination determination means is likely to win,
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 a special winning combination is stored in the special winning combination storing means, a game mode shift lottery means that determines by lottery whether to shift to a release condition achievement mode that ends when a preset game period elapses, ,
A condition achievement determination unit configured to determine whether a predetermined release condition in a game is satisfied before the emission condition achievement mode is ended, when the mode is shifted to the emission condition achievement mode;
When the condition achievement determining means determines that the release condition is satisfied, the reel stop control means controls the reel stop so that the special winning combination stored in the special winning combination storing means can be won. For causing a computer of a gaming machine to function as a special winning combination releasing means for performing the above. A computer-readable recording medium on which the program according to claim 4 is recorded.

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