JP2004337431A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of giving an opportunity to obtain a special game in each game without originating in the start period of the game and attaining the fairness of the game. <P>SOLUTION: The slot machine is provided with a control means for controlling the progress of a normal game startable by the feed of a game medium and deciding two or more kinds of small role forms and a special role form for which the number of the game media to be put out is larger than that for the small role form during the normal game. The control means 2 is provided with a first decision means 3 for deciding the propriety of the two or more kinds of small role forms and the special role form by drawing and a second decision means 5 for calculating a cumulative value on the basis of the game information of the normal game and deciding the special role form when the cumulative value exceeds a reference value. During the normal game, the special role form is decided by either one of the first decision means and the second decision means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a slot machine that determines a special role mode using two types of determination means.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In the slot machine, the special role mode is not determined in each normal game, and the special role mode is determined based on the total number of game media (medals) inserted {IN and the total number of payouts paid out} OUT. There are those that execute special games when they win. Note that the special game is called, for example, a big bonus game or a regular bonus game, and a player can acquire a large amount of game media.
The slot machine internally calculates the cumulative number = ΣIN−ΣOUT, and compares the cumulative number with the reference number. As a result of the comparison, when the cumulative number exceeds the reference number, the special combination mode is won and the special game is executed.
Note that slot machines of the type that determines a combination by lottery are widely and widely used.
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2002-177449 A
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The above-mentioned slot machine 1) does not draw a special game in each game, 2) does not obtain a special combination mode (special game) until the accumulated number exceeds the reference number.
Therefore, depending on the time when the game is started, there is a difference in the game medium inserted before the special game is obtained.
[0005]
The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problem, and provides an opportunity to obtain a special role mode (special game) in each game without depending on the start time of the game, and aims at fairness of the game. Provide a slot machine that can
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
According to the first aspect of the present invention, the progress of the normal game which can be started by the insertion of the game medium is controlled, and during the normal game, a plurality of types of small winning combinations and a larger number of game medium payouts than the small winning combinations In a slot machine comprising control means for determining a special combination mode, the control means includes: a first determination unit for determining whether the plurality of types of small combination modes and the special combination modes are appropriate or not by lottery; A second determining means for calculating a cumulative value based on the game information, and determining the special role mode when the cumulative value exceeds a reference value, wherein the first determining means or The special role mode is determined by one of the second determining means.
[0007]
In the first invention of the first aspect, the control means selects either the first determination means or the second determination means in each normal game (claim 2).
The control means may employ a method of selecting either the first determining means or the second determining means by lottery (claim 3).
[0008]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, the progress of the normal game which can be started by inserting the game medium is controlled, and during the normal game, a plurality of types of small winning combinations and the payout number of the gaming medium are larger than the small winning combinations. In a slot machine including control means for determining a special role mode, the control means includes:
A first determining means for determining whether or not the plurality of small winning combinations and the special winning combinations are appropriate by lottery, and calculating a cumulative value based on the game information of the normal game, and when the cumulative value exceeds a reference value, A second determining means for determining a special combination mode, and during the normal game, executing the determination by one of the first determining means or the second determining means and satisfying a transition condition, The process proceeds to a decision made by the other of the first decision means or the second decision means.
[0009]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, the control means executes a lottery determination by the first determining means during each normal game, and satisfies the transition condition, whereby the determination by the second determining means is performed. Shifting (claim 5),
The control means shifts from the first determining means to the second determining means by satisfying the shift condition during the normal game, and executes a game in which the determination by the second determining means is continued a plurality of times. (Claim 6) can be adopted.
Further, in the first invention according to claim 1 and the second invention according to claim 4, the second determination means determines whether the special combination mode is valid or not by lottery when the cumulative value exceeds the reference value. Item 7),
As a result of the lottery by the second determining means, the control means determines whether or not to change the reference value if the special combination mode is not won (claim 8).
The control means determines whether or not to change the reference value if the cumulative value does not exceed the reference value as a result of the determination by the second determining means (Claim 9).
Can be adopted.
[0010]
In the first invention of claim 1 and the second invention of claim 4,
The game information is the number of inserted or paid-out game media during a normal game, and the second determination means calculates a cumulative value (the difference between the total number of inserted ΣIN and the total number of paid-out ΣOUT) based on the game medium. , When the cumulative value exceeds the reference value for the game media, determining the special role mode,
The game information is a game start of a normal game, and the second determining means calculates a cumulative value of the number of games based on the game information, and when the cumulative value exceeds a reference value related to the number of games, the special role Determining aspects;
The first determining means determines a plurality of types of small winning combinations and special winning combinations by lottery. The information of the normal game is the small winning combinations won by the first determining device, and the second determining device. Calculating a cumulative value of the number of small wins based on the game information, and determining the special role mode when the cumulative value exceeds a reference value regarding the number of small wins,
The game information of the normal game is a loss by the first determining means, and the second determining means calculates a cumulative value of the number of losses based on the game information, and when the cumulative value exceeds a reference value regarding the number of losses. Determining the special role aspect;
The first determining means determines a plurality of types of small winning combinations and special winning combinations by lottery. The information of the normal game is a small combination of symbols (or pictures; the same applies hereinafter) of the small winning combinations. The second determination means calculates a cumulative value of the number of small role winnings based on the game information, and determines the special role mode when the cumulative value exceeds a reference value regarding the number of small role winnings. thing,
Can also be adopted.
[0011]
According to the second aspect of the present invention, when the lottery by the first determining means does not win the special role mode, when the small role mode is won, when the small role wins, or when the player loses, Shifting to the first determining means or the second determining means can be adopted.
According to a second aspect of the present invention, the first determining means or the second determining means is based on any of the number of games during a normal game, the number of wins in the small role mode, the number of small role winnings, and the number of losses. Can be adopted.
[0012]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Embodiments 1 and 2 (Claim 1) of the first invention and Embodiments 1 to 3 (Claim 4) of the second invention will be described.
[0013]
[Embodiment of the first invention]
[0014]
(1) First Embodiment of First Invention
Hereinafter, Embodiment 1 of the first invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.
The first embodiment of the first invention has two types of means as means for determining a special role mode, and determines the special role mode by any means in each normal game.
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the slot machine, and FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the operation of the slot machine.
[0015]
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 includes a control unit 2. The control unit 2 controls the progress of the normal game and the special game, and includes the first determination unit 3 and the second determination unit 5.
Here, the normal game is a game in which the payout of game media (for example, medals and pachinko balls) is small, for example, the game can be started by inserting the game medium, started by operating the start lever, and ended by paying out the game medium I do. The special game is a game in which the payout of the game medium is larger than that in the normal game.
Further, the control means 2 manages (updates / stores) game information for each normal game, and uses the number IN of game media input and the number OUT of game medium payouts as game information. Based on the game information, the control means 2 calculates the total number of game media inserted ΣIN, the total number of game media paid out ΣOUT, and the cumulative number NUM as a cumulative value for each normal game. The accumulated number NUM is obtained by $ IN- $ OUT.
Further, the control unit 2 executes a lottery process of the reference number TH, a lottery process of the first determining unit 3 or the second determining unit 5, and the like. The reference number TH is compared with the accumulated number NUM, and is a reference value serving as a condition for determining the special combination mode.
[0016]
As shown in FIG. 1, the first determining means 3 determines one of a plurality of types of small winning combinations, special winning combinations, and a loss during a normal game by lottery.
The plurality of types of small win modes are small wins having different payout numbers of game media, and include, for example, 15 wins, 10 wins, 8 wins, and 2 wins. This small role mode may include a replay role in which a normal game can be played without inserting a game medium.
In addition, the special combination mode is composed of one or more types in which the number of game media paid out is larger than that of the small combination mode, and a condition for executing the special game is to win the mode.
[0017]
The second determining means 5 compares the cumulative number NUM calculated based on the game information with the reference number TH, and determines that the special combination mode is won when the cumulative number NUM exceeds the reference number TH. On the other hand, if the accumulated number NUM does not exceed the reference number TH, it is determined that the special combination mode will not be won. Here, “exceeds” means that the cumulative number NUM ≧ the reference number TH, but is not limited thereto. For example, the cumulative number NUM> the reference number TH, the cumulative number NUM ≦ the reference number TH or the cumulative number The number may be any of the number <the reference number TH (the same applies hereinafter).
[0018]
Next, the flowchart of FIG. 2 will be described.
[0019]
As shown in FIG. 2, first, the control means 2 executes a lottery condition determination process (step 1). In this determination processing, it is determined whether or not a condition for lottery (change) of the reference number TH is met. The lottery condition is either when the setting is changed or after the execution of the special game.
[0020]
If the control means 2 determines that the lottery condition is met in step 1, the control means 2 executes a reference value lottery process (step 2).
In this lottery process, an arbitrary number value is determined by lottery from a predetermined number range, and the determined number value is set as a reference number TH. If the control means 2 determines in step 1 that the conditions do not match the lottery condition, the control means 2 uses the reference number TH selected by the previous normal game.
[0021]
After executing Steps 1 and 2, the control means 2 executes a determination means lottery process (Step 3).
In this lottery process, either the first determining means 3 or the second determining means 5 is selected (determined) by lottery.
[0022]
When executing the step 3, the control means 2 starts the normal game by operating the start lever following the insertion of the game medium. When a normal game is started, the control means 2 calculates the total number of game media inserted ΣIN and the total number of game media paid out ΣOUT based on the game information, and calculates the cumulative number NUM from these ΣIN and $ OUT.
[0023]
When the control means 2 selects the first determination means 3 in step 3 (step 4: first determination means), the first determination means 3 executes a lottery process (step 5).
The first determining means 3 determines one of a plurality of types of small winning combinations, special winning combinations, and losses by lottery.
As a result of the lottery, if the special combination mode is won (step 6: YES), the control means 2 executes the special game following the payout of the game medium (step 7). When this special game is over, the control means 2 proceeds to steps 1 to 3, and performs lottery of the reference number TH and lottery of the determination means.
On the other hand, if the special combination mode is not won as a result of the lottery (step 6: NO), the control means 2 proceeds to step 3, and the lottery of the determination means is performed. Also, not winning in the special role mode means winning in the small role mode or losing to all the roles. When the small winning combination is won, the control means 2 pays out the game media corresponding to each small winning combination, and proceeds to step 3 to perform a lottery of the determining means. It should be noted that the process shifts to step 3 also in the case of a loss.
[0024]
When the control means 2 selects the second determination means 5 in step 3 (step 4: second determination means), the second determination means 5 compares and determines the accumulated number NUM and the reference number TH, and determines whether or not the special combination mode is appropriate. Determine (step 8).
As a result of this determination, if the cumulative number NUM exceeds the reference number TH (step 8: YES), the second determination means 5 determines that the special combination mode is won. When the special combination mode is won in step 8, the control means 2 executes the special game following the payout of the game medium (step 9). When this special game is over, the control means 2 proceeds to steps 1 to 3, and performs lottery of the reference number TH and lottery of the determination means.
On the other hand, if the accumulated number NUM does not exceed the reference number TH (step 8: NO), the control means 2 pays out the game media as needed and performs lottery of the determination means (step 3).
[0025]
As described above, in the first embodiment of the first invention, the first determining means 3 capable of randomly selecting the special combination mode in each normal game is determined by lottery.
As a result, in each normal game, there is a possibility that the special combination mode will be won, and the fairness of the game can be achieved without depending on the start time of the game.
[0026]
(2) Embodiment 2 of the first invention
Hereinafter, the second embodiment of the first invention will be described with reference to FIG.
In the second embodiment of the first invention, in addition to the first embodiment of the first invention, when the cumulative number NUM exceeds the reference number TH, a lottery process in a special combination mode is executed.
Note that the main configurations of the control unit 2 and the first determination unit 3 are the same as those in the first embodiment of the first invention, and different configurations will be described. In FIG. 3, steps having the same reference numerals as those in FIG.
[0027]
In FIG. 1, if the cumulative number NUM exceeds the reference number TH as a result of the comparison between the cumulative number NUM and the reference number TH, the second determination means 5 determines whether or not the special combination mode is valid by lottery.
[0028]
Next, the flowchart of FIG. 3 will be described.
[0029]
As shown in FIG. 3, the control unit 2 determines whether or not a condition for selecting the reference number TH matches a lottery (step 1).
The lottery condition of the reference number TH is any condition at the time of setting change, after the execution of the special game, or when the second determination means 5 loses the lottery of the special combination mode.
[0030]
When step 1 is executed, the control means 2 and the first determination means 3 execute steps 2 to 7 as in FIG.
[0031]
When the second deciding means is selected by lot in the above step 3 (step 4: second deciding means), the second deciding means 5 compares and determines the accumulated number NUM and the reference number TH (step 8).
If the cumulative number NUM exceeds the reference number TH (step 8: YES), the second determination means 5 executes a special combination mode lottery process (step 10).
As a result of the lottery process, when the special combination mode is won (step 11: YES), the special game is executed following the payout of the game medium (step 9). Then, when the special game is over, the process proceeds to steps 1 to 3, and the lottery of the reference number TH and the lottery of the determining means are performed.
On the other hand, as a result of the lottery, if the special combination mode is not won (step 11: NO), the game medium is paid out as needed, and the lottery of the reference difference number TH and the lottery of the determining means are performed (steps 1 to 3).
[0032]
If the cumulative number does not exceed the reference number TH (step 8: NO), the game medium is paid out as needed, and a lottery of the determining means is performed (step 3).
[0033]
As described above, in the second embodiment of the first invention, since the lottery process of the special combination mode is executed by the second determination means 5, even if the accumulated number NUM exceeds the reference number TH, the special combination mode is not necessarily won. . As a result, in the second embodiment of the first invention, in addition to the effect of the first embodiment of the first invention, the probability of winning the special role mode can be suppressed.
[0034]
(3) In Embodiments 1 and 2 of the first invention, as the reference value TH and the accumulated value NUM, 1) the number of normal games, 2) the total number of game media inserted, 3) the number of wins in the small role mode, 4) The number of losing, 5) the number of small prize winnings can also be adopted.
The above 1) to 5) will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that only different operations in FIGS. 2 and 3 will be described.
[0035]
1) Number of regular games
[0036]
As shown in FIG. 1, the control means 2 uses the start of a normal game (start lever operation) as game information.
In step 2 of FIGS. 2 and 3, the control means 2 executes a reference game number lottery process which becomes a reference value. In this lottery process, an arbitrary count value is determined by lottery from a predetermined game count range, and the determined count value is set as a reference normal game count TH serving as a reference value.
After the above step 2, the control means 2 starts the normal game by operating the start lever following the insertion of the game medium. Each time this normal game is started, the control means 2 counts the number of normal games. The counted number is defined as a cumulative normal game number NUM which is a cumulative value.
Also, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, when the second determining means 5 is selected (step 4: second determining means), the second determining means 5 determines the accumulated number of normal games NUM and the reference number of normal games TH. Compare and judge.
As a result of the comparison determination, when the accumulated number of normal games NUM exceeds the reference number of normal games TH (step 8: YES), the special combination mode is determined to be won, or a special combination mode lottery is executed.
On the other hand, as a result of the comparison, if the accumulated number of normal games NUM does not exceed the reference number of normal games TH (step 8: NO), the process returns to step 3.
[0037]
2) Total number of game media
[0038]
As shown in FIG. 1, the control means 2 uses the insertion of a game medium as game information.
In step 2 of FIGS. 2 and 3, the control means 2 executes a reference insertion number lottery process which becomes a reference value. In this lottery process, an arbitrary number value is determined by lottery from a predetermined number range, and the determined number value is set as a reference insertion number TH serving as a reference value.
After the above step 2, the control means 2 starts the normal game by operating the start lever following the insertion of the game medium. Each time the normal game is started, the control means 2 counts the total number of game media inserted. The counted number is set as a cumulative value NUM which is a cumulative value.
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, when the second determining means 5 is selected by lottery (step 4: second determining means), the second determining means 5 compares and determines the cumulative inserted number NUM and the reference inserted number TH. I do.
If the cumulative insertion number NUM exceeds the reference insertion number TH as a result of the comparison determination (step 8: YES), the special combination mode is determined to be won, or the special combination mode lottery is executed.
On the other hand, as a result of the comparison determination, if the cumulative inserted number NUM does not exceed the reference inserted number TH (step 8: NO), the process returns to step 3.
[0039]
3) Number of winnings in the small role mode
[0040]
As shown in FIG. 1, the control unit 2 uses a winning of a specific small winning combination selected by the first determining unit 3 as game information. The specific small winning combination is, for example, a two-piece winning combination.
In step 2 of FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the control means 2 executes a reference winning number lottery process serving as a reference value. In this lottery process, an arbitrary number value is determined by lottery from a predetermined number range, and the determined number value is set as a reference winning number TH serving as a reference value.
After the above step 2, the control means 2 starts the normal game by operating the start lever following the insertion of the game medium.
In step 5 of FIGS. 2 and 3, when a specific small winning combination is won by the lottery of the first determination unit 3, the control unit 2 counts the winning of the small winning combination. The counted number of winnings is defined as a cumulative winning number NUM which is an accumulated value.
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, when the second determination means 5 is selected (step 4: second determination means), the second determination means 5 compares the cumulative number of wins NUM with the reference number of wins TH. I do.
As a result of the comparison, if the cumulative number of wins NUM exceeds the reference number of wins TH (step 8: YES), it is determined that the special combination mode is won, or the special combination mode is selected.
On the other hand, if the result of the comparison is that the cumulative number of wins NUM does not exceed the reference number of wins TH (step 8: NO), the process returns to step 3.
[0041]
4) Loss count
[0042]
As shown in FIG. 1, the control means 2 uses a loss drawn by the first determination means 3 as game information.
In step 2 of FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the control means 2 executes a reference loss number lottery process as a reference value. In this lottery process, an arbitrary count value is determined by lottery from a predetermined count range, and the determined count value is set as a reference loss count TH serving as a reference value.
After the above step 2, the control means 2 starts the normal game by operating the start lever following the insertion of the game medium.
In step 5 of FIGS. 2 and 3, if the lottery of the first determination means 3 is a loss, the control means 2 counts the loss. The counted number of times of loss is referred to as a cumulative value of the number of times of loss NUM which is an accumulated value.
Further, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, when the second determination means 5 is selected by lottery (step 4: second determination means), the second determination means 5 compares the accumulated loss number NUM with the reference loss number TH. I do.
As a result of this comparison, if the cumulative number of losses NUM exceeds the reference number of losses TH (step 8: YES), it is determined that the special combination mode is won, or the special combination mode is selected.
On the other hand, as a result of the comparison, if the cumulative number of losses NUM does not exceed the reference number of losses TH (step 8: NO), the process returns to step 3.
[0043]
5) Number of small role winnings
[0044]
As shown in FIG. 1, the control means 2 uses a specific small winning combination as game information.
The small winning combination means that the symbols corresponding to the small winning combination are arranged on a plurality of reels, whereby the control means 2 pays out the game media corresponding to each small winning combination.
In addition, the specific small winning combination is, for example, that the “cherry” symbol corresponding to the two winning combinations has stopped on the reel.
In step 2 of FIGS. 2 and 3, the control means 2 executes a reference winning number lottery process as a reference value. In this lottery process, an arbitrary number value is determined by lottery from a predetermined number range, and the determined number value is set as a reference winning number TH serving as a reference value.
After the above step 2, the control means 2 starts the normal game by operating the start lever following the insertion of the game medium.
In step 5 of FIGS. 2 and 3, as a result of the lottery of the first determination means 3, a particular small win mode is won, and when the “Cherry” symbol stops on the reels, the control means 2 determines that the small win has been achieved. The small part winning is counted. The counted number of winnings is defined as a cumulative winning number NUM which is a cumulative value.
Further, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, when the second determining means 5 is selected (step 4: second determining means), the second determining means 5 compares the cumulative winning number NUM with the reference winning number TH. I do.
As a result of the comparison, if the cumulative number of winnings NUM exceeds the reference number of winnings TH (step 8: YES), it is determined that the special combination mode is won, or the special combination mode is selected.
On the other hand, if the result of the comparison is that the cumulative winning number NUM does not exceed the reference winning number TH (step 8: NO), the process returns to step 3.
[0045]
As described above, by changing the reference value TH and the cumulative value NUM, it is possible to provide a slot machine having different playability.
[0046]
(4) In the first and second embodiments, the determination unit lottery process is executed for each normal game, but may be executed for several regular games.
Also, in a plurality of normal games, the first determining means 3 determines a special combination mode or the like by lottery, and when the plurality of normal games are completed, the second determining means 5 determines whether or not the special combination mode is appropriate. Can also be adopted.
Further, in the first and second embodiments, when the cumulative value does not exceed the reference value by the second determining means 5 (step 8: NO), the process of determining whether to change the reference value may be performed. good. In this process, for example, it is determined whether the reference value is changed by lottery. When this lottery is won, the process returns to step 1 and executes a reference value lottery process (step 2). On the other hand, if the lottery is not won, the process returns to step 3 and executes the determination means lottery process (step 3).
In the second embodiment, when the special combination mode is not won in the special combination mode lottery process by the second determination means 5 (step 11: NO), the reference value may be changed. At this time, the process returns to step 1 to execute a reference value lottery process (step 2).
[0047]
[Embodiment of the second invention]
[0048]
(A) Embodiment 1 of the second invention
[0049]
Hereinafter, Embodiment 1 of the second invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5.
[0050]
The first embodiment of the second invention includes two types of means as means for determining a special combination mode. In each normal game, first, the first determination means determines a special combination mode by lottery. When the transfer condition is satisfied as a result of the lottery by the first determining means, the process proceeds to the second determining means, and the special role mode is determined by the second determining means.
FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the slot machine, and FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of the slot machine.
[0051]
As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 101 includes a control unit 102. The control means 102 controls the progress of the normal game and the special game, and includes a first determining means 103 and a second determining means 105.
Here, the normal game is a game in which the number of game media (for example, medals and pachinko balls) to be paid out is small. For example, the normal game is started by a start lever operation following the insertion of game media, and is ended by the payout of game media. . The special game is a game in which the number of payouts of the game media is larger than that in the normal game.
Further, the control means 102 manages (updates / stores) the game information of the normal game every time, and uses the number IN of the game media and the number OUT of the payout as the game information. Based on this game information, the control means 2 calculates the total number of game media inserted 媒体 IN, the total number of game media paid outΣOUT, and the cumulative number NUM for each normal game. The accumulated number NUM is obtained by $ IN- $ OUT.
Further, the control unit 102 executes a lottery process of the reference number TH, a transfer process of the first and second determination units 103 and 105, and the like. The reference number TH is compared with the accumulated number NUM, and is a reference value serving as a condition for determining the special combination mode.
[0052]
As shown in FIG. 4, the first determination means 103 determines one of a plurality of types of small role modes, special role modes, and loss in each normal game by lottery.
The plurality of types of small winning combinations are states in which small winning combinations with different payouts of game media have been won, and include, for example, 15 winning combinations, 10 winning combinations, 8 winning combinations, and 2 winning combinations. This small role mode may include a replay role in which a normal game can be played without inserting a game medium. In addition, the special combination mode is composed of one or more types in which the number of game media paid out is larger than that of the small combination mode, and a condition for executing the special game is to win the mode.
[0053]
The second determining means 105 compares and determines the accumulated number NUM calculated based on the game information and the reference number TH, and when the accumulated number NUM exceeds the reference number TH, determines that the special combination mode is won. On the other hand, if the accumulated number NUM does not exceed the reference number TH, it is determined that the special combination mode will not be won.
[0054]
Next, the flowchart of FIG. 5 will be described.
[0055]
As shown in FIG. 5, first, the control means 102 executes a lottery condition determination process (step 101). In this determination process, it is determined whether or not a condition for lottery of the reference number TH is met. The lottery condition is either when the setting is changed or after the execution of the special game.
[0056]
When determining that the lottery condition is satisfied in Step 101, the control means 102 executes a reference value lottery process (Step 102).
In this lottery process, an arbitrary number value is determined by lottery from a predetermined number range, and the determined number value is set as a reference number TH. If it is determined in step 101 that the lottery condition is not met, the control means 102 uses the reference number TH selected by the previous normal game.
[0057]
After executing steps 101 and 102, the control means 102 starts the normal game by operating the start lever following the insertion of the game medium. When the normal game is started, the control means 102 executes a lottery process by the first determining means 103. At the same time, the control means 2 calculates the total number of game media inserted {IN and the total number of paid out $ OUT based on the game information, and calculates the cumulative number NUM from these $ IN and $ OUT.
[0058]
The first determining means 103 determines one of a plurality of types of small winning combinations, special winning combinations, and loss by lottery (step 103).
Based on the result of the lottery process, the control means 102 executes a transition process.
In this transition processing, if the transition condition is satisfied, the control means 102 transitions the means from the first to the second determination means or vice versa. The transition condition is that the first determination unit 103 does not win the special combination mode in the lottery, and after the series of processing in the second determination unit.
Note that not winning in the special role mode means winning in the small role mode or losing to all roles.
[0059]
As a result of the lottery in step 103, when the special combination mode is won (step 104: NO), the control means 2 executes the special game following the payout of the game medium (step 105). When this special game is over, the process returns to steps 101 to 102, and a lottery of the reference number TH is performed.
[0060]
On the other hand, as a result of the lottery in step 3, if the special combination mode, which is the transition condition, is not won (step 104: YES), the control means 102 shifts from the first determination means 103 to the second determination means 105.
[0061]
The second determining means 105 transferred from the first determining means 103 compares and determines the accumulated number NUM and the reference number TH, and determines whether or not the special combination mode is appropriate (step 106).
If the result of this determination is that the cumulative number NU exceeds the reference number TH (step 106: YES), the second determination means 105 determines that the specific winning state has been won. When the special combination mode is won, the control means 102 executes the special game following the payout of the game medium (step 105). When this special game is over, the control means 102 shifts from the second determination means 105 to the first determination means 103, returns to steps 101 and 102, and performs a lottery of the reference number TH.
[0062]
On the other hand, if the result of the determination is that the cumulative number NUM does not exceed the reference number TH (step 106: NO), the control means 102 pays out game media as necessary, and returns to step 103.
[0063]
As described above, in the first embodiment of the second invention, the lottery of the special combination mode is executed by the first determination means 103 in each normal game. As a result, in each normal game, there is a possibility that the special combination mode will be won, and the fairness of the game can be achieved without depending on the start time of the game.
In addition, when the first determination means 103 does not win the special role mode in one normal game, the second determination means 105 determines whether the special role mode is appropriate or not. Therefore, the special role mode is won in one normal game. You can give more than one opportunity.
[0064]
(B) Second embodiment of the second invention
[0065]
Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the second invention will be described with reference to FIG.
In the second embodiment of the second invention, in addition to the first embodiment of the second invention, the special combination mode is determined by lottery after the second determination means makes a comparison determination between the cumulative number and the reference number.
When the cumulative number does not exceed the reference number, a lottery for changing the reference number is executed.
[0066]
Note that the main configurations of the control unit 102, the first determination unit 103, and the second determination unit 105 are the same as those in the first embodiment of the second invention, and different configurations will be described.
In FIG. 6, steps having the same reference numerals as those in FIG.
[0067]
In FIG. 4, the control means 102 executes a lottery process for changing the reference number TH in addition to the first embodiment of the second invention. The second determining means 105 executes a special lottery process in addition to the first embodiment of the second invention.
[0068]
Next, the flowchart of FIG. 6 will be described.
[0069]
As shown in FIG. 6, the control unit 102 determines whether the reference number TH is selected by lottery or matches a condition (step 101).
The lottery condition for the reference number TH is one of a setting change, a special game execution, a time when the second determination unit 105 does not win the special combination mode, and a time when the reference number change lottery process is won.
[0070]
When step 101 is executed, the control unit 102, the first determination unit 103, and the second determination unit 105 execute steps 102 to 106 as in FIG.
[0071]
If the accumulated number NUM exceeds the reference number TH in step 106, the second determination means 105 executes a special combination mode lottery process (step 107).
In this lottery process, one of the special role mode and the loss is determined by lottery.
As a result of the lottery, if the special combination mode is won (step 108: YES), the control means 102 executes the special game following the payout of the game medium (step 105). When this special game is over, the control means 102 shifts from the second determination means 105 to the first determination means 103, and returns to steps 101 and 102. In this step 101, since the condition matches the lottery condition of the reference number TH, the control means 102 performs the lottery of the reference number TH in step 102.
[0072]
On the other hand, as a result of the lottery in step 107, if the special combination mode is not won (step 108: NO), the control means 102 shifts from the second determination means 105 to the first determination means 103, and returns to steps 101 and 102. In this step 101, since the condition matches the lottery condition of the reference number TH, the control means 102 performs the lottery of the reference number TH.
[0073]
If the accumulated number NUM does not exceed the reference number TH in step 106, the control means 102 executes a reference number change lottery process (step 109).
[0074]
In step 109, when the lottery is won, the control means 102 pays out the game media as necessary, and returns to steps 101 and 102 to execute the lottery of the reference number TH.
If the lottery is not won in step 109, the control means 2 moves from the second determining means 105 to the first determining means 103 without performing lottery on the reference number TH, and returns to step 103.
[0075]
As described above, in the second embodiment of the second invention, since the lottery process of the special combination mode is executed by the second determination unit 105, the special combination mode is not necessarily won even if the accumulated number NUM exceeds the reference number TH. . As a result, in the second embodiment of the second invention, in addition to the effect of the first embodiment of the second invention, the probability of winning the special role mode can be suppressed.
When the accumulated number NUM does not exceed the reference number TH, the reference number TH may be changed. Therefore, when the reference number TH is changed to a small number, the player can obtain the special combination mode winning with a small number of normal games.
[0076]
(C) Embodiment 3 of Second Invention
[0077]
Hereinafter, a third embodiment of the second invention will be described with reference to FIG.
The third embodiment of the second invention includes two types of means as means for determining a special combination mode, and determines a special combination mode by a first determination unit during a normal game.
Further, the transition from the first determining means to the second determining means is performed according to the transition condition, and the sub game is executed. In this sub game, the second determining means determines the special role mode.
[0078]
The main functions of the control unit 102, the first determination unit 103, and the second determination unit 105 are the same as those in FIG. 4, and only different functions will be described.
[0079]
In FIG. 4, the control means 102 controls the progress of the sub game in addition to the first embodiment of the second invention. The sub game is a game that is executed during a normal game, and is a game in which the determination of the special role mode is continued by the second determination unit 105 a plurality of times. That is, the sub game is included in the normal game.
[0080]
The control means 102 executes a lottery process in each sub game. In this lottery process, one of a plurality of types of small winning combinations or loss is determined by lottery.
In addition, the control means 102 uses the specific small winning combination mode, the insertion and the payout of the game medium as the game information.
Further, when shifting from the normal game to the sub game, the control means 102 executes a reference value lottery process and a sub game number lottery process.
[0081]
Next, the flowchart of FIG. 7 will be described.
[0082]
As shown in FIG. 7, first, the control means 102 starts the normal game by operating the start lever following the insertion of the game medium. When the normal game starts, the first determination means 103 executes a lottery process (step 151).
The first determination means 103 determines one of a plurality of types of small role winning, special mode, and loss by lottery.
[0083]
Based on the result of the lottery in step 151, the control means 102 executes a transition process.
In this transition processing, if the transition condition is satisfied, the control means 102 transitions the means from the first to the second determination means or vice versa. The transition condition is that after the first determination means 103 wins the specific small winning combination by lottery, and after the series of processing (sub game) of the second determination means 105. The specific small winning combination is, for example, a double winning combination.
[0084]
As a result of the lottery in step 151, if the specific small role mode is not won (step 152: NO) and if the special role mode is won (step 153: YES), the control means 102 performs the special game following the payout of the game medium. Execute (step 154). When this special game is over, the routine returns to step 151.
[0085]
As a result of the lottery in step 151, if neither the special small role mode nor the special role mode is won (step 152: NO, step 153: NO), the control means 102 pays out the game media as necessary, It returns to step 151.
[0086]
As a result of the lottery in step 151, when a specific small winning combination is won (step 152: YES), the control means 102 shifts from the first determination means 103 to the second determination means 105 and executes a sub game.
[0087]
In the sub game, the control means 102 executes a reference value lottery process (step 155).
In this lottery process, an arbitrary number value is determined by lottery from a predetermined number range, and the determined number value is set as a reference number TH serving as a reference value.
[0088]
Subsequently, the control means 102 executes a sub game number lottery process (step 156). In this lottery process, an arbitrary count value is determined by lottery from a predetermined count range, and the determined count value is set as a reference sub game count TN.
[0089]
When the above steps 155 and 156 are executed, the control means 102 starts the sub game by operating the start lever following the insertion of the game medium. When the sub game is started, the control means 102 executes a lottery process (step 157). In this lottery process, one of a plurality of types of small winning combinations and losses is determined by lottery. Note that the special combination mode is not drawn.
Further, the control means 102 calculates the total number of game media inserted {IN and the total number of paid out $ OUT based on the game information, and calculates the cumulative number NUM from these $ IN and $ OUT. The cumulative number N of sub-games of the sub-game is also calculated.
[0090]
When step 157 is executed, the second determination unit 105 compares and determines the accumulated number NUM and the reference number TH, and determines whether or not the special combination mode is appropriate (step 158).
As a result of this determination, if the cumulative number NUM exceeds the reference number TH (step 158: YES), the second determining means 105 determines that the special combination mode is won. The control means 102 executes the special game following the payout of the game medium (step 159).
When the special game is over, the control means 102 shifts from the sub game to the normal game, that is, from the second determining means 105 to the first determining means 103, and returns to step 151.
[0091]
On the other hand, if the result of the determination is that the cumulative number NUM does not exceed the reference number TH (step 158: NO), the control means 102 pays out game media as necessary.
Subsequently, the control unit 102 compares and determines the accumulated number of sub games N and the reference number of sub games TN (step 160).
If the result of this determination is that the cumulative number of sub games N = the reference number of sub games TN (step 160: YES), the control means 102 ends the sub game. Subsequently, the control means 102 shifts from the sub game to the normal game, that is, shifts from the second determining means 105 to the first determining means 103, and returns to step 151.
On the other hand, if the result of the determination is that the cumulative number of sub games is equal to the reference number of sub games TN (step 160: NO), the control means 102 returns to step 157 and continues the sub games.
[0092]
As described above, in the third embodiment of the second invention, when the first determining means 103 wins the specific small winning combination mode, the processing shifts to the second determining means 105 to execute the sub game. In addition to the effects described above, a slot machine that interests the player can be provided.
[0093]
(D) In the first and second embodiments of the second invention, as the reference value TH and the accumulated value NUM, (1) the number of normal games, (2) the number of game media inserted, (3) the number of wins in the small role mode, (4) The number of losses and (5) The number of small part winnings can also be adopted.
The above (1) to (5) will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that only different operations will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0094]
▲ 1 ▼ About the number of regular games
[0095]
As shown in FIG. 4, the control means 102 uses the start of a normal game (start lever operation) as game information.
In step 102 of FIGS. 5 and 6, the control means 102 executes a reference game number lottery process. In this lottery process, an arbitrary number value is determined by lottery from a predetermined number range, and the determined number value is set as a reference normal game number TH serving as a reference value.
After the above step 102, the control means 102 starts the normal game by operating the start lever following the insertion of the game medium. Each time the normal game is started, the control means 102 counts the number of the normal game. The counted number is defined as a cumulative normal game number NUM which is a cumulative value.
Also, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, when the process is shifted from the first determining means 103 to the second determining means 105 (step 104: YES), the second determining means 105 determines the accumulated number of normal games NUM and the reference normal game. The number TH is compared and determined.
As a result of the comparison determination, if the accumulated number of normal games NUM exceeds the reference number of normal games TH (step 106: YES), the special combination mode is determined to be won, or the special combination mode lottery process is executed.
On the other hand, as a result of the comparison determination, if the accumulated number of normal games NUM does not exceed the reference number of normal games TH (step 106: NO), the process returns to step 103 or executes a lottery process of changing the number of reference normal games.
[0096]
(2) Regarding the number of game media inserted,
[0097]
As shown in FIG. 4, the control means 102 uses the insertion of a game medium as game information.
In step 102 of FIGS. 5 and 6, the control means 102 executes a reference insertion number lottery process. In this lottery process, an arbitrary number value is determined by lottery from a predetermined number range, and the determined number value is set as a reference insertion number TH serving as a reference value.
After the above step 102, the control means 102 starts the normal game by operating the start lever following the insertion of the game medium. Each time the normal game is started, the control unit 102 counts the total number of game media inserted. The counted number is set as a cumulative value NUM which is a cumulative value.
Further, as shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, when the process is shifted from the first determining means 103 to the second determining means 105 (step 104: YES), the second determining means 105 stores the cumulative number NUM and the reference number TH. Are compared.
If the cumulative insertion number NUM exceeds the reference insertion number TH as a result of the comparison determination (step 106: YES), it is determined that the game has been won in the game winning state, or a lottery process in a special combination mode is executed.
On the other hand, as a result of the comparison determination, if the cumulative insertion number NUM does not exceed the reference insertion number TH (step 106: NO), the process returns to step 103, or a lottery process for changing the reference game number is executed.
[0098]
(3) Regarding the number of wins in the small role mode,
[0099]
As shown in FIG. 4, the control unit 102 uses the winning of a specific small winning combination selected by the first determining unit 103 as the game information.
In step 102 of FIGS. 5 and 6, the control means 102 executes a reference winning number lottery process. In this lottery process, an arbitrary number value is determined by lottery from a predetermined number range, and the determined number value is set as a reference winning number TH serving as a reference value.
After the above step 102, the control means 102 starts the normal game by operating the start lever following the insertion of the game medium. When the normal game is started and a specific small winning combination is won by the lottery of the first determining means 103, the control means 102 counts the winning of the small winning combination. The counted number of winnings is defined as a cumulative winning number NUM which is an accumulated value. Note that the specific small winning combination is, for example, a two-piece winning combination.
[0100]
Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, when the process is shifted from the first determining means 103 to the second determining means 105 (step 104: YES), the second determining means 105 determines the cumulative number of wins NUM and the reference number of wins TH. Are compared.
As a result of this comparison, if the cumulative number of wins NUM exceeds the reference number of wins TH (step 106: YES), it is determined that the special combination mode has been won, or the special combination mode lottery process is executed.
On the other hand, as a result of the comparison, if the cumulative number of winnings NUM does not exceed the reference number of times TH (step 106: NO), the process returns to step 103 or executes a lottery process of changing the number of reference games.
[0101]
▲ 4 ▼ About the number of losing
[0102]
As shown in FIG. 4, the control unit 102 uses a loss drawn by the first determination unit 103 as game information.
In step 102 of FIGS. 5 and 6, the control means 102 executes a reference loss count lottery process. In this lottery process, an arbitrary count value is determined by lottery from a predetermined count range, and the determined count value is set as a reference loss count TH serving as a reference value.
After the above step 102, the control means 102 starts the normal game by operating the start lever following the insertion of the game medium. When the normal game is started and the lottery of the first determination means 103 is a loss, the control means 102 counts the loss. The counted number of times of loss is referred to as a cumulative value of the number of times of loss NUM which is an accumulated value.
Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, when the process is shifted from the first determining means 103 to the second determining means 105 (step 104: YES), the second determining means 105 determines whether the cumulative loss number NUM and the reference loss number TH have occurred. Are compared.
As a result of this comparison, if the cumulative number of losses NUM exceeds the reference number of losses TH (step 106: YES), the special combination mode is determined to be won, or the special combination mode lottery process is executed.
On the other hand, as a result of the comparison, if the cumulative number of losses NUM does not exceed the reference number of losses TH (step 106: NO), the process returns to step 103 or executes a lottery process of changing the reference number of games.
[0103]
▲ 5 ▼ About the number of small part prizes
[0104]
As shown in FIG. 4, the control means 102 uses a specific small winning combination as game information.
The small winning combination means that the reels have the symbols corresponding to the small winning combinations. Thereby, the control means 102 pays out the game media corresponding to each small winning combination.
In addition, the specific small winning combination is, for example, that the “cherry” symbol corresponding to the two winning combinations has stopped on the reel.
In step 102 of FIGS. 5 and 6, the control means 102 executes a reference winning number lottery process. In this lottery process, an arbitrary count value is determined by random number lottery from a predetermined count range, and the determined count is set as a reference winning count TH which is a reference value.
In step 103 of FIGS. 5 and 6, as a result of the lottery performed by the first determination unit 103, a specific small winning combination is won, and when the “Cherry” symbol stops on the reel, the control unit 102 determines that the small winning combination has been won. The small part winning is counted. The counted number of winnings is defined as a cumulative winning number NUM which is a cumulative value.
Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, when the process is shifted from the first determining means 103 to the second determining means 105 (step 104: YES), the second determining means 105 determines the cumulative winning number NUM and the reference winning number TH. Are compared.
As a result of the comparison, if the cumulative winning number NUM exceeds the reference winning number TH (step 106: YES), it is determined that the special combination mode is won, or the special combination mode lottery process is executed.
On the other hand, as a result of the comparison, if the cumulative winning number NUM does not exceed the reference winning number TH (step 106: NO), the process returns to step 103 or executes a lottery process of changing the reference game number.
[0105]
As described above, by changing the reference value TH and the cumulative value NUM, it is possible to provide a slot machine having different gaming properties.
[0106]
(E) In the first and second embodiments of the second invention, as a condition for shifting from the first determining means 103 to the second determining means 105, it is also possible to employ a) winning a small role.
This will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that only different operations will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0107]
In step 103 of FIGS. 5 and 6, as a result of the lottery by the first determining means 103, a particular small winning combination is won and the small winning is won, and the control means 102 sends the second determining means from the first determining means 103. Move to 105.
The specific small win mode is, for example, a two-prize win, and the specific small win is that the "cherry" symbol stops on the reel.
[0108]
(F) In Embodiment 3 of the second invention, as the reference value TH and the accumulated value NUM, i) the number of wins in the small role mode, ii) the number of losses, iii) the number of small role wins, and iv) the total number of game media inserted. Can also be adopted.
The above i) to iv) will be described with reference to FIG. Only different operations will be described with reference to FIG.
[0109]
i) Regarding the number of wins in the small role mode,
[0110]
As shown in FIG. 4, the control unit 102 uses a winning of a specific small winning combination selected by the control unit 102 during the sub game as the game information. The specific small winning combination is, for example, a double winning combination.
In step 155 of FIG. 7, the control means 102 executes a standard winning number lottery process. In this lottery process, an arbitrary number value is determined by random number lottery from a predetermined number range, and the determined number value is set as a reference winning number TH.
After the step 155, the control means 102 starts the sub game by operating the start lever following the insertion of the game medium. When the sub game is started and a particular small winning combination is won by the lottery of the control means 102, the winning of the small winning combination is counted. The counted number of winnings is defined as a cumulative winning number NUM which is an accumulated value.
Also, as shown in FIG. 7, the second determination means 105 compares and determines the accumulated small win count NUM and the reference small win count TH.
As a result of the comparison, if the cumulative number of wins NUM exceeds the reference number of wins TH (step 158: YES), it is determined that the special combination mode has been won, and the special game is executed.
On the other hand, if the result of the comparison is that the cumulative number of wins NUM does not exceed the reference number of wins TH (step 158: NO), step 160 is executed.
[0111]
ii) Loss count
[0112]
As shown in FIG. 4, the control means 102 uses a loss drawn by the control means 102 during the sub game as the game information.
In step 155 of FIG. 7, the control means 102 executes a reference loss number lottery process that becomes a reference value. In this lottery process, an arbitrary count value is determined by random number lottery from a predetermined count range, and the determined count value is set as a reference loss count TH.
After the step 155, the control means 102 starts the sub game by operating the start lever following the insertion of the game medium. If the sub game is started and the lottery of the control means 102 is a loss, the winning of the loss is counted. The counted number of wins is defined as an accumulated value, that is, the accumulated loss number NUM.
Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the second determination means 105 compares and determines the cumulative number of losses NUM and the reference number of losses TH.
As a result of the comparison, if the cumulative number of losses NUM exceeds the reference number of losses TH (step 158: YES), it is determined that the special combination mode has been won, and a special game is executed.
On the other hand, if the result of comparison indicates that the cumulative number of losses NUM does not exceed the reference number of losses TH (step 158: NO), step 160 is executed.
[0113]
iii) Number of small role prizes
[0114]
As shown in FIG. 4, the control means 102 uses a specific small winning combination during the sub game as the game information. The small winning combination means that the reels have the symbols corresponding to the small winning combination. The specific small winning combination is, for example, that the “cherry” symbol corresponding to the two winning combinations stops on the reel.
In step 155 of FIG. 7, the control means 102 executes a reference winning number lottery process which becomes a reference value. In this lottery process, an arbitrary number value is determined by random number lottery from a predetermined number range, and the determined number value is set as a reference winning number TH.
After the step 155, the control means 102 starts the sub game by operating the start lever following the insertion of the game medium. When the sub game is started and the result of the lottery of the control means 102 results in the winning of the particular small winning manner and the symbol corresponding to the particular small winning manner is stopped on the reel, the controlling means 102 counts the winning of the small win. The counted number of winnings is defined as a cumulative winning number NUM which is an accumulated value.
Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the second determination means 105 compares and determines the cumulative winning number NUM and the reference winning number TH.
As a result of the comparison, if the cumulative number of winnings NUM exceeds the reference number of winnings TH (step 158: YES), it is determined that the special combination mode is won, and the special game is executed.
On the other hand, if the result of the comparison is that the cumulative winning number NUM does not exceed the reference winning number TH (step 158: NO), step 160 is executed.
[0115]
iv) About the total number of game media
[0116]
As shown in FIG. 4, the control means 102 uses the insertion of the game medium during the sub game as the game information.
In step 155 of FIG. 7, the control unit 102 executes a reference insertion number lottery process that becomes a reference value. In this lottery process, an arbitrary number value is determined by random number lottery from a predetermined number range, and the determined number value is set as a reference insertion number TH.
After the step 155, the control means 102 starts the sub game by operating the start lever following the insertion of the game medium. When this sub game is started, the control means 102 counts the number of inserted game media. The counted number of inserted sheets is referred to as a cumulative number of inserted sheets NUM which is a cumulative value.
Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the second determination unit 105 compares and determines the accumulated number of inserted sheets NUM and the reference number of inserted sheets TH.
If the cumulative insertion number NUM exceeds the reference insertion number TH as a result of the comparison determination (step 158: YES), the special combination mode is determined to be won, and the special game is executed.
On the other hand, as a result of the comparison, if the cumulative inserted number NUM does not exceed the reference inserted number TH (step 158: NO), step 160 is executed.
[0117]
(G) In the third embodiment of the second invention, the condition for shifting from the first determining means 103 to the second determining means 105 is that the lottery of the first determining means 105 is a loss or a particular small role is won. Can also be adopted.
In the third embodiment of the second invention, as the condition for continuing the sub game, the number of wins in a specific small role mode, the number of specific small role winnings, and the number of losses can be adopted.
In the above conditions, in step 155 of FIG. 7, the control means 102 determines a reference winning number, a reference winning number, or a reference losing number by lottery. Further, the control means 102 counts the cumulative number of winnings, the number of winnings, or the number of losses based on the lottery result in step 157 or the like.
Then, for example, if the cumulative number of wins = the reference number of wins, the control means 102 ends the sub game (step 160: YES). On the other hand, if the cumulative number of wins ≠ the reference number of wins (step 160: NO), the sub game is continued.
[0118]
【Example】
Next, Examples 1 to 3 that embody the first invention (Claims 1 to 3) and the second invention (Claims 4 to 6) will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0119]
(Example 1)
Embodiment 1 Embodiment 1 embodies the first invention. First, the configuration of a slot machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 8 is a front view showing the slot machine, FIG. 9 is a schematic block diagram showing the entire configuration of the slot machine, and FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the main control means.
[0120]
8, the slot machine 11 includes a plurality of reels 12 to 14 and a control unit 51 (see FIGS. 9 and 10) as main components. The slot machine 11 includes a display window 16, a start lever 17, a plurality of stop buttons 18 to 20, a bet button 21, a game medium (hereinafter, referred to as a "medal") slot 22, a medal tray 23, and the like.
[0121]
As shown in FIG. 8, the plurality of reels 12 to 14 are housed in the slot machine 1 and are arranged so as to be visible through the display window 16. A plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery of each of the reels 12 to 14. The reels 12 to 14 correspond to the stop buttons 18 to 20, respectively, and are stopped independently by operating the stop buttons 18 to 20, respectively.
[0122]
The display window 16 is formed so that the symbol of each reel can be seen only about three symbols in the rotation direction. A plurality of winning lines L1 to L5 are formed in the display window 16, and each of the winning lines L1 to L5 is composed of three (L1 to L3) in the horizontal direction and two (L4, L5) in the oblique direction.
The winning lines L1 to L5 are determined as effective lines according to the number of inserted medals.
[0123]
Next, the configuration of the control unit 51 will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0124]
In FIG. 9, the control unit 51 includes a main control unit 52 and a sub control unit 82.
The main control means 52 controls the progress of the normal game and the special game, and corresponds to the control means 2 or 102 of the embodiment. The main control unit 52 is connected to the sub-control unit 82 and transmits a game command to the sub-control unit 82 in one direction.
The sub-control means 82 grasps the current state of the game progress based on the game command, and executes a rendering operation.
[0125]
10, the main control means 52 has a CPU 53, and a ROM 54 and a RAM 55 are connected to the CPU 53, respectively. The CPU 53 executes a program (see FIGS. 11 to 17) stored in the ROM 54 to control the progress of the normal game (sub game) and the special game. The RAM 55 stores (stores) game information and the like for executing the program.
[0126]
As shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 53 includes a random number generator 56, a motor drive unit 57, a reel position detection unit 58, a start signal input unit 59, a stop signal input unit 60, a medal payout unit 61, and a medal detection unit 62. It is connected.
[0127]
The random number generator 56 is used for selecting one of a plurality of types of small winning combinations, special winning combinations, and losses, and includes an oscillator 56a and a counter 56b. The random number generator 56 oscillates a clock signal by an oscillator 56a and counts the clock signal cyclically within a certain numerical range (for example, 0 to 18522) by a counter 56b. The counted values are sequentially updated and stored in the RAM 55.
[0128]
The motor drive unit 57 drives the stepping motors 63 to 65 of the reels 12 to 14 to rotate the reels 12 to 14. The reel position detection unit 58 includes a passage sensor and the like, detects the rotation position of each of the reels 12 to 14, and outputs a position detection signal to the CPU 53.
Further, the start signal input unit 59 detects the operation of the start lever 17 and outputs a start signal to the CPU 53. The stop signal input unit 60 detects an operation of each of the stop buttons 18 to 20, and outputs a stop signal to the CPU 53. The medal payout unit 61 detects a medal paid out to the medal tray 23 and outputs a payout signal to the CPU 53. Further, the medal detection unit 62 detects a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 22 and outputs an insertion signal to the CPU 53.
[0129]
As shown in FIG. 10, the main control means 52 uses, for example, a medal insertion and a medal payout as the game information during the normal game, and for each normal game, the total medal insertion number ΣIN, the total medal payout number ΣOUT, and the like. The cumulative number (cumulative value) NUM = $ IN- $ OUT is calculated from $ IN and $ OUT. These calculated results (data) are sequentially updated and stored in the RAM.
The main control unit 52 performs a lottery condition determination process for determining a lottery condition for the reference number TH, a reference value lottery process for determining the reference number (reference value) TH, and a determination unit lottery process for determining the determination units 71 and 72 described below. And so on.
[0130]
As shown in FIG. 10, the main control unit 52 (CPU 53) includes a first determination unit 71 and a second determination unit 72.
[0131]
The first determining means 71 executes a lottery process during a normal game, and determines one of a plurality of types of small winning combinations, special winning combinations, and a loss by random number random determination.
In this lottery process, the value of the random number generator 56 stored in the RAM 55 is acquired at the timing of the operation of the start lever 17 (input of the start signal). Then, by comparing the obtained numerical value with the probability lottery table stored in the ROM 54, one of a plurality of types of the small role mode, the special role mode, and the loss is determined.
This probability lottery table is a table in which numerical values counted by the random number generator 56 are assigned according to each of a plurality of small role modes, special role modes, and loss.
[0132]
Further, the plurality of types of small wins are small wins having different payout numbers of medals, and include, for example, 15 wins, 10 wins, 8 wins, and 2 wins. This small role mode may include a replay role that allows a player to play a game without inserting a medal.
The special combination mode has a larger number of medals to be paid out than the small combination mode, and includes, for example, a big bonus (BB) and a regular bonus (RB). When this special combination mode is won, it is possible to shift from the normal game to the special game. The special game is, for example, a big bonus game in which about 360 medals can be obtained, and a regular bonus game in which about 120 medals can be obtained. The special role mode and the special game are not limited to the above two modes (BB and RB), but may be any one of these modes.
In addition, a plurality of types of small winning combinations and special winning combinations correspond to a plurality of types of symbols on each reel, for example, a "bell" symbol for a 15-piece symbol, an "orange" symbol for a 10-piece symbol, and eight symbols. The role is also a "grape" symbol, the two-piece role is a "cherry" symbol, the big bonus is a "7" symbol, and the regular bonus is a "BAR" symbol.
[0133]
The second determining means 72 determines whether or not the special combination mode is valid by comparing and determining the accumulated number NUM and the reference number TH.
If the cumulative number NUM exceeds the reference number TH as a result of this determination, it is determined that the special combination mode (BB or RB) is won. On the other hand, as a result of the determination, if the accumulated number NUM does not exceed the reference number TH, it is determined that the special combination mode is not won.
[0134]
Next, the flowcharts of FIGS. 11 and 12 will be described.
[0135]
11, first, when the power of the slot machine 11 is turned on, the main control means 52 executes a lottery condition determination process (step 201).
As a result of the determination process, when the lottery conditions are met, the main control means 52 executes a reference value lottery process and determines the reference number TH by lottery (step 202).
In this lottery process, an arbitrary number value is determined by lottery from a predetermined number range, and the determined number value is set as a reference number TH serving as a reference value. The determined reference number TH is updated and stored in the RAM 55.
Note that the lottery condition is either after the setting is changed or after the special game is executed.
On the other hand, if the lottery conditions do not match, the main control means 52 uses the reference number TH determined up to the previous normal game without executing the processing of step 202.
[0136]
After executing steps 201 and 202, the main control means 52 starts a normal game, and executes a determination means lottery process in the normal game (step 203).
Further, when the special control mode is won in the normal game, the main control means 52 executes the special game (step 204). In the normal game, if the special combination mode is not won, the process proceeds to step 201 described above.
[0137]
As shown in FIG. 11, when executing the special game, the main control means 52 sets the reference number TH, the total number of medals inserted ΣIN, the total number of medals paid out ΣOUT, the accumulated number NUM, and the flag of the special combination mode (described in FIG. 13). Clear (step 205) and proceed to step 201.
[0138]
Next, the operation of the normal game will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
[0139]
In FIG. 12, following the input of the insertion signal of the medal detection unit 62 (step 251: YES), the main control unit 52 inputs the start signal of the start signal input unit 59 (step 252: YES). Step 253) and determination means lottery processing (step 254) are executed.
[0140]
The calculation process of step 253 calculates the total number of medals inserted ΣIN based on the insertion signal as the game information, and calculates the cumulative number NUM from this ΣIN and the total number of medals paid out until the previous regular game ΣOUT. The calculated $ IN and NUM are updated and stored in the RAM 55.
In the determination unit lottery process in step 254, one of the first determination unit 71 and the second determination unit 72 is determined by lottery.
[0141]
As a result of step 254, when the first determining means 71 is selected (step 255: first determining means), the first determining means 71 executes a lottery process, and performs a plurality of types of small winning combinations and special winning combinations (BB). , RB) or loss is determined by random number lottery (step 256).
As a result of the lottery process, when the special combination mode (BB or RB) is won, the first determination means 71 sets the corresponding flag (FLG) in the RAM 55. This FLG has a big bonus of FLG = 01H and a regular bonus of FLG = 02H. This FLG set makes it possible to align the "7" symbol or "BAR" symbol on each reel with a winning line. Also, when a plurality of types of small win modes are won, the corresponding FLG is set.
[0142]
When the lottery process in step 256 is performed, the main control means 52 rotates each of the reels 12 to 14. Then, when the stop signal of the stop signal input unit 60 is input, the main control means 52 stops each of the reels 12 to 14 (step 257).
[0143]
When all the reels are stopped in step 257, the main control means 52 executes a winning determination process (steps 258 to 260).
Here, the winning is a state in which symbols corresponding to a plurality of types of small winning combinations or special winning combinations are arranged on any of the winning lines L1 to L5. This winning determination processing is performed by referring to the winning determination table stored in the ROM 54, the symbol combinations on the winning lines L1 to L5. This winning determination table shows a symbol combination corresponding to a plurality of types of small winning combinations and special winning combinations. For example, a symbol combination of “7, 7, 7” is assigned to BB of the special winning combinations, and “BAR” is assigned to RB. , BAR, BAR ".
If the result of this determination is that there is a replay winning (step 258: YES), the main control means 52 returns to step 252 and enables the normal game to be started without medal insertion.
In addition, if the special combination mode winning (BB winning or RB winning) is achieved (step 259: YES), the main control means 52 proceeds to. The process proceeds to step 204 in FIG. 11 to execute a special game (big bonus game or regular bonus game). After executing the special game, the main control means 52, as shown in FIG. 11, stores the reference number TH stored in the RAM 55, the total medal insertion number ΣIN, the total medal payout number ΣOUT, the cumulative total number NUM and FLG = 01H. , 02H (step 205), and returns to step 201.
Further, if it is a small winning combination (step 260: YES), the main control means 52 calculates the total medal payout number ΣOUT based on the payout signal (game information) from the medal payout unit 61 following the medal payout (step 260). 261), the $ OUT is updated and stored in the RAM 55, and the process returns to step 251. If the winning is not achieved (step 260: NO), the process returns to step 251.
[0144]
As a result of step 254, when the second determination means 72 is selected (step 255: second determination means), the second determination means 72 reads the cumulative number MUM and the reference number TH from the RAM 55, and reads the cumulative number NUM and The comparison determination of the reference number TH is executed (step 265).
As a result of the comparison, if the cumulative number NUM exceeds the reference number TH (step 265: YES), the second determination means 72 sets either FLG = 01H or 02H in the RAM 55 (step 266). After that, the main control means 52 executes the above-mentioned steps 258 to 260, and if the winning is the special combination mode, executes the steps 204 and 205 of FIG. 12 following the medal payout.
On the other hand, as a result of the comparison judgment, if the accumulated number NUM does not exceed the reference number TH (step 265: NO), the main control means 52 executes the above-mentioned steps 258 to 260 and returns to step 251 or step 252.
[0145]
As described above, according to the first embodiment, the first determination unit 71 capable of randomly selecting the special combination mode in each normal game is determined by lottery.
As a result, in each normal game, there is a possibility that the special combination mode will be won, and the fairness of the game can be achieved without depending on the start time of the game.
[0146]
(Example 2)
[0147]
Second Embodiment A second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
Example 2 embodies Embodiments 1 and 2 of the second invention, and the main configuration of the slot machine is the same as that of FIGS. 8 to 10, and different configurations will be described.
The basic operation of the second embodiment is the same as steps 201 to 205 in FIG. 12, except for the operation of the normal game.
[0148]
In FIG. 10, following the lottery process by the first determination unit 71, the main control unit 52 executes a determination unit transfer process.
In this determining means transition processing, when the transition condition is satisfied, the processing is shifted from the first to the second determining means or vice versa. The transition condition is when the special determination mode is not won in the lottery process by the first determination unit 71 or after a series of processes of the second determination unit 72. Note that not winning in the special role mode means winning in the small role mode or losing to all roles.
Further, the main control means 52 executes a reference number change lottery process.
[0149]
The second determining means 72 executes a lottery process of the special combination mode after comparing and determining the accumulated number NUM and the reference number TH.
[0150]
Next, the operation of the normal game will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.
[0151]
In FIG. 13, following the input of the insertion signal of the medal detection unit 62 (step 351: YES), the main control unit 52 inputs the start signal of the start signal input unit 59 (step 352: YES), and performs the arithmetic processing ( Step 353) and the lottery process (step 354) are executed.
[0152]
The calculation process calculates the total number of inserted medals ΣIN based on the insertion signal that is the game information, and calculates the accumulated number NUM from this ΣIN and the total number of paid out medals until the previous regular game ΣOUT. The calculated $ IN and NUM are updated and stored in the RAM 55.
[0153]
In step 354, the main control means 52 executes a lottery process by the first determination means 71.
In this lottery process, one of a plurality of types of small role modes, special role modes, and loss is determined by random number lottery.
[0154]
Based on the result of step 354, the main control means 52 executes a transition process (step 355). As a result of the lottery, if the special combination mode (BB or RB) which is not the transition condition is won (step 355: YES), the first determination means 71 sets the corresponding flag (FLG) in the RAM 55. This FLG has a big bonus of FLG = 01H and a regular bonus of FLG = 02H. This FLG set makes it possible to align the "7" symbol or "BAR" symbol of each reel with a winning line. In addition, when a plurality of types of small winning combinations are won, the corresponding FLG is set.
[0155]
After executing step 355, the main control means 52 rotates each of the reels 12 to 14. Then, when the stop signal of the stop signal input unit 60 is input, the main control means 52 stops each of the reels 12 to 14 (step 356).
[0156]
When all the reels are stopped in step 356, the main control means 52 executes a winning determination process (steps 357 to 359). This winning determination process is performed by referring to the winning determination table stored in the ROM 54, the symbol combinations on the winning lines L1 to L5, as in the first embodiment.
Here, the winning is a state in which symbols corresponding to a plurality of types of small winning combinations or special winning combinations are arranged on any of the winning lines L1 to L5.
If the result of this determination is that the replay has been won (step 357: YES), the main control means 52 returns to step 352 and allows the normal game to be started without medal insertion.
In addition, if the special combination mode winning (BB winning or RB winning) is achieved (step 358: YES), the main control means 52 proceeds to. The process proceeds to step 204 in FIG. 11 to execute a special game (BB, RB). After executing the special game (BB, RB), the main control means 52, as shown in FIG. 11, stores the reference number TH stored in the RAM 55, the total number of medals insertedΣIN, the total number of medals paid outΣOUT, the total number of medals. NUM and FLG = 01H, 02H are cleared (step 205), and the process returns to step 201.
Further, if it is a small winning combination (step 359: YES), the main control means 52 calculates the total medal payout number ΣOUT based on the payout signal from the medal payout unit 61 following the medal payout (step 360). $ OUT is updated and stored in the RAM 55, and the process returns to step 351. If the lottery process is lost in the first determination unit 71 (step 359: NO), the process returns to step 351.
[0157]
As a result of the lottery in step 354, if the special combination mode, which is the transition condition, is not won (step 355: NO), the main control means 52 causes the first to second determination means 72 to proceed.
[0158]
The second determining means 72 reads out the accumulated number NUM and the reference number TH from the RAM 55, and executes a comparison judgment between the accumulated number NUM and the reference number TH (step 362).
As a result of the comparison, if the accumulated number NUM exceeds the reference number TH (step 362: YES), the second determination means 72 executes a lottery process (step 363).
In the lottery process, one of the special role modes BB, RB, and loss is determined by random number lottery. When the special combination mode (BB or RB) is won as a result of the lottery, the second determination means 72 sets either FLG = 01H or 02H in the RAM 55. After that, the main control means 52 executes the above-mentioned steps 256 to 360, and executes the steps 204 and 205 in FIG.
On the other hand, when the lottery is lost as a result of the lottery, as shown in FIG. 14, the main control means 52 executes the rotation / stop of the reels, the winning determination processing, and the calculation of the total number of sheets ΔOUT (steps 370 to 374) It returns to step 201 of FIG. Then, since the main control means 52 matches the lottery condition, the main controller 52 lotteries the reference number TH (step 201). Further, the main control unit 52 shifts from the second to the first determination unit 71 because the condition corresponds to the lottery loss as the shift condition. Steps 370 to 374 in FIG. 14 are the same processes as steps 356 to 360 in FIG.
[0159]
On the other hand, as a result of the comparison, if the cumulative number NUM does not exceed the reference number TH (step 362: NO), the main control means 52 executes a reference number change lottery process (step 364).
In this lottery process, whether to change the reference number TH is determined by random number lottery.
[0160]
As shown in FIG. 14, when the result of the lottery results in the winning of the change of the reference number TH (step 365: YES), the main control means 52 executes the reel rotation / stop, the winning determination processing, and the calculation of the cumulative total payout number ΣOUT. (Steps 370 to 374), and returns to step 201 in FIG. Then, since the main control means 52 matches the lottery condition, the main controller 52 lotteries the reference number (step 202). Also at this time, the main control means 52 shifts from the second to the first determination means 71.
[0161]
As shown in FIG. 13, as a result of the lottery in step 364, if the change of the reference number TH is not won (step 365: NO), steps 356 to 360 are executed, and the process returns to step 352 or step 351. Also at this time, the main control means 52 shifts from the second to the first determination means 71.
[0162]
As described above, according to the second embodiment, since the lottery process of the special combination mode is executed by the second determination unit 72, the special combination mode is not necessarily won even if the accumulated number NUM exceeds the reference number TH. As a result, in addition to the effect of the first embodiment, the probability of winning the special role mode can be suppressed.
[0163]
When the accumulated number NUM does not exceed the reference number TH, the reference number TH may be changed. Therefore, when the reference number TH is changed to a small number, the player can obtain the winning of the special combination mode with a small number of normal games.
[0164]
(Example 3)
[0165]
Third Embodiment A third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
Example 3 is a specific example of Embodiment 3 of the second invention, and the main configuration of the slot machine is the same as in FIGS. 8 to 10 and different configurations will be described.
[0166]
In FIG. 10, following the lottery processing by the first determination means 71, the main control means 52 executes the determination means transition processing and controls the progress of the normal game, the special game, and the sub game.
In this determining means transfer processing, when the transfer condition is satisfied, the processing is transferred from the first to the second determining means 72 or vice versa. The transition condition is when a specific small winning combination is won in the lottery process by the first determining means 71 or when the sub game is ended. Note that the specific small winning combination is, for example, a double winning combination.
The sub game is a game that is executed during the normal game and in which the determination of the specific winning state by the second determining means 72 is continued a plurality of times.
[0167]
As shown in FIG. 10, in the sub game, the main control means 52 determines one of a plurality of types of small winning combinations or a loss by random number lottery. In this random number lottery process, the value of the random number generator 56 stored in the RAM 55 is obtained at the timing of the start lever operation (start signal input). Then, by using the obtained numerical value as a random number and comparing it with the probability lottery table stored in the ROM, one of a plurality of types of small winning combinations or loss is determined. The probability lottery table here is stored in the ROM 54 separately from the probability lottery table used for the lottery process by the first determining means.
Note that, as in the first embodiment, a plurality of types of small winning combinations correspond to a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the reels 12 to 14, respectively.
[0168]
When starting the sub game, that is, when shifting from the first to the second determination means 72, the main control means 52 executes a reference value lottery process, a sub game number lottery process, and the like.
[0169]
Next, the flowcharts of FIGS. 15 to 17 will be described.
[0170]
In FIG. 15, first, when the power of the slot machine 11 is turned on, the main control means 52 starts a normal game and executes a sub game during the normal game (step 401). When the special combination mode is won in the normal game or the sub game, the special game is executed (step 402). In the normal game or the sub game, if the special combination mode is not won, the process returns to the step 401.
[0171]
As shown in FIG. 15, when executing the special game, the main control means 52 clears a reference difference number TH, a total medal insertion number 投入 IN, a total medal payout number ΣOUT, a cumulative number NUM, a flag of a special combination mode, and the like, which will be described later. (Step 403), and return to Step 401.
[0172]
Next, the operation of the normal game (sub game) will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.
[0173]
In FIG. 16, following the input of the insertion signal of the medal detection unit 62 (step 451: YES), the main control unit 52 inputs the start signal of the start signal input unit 59 (step 452: YES), and the first decision is made. A lottery process is executed by the means 71 (step 453).
[0174]
The first determining means 71 determines one of a plurality of types of small winning combinations, special winning combinations, and loss by random number lottery.
As a result of the lottery process, flags (FLG) corresponding to a plurality of types of small winning combinations, special winning combinations, and losses are set in the RAM 55. The FGL is, for example, FLG = 01H for a big bonus, FLG = 02H for a regular bonus, and FLG = 03H for a specific small role mode (two-sheet role). With this FLG set, it is possible to align a "7" symbol, a "BAR" symbol or a "cherry" symbol on each of the reels 12 to 14 with the winning lines L1 to L5.
[0175]
When the lottery process in step 453 is executed, the main control means 52 rotates each of the reels 12 to 14. Then, when the stop signal of the stop signal input unit 60 is input, the main control means 52 stops each of the reels 12 to 14 (step 454).
[0176]
When all the reels 12 to 14 are stopped in step 454, the main control means 52 executes a winning determination process (steps 455 to 457). This winning determination process is performed by referring to the winning determination table stored in the ROM 54, the symbol combinations of the winning lines L1 to L5, as in the first embodiment.
Here, the winning is a state in which symbols corresponding to a plurality of types of small winning combinations or special winning combinations are arranged on any of the winning lines L1 to L5.
If the result of this determination is that there is a replay winning (step 455: YES), the main control means 52 returns to step 452 and allows the normal game to be started without medal insertion.
If the special combination mode is won (BB winning or RB winning) (step 456: YES), the main control means 52 proceeds to step 402 of FIG. 15 following the medal payout, and the special game (BB or RB) ). After executing the special game, the main control means 52 clears FLG = 01H or 02H stored in the RAM 55 as shown in FIG. 15 (step 403), and returns to step 401.
Further, if it is a small winning combination (step 457: YES), the main control means 52 executes a transition condition determination process following the medal payout (step 458). Similarly, the main control means 52 also executes the transition condition determination processing when the winning is not achieved (step 457: NO).
[0177]
In the determination processing of step 457, the main control means 52 determines whether or not the lottery result by the first determination means 71 has won a specific small winning combination, that is, whether FLG = 03H is set.
As a result of this determination, if a particular small winning combination has been won (FLG = 03H set) (step 459: YES), the main control means 52 proceeds from the first to the second determination means 72. By this transition, the normal game is shifted to the sub game.
In addition, when shifting to the sub game, the main control means 52 executes a reference value lottery process (step 460) and a sub game number lottery process (step 461).
[0178]
As shown in FIG. 16, the main control means 52 executes a reference value lottery process, and determines the reference number TH by lottery (step 460). The reference number TH determined by the lottery is updated and stored in the RAM 55.
Next, the main control means 52 executes the sub game number lottery process, and determines the number of continuations of the process by the second determining means 72 (step 461).
In this lottery process, an arbitrary number is determined from a predetermined number range (for example, 5 to 20) by lottery, and the determined number value is set as a reference sub game number TN. This reference sub game number TN is also updated and stored in the RAM 55.
[0179]
After the processing of steps 460 and 461, the main control means 52 executes a sub game (processing of the second determining means) (see FIG. 17).
[0180]
In FIG. 17, following the input of the insertion signal of the medal detection unit 62 (step 471: YES), the main control unit 52 inputs the start signal of the start signal input unit 59 (step 472: YES). Step 473) and a lottery process (S474) are executed.
[0181]
In the calculation processing in step 473, the total number of tokens inserted IN is calculated from the insertion signal that is the game information, and the cumulative number NUM is calculated from this IN and the total number of tokens paid out until the previous sub game $ OUT. Further, the main control means 52 counts the start of the sub game by the start signal, and sets the counted number as the accumulated number N of sub games. These $ IN, NUM, and N are updated and stored in the RAM 55.
[0182]
In the lottery process in step 474, one of a plurality of types of small winning combinations and losses is determined by random number lottery.
[0183]
As shown in FIG. 17, after the above step 474, the main control means 52 executes the determination by the second determining means 72 (step 475).
The second determining means 72 reads the accumulated number NUM and the reference number TH from the RAM 55, and executes a comparison judgment between the accumulated number NUM and the reference number TH.
As a result of this comparison, if the accumulated number NUM exceeds the reference number TH (step 475: YES), the second determination means 72 sets either FLG = 01H or 02H in the RAM 55 (step 476).
On the other hand, if the result of the comparison is that the cumulative number NUM does not exceed the reference number TH (step 475: NO), neither FLG = 01H nor 02H is set.
[0184]
When step 475 is executed, the main control means 52 rotates each of the reels 12 to 14. Then, when the stop signal of the stop signal input section 60 is input, the main control means 52 stops each of the reels 12 to 14 (step 477).
[0185]
When all the reels 12 to 14 are stopped in the above step 477, the main control means 52 executes a winning determination process (steps 478 to 480). This winning determination process is performed by referring to the winning determination table stored in the ROM 54, the symbol combinations of the winning lines L1 to L5, as in the first embodiment.
Here, the winning is a state in which symbols corresponding to a plurality of types of small winning combinations or special winning combinations are arranged on any of the winning lines L1 to L5.
[0186]
If the result of this determination is that there is a replay prize (step 478: YES), the main control means 52 determines that the cumulative number of sub games N = the reference number of sub games TN. If the result of the determination is that the cumulative number of games N ≠ the reference number of games TN (step 481: NO), the flow returns to step 472 to enable the sub game to be started without medal insertion.
On the other hand, if the result of the determination is that the cumulative number of sub games N = the reference number of sub games TN (step 481: YES), the flow returns to step 452 in FIG. 16 to end the sub game and shift to the normal game. Accordingly, the main control unit 52 shifts from the second to the first determination unit 71.
[0187]
Further, if the winning combination is the special combination mode (BB winning or RB winning) (step 479: YES), the main control means 52 proceeds to step 402 of FIG. 15 following the medal payout, and the special game (BB or RB) ). After executing the special game, the main control means 52, as shown in FIG. 15, stores the total number of inserted medals ΣIN, the total number of medals paid out ΣOUT, the cumulative number NUM, the reference number TH, and the cumulative number of games N stored in the RAM 55, as shown in FIG. The reference game frequency TN and FLG = 01H or 02H are cleared (step 403), and the process returns to step 401.
[0188]
Further, if the small winning combination is awarded (step 480: YES), the main control means 52 calculates the total medal payout number ΣOUT based on the payout signal (game information) from the medal payout unit 61 simultaneously with the medal payout (step 482). ), The $ OUT is updated and stored in the RAM 55.
Further, the main control means 52 executes the above-mentioned step 482, or, if no prize (step 480: NO), executes a judgment of the cumulative number of sub-games N = the reference number of sub-games TN. If the result of the determination is that the cumulative number of sub games N ≠ the reference number of sub games TN (step 483: NO), the flow returns to step 471 to continue the sub games.
On the other hand, if the result of the determination is that the cumulative number of sub games N = the reference number of sub games TN (step 483: YES), the routine returns to step 451 in FIG. 16, ends the sub game, and shifts to the normal game. Accordingly, the main control unit 52 shifts from the second to the first determination unit 71.
[0189]
As described above, according to the third embodiment, when a specific small winning combination is won by the first determining unit 71, the process shifts to the second determining unit 72 to execute the sub game, so that the effect of the first embodiment of the second invention is achieved. In addition, a slot machine that interests a player can be provided.
[0190]
In the first to third embodiments, BB or RB has been described as the special combination mode and the special game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any game in which the number of payout medals is larger than that in the normal game may be used.
[0191]
In the third embodiment, when a specific small winning combination is won by a lottery by the first determining means 71, the process always shifts from the first to the second determining means 71 (from a normal game to a sub game), but is not limited to this. Alternatively, when a particular small role mode is won, the process may shift from the first to the second determining means 71 by lottery.
In the sub game lottery process (step 474 in FIG. 17), the specific winning state may be determined by random number lottery in addition to a plurality of types of small winning combinations. At this time, if the special combination mode is won during the sub game, 1) the sub game is terminated and the special game is executed (step 302 in FIG. 15). 2) The sub game is interrupted and the special game is executed ( (Step 302 in FIG. 15), after the special game is executed, the sub game is continued again.
[0192]
In the third embodiment, the progress of the sub game may be notified to the player. For example, the slot machine 11 is provided with a dot segment in which LEDs (light emitting elements) are arranged in a matrix or a liquid crystal display. These dot segments or liquid crystal displays are connected to the sub-control means 82 shown in FIG.
When starting the sub game, the main control means 52 outputs a game command to the sub control means 82. Upon input of the game command, the sub-control means 82 displays the accumulated number of games N, the reference number of games TN, the accumulated number and NUM, and the reference number TH on the dot segment and the liquid crystal display. This display is updated by a game command output for each sub game.
This allows the player to visually recognize whether or not to win the special role mode during the sub game. It should be noted that the player may be informed of the winning state of the special combination mode by using a voice in addition to the display by the dot segment and the liquid crystal display.
[0193]
【The invention's effect】
According to the first invention, the first determining means 3 capable of randomly selecting the special combination mode in each normal game is determined by lottery.
As a result, in each normal game, there is a possibility that the special combination mode will be won, and the fairness of the game can be achieved without depending on the start time of the game.
[0194]
According to the second aspect, in each normal game, the lottery of the special combination mode is executed by the first determining means. As a result, in each normal game, there is a possibility that the special combination mode will be won, and the fairness of the game can be achieved without depending on the start time of the game.
Also, in one normal game, when the first determining means does not win the special role mode, the second determining means determines whether or not the special role mode is won. Therefore, an opportunity to win the special role mode in one normal game. Can be given more than once.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of a slot machine according to a first invention.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the first invention.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the slot machine according to Embodiment 2 of the first invention.
FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing a configuration of a slot machine according to a second invention.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the second invention.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the slot machine according to the second embodiment of the second invention.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the slot machine according to Embodiment 3 of the second invention.
FIG. 8 is a front view of the slot machine according to the first and second embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a schematic block diagram showing the overall configuration of the slot machine of FIG.
FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a main control unit.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an outline of an operation according to the first and second embodiments.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a normal game according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a normal game according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a normal game according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an outline of an operation according to the third embodiment.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a normal game according to the third embodiment.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a sub game according to the third embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
1, 101, 11 slot machines
3,103,71 First determination means
5,105,72 Second determining means
TH reference value
NUM cumulative value

Claims (9)

Control means for controlling the progress of a normal game that can be started by inserting a game medium, and determining a plurality of types of small role modes and a special role mode in which the number of game media paid out is larger than the small role mode during the normal game. In the equipped slot machine,
The control means,
First determining means for determining whether or not the plurality of small role modes and the special role modes are determined by lottery;
Second determining means for calculating a cumulative value based on the game information of the normal game, and determining the special role mode when the cumulative value exceeds a reference value;
Is composed of
During the normal game, the special role mode is determined by either the first determining means or the second determining means.
A slot machine characterized by that: The control means,
2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein in each of the normal games, one of the first determination unit and the second determination unit is selected. The control means,
3. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein one of the first determination unit and the second determination unit is selected by lottery. Control means for controlling the progress of a normal game that can be started by inserting a game medium, and determining a plurality of types of small role modes and a special role mode in which the number of game media paid out is larger than the small role mode during the normal game. In the equipped slot machine,
The control means,
First determining means for determining whether or not the plurality of small role modes and the special role modes are determined by lottery;
Second determining means for calculating a cumulative value based on the game information of the normal game, and determining the special role mode when the cumulative value exceeds a reference value;
Is composed of
During the normal game, while executing the determination by one of the first determination means or the second determination means,
By satisfying the transition condition, the process proceeds to the decision by the other of the first decision means or the second decision means,
A slot machine characterized by that. The control means is
During each regular game, while executing the determination by the first determination means,
5. The slot machine according to claim 4, wherein when the transition condition is satisfied, a transition is made to a decision made by the second decision means. The control means,
During the normal game, when the transition condition is satisfied, a transition is made from the first deciding means to the second deciding means, and a game in which the decision by the second deciding means is continued a plurality of times is executed. The slot machine according to claim 4 or 5. The second determining means includes:
The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein when the accumulated value exceeds the reference value, the appropriateness of the special role mode is determined by lottery. The control means,
8. The slot machine according to claim 7, wherein as a result of the lottery by the second determination means, it is determined whether or not to change the reference value unless the special combination mode is won. 9. The control means,
9. The method according to claim 1, wherein as a result of the determination by the second determining unit, it is determined whether or not to change the reference value unless the accumulated value exceeds the reference value. 10. Slot machine.

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