JP2005058784A - Game device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game device, which is adapted to fixedly set the relationship between a display fixing operation mode and a probability that the display contents of a display means achieve a winning condition, or vary the same according to a specified condition, preventing a game player from performing display fixing operation without noticing a change of the display fixing operation mode advantageous to the game player on the basis of the relationship even if the game player does not pay attention to the change, and allowing the game player to know the change of the advantageous display fixing operation mode. <P>SOLUTION: In the first game after ending RB twice (S10-Y), except the case of the 30th game (S11-N), a control part sets a temporary suspension timer inhibiting the respective stop lamps from lighting during fixed time and not outputting a stop signal even if the respective stop buttons are pressed, and outputs the voice of speech "Please stop the right first" (S12). In the 30th game after ending RB twice (S13-Y), the control part sets the temporary suspension timer and outputs the voice of speech "Please stop the left first" (S14). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  According to the present invention, the player's display fixing operation mode for the display fixing operation unit for stopping the display means such as the spinning cylinder for displaying the symbols, and the display contents fixedly displayed by the display means satisfy a predetermined winning condition. The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine, in which the association with the probability to be achieved is fixedly set, or is set according to a specific condition, and is changed or released.

  A slot machine as an example of a conventional gaming device is generally as follows.

  That is, there are three reels having a plurality of symbols on the outer periphery, left, middle, and right, and the reels are rotated at such a speed that the plurality of symbols on the outer periphery can be generally identified by operating a start lever or the like after the medal is inserted. Let The player operates the three stop buttons on the left, middle, and right corresponding to each reel to sequentially stop the reels, and the winning is determined by a combination of symbols displayed in a state where the reels are stopped.

  The order in which the stop operation of the stop button is performed is the order of left, middle, and right for most players. For this reason, in the slot machines that are currently mainstream, the symbol arrangement of each reel is designed so that the case where the reels are stopped in the order of left, middle, and right is more advantageous than the other stop orders. In addition, for normal prizes, if you win a lottery per inside, you can get a combination of symbols that will be the winning prizes of the winning prize by so-called pull-in control even if you do not aim for a specific symbol when stopping the reels. Designed for an array of symbols.

  Recently, however, it has been designed so that it is more advantageous for the player to operate the stop button in the order of the right, middle, and left reels under certain conditions. From the left, under certain conditions, if the reels are stopped from the right, players will gain more than other slot machines.

  For example, the number of games in BB [Big Bonus] is 30 times or less, provided that the rules stipulate that if the RB start award for starting RB [Regular Bonus] is won 3 times and the RB is executed 3 times, the game will end. In addition, if the reels are stopped in the order of left, middle, and right, the combination of symbols for winning the RB start prize can be easily obtained. The symbol arrangement of each reel is designed so that it is difficult to align [or stop control is performed so that RBs are not aligned in the stop order of right, center, and left (or stop orders other than left, center, and right)]. In addition, it is expected that the prize rate of a prize [a prize for receiving a predetermined number of medals (for example, ten or fewer) medals, etc.) that is relatively small profit for the player in the game in BB is higher than that of a general game. The profit to be obtained is larger than 1 times the number of paid-in medals (for example, about 3 to 10 times), and the winning rate is the same in the stop order of left, middle, right and right, middle, left stop order (or That do not matter in order of stoppage).

  In this case, until the RB start prize is won twice, the reels are stopped in the order of left, middle, and right so that the combinations of symbols for winning the RB start prize are aligned. In the game during the BB, until the 29th game, the reels are stopped in the order of right, middle, and left so that the combination of symbols for winning the RB start prize is difficult to align, and in the 30th game, the left, The reels are stopped in the order of middle and right, and the combination of symbols for winning the RB start prize is adjusted by pull-in control, so that the number of games in the BB [Big Bonus] can be up to 30 times, and the RB [Regular Bonus] Is easily executed up to three times. Thereby, the player can obtain the maximum profit by BB.

  In addition, there are an increasing number of slot machines that are designed so that if the stop button is operated while aiming at a specific symbol under certain conditions, the player will be advantageous to serve when not aiming, and that will be sold. ing. Such a slot machine is called a so-called “highly technical intervention” slot machine and is recognized as one genre.

  However, most players are used to operating procedures suitable for conventional slot machines, such as “inserting medals”, “operating the start lever”, and “operating stop buttons in order of left, middle, and right”. In this case, the stop button may be operated at an appropriate timing, and the player performs each rhythm.

  Even in the new slot machines as described above, the “specific conditions” are suddenly met because most of the stop machines can be operated at appropriate timings in the order of left, middle, and right except under specific conditions. Even if the relationship between the stop button operation mode and the winning probability is changed, it cannot react to it, and the normal stop button operation mode is performed in which the stop button operation is performed at an appropriate timing in the order of left, middle, and right. In other words, the game is played while always paying attention to the “specific conditions” such as “Lost” and “Let's play with caution next time”. Then, the player will be distracted by that, and the excitement and interest of the original slot machine will be distracted, and the game will slow down, and sales such as sales at the amusement hall where the slot machine will be installed It will also have a negative effect.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems in the prior art, and the object of the present invention is to stop the display means for all of a plurality of awards or a predetermined award among a plurality of awards. Fixedly specifying or specifying the association between the display fixing operation mode of the player with respect to the display fixing operation unit and the probability that the display content fixedly displayed by the display means achieves a predetermined winning condition In a gaming machine such as a slot machine that is set, changed or released according to the conditions of the above, it is possible to change the advantageous display fixing operation mode without paying attention to the advantageous display fixing operation mode for the player based on the association. A game that can avoid the display fixing operation without knowing the information and can know the advantageous change of the display fixing operation mode and enjoy the game without worrying about it. It is to provide a location.

The gaming device of the present invention,
In response to a predetermined display fixing instruction that can be output by a player's display fixing operation with respect to the display fixing operation unit, one, two, or three or more display means that can display various display contents continuously changing A display fixing means for causing the display contents to be displayed on each display means in a fixed manner, and the display contents fixedly displayed by the display means achieve a predetermined winning condition and a winning game corresponds to the game A gaming device for executing
A player's display fixing operation mode with respect to the display fixing operation unit and display contents fixedly displayed on the display means for a predetermined prize among all of the plurality of types of prizes or a plurality of types of prizes, achieve predetermined winning conditions. An association means for fixedly setting the association with the probability of performing, or setting, changing or canceling according to a specific condition;
The display fixing means is for a player based on the association from a game in which a display fixing operation mode advantageous to the player based on the association between the mode of the display fixing operation by the association means and the probability of achieving the winning condition changes. In any of the games until the advantageous display fixing operation mode further changes, in a normal game, the display contents can be fixedly displayed on the display means by the display fixing operation on the display fixing operation unit. It is characterized by making it impossible for a predetermined period.

  The association means fixedly sets an association between the display fixing operation mode of the player with respect to the display fixing operation section and the probability that the display content fixedly displayed by the display means achieves a predetermined winning condition. Or set, change or cancel according to specific conditions.

  There is further provided a display fixing operation mode advantageous for the player based on the association from a game in which the display fixing operation mode advantageous for the player based on the association between the mode of the display fixing operation by the association means and the probability of achieving the winning condition is changed. In any of the games until the change, the display fixing means can display the display content on the display means by a display fixing operation on the display fixing operation unit in a normal game, In other words, it is impossible to display the display content on the display means by a display fixing operation on the display fixing operation unit for a predetermined period.

  Even if the player performs a display fixing operation on the display fixing operation unit during this time, the display contents cannot be displayed in a fixed manner on the display means. It is possible to prevent the player from performing the display fixing operation without knowing, and the player cannot display the display contents in a fixed manner even if the display fixing operation is performed, which is advantageous for the player. Changes in the display fixing operation mode can be known.

  The player can avoid performing the display fixing operation without knowing the change of the association without knowing the change of the display fixing operation mode that is advantageous for the player based on the association, and can know the change of the association. Because you can, you do not need to pay attention to it, and you can enjoy the game without worry.

(1) One, two or three or more display means that can display various display contents while continuously changing them, and predetermined display fixing that can be output by the player's display fixing operation on the display fixing operation unit Display fixing means for fixedly displaying the display contents on each display means in response to an instruction, and the display contents fixedly displayed by the display means achieve a predetermined winning condition; A gaming device that executes a game corresponding to a winning is, for example,
1, 2, or 3 or more display means for sequentially displaying a plurality of types of symbols,
In response to a predetermined display fixing instruction that can be output by a player's display fixing operation to the display fixing operation unit, there is provided display fixing means for stopping the continuous display on each display means and fixing the symbols. And
The game device can execute a game in which the type of the symbol fixedly displayed by the display means and the stop position thereof achieves a predetermined winning condition and the winning corresponds.

As a suitable example of such a gaming device,
A plurality of symbols are displayed on the outer peripheral surface, and one or more of the symbols can be visually recognized by the player when the rotation is stopped, and a rotationally supported rotational body, and a rotational drive for rotationally driving the rotational body 1, 2 or 3 or more display devices (display means) comprising devices,
A display fixing device (display fixing means) for stopping the rotating body that is rotationally driven in response to a predetermined display fixing instruction that can be output by a player's display fixing operation on the display fixing operation unit to display the symbols in a fixed manner )
A gaming machine such as a slot machine in which the type of the symbol in the rotating body stopped by the display fixing device and the stop position thereof achieves a predetermined winning condition and the winning can be cited.

  The symbol means a figure, a picture, a character, a symbol, and the like. Examples thereof include a picture of plum, watermelon, cherry, bell, etc., a character “7”, a character “BAR”, “RP” And the like.

  The display means for sequentially displaying the plurality of types of symbols in addition to a rotating body rotated by a rotation driving device such as a stepping motor as in the preferred example, for example, a CRT or a liquid crystal panel A video display device such as the above may be used. The gaming apparatus may have one, two, or three or more such display means, and each display means displays a set of symbol groups independently of each other. In the case of the rotating body, one, two or more (for example, three) rotating bodies rotate independently of each other, so that the symbol groups displayed on the respective rotating bodies are displayed independently of each other. be able to. In the case of using a video display device, for example, one, two, three or more sets of symbols can be displayed on one video display device independently of each other, thereby providing one, two, or three or more display means. .

  As a general example of the rotating body, a reel on which various symbols are displayed one by one in the circumferential direction of the outer peripheral surface can be cited.

  (2) The display fixing means is generated, for example, when a stop signal (display fixing operation unit) pressed by the player (display fixing operation unit) is pressed (display fixing operation) or when the player has not operated for a predetermined time. In response to a display fixing instruction such as a stop signal to be stopped, a rotation driving device such as a stepping motor that rotates the rotating body as described above is stopped, or a symbol display by a video display device is fixedly displayed. can do. The fixed display of the display contents by the display means is performed in response to a stop signal by a stop button (display fixing operation unit) provided for each display means (the simultaneous stop signal can be canceled, for example, One of them can be forcibly selected) and can be sequentially performed for each display means.

  Display of the display content by the display means can be said to be a fixed display as long as the display content is displayed in a fixed state for a time that is at least visible to the player.

  When the kind of symbols fixedly displayed by the display means such as the rotating body or the video display device as described above and the stop position thereof achieve a predetermined winning condition, it corresponds to winning a game.

  The display fixing means is a display advantageous for the player based on the association from a game in which the display fixing operation mode advantageous for the player based on the association between the mode of the display fixing operation by the association means and the probability of achieving the winning condition is changed. In any of the games until the fixing operation mode is further changed (preferably, a game in which the display fixing operation mode advantageous for the player based on the association is changed), in a normal game, the display fixing operation on the display fixing operation unit This makes it impossible to display the display contents on the display means for a predetermined period. The display fixing operation mode that is advantageous to the player may not be changed further.

A game in which the display fixing operation mode advantageous to the player based on the association between the display fixing operation mode by the association means and the probability of achieving the winning condition is changed, for example,
The associating means has a predetermined display state of the player's display fixing operation on the display fixing operation section and the display content fixedly displayed by the display means for all the plural types of prizes or a predetermined prize among the plurality of types of prizes. When the association with the probability of achieving the winning conditions is set according to a specific condition and is changed or canceled, the association means sets, changes or cancels the association for the player. A game in which an advantageous display fixing operation mode changes, or
The associating means has a predetermined display state of the player's display fixing operation on the display fixing operation section and the display content fixedly displayed by the display means for all the plural types of prizes or a predetermined prize among the plurality of types of prizes. When the association with the probability of achieving the winning conditions is fixedly set, it is advantageous for the player as a whole to always perform the display fixing operation according to the mode having the highest probability of achieving the winning conditions. Instead, the display fixing operation is performed in a manner that has the highest probability of achieving the winning condition under certain conditions, and when the condition changes, the aspect that has the lower or the lowest probability of achieving the winning condition (including probability 0) ), It is advantageous for the player to perform the display fixing operation as a whole, and the game in which the mode of the display fixing operation advantageous for the player changes (number of 2 to 9 games or 2 to 6 games) None of the games in the range of over-time in the case in which the corresponding says that one of the game), and the like.

  As an example of the latter, the number of games in BB [Big Bonus] (game advantageous to the player) is 30 times (fixed number) or less, but RB [Regular Bonus] (another game advantageous to the player) is 3 If it is stipulated by the rules or the like that the game is to be ended once (less than the predetermined number of times), if the reels are stopped in the order of left, middle, and right, an RB start prize (another game advantageous to the player is started) The combination of symbols for winning a prize) is easy to align, and the RB start award (a prize for starting another game advantageous to the player) is difficult to align in other stop orders such as right, middle, left, etc. The symbol arrangement is designed [or stop control is performed so that RBs are not aligned in the stop order of right, middle, and left (or stop orders other than left, center, and right)]. In addition, the award rate of a prize [a prize for receiving a predetermined number of medals (for example, ten or less) medals, etc.) with a relatively small profit for a player in a game in BB (game advantageous to the player) The profit that can be expected to be higher than the game is paid more than 1 times the number of medals (value means amount) (for example, 1.5, 2 or 3 times to 10 times or less), and the winning rate is left, middle The same can be applied to the right stop order and the right, middle and left stop orders (or the stop order does not matter). Note that by reducing the number of symbols for winning the RB start prize in the order of left reel, middle reel, and right reel, the combination of symbols that will win the RB start prize when the reels are stopped in the order of left, middle, and right RB start prizes can be made difficult to align in other stop orders such as right, middle and left.

  When the reels are stopped in the order of left, middle, and right according to the symbol arrangement, the combination of symbols for winning the RB start prize is easily aligned, and the RBs are not easily aligned in other stop orders such as right, center, and left. For example, until the RB start prize is won twice, the reels are stopped in the order of left, middle, and right so that the combinations of symbols for winning the RB start prize are aligned. In the middle game, until the 29th game, the reels are stopped in the order of right, middle, and left so that the combination of symbols for winning the RB start prize is difficult to align. In the 30th game, the left, middle again The number of games in the BB [Big Bonus] can be increased to 30 by stopping the reels in the right order and aligning the combinations of symbols for winning the RB start prize by pull-in control. RB until the [regular bonus] three times, more likely to be executed in full. Thereby, the player can obtain the maximum profit by winning at a relatively high rate of the relatively small prize in the RB game of 3 times in the BB game and 30 games in the BB.

  Also, only when the reels are stopped in the order of left, middle, and right, the combinations of symbols for winning the RB start prize are made uniform by pull-in control, and the reels are stopped in other orders such as right, middle, and left. In this case, if the combination of symbols for winning the RB start prize is not aligned, for example, until the RB start prize is won twice, the reels are stopped in the order of left, middle, and right to win the RB start prize. In the game in the BB that is continued after the RB is finished twice, the reels are stopped in the order of right, middle, and left until the 29th game, and the RB start prize is awarded. In the 30th game, the reels are stopped again in the order of left, middle, and right, and the combination of symbols for winning the RB start prize is adjusted by pull-in control. By Rukoto, BB until the number of games in the [big bonus] 30 times, until the RB [regular bonus] three times, more likely to be executed in full. As a result, the player can obtain the maximum profit as described above.

  In a normal game, the display content can be fixedly displayed on the display means by the display fixing operation on the display fixing operation section. For example, the display means displays the display contents while continuously changing various display contents. In a normal game, it means a state in which the display content can be fixedly displayed on the display means by a display fixing operation on the display fixing operation unit.

  As the predetermined period, for example, after the display unit starts to display various display contents while continuously changing, for a few seconds (for example, 5 to 10 seconds) or after the display fixing operation is first performed. It can be set to several seconds or more (for example, 5 to 10 seconds), and can be measured by an appropriate timing means such as a timer.

  In order to make it impossible to display the display content on the display means by a display fixing operation on the display fixing operation unit, for example, even if an operation is performed, a display fixing instruction cannot be output or a display fixing instruction is output. Even so, it can be disabled.

  (2-1) It is preferable that the gaming apparatus of the present invention includes notifying means for notifying the player of a change in the display fixing operation mode that is advantageous to the player based on the association before the predetermined period ends. .

  The notifying means notifies the player of the change in the display fixing operation mode that is advantageous for the player based on the association before the predetermined period is over.

  Even if the player performs a display fixing operation on the display fixing operation unit, a notification is given before the end of a predetermined period in which the display contents cannot be displayed on the display means in a fixed manner. Before it becomes possible, the player can know the change in the display fixing operation mode that is advantageous for the player based on the association more reliably, and the player performs the display fixing operation without knowing the change in the advantageous display fixing operation mode. Can be prevented more reliably.

  The player can avoid performing the display fixing operation without knowing the change of the advantageous display fixing operation mode without paying attention to the change of the display fixing operation mode advantageous for the player based on the association, and is advantageous. Since it is possible to know the change in the display fixing operation mode more surely, there is no need for such attention, and the game can be enjoyed more safely.

  The device constituting the notification means is not particularly limited, and a display device using one or two or more lamps or LEDs (light emitting diodes), a display device using a liquid crystal panel, 7-segment digital display using LEDs, etc. A device for notifying visual contents such as two or more reels (may be reels provided independently of winning in the game), a speaker or other sound generating device It is possible to use any one of the devices (one type or a combination of two or more types thereof) for notifying the auditory content by a combination thereof.

  (3) The associating means fixedly associates the mode of the player's display fixing operation with respect to the display fixing operation section and the probability that the display content fixedly displayed by the display means achieves a predetermined winning condition. Set, change, or cancel according to specific conditions. In the case where the setting is not fixed, for example, only setting and cancellation may be performed according to specific conditions, or only changes may be performed according to specific conditions.

  As a specific condition, for example, whether or not the number of times a predetermined game has been played satisfies the specific condition (for example, in a game in BB [Big Bonus] that can be performed up to 30 times, RB [Regular Bonus] starts. It can be mentioned whether it is a game after winning the prize twice and whether or not it satisfies the condition that it is a game before the game in the BB is performed 30 times.), Or a predetermined number of games of 1 or 2 or more Whether or not a specific condition is satisfied in a lottery performed every time (for example, by random number sampling or the like) can be mentioned.

  The association between the display fixing operation mode of the player with respect to the display fixing operation unit by the association means and the probability that the display content fixedly displayed by the display means achieves a predetermined winning condition is fixedly set or specified. Examples of gaming devices that can be set, changed, or released according to the above conditions include the following.

(a) having two or more display means and two or more display fixing operation units, and having two or more orders of player display fixing operations with respect to the display fixing operation unit;
A gaming device in which the association means fixedly sets the winning condition achievement probability differently depending on the order of the display fixing operation for all of a plurality of types of awards or a predetermined award among a plurality of types of awards, or
Having two or more display means and two or more display fixing operation units, and having two or more kinds of order of player's display fixing operation with respect to the display fixing operation unit,
The association means is to change the relationship between the order of the display fixing operation and the winning condition achievement probability according to a specific condition for all of a plurality of types of awards or a predetermined award among a plurality of types of awards, A gaming apparatus having different winning condition achievement probabilities depending on the order of the display fixing operation.

  There is further provided a display fixing operation mode advantageous for the player based on the association from a game in which the display fixing operation mode advantageous for the player based on the association between the mode of the display fixing operation by the association means and the probability of achieving the winning condition is changed. In any of the games until the change, the display fixing unit is configured to display the display content on the display unit in a state where the display unit can display the display content by a display fixing operation on the display fixing operation unit in a normal game. The period is impossible.

  Even if the player performs a display fixing operation on the display fixing operation unit during this time, the display contents cannot be displayed in a fixed manner on the display means. It is possible to prevent the player from performing the display fixing operation without knowing, that is, to perform the display fixing operation in an unfavorable order, and the player can display the display contents even if the display fixing operation is performed. By not being able to do this, it is possible to know the change in the advantageous display fixing operation mode, and to perform the display fixing operation in an advantageous order.

  As an example having two or more display means and two or more display fixing operation sections and having two or more kinds of display fixing operation orders of the player with respect to the display fixing operation section, a display fixing operation section corresponding to each display means is provided. And a case where one display fixing operation unit corresponds to a plurality of display means.

  As for the former, for example, there can be mentioned a case where three display means are arranged in the left, middle and right, and three display fixing operation units are arranged in the left, middle and right corresponding to each. In this case, for example, if the display fixing operation is performed on the display fixing operation unit in the order of left, middle, and right, the probability that the winning conditions will be achieved is higher than that in the case of performing the display fixing operation in the other order. If the display fixing operation is performed on the display fixing operation unit in the order of right, middle, and left, the probability of achieving the winning condition can be increased as compared with the case of performing the display fixing operation in the other order. .

In order to change the probability of achieving the winning conditions according to the order of the display fixing operation in this way, for example,
When performing pull-in control, the number of symbols (display contents) that win a specific prize is reduced in the order of left reel, middle reel, and right reel (fixed order), so that the order of left, middle, and right ( If the reels are stopped in a certain order), the combinations of symbols for winning a specific prize can be easily arranged, and it is possible to make it difficult to arrange specific prizes in other stopping orders such as right, middle and left.

As another example,
An internal hit setting means for setting an internal hit state for a prize corresponding to the internal hit condition by achieving a predetermined internal hit condition;
The winning condition is determined on the condition that the display fixing means is within a predetermined range until the display contents for achieving the winning condition of the prize for which the internal winning state is set from the display fixing instruction can be fixedly displayed. In a gaming apparatus that performs a pull-in control that displays display contents that can be achieved on each display means, and does not display display contents that achieve a winning condition for a prize that does not have an internal winning state fixed on the display means.
For all prizes or a part of prizes, there are cases where the internal hit state is enabled and disabled depending on the order of display fixing instructions to the display means.

  When the internal hit state is valid, the winning condition is set on the condition that the display content that achieves the winning condition of the prize for which the internal hit state is set is within a predetermined range until it can be fixedly displayed. Display contents that can be achieved are fixedly displayed on each display means, and when the internal hit state is invalid, the display contents that achieve the winning condition of the prize for which the internal hit state is set are fixedly displayed on the display means. I won't let you.

As another example of changing the probability of achieving the winning conditions by the order of the display fixing operation,
An internal hit setting means for setting an internal hit state for a prize corresponding to the internal hit condition by achieving a predetermined internal hit condition;
The winning condition is determined on the condition that the display fixing means is within a predetermined range until the display contents for achieving the winning condition of the prize for which the internal winning state is set from the display fixing instruction can be fixedly displayed. In a gaming apparatus that performs a pull-in control that displays display contents that can be achieved on each display means, and does not display display contents that achieve a winning condition for a prize that does not have an internal winning state fixed on the display means.
This can be realized by providing two or more widths of the predetermined range, and the width and narrowness of the predetermined range correspond to high and low winning condition achievement probabilities according to the order of display fixing instructions for each display means. The association means changes the relationship between the order of the display fixing operation and the winning condition achievement probability (the range of the predetermined range) according to a specific condition, or sets the relationship fixedly.

  In a gaming apparatus in which the winning condition achievement probability differs only for a predetermined one or two or more of a plurality of types of prizes depending on the order of the display fixing operation, if the predetermined prize can be won, In a case where a prize cannot be won and another prize can be won, a predetermined prize cannot be won. In order to realize this, for example, the gaming device has the above-described internal hit setting means, and the display fixing means performs the pull-in control as described above.

  As a notification means in such a gaming device, the first display fixing operation unit is indicated by characters, figures, voices, etc. before the first display fixing operation according to the order of the display fixing operation advantageous for the player. Similarly, the second display fixing operation unit set after the display fixing operation and before the next display fixing operation is similarly shown. When the number of display means is 3 or more, the second display fixing operation unit is set before the next display fixing operation. The next display fixing operation unit may be indicated.

  In a similar gaming device, a display or setting directly indicating the set first display fixing operation unit (for example, lighting, turning off, blinking, brightness or color change of an LED or lamp on or near the display fixing operation unit) Changes in brightness and / or color of the display means to be fixed by the display fixing operation unit (for example, lighting of the display means is turned on / off / flashing or the brightness of the display means is continuously changed in intensity, weakness, and intensity) Etc.) before the first display fixing operation, and before the next display fixing operation, the display that directly indicates the set display fixing operation section that has been set or the display means that is the display fixing target itself is displayed. If the number of means is three or more, then, before the next display fixing operation, a display directly indicating the set next display fixing operation unit or a display indicating the display means itself to be fixed is to be performed. CanAs an example of illumination of the display means itself, the symbol display outer periphery of the reel in the slot machine is provided with translucency (for example, made of a translucent synthetic resin), and the symbol display outer periphery is provided on the back side (for example, A backlight means such as a lamp or LED provided so as to illuminate from the inner periphery side of the reel [reel] can be mentioned. This can be performed, for example, in a state where the external illumination of the reel (illumination of the symbol display window, etc.) is darkened (including a state where it is turned off), thereby enhancing the notification effect. In the case of directly displaying a symbol, such as a video display device, the brightness and / or color can be changed directly. In particular, the notification means indicates the display means to be displayed and fixed by the display fixing operation unit to the player by the change in brightness and / or color according to the order of the display fixing operation advantageous to the player. In some cases, the notification effect is high because the notification is made by the brightness and / or color change of the display means that the player always pays attention to.

(b) having an internal hit setting means for setting an internal hit state for a prize corresponding to the internal hit condition by achieving a predetermined internal hit condition;
The display fixing means is
Display contents that can achieve the winning condition on condition that the display content that achieves the winning condition of the prize for which the internal winning state is set from the display fixing instruction is within a predetermined range until it can be fixedly displayed Is displayed on each display means in a fixed manner, and the display content that achieves the winning condition of the prize for which the internal winning state is not set is not displayed on the display means, or all kinds of prizes or plural kinds of prizes are displayed. Among the awards, for one or more display means, any one of the prompt controls for promptly displaying the display contents on each display means in response to the display fixing instruction is performed.
The association means selects whether the display fixing means performs the pull-in control or the quick response control according to a specific condition, so that the display fixing operation mode and the display means of the player for the display fixing operation unit are fixed. A gaming device that changes a relationship between a display content displayed on the screen and a probability that a predetermined winning condition is achieved.

  In this case, the associating unit selects the pull-in control or the quick response control according to a specific condition as the control performed by the display fixing unit.

  In the case where the display fixing means performs the pull-in control and the case where the quick response control is performed, the mode of the player's display fixing operation on the display fixing operation unit and the display contents fixedly displayed by the display means achieve predetermined winning conditions. The relationship with the probability of doing changes. In the pull-in control, there is a small difference in the probability that the display content will achieve the predetermined winning conditions between the case where the player aims to display the specific display content and the case where the specific display content is not targeted, In the case of control, there is a large difference in the probability that the display content achieves a predetermined winning condition when the player makes a fixed display aiming at the specific display content and when the player does not aim at the specific display content.

  In the game from the game in which the association means performs the control change (association change) performed by the display fixing means until the control change is further performed, the display fixing means corresponds to the display fixing operation unit in a normal game. In a state where the display content can be fixedly displayed on the display means by the display fixing operation, it is impossible for a predetermined period.

  During this time, even if the player performs a display fixing operation on the display fixing operation unit, the display contents cannot be fixedly displayed on the display means. Therefore, the player can perform the display fixing operation without knowing the change in the control of the display fixing means. In other words, it is possible to prevent the display fixing operation from being performed in an unsuitable manner for achieving the winning conditions, and the player cannot display the display content in a fixed manner even if the display fixing operation is performed. Thus, the change in the control can be known, and the display fixing operation can be performed in a mode suitable for achieving the winning conditions.

  In the case of having two or more display means and having a display fixing operation unit corresponding to each display means, in order to perform immediate response control, for example, for all display means, each display in response to a corresponding display fixing instruction In some cases, the display contents are fixedly displayed on the means, and in some display means (for example, one display means), the display contents are fixedly displayed on the display means in response to a corresponding display fixing instruction. is there. In the latter case, the pull-in control as described above can be performed for the other display means.

  (4) The internal hit setting means as described above sets the internal hit state for a prize corresponding to the internal hit condition by achieving a predetermined internal hit condition.

  The internal hit condition can be arbitrarily determined. For example, random number sampling is executed in each game, and the internal hit condition is achieved by the obtained sampling value within a specific range (that is, by lottery), or internal hit condition achievement is achieved by other lotteries. It can also be determined by means. The internal hit condition can be set for each internal hit target prize.

  The internal hit setting means determines whether or not the internal hit condition is achieved. If the internal hit condition is achieved, for example, the internal hit state can be set by setting a corresponding flag. When there are a plurality of types of internal winning target prizes (for example, all of the multiple types of prizes) and the internal winning conditions are set for each, a flag provided for each of them can be set.

  When the internal winning state is set, for example, the rate of winning the prize in one game shall be increased or the winning will be almost certain, that is, the winning rate will be increased. be able to. The setting of the internal hit state can be canceled, for example, once a game is over, or it can be continued until winning the internal hit, winning the number of times, time, and other It can also be continued only within a predetermined period determined by conditions.

  (4-1) The display fixing means in this case, when an internal hit state is set for any prize, for example, after confirming it with a flag, the internal hit state is set from a display fixing instruction Retrieval that causes each display means to display the display contents that can achieve the winning conditions on a condition that the display content that achieves the winning conditions of the award is within a predetermined range until it can be fixedly displayed Control can be performed.

  Taking the slot machine as an example, for example, a symbol that achieves a winning condition for a prize whose internal hit state is set by the internal hit setting means from the time when a stop signal is received by a stop button operated by a player is placed in an effective position. The symbol is stopped at a position necessary for winning a prize, provided that a deviation until it is displayed (for example, a deviation in the amount of display contents such as the number of symbols, a deviation in time, etc.) is within a predetermined range. It is possible to perform a pull-in control that does not display a symbol that achieves a winning condition for an award that is not set at a valid position. If the appearance rate of the corresponding symbol (corresponding display content by the display means) on the rotating body is high, it becomes possible to win at a higher rate, and the corresponding symbol is uniformly distributed within the allowable range of so-called pull-in deviation. If this is the case, it will be possible to win reliably or almost certainly.

  (5) In the game executed in the gaming device of the present invention, the display content fixedly displayed by the display means by the display fixing means corresponds to the achievement of a predetermined winning condition and the winning of the game corresponds, The presence / absence and the type of prize are indicated to the player by the display contents fixedly displayed by the display means.

  The presence / absence of a prize and the type of the prize can be determined by providing a prize determination means for determining whether or not a prize condition is achieved.

  The achievement of the winning condition can be achieved by the fixed position of the symbol and the type of the symbol at which the winning condition is achieved.

As a prize given to a player by winning a prize, for example, payout of game media such as a predetermined number of medals and coins, addition of game media hold information (credit), addition of value information such as the number of possible replays (replay), For example, the start of a special game with more favorable conditions for the player, or a combination of two or more of them can be cited. The prize for starting the special game may be one type or two or more types. Further, the content of the special game may be one type or two or more types. It is also possible to shift from a special game to a special game of the same kind or different kind. The special game is a game that is generally advantageous for the player, such that the winning probability is higher than that of the general game. A general game is a game that is normally played without any special conditions. As a special game, for example,
(a) SB [Single Bonus] (Composition): Performed only in the next game by winning a specific prize in the general game. A specific award (a prize in which only a combination of symbols that are not awarded in a general game is a prize, or a prize in which a combination of such a combination and a symbol that is awarded in a general game is a prize) A game where you can win at a high rate and win a predetermined number of medals if you win.
(b) RB [Regular Bonus] (Consecutive Action Device): By winning a specific prize in a general game, SB of (a) is continuously performed from the next game up to a predetermined number of games. When a predetermined number of prizes are received for a special prize (award for a role), the process ends.
(c) BB [Big Bonus] (Consecutive Action Increased Device): A prize for starting an RB of (b) up to a predetermined number of games from the next game by winning a specific prize in a general game ( In a general game, the player may win a prize with a combination of symbols different from the prize for starting RB). When the award for starting RB is won a predetermined number of times, the process ends.
(d) CT [challenge time]: It becomes possible for a certain number of games to aim and win a prize other than the start of the special game execution gaming state depending on the skill of the player.
Etc.

  In the case of a 10-fold role, the probability of winning an SB for a certain number of games or until it is canceled by lottery increases the probability of winning an SB, and the rate of winning the SB execution prize is normal. It becomes high in the range up to 10 times.

  In the gaming apparatus of the present invention, for a player based on the association from a game in which the display fixing operation mode is advantageous for the player based on the association between the mode of the display fixing operation by the association means and the probability of achieving the winning condition. In any of the games until the advantageous display fixing operation mode further changes, the display fixing means can cause the display means to display the display content in a fixed manner by a display fixing operation on the display fixing operation unit in a normal game. Since it is impossible for a predetermined period in a possible state, it is possible to prevent the player from performing the display fixing operation without knowing the change of the display fixing operation mode advantageous to the player. Because the display contents cannot be fixedly displayed even if the display fixing operation is performed, it is possible to know advantageous changes in the display fixing operation mode. Can. The player can avoid performing the display fixing operation without knowing the change of the display fixing operation mode advantageous for the player without paying attention to the specific condition that causes the change of the display fixing operation mode advantageous for the player. In addition, since it is possible to know the advantageous change in the display fixing operation mode, it is not necessary to pay attention to it, and the game can be enjoyed without worry.

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  Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  1 to 4 relate to a slot machine as an example of an embodiment of the present invention.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the slot machine, FIG. 2 is a front view of the appearance of the slot machine, and FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an outline of processing operations from the start of the game to setting of an internal hit flag. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an outline of the processing operation when the appropriate stop button operation order changes.

  (1) The front of the slot machine facing the player will be described with reference to FIG.

  Hit lamps 10 are provided at three positions (left and right and center) of the upper end.

  Just above the center in the vertical direction, there are provided three left, middle, and right symbol display windows 12 that are arranged at equal intervals in the horizontal direction, and three reels 14 are provided at the corresponding positions in the slot machine. Are supported independently of each other about the horizontal axis of rotation. Various symbols (a picture such as orange, plum, bell, ☆, cherry, “7” character, “BAR” character, “RP” character, etc., not shown) on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 14. Are displayed in order for each fixed distance in the circumferential direction, and any three consecutive symbols in the circumferential direction are displayed for each reel 14 at each of the upper, middle, and lower positions in the symbol display window 12 when each reel 14 is stopped. The The player can visually recognize these symbols. Each reel 14 is rotationally driven and held by a separate stepping motor (an example of a rotational drive device, not shown).

  The symbol display window 12 shows the alignment positions that are valid according to the number of medals paid (1 to 3) in the winning determination for the three symbols displayed on the three reels 14 in a stopped state. Five lines 16 (lines) are drawn. At the left end portion of each line 16, an effective line lamp 18 indicating which line 16 is effective according to the number of medals paid in is disposed. In this example, when the paid-in medal is one, the lighting of the “1MEDAL” effective line lamp 18 indicates that the central horizontal line 16 is valid, and when there are two medals, “1MEDAL” And two “2 MEDALS” active line lamps 18 indicate that all three horizontal lines 16 are valid, and if there are three medals, all valid lines including “3 MEDALS” effective line lamps 18 are displayed. Illumination of the line lamp 18 indicates that all lines 16 including the diagonal line 16 are valid. The player sees what symbols are located on each reel 14 on the active line 16 indicated by the active line lamp 18, and the result of the game (whether or not a prize is won and the type of prize that has been won). Can know. The result of the game is also notified by lighting or blinking of the hit lamp 10 or sound output from the speaker 20.

  To pay medals, insert medals from the medal slot 22 provided in the right side of the upper and lower central part, or if there are medals held in the slot machine, press the BET button 24 to pay the required number. . The BET button 24 is provided on the left side of the medal slot 22.

  A start lamp 26 (START) that is lit to indicate that the rotation of the reel 14 can be started is provided below the effective line lamp 18, and the rotation of the three reels 14 is simultaneously performed below the BET button 24. A start lever 28 for starting is provided.

  Below each reel 14, the respective reels 14 are rotating, and the left lighted to indicate that the rotation can be stopped by pressing the left, middle and right stop buttons 30, respectively. Three stop lamps 32 (STOP) on the right are provided. Three stop buttons 30 are provided below the stop lamp 32 corresponding to each reel 14.

  On the upper side of the medal insertion slot 22, a medal insertion lamp 34 (INSERT MEDALS) that blinks to indicate that a medal can be inserted is provided. Above that, a reserve number display 38 (CREDIT) and a payout number display 40 (PAYOUT) are provided.

  A medal tray portion 42 is provided at the lower end portion, a medal payout port 44 is provided above the center portion, and the speaker 20 is provided on the right side thereof.

  (2) Next, an outline of the configuration of the slot machine will be described mainly with reference to the block diagram of FIG.

  The control unit 50 includes a CPU (central processing unit) that performs processing such as game execution and control of peripheral devices, and reading and writing of various data, RAM, programs for executing game and control of peripheral devices, and various data. ROM, and an input / output interface (not shown) for connection with peripheral devices, etc. (not shown). Functions such as a means, a notification means, an internal winning setting means, a lottery means, and a winning determination means are realized.

  The medal insertion lamp unit 34a blinks the medal insertion lamp 34 by a blinking instruction signal given from the control unit 50 when the medal can be inserted.

  The medal detection unit 51 detects a medal inserted from the medal insertion port 22 and outputs a detection signal to the control unit 50.

  The BET button 24 is pressed once for each medal when betting a medal held in the slot machine, and outputs a signal to the control unit 50 each time it is pressed.

  The start lamp unit 26 a lights the start lamp 26 by a lighting instruction signal given from the control unit 50 when the rotation of the reel 14 can be started.

  The start lever 28 outputs a rotation start signal to the control unit 50 when pressed when the rotation of the three reels 14 is started all at once in a state where the rotation of the reels 14 can be started.

  When the reel 14 is rotating and can be stopped by pressing the stop button 30, the stop lamp unit 32 a stops each stop by a lighting instruction signal given from the control unit 50 for each reel 14. The lamp 32 is turned on.

  The stop button 30 (stop button) is pressed for each reel 14 when stopping the rotating reel 14, and a stop signal for stopping the corresponding reel 14 by pressing each stop button 30 is provided. Output to the controller 50.

  The effective line lamp unit 18a lights the corresponding effective line lamp 18 by a lighting instruction signal given from the control unit 50 according to the number of medals bet (paid).

  The reel unit 14a includes three reels 14, three stepping motors for rotationally driving or stopping and holding the reels 14, and driving the stepping motors according to a stepping motor drive signal from the control unit 50. It has a drive circuit and a reset signal output unit for outputting a reset signal to the control unit 50 at a fixed rotational position (not shown). The controller 50 grasps the rotation angle of the reel 14, that is, the position of each symbol by counting, for example, the number of pulses of the stepping motor drive signal from the time when the reset signal is received for each rotation of the reel 14. That is, it is possible to detect the display content by the display means).

  The hit lamp unit 10 a lights or blinks the hit lamp 10 according to a lighting instruction signal or a blinking instruction signal given from the control unit 50.

  The sound output unit 52 outputs sound from the speaker 20 in accordance with the sound output signal output from the control unit 50.

  The reserved number display unit 38a displays a number corresponding to the number according to the display signal output from the control unit 50 according to the number stored in the control unit 50 as the number of medals held in the slot machine. Displayed on the instrument 38.

  The medal payout unit 44a pays out medals according to the number of coins from the medal payout port 44 according to the payout signal output from the control unit 50 according to the medal payout number calculated by the control unit 50 according to the game result.

  The payout number display unit 40a displays a number corresponding to the number on the payout number display unit 40 in accordance with a display signal output from the control unit 50 according to the medal payout number calculated by the control unit 50 according to the game result. To do.

  (3) Next, an outline of the game execution processing operation will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In step S1, the control unit 50 determines whether or not a medal has been paid. When a medal can be inserted and the medal insertion lamp 34 is in a blinking state, one to three medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 22, or there is a held medal and one or more is displayed on the hold number display 38. If one or more medals are paid by pressing the BET button 24 when displayed, the determination in step S1 is Y (YES). Thereby, the start lamp 26 is turned on (S2), and the effective line lamp 18 is turned on according to the number of inserted medals, and the process proceeds to step S3.

  When the start lever 28 is pressed, step S3 becomes Y, and the control unit 50 turns off the start lamp 26 in the next step S4, and rotates the three reels 14 at the same time in step S5. Further, in step S6, the BB prize (a prize for executing a big bonus) [7-7-7], the RB prize (a prize for executing a regular bonus) [BAR-BAR-BAR], and the SB prize (a single bonus is executed). The control unit 50 performs lottery to determine whether or not the prize is a prize (small item) that is relatively profitable to other players, such as orange, plum, bell, cherry, etc., or re-game. In this example, all prizes are internal hit target prizes whose internal hit state is set by the internal hit setting means for a prize corresponding to the internal hit condition when a predetermined internal hit condition is achieved. The lottery is performed by performing random number sampling, and determining whether or not the winner is won and the type of the prize, etc., by comparing the obtained sampling value with the data written in the ROM. A lottery by other methods is also possible.

  If any prize is won by lottery (S7-Y), a flag corresponding to the prize is set (S8). When the BB prize (a prize for executing a big bonus) is won, that is, in the case of a so-called internal hit of the BB, the control unit 50 sets the BB flag.

  Next, the control unit 50 turns on all the stop lamps 32. Thereafter, the control unit 50 detects a stop signal that is output when the player presses each stop button 30 at an appropriate timing (or when the non-operation state continues without pressing the stop button 30 for a predetermined time). Then, the control part 50 outputs the output signal of the stop sound emitted at the time of a reel stop operation with respect to the audio | voice output part 52, and the audio | voice output part 52 outputs a stop sound from the speaker 20 according to it. Next, the control unit 50 stops the stepping motor of the corresponding reel 14.

  (3-1) When the control unit 50 stops the corresponding stepping motor of the reel 14, the BB prize, RB prize, SB prize, replay, and other small prizes are in the internal hit state. If none of the flags indicating this is set, the control unit 50 stops the reel 14 at a fixed timing after receiving a stop signal when the stop button 30 is pressed (or left for a predetermined time). However, when the winning condition of any prize is achieved when the reel 14 stops at the predetermined timing, the reel 14 is forwarded by one frame (the symbol is rotated by one symbol). If any prize is still won, frame advance of the reel 14 is repeated until no prize is reached.

  In this case, since the combination of symbols related to winning is not displayed on the active line 16 with the three reels 14 stopped, the process returns to step S1.

  (3-2) When the flag indicating that the internal hit state is set in any prize, the control unit 50 starts the internal hit state from the time when the stop signal is received by pressing the stop button 30 or the like. If the difference between the symbol required for winning the prize and the position required for winning is within the specified stop time (or the specified number of stop frames), the symbol is displayed at the required position. The reel 14 is stopped. That is, the symbol is drawn into the required position of the symbol display window 12. In this way, when the internal winning state is set, the winning rate is increased by increasing the winning rate or making the winning almost certain. When it is not within the specified stop time, the reels 14 are stopped one frame at a time as necessary so as not to win other prizes.

  Such pull-in control is executed regardless of the pressing order of the stop button 30 in games other than the BB game. The symbols on the left, middle, and right reels 14 are displayed on the reels 14 by pressing the left, middle, and right stop buttons 30 when the pull-in control is performed for each award including the RB award. Is arranged so that the winning rate is the highest when the order of stopping is left, middle, and right (for example, by reducing the number of symbols for winning the RB start prize in the order of left reel, middle reel, and right reel) Has been.

  When the third reel 14 stops, the control unit 50 grasps the type and arrangement of symbols on the active line 16 indicated by the active line lamp 18, and determines whether or not a prize has been won and the type of award that has won. . At this time, the player also knows whether or not a prize has been won and the type of prize that has been won.

  When it is determined that the prize is won, the control unit 50 instructs the medal paying unit 44a to pay out a predetermined number of medals, for example, according to the contents of the award, and displays a number corresponding to the number on the payout number display unit 40. The payout number display section 40a is instructed to clear the flag indicating the internal winning of the prize. Next, if the award is not for starting a special game, the process returns to step S1. If the award is for starting a special game such as BB, RB, etc., the flashing of the hit lamp 10 and the sound effect from the speaker 20 are performed. The output informs that a special game start prize has been won, shifts to the special game, and returns to step S1 after the special game ends.

  When it is determined that there is no winning when the BB flag or the RB flag is not set, the internal winning flags for all prizes except the BB flag and the RB flag are cleared. Next, returning to step S1, the game is repeated.

  (3-3) When the BB flag is set, the control unit 50 grasps whether or not the symbols [7-7-7] are arranged on the effective line 16 indicated by the effective line lamp 18. It is determined whether or not the BB prize is won. At this time, the player also knows whether or not a prize has been won and the type of prize that has been won.

  When it is determined that the winning is achieved, the control unit 50 instructs the medal paying unit 44a to pay out 15 (predetermined number) medals, and displays the number corresponding to the number on the payout number display 40. The display unit 40a is instructed, and the flag indicating the internal hit of the BB prize is cleared. Then, it is notified that the prize for executing the BB game has been won by blinking of the hit lamp 10 and the sound effect output from the speaker 20, and the process proceeds to the BB game.

  The BB game can be played up to 30 times, but if the RB is played 3 times, it is finished before the game number reaches 30 times. The BB game is executed as follows. First, the control unit 50 determines whether or not a medal has been paid. When a medal can be inserted and the medal insertion lamp 34 is in a blinking state, one to three medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 22, or there is a held medal and one or more is displayed on the hold number display 38. When one or more medals are paid out by pressing the BET button 24 when it is displayed (S1-Y), the start lamp 26 is turned on (S2), and the effective line lamp 18 according to the number of inserted medals. Lights up.

  Next, when the start lever 28 is pressed (S3-Y), the control unit 50 turns off the start lamp 26 (S4) and rotates the three reels 14 all at once (S5). Furthermore, in the control unit 50, a lottery such as orange, plum, bell, cherry, etc., which are relatively small profits for the player, such as an RB award, or a re-game is determined by random sampling, etc. Perform (S6). During the BB game, the winning probability of the RB prize is set higher than in the general game, and the types and number of symbols corresponding to the RB prize are also increased. Furthermore, the winning probability and the winning rate of a prize that has a relatively small profit for the player are set higher than in the general game, and the winning rate is set to be several times the number of paid-in medals. If any prize is won by lottery (S7-Y), a flag corresponding to the prize is set (S8).

  Next, the control unit 50 turns on all the stop lamps 32. Thereafter, the control unit 50 detects a stop signal that is output when the player presses each stop button 30 at an appropriate timing (or when the non-operation state continues without pressing the stop button 30 for a predetermined time). Then, the control part 50 outputs the output signal of the stop sound emitted at the time of a reel stop operation with respect to the audio | voice output part 52, and the audio | voice output part 52 outputs a stop sound from the speaker 20 according to it. Next, the control unit 50 stops the stepping motor of the corresponding reel 14.

  (3-3-1) When the control unit 50 stops the stepping motor of the corresponding reel 14, both flags indicating that the RB award and any other award are in the internal hit state are set. If not, processing is performed in the same manner as in (3-1) above, and no prize is won.

  (3-3-2) On the other hand, when a flag indicating that the internal hit state is set for any prize, the control unit 50 receives the stop signal due to the pressing of the stop button 30 or the like. When the difference between the symbols required for winning the prize in the internal winning state and the position required for winning is within the specified stop time, the reel 14 is set so that the symbol is displayed at the required position. Stop (ie pull in). However, when the RB award is in the internal hit state, such pull-in is performed only when the order of stop signals output by pressing each stop button 30 is left, middle, and right. And If it is not within the specified stop time or the stop signal order for the RB award is not the order of left, middle and right, the reels 14 are stopped one frame at a time as necessary so as not to win the other awards. So it won't win any prize. In this case, the order of stop signals that can be won by pulling in coincides with the stop order in which the winning rate is the highest in the arrangement of symbols on each reel 14, so that the winning of the RB prize is most likely to occur.

  In the game up to 30 times in the BB, the winning probability and the winning rate of small items, which are relatively small prizes for the player, are set higher than in the general game, and the winning rate pays out the expected profit. Since it is set to be a multiple of the number, if the BB game is executed as many times as possible before the RB is executed three times, a profit close to the maximum can be obtained for the player. Therefore, in a game after winning the RB award twice and before reaching the 30th game in the BB game, if the stop button 30 is pressed in the order of right, middle and left, the RB award is obtained. It is possible to obtain as much profit as possible by winning small items without winning.

  In this way, the number of games in the BB is up to 30 times, and the RB is easily executed up to 3 times, and the BB game (transition from the BB game) is made without worrying about the change in the order of pressing the stop buttons 30. The game process for performing (except for the RB game) is as follows.

  If the game is after the RB has been finished twice (S9-Y) and it is the first game after the RB has been finished twice (S10-Y), unless it is the 30th game ( S11-N), the control unit 50 sets a temporary interruption timer that does not output a stop signal even if each stop button 30 is pressed without lighting each stop lamp 32 for a certain period of time and “stop from the right”. An audio output signal is output to the audio output unit 52, and the audio output unit 52 outputs audio from the speaker 20 accordingly (S12).

  If it is a game after RB has been finished twice (S9-Y) and it is not the first game after RB has been finished twice (S10-N), if it is the 30th game (S13-) Y), the control unit 50 sets a temporary interruption timer that does not output a stop signal even if each stop button 30 is pressed without turning on each stop lamp 32 for a certain period of time, and the voice of "Please stop from the left" The output signal is output to the sound output unit 52, and the sound output unit 52 outputs sound from the speaker 20 accordingly (S14).

  When the order of pressing the stop buttons that can be won by pulling in is changed, the stop signal cannot be output for a certain period of time, and the change of the pressing order is notified by voice, so the player can stop in an unfavorable order. It is possible to prevent the button from being pressed and to know an advantageous change in the pressing order, so that it is not necessary to always pay attention to the number of RBs and the number of games in the BB, and the game can be enjoyed without worry.

  When the third reel 14 stops, the control unit 50 grasps the type and arrangement of symbols on the active line 16 indicated by the active line lamp 18, and determines whether or not a prize has been won and the type of award that has won. . At this time, the player also knows whether or not a prize has been won and the type of prize that has been won.

  When it is determined that the prize is won, the control unit 50 instructs the medal paying unit 44a to pay out a predetermined number of medals, for example, according to the contents of the award, and displays a number corresponding to the number on the payout number display unit 40. The payout number display section 40a is instructed to clear the flag indicating the internal winning of the prize. Next, if the award is not for starting the RB game, the process returns to step S1. If the award is for starting the RB game, the RB game is started by blinking the hit lamp 10 and outputting a sound effect from the speaker 20. It is notified that a prize has been won, and the RB game is entered. After the RB game ends, the process returns to step S1. When the number of games reaches 30 times, or when RB is played three times, the BB game ends.

  The association means selects whether the display fixing means performs the pull-in control or the quick response control according to a specific condition, thereby fixing the display fixing operation mode and the display means of the player with respect to the display fixing operation unit. Similarly, when the relation between the display contents to be displayed and the probability of achieving a predetermined winning condition is changed, a temporary interruption timer can be set and notification by voice output can be performed.

  The implementation of the present invention may be performed by an electric circuit or an electronic circuit instead of a means using software, or a mechanical means, or performed by software instead of a means or mechanical means by an electric circuit or electronic circuit. May be.

It is a block diagram which shows the outline | summary of a structure of a slot machine. It is a front view of the appearance of the slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the processing operation from a game start to an internal hit flag setting. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of a processing operation when the suitable stop button operation order changes.

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Claims (8)

In response to a predetermined display fixing instruction that can be output by a player's display fixing operation with respect to the display fixing operation unit, one, two, or three or more display means that can display various display contents continuously changing A display fixing means for causing the display contents to be displayed on each display means in a fixed manner, and the display contents fixedly displayed by the display means achieve a predetermined winning condition and a winning game corresponds to the game A gaming device for executing
A player's display fixing operation mode with respect to the display fixing operation unit and display contents fixedly displayed on the display means for a predetermined prize among all of the plurality of types of prizes or a plurality of types of prizes, satisfy a predetermined winning condition. An association means for fixedly setting the association with the probability of performing, or setting, changing or canceling according to a specific condition;
The display fixing means is for a player based on the association from a game in which a display fixing operation mode advantageous to the player based on the association between the mode of the display fixing operation by the association means and the probability of achieving the winning condition changes. In any of the games until the advantageous display fixing operation mode further changes, in a normal game, the display contents can be fixedly displayed on the display means by the display fixing operation on the display fixing operation unit. A gaming apparatus characterized by making it impossible for a predetermined period. The association means is configured such that the player's display fixing operation mode with respect to the display fixing operation unit and the display contents fixedly displayed by the display means are predetermined for all of a plurality of types of awards or a predetermined award among a plurality of types of awards. The association with the probability of achieving the winning condition is set, changed or released according to the specific condition,
A display fixing operation mode advantageous to a player based on the association from a game in which the display fixing operation mode advantageous to the player changes when the association means sets, changes or cancels the association. In any of the games until the change, in a normal game, the display contents can be fixedly displayed on the display means by the display fixing operation on the display fixing operation unit, and the display contents cannot be displayed for a predetermined period. The gaming device according to claim 1. Having two or more display means and two or more display fixing operation units, and having two or more kinds of order of player's display fixing operation with respect to the display fixing operation unit,
2. The association means for fixedly setting a winning condition achievement probability differently depending on the order of the display fixing operation for all of a plurality of types of awards or a predetermined award among a plurality of types of awards. Gaming device. Having two or more display means and two or more display fixing operation units, and having two or more kinds of order of player's display fixing operation with respect to the display fixing operation unit,
The association means is to change the relationship between the order of the display fixing operation and the winning condition achievement probability according to a specific condition for all of a plurality of types of awards or a predetermined award among a plurality of types of awards, The gaming apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the winning condition achievement probability varies depending on the order of the display fixing operation. An internal hit setting means for setting an internal hit state for a prize corresponding to the internal hit condition by achieving a predetermined internal hit condition;
The display fixing means is
Display contents that can achieve the winning condition on condition that the display content that achieves the winning condition of the prize for which the internal winning state is set from the display fixing instruction is within a predetermined range until it can be fixedly displayed Is displayed on each display means in a fixed manner, and the display content that achieves the winning condition of the prize for which the internal winning state is not set is not displayed on the display means, or all kinds of prizes or plural kinds of prizes are displayed. Among the awards, for one or more display means, any one of the prompt controls for promptly displaying the display contents on each display means in response to the display fixing instruction is performed.
The association means selects whether the display fixing means performs the pull-in control or the quick response control according to a specific condition, thereby fixing the display fixing operation mode and the display means of the player with respect to the display fixing operation unit. The gaming apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the display content to be displayed changes the relationship with the probability of achieving a predetermined winning condition.   In the game in which the display fixing operation mode advantageous to the player changes based on the association between the display fixing operation mode by the association unit and the probability of achieving the winning condition, the display fixing unit displays in a normal game. 6. A gaming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the display contents can be fixedly displayed on the display means by a display fixing operation with respect to the fixed operation unit, and cannot be performed for a predetermined period. .   The gaming apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a notification unit configured to notify a player of a change in a display fixing operation mode that is advantageous to the player based on the association before the predetermined period ends. The gaming device is
A plurality of symbols are displayed on the outer peripheral surface, and one or more of the symbols can be visually recognized by the player when the rotation is stopped, and a rotationally supported rotational body, and a rotational drive for rotationally driving the rotational body 1, 2 or 3 or more display devices comprising devices;
A display fixing device for stopping the rotating body being rotated in response to a predetermined display fixing instruction that can be output by a player's display fixing operation with respect to the display fixing operation unit, and causing the symbols to be fixedly displayed. ,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the symbol machine and the stop position of the rotating body stopped by the display fixing device are slot machines in which a winning condition corresponds to achieving a predetermined winning condition. .

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