JP2005073829A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To further enhance the attractiveness of games in a game machine having blank figures. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine is provided with a blank bonus decision means which determines the earning of the bonus at a prescribed probability when a variable display means stops the blank figures along a prescribed line. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more specifically, a slot machine including a fluctuation display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols necessary for a game, and a control means such as a microcomputer for stopping and controlling the fluctuation display means. , Pachislot, video poker and other gaming machines.

  Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, for example, there is a slot machine. A slot machine game is started by inserting a medal into the slot machine or betting a medal on the slot machine within the range of the number of credited medals and operating the start lever, spin button, or the like by the player. When the game of the slot machine is started, a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols drawn on the surface starts to rotate, and then each reel stops in a predetermined order. When a combination wins according to the combination of symbols displayed on each reel, medals are paid out to the player. Then, one basic game is completed.

In the above basic game, when a specific type of symbol that is a bonus trigger is displayed, execution of the bonus game is started (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In the bonus game, a specific benefit such as paying out additional medals is given to the player, so the player pays attention to a specific type of symbol that is a bonus trigger. The symbols displayed on the reels vary depending on the type of gaming machine, but there are some symbols including blank symbols that are not actually drawn as symbols meaning loss.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-62177

  When a combination of symbols displayed with each reel being stopped is displayed as a blank symbol in which nothing is actually drawn, there is no winning combination, that is, the game ends as a loss. Therefore, when blank symbols are prepared, it is no longer possible to expect a bonus game to occur, and the player can only see that the game is over. For this reason, there is a possibility that the game is not interesting and the player gets bored with the game.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to further enhance the interest of a game in a gaming machine having a blank design.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention has a blank bonus determining means for determining a bonus winning with a predetermined probability when the variation display means stops a blank symbol along a predetermined line. Prepare. More specifically, the following is provided.

  (1) Fluctuation display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols required for a game, and a stop symbol for determining a combination of symbols at which the fluctuation display means stops at a predetermined position based on a random number sampled for each game Determining means, stop control means for stopping the fluctuation display of the fluctuation display means based on the determination result by the stop symbol determining means, and when the fluctuation display means stops the blank symbol at a predetermined position, A gaming machine comprising: a blank bonus determining means for determining a bonus winning with a probability.

  According to the invention of (1), the blank bonus determining means of the gaming machine determines the bonus winning with a predetermined probability when the variation display means displays a blank symbol. As a result, even when a combination of blank symbols is displayed on the variation display means, not only the game is simply ended, but the possibility of occurrence of a bonus game remains. Therefore, the game is unexpected and the fun of the game can be enhanced.

  (2) The gaming machine according to (1), wherein the variation display means is provided on a front side of the first display unit that displays a plurality of types of symbols necessary for the game, and the first display unit. The second display unit that can transmit the display of the first display unit, the first display unit displays a blank design, and the blank bonus determination means determines the bonus winning, A second display unit displays a bonus symbol at a position overlapping a blank symbol.

  According to the invention of (2), the bonus symbol is displayed on the second display unit provided on the front side of the first display unit that displays a plurality of necessary symbols. The second display unit displays an effect different from the symbols necessary for the game. However, when a blank symbol is displayed on the first display unit, the bonus symbol is overlapped with this position. Since it is displayed, the display method is different from usual and unexpected, and the importance of symbol display on the second display unit is increased. In addition, a special bonus that is not displayed on the first display unit is displayed separately from the first display unit, so that the player can easily recognize the special bonus winning.

  According to the present invention, even if a combination of blank symbols is displayed on a reel, the possibility of occurrence of a bonus game remains. Therefore, the game is unexpected and the fun of the game can be enhanced.

  Below, an example of a suitable embodiment of the present invention is explained based on a drawing. As game media used in this gaming machine, coins, medals or tokens are generally used, but the following description will be made assuming that coins are used.

[Composition of gaming machine]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a slot machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  A main display 5 is disposed on the front surface of the housing 2 forming the entire slot machine 1, and rectangular display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are provided at the center thereof. One effective line 8 is written in the center of each display window 4L, 4C, 4R.

  Inside the housing 2 formed on the front surface of the slot machine 1, three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R having a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of symbols on the outer peripheral surface are rotatably provided. Yes. The reels 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged in a horizontal row, and each function as a variable display device.

  The housing 2 is provided with a main display 5 for displaying images of a slot game and a bonus game, which will be described later, on the front surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The main display 5 is provided with three display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The main display 5 is arranged in front of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R so that the symbols of each reel can be observed through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R provided on the main display 5. The variable display means has reels 3L, 3C, 3R as the first display part and a liquid crystal display as the second display part. In addition, a sub-display 6 as a third display unit for displaying an image of the bonus game is provided on the upper side of the housing 2.

  On the display area 5a of the main display 5, there are a PAID meter 7 indicating a payout when winning in a slot game, which is a basic game of the slot machine 1, and a BET meter 9 indicating the number of coins bet per game. A display area is provided. A CREDIT meter 10 indicating the number of coins currently stored is displayed on the display area 5a of the main display 5 and above the display window 4R.

  The control panel 11 located below the main display 5 is provided with a coin insertion slot 12 for a player to insert coins.

  The control panel 11 is provided with a spin switch 15 for starting the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Furthermore, the control panel 11 is provided with an error switch 13, a help switch 14, a cashout switch 16, a BET switch 17, a maximum BET spin switch 18, and a repeat BET spin switch 19.

  The error switch 13 is a switch for turning on the error lamp 23 on the ceiling portion of the housing 2 and calling a game clerk when the slot machine 1 has a malfunction or the like when pressed. .

  The help switch 14 is a switch for displaying an explanatory note on the sub-display 6 when there is an unclear point in the game method of the slot machine 1 or the contents of a bonus game described later.

  The cashout switch 16 is a switch used to pay out coins stored in the slot machine 1 from the coin payout exit 20 to the coin tray 21.

  The BET switch 17 is a switch used when betting coins stored in the slot machine 1 on a game. Each time the BET switch 17 is pressed, one coin is bet. The number of coins bet on a single game is referred to as “BET number”.

  The maximum BET spin switch 18 bets the maximum number of coins that can be bet on one game, for example, four coins, and starts the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R by one press operation. Switch.

  The repeat BET spin switch 19 is a switch for betting the same number of coins as the BET number of the previous game on the game by pressing operation and starting the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  In addition, on the upper side of the coin tray 21 that serves as a tray for the coins to be paid out, there is a sound transmission through which the sound emitted from the speaker 43 (see FIG. 9) housed in the housing 2 is output to the outside of the housing 2. A mouth 22 is provided.

[Main display and sub display]
The structure of the main display 5 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 2 is a view showing a cross section of the main display 5 together with the reel 3C. The main display 5 includes a picture sheet 53 made of a transparent film material on which various pictures are printed, a liquid crystal display device 54 using a transparent liquid crystal display device in which pixel electrodes and the like are arranged, And the light-guide plate 33 is laminated | stacked and comprised. A touch panel 51 for detecting a coordinate position touched by the player is disposed on the front surface.

  In addition, liquid crystal backlights 292 and 293 serving as illumination for the liquid crystal display device 54 are provided above and below the liquid crystal display device 54. When the liquid crystal backlights 292 and 293 are turned on, the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 54 is clearly visible to the player.

  Symbol illumination lamps 57 and 58 for illuminating symbols on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided on the inner surface side upper portion and lower portion of the main display 5. Since the symbol illumination lamps 57 and 58 are controlled to be lit when power is supplied, the symbols on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R can be clearly seen. Although cold cathode fluorescent lamps are mainly used for the symbol illumination lamps 57 and 58, the present invention is not limited to this.

  The symbols drawn on the pattern sheet 53 are always visible to the player regardless of the effect control state of the slot machine 1. The liquid crystal display device 54 is a display area for image effects in a bonus game as well as a slot game described later.

  In the vicinity of the front surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, there is provided a lamp housing 62 fitted with a reel back lamp (not shown) that is lit to make the symbols easily visible.

  FIG. 3 shows a sectional view of the sub-display 6. Similar to the main display 5, the sub display 6 has a structure in which a pattern sheet 63, a liquid crystal display device 64, and a light guide plate 67 are laminated on the inner surface side of the transparent acrylic plate 65. Liquid crystal backlights 296 and 297 are provided above and below the liquid crystal display device 64. Since no reel is provided behind the sub-display 6, no symbol illumination lamp is installed.

  Although the main display 5 and the sub display 6 of the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment are configured by a liquid crystal display (LCD), the present invention is not limited to this, and a CRT or a plasma display may be used. Further, each of the main display 5 and the sub display 6 is constituted by one display device, but these may be constituted by using a plurality of types of display devices.

[Symbols]
FIG. 4 shows a symbol row in which a plurality of types of symbols represented on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. The symbol row is composed of a plurality of types of symbols arranged at odd positions and a plurality of blanks (blanks) 92 arranged at even positions. Each symbol is assigned a code number of “01” to “22”, and this code number is stored in a ROM 122 (see FIG. 9) described later as a data table. On each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, “WILD” symbol 91 with “WILD”, “1BAR” symbol 92 with one “BAR”, and “2BAR” with two “BAR” The symbol 93, the symbol “3BAR” 94 with three “BAR” and the symbol “red 7” 95 with a red numeral “7” are drawn. Further, a “Map 1” symbol 96 representing a part of the map on the reel 3L, a “Map 2” symbol 97 representing another part of the map on the reel 3C, and one map on the reel 3R. The map includes a condor picture, and a “map 3” symbol 98 that completes one map picture together with a “map 1” symbol 96 and a “map 2” symbol 97 is displayed. Also, on the reel 3R, a “Map 4” symbol 99 that includes a picture of the gate in a part of the map and completes one map picture together with the “Map 1” symbol 96 and the “Map 2” symbol 97 is displayed. ing. Here, the map picture represents a treasure map, and represents the props that appear in the treasure hunt that is the theme of the slot machine 1. In this way, by expressing what is related to the theme as a reel design, the theme image is more strongly produced and the player's interest is increased.

  FIG. 5 shows a payout table displayed on the sub-display 6 when a slot game which is a basic game of the slot machine 1 is performed. The payout table shows how many coins are paid out for winning.

  There are two types of gaming states in this embodiment: a slot game and a bonus game as a secondary game. In the slot game, after the coin is bet by the pressing operation of the BET switch 17, the spin switch 15 is pressed or the maximum BET spin switch 18 or the repeat BET spin switch 19 is pressed. 3L, 3C, 3R starts rotating. Then, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R stop in order after a certain time. At this time, when the combination of symbols arranged along the active line 8 is in a special mode, that is, when a winning is achieved, a coin is awarded to the player.

  The bonus game is a game that occurs when a combination of specific symbols, for example, “Map 1” symbol 96, “Map 2” symbol 97, and “Map 3” symbol 98 are arranged along the active line in the slot game. . In the bonus game, more coins are given to the player as a specific profit than in the slot game. Hereinafter, the description of “symbol 1 -symbol 2 -symbol 3” includes “symbol 1”, “symbol 2”, and “symbol 3” along the effective line 8 at the center of each of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. It means when it stops.

  In the slot game, a specific mode when the combination of symbols arranged along the active line 8 becomes a predetermined combination will be described with reference to FIG. Note that the combination of symbols arranged along the active line 8 when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped in the slot game is determined based on a probability lottery table to be described later by a random number sampled for each game.

  As shown in FIG. 5, when any one of “1BAR”, “2BAR”, and “3BAR” is aligned along the effective line 8 when all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, the type of “BAR” is changed. Regardless, if one coin is bet, 5 coins, 2 coins are bet, 10 coins, 3 or 4 coins are bet, 15 A payout of coins, that is, a dividend is given.

  When three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped along with three “1BARs” along the effective line 8, if one coin is bet, ten coins and two coins are bet. If 20 coins, 3 or 4 coins are bet, 30 coins are paid out, that is, a payout is given.

  In addition, when three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped and three "2BAR" symbols are arranged along the effective line 8, if one coin is bet, 20 coins, two coins bet If 40 coins, 3 or 4 coins are betted, 60 coins are paid out, that is, a payout is given.

  In addition, when three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped and three "3BAR" symbols are arranged along the effective line 8, when one coin is bet, 40 coins and two coins are bet. If 80 coins, 3 or 4 coins are betted, 120 coins are paid out, that is, a payout is given.

  In addition, when all three “Red 7” symbols are arranged along the effective line 8 when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, 50 coins and 2 coins are placed if one coin is bet. When 100 bets are bet, 3 coins or 3 coins are betted, and 200 coins are paid out, that is, a payout is given.

  In addition, when three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped and three "WILD" lines up along the effective line 8, when one coin is bet, 100 coins and two coins are bet. If 200 coins, 3 or 4 coins are bet, 400 coins are paid out, that is, a payout is given. “WILD” has the above-mentioned symbols “1BAR”, “2BAR”, “3BAR”, and “red 7” and an alternative function. For example, a symbol combination of “1BAR-1BAR-WILD” becomes a winning combination of “1BAR-1BAR-1BAR”, that is, a winning combination of “1BAR”, by replacing “1BAR” with “WILD”.

  Also, if “Map 1−Map 2−Map 3” or “Map 1−Map 2−Map 4” are arranged along the active line 8 when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, one coin is bet. If 200 coins, 2 coins are bet, 400 coins, 3 or 4 coins are bet, 1,000 coins will be paid out . Thereafter, the game state further shifts from the slot game to the bonus game, thereby giving an opportunity to give a specific profit. That is, in each bonus game, the player may be given a higher payout coin than the slot game by playing a predetermined game. The bonus game will be described in detail later.

[Combination of design]
FIG. 6 shows a state where “Map 1−Map 2−Map 3”, which is an opportunity to shift to one of the bonus games, is arranged along the active line 8 of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The “Map 1” symbol 96, the “Map 2” symbol 97, and the “Map 3” symbol 98 are arranged along the active line 8 to constitute one picture representing a treasure map.

  FIG. 7 shows a state in which “Map 1−Map 2−Map 4” are arranged as an opportunity to shift to another bonus game. In this case as well, a “map 1” symbol 96, a “map 2” symbol 97, and a “map 4” symbol 99 are arranged along the active line 8 to constitute one picture representing a treasure map. In this way, when the combination of symbols constitutes one picture, the process shifts to a bonus game that gives a specific profit. Therefore, for example, when a new production theme such as treasure hunting is introduced to a gaming machine, even a player who is not familiar with the gaming machine can easily combine symbols to shift to a bonus game as one completed picture This makes it possible to quickly determine the symbol combination and become familiar with the game.

  Here, the combination of symbols shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 also serves as “Map 1” symbol 96 and “Map 2” symbol 97. By combining the symbols in this way, even if a plurality of symbol combinations that trigger the transition to the bonus game are set, the player can quickly learn the symbols and enter the game by reducing the number of symbols that make up these combinations. You can get used to it. In addition, a single picture composed of a combination of symbols that also serve as symbols can easily form a common image. Therefore, it is possible to learn a common image for players and become familiar with the game.

[Probability lottery table]
Next, the probability lottery table for the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described with reference to FIG. The probability lottery table is a table that is referred to when determining symbols arranged along the active line 8 when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped in the slot game.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for determining symbols arranged along the active line 8 when all of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped when four coins are betted, that is, when the so-called BET number is “4”. The probability lottery table for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is shown. Although not shown here, there is also a probability lottery table when the number of BETs is “1” to “3”.

  In each probability lottery table, a range of corresponding random numbers is shown for each symbol in which the reels 3L, 3C, 3R stop along the valid line 8. A specific method for determining a symbol to be stopped along the valid line 8 by lottery is as follows. The CPU 121 (see FIG. 9), the random number value extracted for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R extracted from a predetermined random number range (for example, “0” to “255” range) and the “probability lottery table” shown in FIG. ”To determine which symbol the extracted random number value is in the range of random numbers, and determine a symbol to be stopped on the effective line 8. For example, if the random number extracted to determine the symbol of the left reel 3L is within the range of “116” to “170”, the symbol arranged along the active line 8 when the left reel 3L is stopped is “2BAR”. It becomes.

  In the present embodiment, lottery is performed for each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and symbols arranged along the effective line 8 are determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the symbol combination is first performed. It is also possible to determine a winning combination corresponding to, that is, an internal winning combination by lottery, and to determine a symbol to be stopped on the active line 8 based on the determined combination. That is, the slot machine 1 may include an internal winning combination determining unit that determines a combination based on a random value sampled for each game.

[Configuration of control unit of slot machine]
FIG. 9 is based on a main control circuit 71 that controls game processing operations in the slot machine 1, peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71. A circuit configuration including a main display 5 and a sub control circuit 171 for controlling the sub display 6 is shown.

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 120 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added to a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 120 includes a CPU 121 as a control device that performs a control operation according to a preset program, and a ROM 122 and a RAM 123 as storage means.

  Connected to the CPU 121 are a clock pulse generation circuit 124 that generates a reference clock pulse, a frequency divider 125, a random number generator 126 that generates a random number to be sampled, and a random number sampling circuit 127. As a means for random number sampling, random number generation and sampling may be executed by calculation of the CPU 121 in the microcomputer 120.

  In the ROM 122 of the microcomputer 120, in addition to a program for controlling the game of the slot machine 1, a “symbol table” referred to when determining symbols arranged along the active line 8 when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. “A winning symbol combination table” referred to for stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and a winning confirmation after the reels stop, and a stop along the effective line 8 when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. A “probability lottery table” that is referred to when a symbol is determined is recorded.

  The ROM 122 of the microcomputer 120 stores various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 171. These commands include a “demo display command”, a “all reel stop command”, a “bonus game start command” that causes the sub-display 6 to start displaying a bonus game image.

  In the circuit of FIG. 9, the actuators whose operation is controlled by the control signal from the microcomputer 120 include stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R that rotate the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, respectively, and coins as game media. There are a hopper 30 including a drive unit for paying out, the main display 5 and the sub display 6, and various lamps 60 (the error lamp 23, the symbol illumination lamp 57, etc.). These are connected to the output terminal of the CPU 121 via a motor drive circuit 31, a hopper drive circuit 32, a sub-control circuit 171, and a lamp drive circuit 45, respectively. These drive circuits receive control signals such as drive commands output from the CPU 121 and control the operation of each actuator.

  The sub control circuit 171 performs display control of the main display 5 and the sub display 6 based on a control command from the microcomputer 120. The sub control circuit 171 will be described in detail later.

  A power amplifier 42 as an amplifier that amplifies the sound output from the speaker 43 is connected to the output terminal of the CPU 121 via a sound source IC 41 that controls the sound. The sound source IC 41 receives a control signal such as a control command output from the CPU 121 and controls the power amplifier 42 and the speaker 43.

  Further, as input signal generating means for generating an input signal required by the microcomputer 120, a coin sensor 12S for detecting a coin inserted into the coin insertion slot 12, an error switch 13, a help switch 14, a spin switch 15, a cash out A signal for detecting the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R in response to a pulse signal from the switch 16, the BET switch 17, the maximum BET spin switch 18, the repeat BET spin switch 19, and a reel position detector (not shown). For detecting the completion of coin payout when the count value of the reel position detection circuit 34 for supplying the CPU 121 to the CPU 121 and the coin detection unit 35 for detecting coins paid out from the hopper 30 reaches the specified number of pieces of data. Dispensing completion signal circuit 36 for supplying a signal to the CPU 121 It is connected to an input terminal of the CPU 121.

  If all the reels stop and the combination of symbols stopped along the active line 8 is in a stop mode indicating that a winning is established, the CPU 121 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper drive circuit 32 to supply a predetermined number of coins from the hopper 30. Pay out. At that time, the coin detection unit 35 counts the number of coins to be paid out from the hopper 30, and when the count value reaches a designated number, a coin payout completion signal is input to the CPU 121. As a result, the CPU 121 stops driving the hopper 30 via the hopper drive circuit 32 and ends the “medal payout process”.

  Note that the main control circuit 71, the hopper 30 and the hopper drive circuit 32 provide a benefit to the player when the combination of symbols to be stopped along the active line 8 determined by the stop symbol determining means is in a predetermined display mode. The profit granting means to be granted is configured.

  In the circuit of FIG. 9, the random number generator 126 generates random numbers belonging to a predetermined numerical range, and the random number sampling circuit 127 is operated after the spin switch 15, the maximum BET spin switch 18 and the repeat BET spin switch 19 are pressed. Random number sampling is performed at an appropriate timing. It is determined to which range of the “probability lottery table” stored in the storage unit in the ROM 122 the sampled random number belongs. If it belongs to the determined range, a stop symbol signal is generated to control the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later, and the determined symbol is stopped along the active line 8. .

  After the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted, and the counted value is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 123. From each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a reset pulse is obtained for each rotation, and these pulses are input to the CPU 121 via the reel position detection circuit 34. The CPU 121 clears the drive pulse count value stored in the RAM 123 to “0” by the reset pulse thus obtained. As a result, the RAM 123 stores the count value corresponding to the rotation position within the range of one rotation for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Further, a “symbol table” is stored in the ROM 122 in order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R as described above with symbols. In this “symbol table”, the code numbers sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R with respect to the rotation position where the reset pulse is generated as a reference, and each code number correspond to each other. Are associated with a symbol code indicating the symbol provided.

  A sub control circuit 171 is also connected to the main control circuit 71.

  The main control circuit 71 including the CPU 121, the ROM 122, the clock pulse generation circuit 124, the frequency divider 125, the random number generator 126, and the random number sampling circuit 127 follows a predetermined line based on the random value sampled for each game. Stop symbol determining means for determining a symbol to be stopped for each variable display device.

  The main control circuit 71 including the CPU 121 and the ROM 122 constitutes stop control means for stopping and controlling the variable display operations of the plurality of variable display devices based on the determination result by the stop symbol determining means.

  Further, a “winning symbol combination table” is also stored in the ROM 122. In this “winning symbol combination table”, a winning symbol combination, a winning coin payout number, and a winning determination code representing the winning are associated with each other. The “winning symbol combination table” is referred to at the time of stop control of the variable display operation of the left reel 3L, the inner reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, and when confirming the winning after all reels are stopped.

[Variable display operation of reels 3L, 3C, 3R]
Next, the variable display operation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R will be described. As described above, in the slot game, after coins are bet, all reels 3L, 3C, 3R start to rotate by operating predetermined switches. The reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped in the order of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R after a certain time.

  FIG. 10 shows a display on the main display 5 in a state where all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating. The main display 5 is provided with areas of display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. In this portion, a part of each rotating reel 3L, 3C, and 3R can be seen. Under the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, a state in which the character 501 appearing in the treasure hunt, which is the theme of the slot machine 1, is on the boat is displayed, and an image of the treasure hunt is produced.

  FIG. 11 shows an example of a state where the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have been stopped after a certain time has elapsed since the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. The reels 3L and 3C that have stopped display the “map 1” symbol 96 and the “map 2” symbol 97 along the active line 8 respectively, and display the symbol of the map where the reel 3R remains, thereby shifting to the bonus game. State, so-called tempering state. In addition, a state in which the crocodile 503 attacks the character 501 is displayed below the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R.

  FIG. 12 shows an example of a state in which the reel 3R has stopped after a certain time has elapsed since the reels 3L and 3C were sequentially stopped. The stopped reel 3R displays the “Map 3” symbol 98 along the active line 8, and is combined with the symbols 96 and 97 to complete the treasure map picture. And it shows moving to the condor treasure bonus which is one of the bonus games. A state in which the character 501 annihilates the crocodile 503 is displayed below the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R.

  In this way, among the symbols constituting the symbol combination that triggers the transition to the bonus game, the reels 3L and 3C displaying the “Map 1” symbol 96 and “Map 2” symbol 97 are stopped first. The reel 3R displaying the “Map 3” symbol 98 is finally stopped. Then, when the “Map 1” symbol 96 and the “Map 2” symbol 97 are displayed, the player can be made aware of the possibility of winning the bonus. However, the player does not know which type of bonus can be won until the “Map 3” symbol 98 or “Map 4” symbol 99 which is not a combined symbol is displayed. Therefore, while making it possible to easily determine the winning of the bonus, it is possible to increase the player's interest and expectation by preventing the type of bonus from being predicted at the stage where the combined symbol is stopped.

[Blank Bonus]
Next, a blank bonus that can be established when blank symbols are arranged will be described.

  FIG. 13 shows an example of a state in which a fixed time has elapsed from the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and all of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are sequentially stopped. The stopped reels 3L, 3C, and 3R display “blank-blank-blank” by the blank symbol 92 along the active line 8 respectively. When blank symbols are aligned on the active line 8, a lottery of a mysterious sun bonus game, which is a blank bonus, is performed. If the blank bonus is established as a result of the lottery, the player can move to the mysterious sun bonus game which is one of the bonus games.

  FIG. 14 shows a display when a blank bonus is established as a result of the lottery. In the vicinity of the positions of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R in the display area 5a of the main display 5, symbols 505, 506, and 507 simulating the sun are displayed. As a result, the blank symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R after the stop are changed into special symbols and displayed as if they are aligned along the effective line 8. Further, under the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, a state in which the character 501 is surprised to find something upward is displayed. In this way, when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R as the variation display means display blank symbols, the transition to the bonus game is determined with a predetermined probability. As a result, even when a combination of blank symbols is displayed, not only the game is ended, but the possibility of occurrence of a bonus game remains. Therefore, the game is unexpected and the fun of the game can be enhanced. Further, among the reels 3L, 3C, 3R as the first display unit and the liquid crystal display device 54 as the second display unit constituting the variable display means, as described above, on the liquid crystal display device 54. By displaying the symbols 505, 506, and 507 as the bonus symbols so as to overlap the blank symbols, it is possible to cause an unexpectedness that the blank symbols suddenly changed to the bonus symbols.

[Blank bonus selection lottery table]
FIG. 15 shows a mysterious sun bonus game transition lottery table. This table is a table that is referred to in order to determine the transition to the mysterious sun bonus game when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R stop the blank symbols along the active line 8 in the slot game.

  The CPU 121 extracts a random value from a predetermined random number range (for example, a range of “0” to “255”), determines which range in the mysterious sun bonus game transition lottery table, and determines the mysterious sun bonus game. Decide to move to. For example, if the random number is in the range of “0” to “5”, the transition to the mysterious sun bonus game is established.

[Electric configuration of sub-control circuit]
Next, the sub control circuit 171 shown in FIG. 13 will be described. The sub control circuit 171 includes a sub CPU 221, a sub ROM 222, a sub RAM 223, image display control circuits 224 and 225, and the like. Note that an IN port, an OUT port, and the like are appropriately arranged between the main control circuit 71 and the sub control circuit 171 and between the sub CPU 221 and each actuator.

  The sub CPU 221 determines what kind of display is to be performed on the main display 5 and the sub display 6 based on the game information command transmitted from the main control circuit 71, and transmits display contents to the image display control circuits 224 and 225. To do.

  The sub ROM 222 stores a communication sequence program with the main control circuit 71, programs and data necessary for slot games and bonus games.

  The sub RAM 223 is used as a work area for executing these control programs.

  The image display control circuit 224 includes a video RAM (not shown) and controls display contents on the main display 5. The image display control circuit 225 includes a video RAM (not shown), and controls display contents on the sub-display 6. In particular, the image display control circuit 225 causes the sub display 6 to display an image of the bonus game based on the bonus game start command transmitted from the main control circuit 71.

  A touch panel 51 is connected to the sub CPU 221. The touch panel 51 detects the coordinate position of the part touched by the player and transmits the coordinate position information to the sub CPU 221. Thereby, the sub CPU 221 determines which one of the plurality of selection buttons displayed on the main display 5 is selected by the player.

  The main control circuit 71 provides the player with a specific benefit on the condition that the combination of symbols that stop along the predetermined line determined by the stop symbol determining means is in a specific display mode. A secondary game starting means for starting a bonus game as a game is configured.

[Bonus game]
Next, a bonus game as a secondary game will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. There are three types of bonus games: “Golden Gate Bonus Game”, “Condor Treasure Bonus Game” and “Mysterious Sun Bonus Game”. In displaying the bonus game, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are not used, and the liquid crystal displays of the main display 5 and the sub display 6 are used. In this manner, by using an image display device different from the reel as the variable display device, it is possible to provide a unique game that freely reflects the theme image of the gaming machine.

[Golden Gate Bonus Game]
The golden gate bonus game will be described with reference to FIGS. In the Golden Gate Bonus game, at the passing point where the character is set, the correct direction to the next passing point is selected based on the player's selection, and the five passing points are passed one after another. It is.

  FIG. 17 shows a display example of the display area 6a of the sub-display 6 at the start of the golden gate bonus game. In the center of the display area 6a, the state of the character 501 running through the hallway toward the gate, that is, the gate is displayed. A route map 622 showing five passing points 620a, 620b, 620c, 620d, and 620e set in this game is displayed at the bottom of the display area 6a. In the upper part of the display area 6a, a cumulative score 623 obtained in the game is shown.

  FIG. 18 shows a display example of the display area 5a of the main display 5 at the start of the golden gate bonus game. A left arrow button 625, an upward arrow button 626, and a right arrow button 627 are displayed below the display area 5a. In addition, a message 628 that prompts the player to select a direction in which the character 501 proceeds is displayed at the center of the display area 5a.

  FIG. 19 shows a display example in the display area 5a when the player selects the right direction and touches the right arrow button 627. When the player touches the right-pointing arrow button 627 of the display area 5a, the slot machine 1 detects the position of the contact portion by the touch panel 51 arranged on the front surface of the main display 5, and any button is touched from the detected position. It can be judged whether it was. In FIG. 19, the left-pointing arrow button 625 and the up-pointing arrow button 626 that have not been selected are displayed darkly, indicating that the right-pointing arrow button 627 has been selected.

  FIG. 20 shows an example of the display in the display area 6a of the sub-display 6 after the player has selected the correct button. If the right arrow button 627 selected by the player is a predetermined correct button, the state of the character 501 passing through the gate at the passing point and running through the hallway toward the next gate is displayed. In the upper part of the display area 6a, 20 is displayed as an example of the score 623 obtained by accumulating the score acquired in the immediately preceding game. Also, in the route map 622 below the display area 6a, 621a representing the first passing point is darkly displayed, indicating that the character 501 has successfully passed. The player selects the correct button even at the second passing point, thereby passing the character 501 safely and adding points. A correct button, that is, a button for clearing a passing point and heading to the next passing point is determined in advance by lottery before selection is made, and differs depending on each passing point. When a button other than the correct button is selected by the player's operation, the golden gate bonus game ends, and the accumulated points are paid out as coins for the player's bonus payout. When the golden gate bonus game ends, the game shifts to a basic slot game.

  FIG. 21 shows the display area 6a of the sub-display 6 when the correct button is selected up to the first, second, and third passing points, but the correct button is not selected at the fourth passing point. An example of display is shown. Below the display area 6a, 620a, 620b, and 620c indicating the first, second, and third passing points that have passed so far are displayed darkly. In the center of the display area 6a, the score obtained by the player through the golden gate bonus game is displayed by a message 630 “BONUS WIN60”.

  FIG. 22 shows an example of display in the display area 6a of the sub-display 6 when the correct button is selected at all the first to fifth passing points. Below the display area 6a, 620a, 620b, 620c, 620d, and 620e indicating all the passing points that have passed so far are displayed darkly. In addition to the message 640 “BONUS WIN 60”, a message 632 “Proceed to condor treasure bonus” is displayed in the center of the display area 6a. As shown in the display area 6a, when the correct button is selected at all passing points, it is assumed that the character has reached the end, and then a condor treasure bonus game, which is another bonus game, is executed. . In the condor treasure bonus game, which is one of the bonus games, not only when “Map 1−Map 2−Map 3” are arranged in the slot game, but the player's selection is predetermined in the Golden Gate Bonus game which is another bonus game. It is executed regardless of the result of the slot game. As a result, the golden gate bonus game is performed while expecting the player to continue to play the condor treasure bonus game, so that the interest of the bonus game can be enhanced.

[Condor treasure bonus game]
Next, a condor treasure bonus game will be described with reference to FIGS. The condor treasure bonus game allows a player to select one of five treasures only once as a treasure to be picked up by a character who has fallen into a well. The game is a game in which the character climbs the wall according to the magnification set for the selected treasure, and the player is given a multiplier between the magnification and the score set for the treasure.

  FIG. 23 shows a display example of the display area 5a of the main display 5 at the start of the condor treasure bonus game. Five buttons 641a, 641b, 641c, 641d, and 641e symbolizing five treasures are displayed at the bottom of the display area 5a. In addition, a message 642 that prompts the player to select a direction in which the character 501 advances is displayed in the center of the display area 5a. At this time, a black color indicating that the character 501 has fallen into the well is displayed on the entire screen in the display area 6a of the sub display 6.

  FIG. 24 shows an example of display in the display area 5a when the player selects one of the five treasures displayed at the bottom of the display area 5a and touches the button 641a displayed on the rightmost side. Show. When the player touches the button 641a in the display area 5a, the slot machine 1 detects the position of the contact portion by the touch panel 51 disposed on the front surface of the main display 5, and which button has been touched from the detected position. Judgment can be made. The buttons 641b, 641c, 641d, and 641e that were not selected are displayed darkly, indicating that only the button 641a has been selected. In addition, for all the buttons 641a, 641b, 641c, 641d, and 641e, the points set for each button are indicated as “300”, “30”, “150”, “100”, and “50”. In this way, the player is notified that the score set for the button 641a selected by the player is 50 points.

  FIG. 25 shows an example of the display in the display area 6a of the sub-display 6 after touching the button 641a. In the center of the display area 6a, the state of the character 501 climbing the well through the rope after displaying the treasure is displayed. The character 501 climbs the well to a predetermined position. An indicator 644 indicating the position where the character 501 climbs is displayed on the right side of the display area 6a. Indicator 644 shows eleven steps indicating the height of the well. Of these, the 5th level from the bottom is displayed darkly, indicating that the character 501 has climbed up to the 5th level at the present time. Further, the magnification factor of the score is displayed at each stage of the indicator 644. Ultimately, the player's score is obtained by multiplying the magnification at the stage when the character 501 has reached by the score set for the button selected by the player at the beginning of the game. In the lower part of the display area 6a, “WIN20 × 50” is displayed as a score expression 645 corresponding to the stage at which the character 501 has reached. Also, on the upper right side of the display area 6 a, a number “1000” is displayed as the current score 646 obtained based on the score formula 645. Here, the stage in which the character 501 climbs is determined according to the button that the player selected at the beginning of the game. In other words, the score magnification determined according to the stage, and the player's score determined based on the score magnification are all determined in advance according to the button selected by the player at the beginning of the game. .

  FIG. 26 shows an example of the display in the display area 6a of the sub-display 6 after the character 501 reaches the fifth level when the level corresponding to the button selected by the player at the beginning of the game is five. . When the character 501 reaches the set stage, the character 501 kicks the wall of the well and finds the exit. Then, the condor treasure bonus game ends. The player's score at this time is paid out in coins as a payout. When the condor treasure bonus game ends, the game moves to the basic game slot game.

[Mysterious Sun Bonus Game]
The mysterious sun bonus game will be described with reference to FIGS. The Mysterious Sun Bonus game is based on one of the sun-shaped reliefs based on the player's selection, and points are accumulated according to the treasure that the character takes out until the horror score by the horror item that the character takes out reaches a predetermined upper limit. It can be taken out.

  FIG. 27 shows a display example of the display area 6a of the sub-display 6 at the start of the mysterious sun bonus game. A character 501 facing the three reliefs 661 shaped like the sun is displayed at the center of the display area 6a. In the upper part of the display area 6a, a cumulative score 663 obtained in the game is shown. Further, on the right side of the display area 6a, a fear level meter 664 indicating the degree of fear of the character is shown. In addition, a facial expression 665 of the character reflecting the fear level is displayed on the fear level meter 664. In this game, horror scores are accumulated and the game ends when the upper limit of the scores is reached.

  FIG. 28 shows a display example of the display area 5a of the main display 5 at the start of the mysterious sun bonus game. Three selection buttons 667a, 667b, and 667c are displayed at the bottom of the display area 5a. In addition, a message 628 prompting the selection operation of the selection buttons 667a, 667b, and 667c, “Select a relief”, is displayed at the center of the display area 5a.

  FIG. 29 shows a display example in the display area 5a when the player touches the rightmost selection button 667a. When the player touches the selection button 667a, the slot machine 1 detects the position of the contact portion by the touch panel 51 disposed on the front surface of the main display 5, and determines which button is touched from the detected position. Can do. In FIG. 29, the selection buttons 667b and 667c that have not been selected are displayed darkly, indicating that the selection button 667a has been selected. Further, all the buttons 667a, 667b, and 667c indicate the points set for each button as “20”, “10”, and “5”. In this way, the player is notified that the number of points set in the selection button 667a selected by the player is five. In addition to treasure, snakes, spears, and special items are arranged on the buttons corresponding to the reliefs, and the character is shown taking out the items from the mouth of the relief corresponding to the selected button.

  FIG. 30 shows an example of the display in the display area 6a of the sub display 6 after touching the selection button 667a. In the center of the display area 6a, a state where the character 501 from which a treasure corresponding to the selection button 667a is taken out stands is displayed. In the upper part of the display area 6a, a number of 5, which is a score corresponding to the selection button 667a, is shown as an accumulated score 663 acquired in the game. In addition, the expression 665 of the delighted character is displayed. In this way, the player is repeatedly selected and the mysterious sun bonus game proceeds.

  FIG. 31 shows an example of the display in the display area 6a of the sub-display 6 when a snake that is a fear item is taken out as an example of the result of causing the player to make the next selection. In the center of the display area 6a, a state where the character 501 from which the snake is extracted based on the selection button 667a is standing is displayed. When a snake that is a fear item is taken out, the score to be added is 0, so the cumulative score 663 displayed at the top of the display area 6a remains at 5. Further, on the fear level meter 664, the level from the bottom to the third level corresponding to the extracted snake is displayed darkly, indicating that the fear level is 3 points. In addition, a facial expression 665 of the character reflecting the fear level is displayed. The fear score is accumulated each time a fear item is taken out, and when the score reaches the upper limit, the mysterious sun bonus game ends.

  FIG. 32 shows an example of the display in the display area 6a of the sub-display 6 when the character takes out a special item as an example of the result of causing the player to make the next selection. In the center of the display area 6a, a state where the character 501 from which the special item has been taken out stands is displayed. When the special item is taken out and the score of the fear level is 0, the fear level meter 664 displays that the upper limit of the end of the game is 2 points to 7 points.

  FIG. 33 shows an example of the display in the display area 6a of the sub-display 6 when the character takes out a bag that is a fear item as an example of the result of causing the player to make the next selection. In the center of the display area 6a, a state where the character 501 from which the cocoon is taken out is displayed. When the bag is taken out, if the fear score is 0, the upper limit of the fear score at which the game ends is subtracted by two points. As a result, the fear level meter 664 indicates that the upper limit of the fear level is 3 points.

  In this way, the addition or subtraction of the upper limit value of the fear degree score is performed based on the player's selection, when the score is approaching the upper limit value in the bonus game or when the score cannot be reduced. Even so, depending on the player's selection, the bonus value can be further extended or shortened by increasing the upper limit value itself. Therefore, a bonus game can be performed while maintaining the player's interest.

[Game machine operation]
Next, the outline of the control operation of the CPU 121 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 34, the CPU 121 first performs initialization processing of the main control circuit 71 in step S1. Specifically, initial data is written in the RAM 123, and each actuator is brought into a game start state.

  In subsequent step S2, CPU 121 determines whether or not a game start input has been performed. Specifically, it is determined whether a start signal from the spin switch 15, the maximum BET spin switch 18 or the repeat BET spin switch 19 is input. If it is determined in step S2 that the start signal from the spin switch 15, the maximum BET spin switch 18, or the repeat BET spin switch 19 is not input, the CPU 121 repeats the process of step S2. On the other hand, if it is determined that “Yes”, that is, a start signal has been input, the CPU 121 shifts the processing to step S3.

  In step S3, the CPU 121 executes rotation processing of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Specifically, the CPU 121 transmits a drive signal to the motor drive circuit 31 to rotationally drive the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  In step S4, the CPU 121 performs random number sampling. The CPU 121 generates a signal for generating a random number to the random number generator 126, and causes the random number sampling circuit 127 to extract a random number for each of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Then, the CPU 121 stores the value indicated by the extracted random number at a predetermined position in the RAM 123.

  In step S5, the CPU 121 executes symbol determination processing. The CPU 121 determines for each of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R whether the random number value stored in the RAM 123 belongs to the range of the probability lottery table stored in advance in the ROM 122, and stops along the valid line 8. The symbol to be determined is determined and stored in the RAM 123. In addition, the process of a stop symbol determination means is performed by step S4 and S5.

  Next, in step S6, the CPU 121 digests the waiting time, and then executes a stop process for the left reel 3L in step S7. The CPU 121 transmits a signal for controlling to stop the variable display operation of the reel 3L to the motor drive circuit 31 corresponding to the determined stop symbol. The motor drive circuit 31 stops the left reel 3L via the stepping motor 49L.

  Next, in step S8, the CPU 121 further digests the waiting time. Then, in step S9, the CPU 121 executes a stop process for the central reel 3C in the same manner as the reel 3L.

  Next, in step S10, the CPU 121 further digests the waiting time, and then executes a stop process for the right reel 3R in the same manner as the reel 3L in step S11. The stop control means is processed in steps S6 to S11.

  In step S12, the CPU 121 determines whether or not blank symbols are aligned on the effective line. In this step, when it is determined that blank symbols are prepared, the CPU 121 moves the process to step S13. On the other hand, if it is determined that 'No', that is, the blank symbols are not prepared, the CPU 121 shifts the processing to step S15.

  In step S13, the CPU 121 performs random number sampling for determining the start of the mysterious sun bonus game as a blank bonus. The CPU 121 generates a signal for generating a random number to the random number generator 126 and causes the random number sampling circuit 127 to extract the random number. Then, the CPU 121 stores the value indicated by the extracted random number at a predetermined position in the RAM 123.

  In step S14, the CPU 121 determines a blank bonus. Specifically, the CPU 121 refers to the table shown in FIG. 15 to determine whether the random number value stored in step S13 corresponds to established or not established.

  In step S15, the CPU 121 pays out coins in accordance with the winning combination based on the symbols on which the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. Specifically, the CPU 121 refers to the payout table shown in FIG. 5 and determines the corresponding payout number from the combination of symbols in which the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped along the active line 8 and the number of coins bet by the player. Pay out coins.

  In step S16 (FIG. 35), the CPU 121 determines whether or not a bonus game is executed. When the bonus process is performed, the CPU 121 moves the process to step S17. On the other hand, if the bonus process is not performed, the CPU 121 moves the process to step S2 (FIG. 34).

  In step S17, the CPU 121 performs a bonus game start process. The CPU 121 transmits a bonus start command with information on the type of bonus game to the sub CPU 221. The function of the bonus game starting means is realized by the process of step S17.

  In step S18, the CPU 121 waits for the bonus game to end. Since the bonus game is executed mainly in the sub CPU 221, the CPU 121 stops the slot game, which is a basic game, until the sub CPU 221 ends the bonus game. Thereafter, the CPU 121 shifts the processing to S2 (FIG. 34) in order to restart the slot game.

[Operation of sub-control circuit]
Next, an outline of the control operation of the sub CPU 221 of the sub control circuit 171 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, the bonus game start command reception process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S31, the sub CPU 221 determines whether or not the bonus type is a golden gate bonus. Specifically, information on the type of bonus game accompanying the bonus game start command is determined. In this step, when it is determined that “Yes”, that is, the start of the golden gate bonus game, the sub CPU 221 shifts the processing to step S32. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is not 'No', that is, the golden gate bonus game, the sub CPU 221 shifts the processing to step S34.

  In step S32, the sub CPU 221 performs a golden gate bonus game process. Details of the processing in this step will be described later.

  In step S33, the sub CPU 221 determines whether or not a correct selection has been made by the player in the golden gate bonus game (step S32). Specifically, at all five passing points, a button indicating a predetermined direction leading to the next passing point is selected by the player, and it is determined whether or not the character 501 has reached the goal. In this step, if it is determined that “Yes”, that is, a correct selection has been made, the sub CPU 221 shifts the processing to step S35. On the other hand, if “No”, that is, it is determined that the correct selection has not been made even once, the sub CPU 221 ends the processing of this routine.

  In step S34, the sub CPU 221 determines whether or not the bonus type is a condor treasure bonus. In this step, when it is determined that “Yes”, that is, the start of the condor treasure bonus game, the sub CPU 221 shifts the processing to step S35. On the other hand, if it is determined that 'No', that is, it is not the start of the condor treasure bonus game, the sub CPU 221 shifts the processing to step S36.

  In step S35, the sub CPU 221 performs a condor treasure bonus game process. Details of the processing in this step will be described later. After this step, the sub CPU 221 ends this routine.

  As a result of the processing from step S32 to step S35 described above, in the condor treasure bonus game which is at least one of the plurality of bonus games, a plurality of reels as a variable display means have a specific symbol "Map 1-Map 2- The game is executed at any time when the combination is stopped by the combination of “Map 3” or when the golden gate bonus game as another bonus game reaches the goal which is a specific result. And the above-mentioned specific result is a case where selection of a player is correct in all of five passing points. As a result, in the Golden Gate Bonus Game of the player participation type that the player participates while making a selection, whether or not to shift to the Condor Treasure Bonus Game, which is another bonus game, when a predetermined condition is satisfied As a result of the bonus game being played while expecting that the player will continue to play other bonus games, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  In step S36, the sub CPU 221 determines whether or not the bonus type is a mysterious sun bonus. In this step, if it is determined that “Yes”, that is, the start of the mysterious sun bonus game, the sub CPU 221 shifts the processing to step S37. On the other hand, when determining “No”, that is, not starting the mysterious sun bonus game, the sub CPU 221 ends the process of this routine.

  In step S37, the sub CPU 221 performs a mysterious sun bonus game process. Details of the processing in this step will be described later. After this step, the sub CPU 221 ends this routine.

  Next, the golden gate bonus game process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S41, the sub CPU 221 performs screen display processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 221 transmits an image display command to the image display control circuit 224 to display the image shown in FIG. 18 in the display area 5 a of the main display 5, and the display area 6 a of the sub display 6 In order to display the image shown in FIG. 17, an image display command is transmitted to the image display control circuit 225.

  In step S42, the sub CPU 221 performs a process of selecting a correct direction at the current passing point. Specifically, the sub CPU 221 generates random numbers by calculation, and displays any one of a left arrow button 625, an upward arrow button 626, and a right arrow button 627 that are displayed in the display area 5a based on the generated random value. Decide whether the button should be in the correct orientation.

  In step S43, the sub CPU 221 determines whether or not the touch panel has been touched. In this step, if it is determined that “Yes”, that is, the touch panel 51 is touched by the player, the sub CPU 221 shifts the processing to step S44. On the other hand, if it is determined that “No”, that is, the touch panel 51 is not touched, the sub CPU 221 repeats the process of step S43.

  In step S44, the sub CPU 221 performs the selected button display process. Specifically, the sub CPU 221 determines the selected button based on the coordinate position information of the contact portion from the touch panel 51, and displays an image so as to darken buttons other than the selected button, for example, as shown in FIG. An image display command is transmitted to the control circuit 224.

  In step S45, the sub CPU 221 determines whether or not the orientation selected by the player is the correct orientation. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the button selected in step S44 matches the button indicating the predetermined correct orientation determined in step S42. In this step, when it is determined that “Yes”, that is, the button is in the correct direction, the sub CPU 221 shifts the processing to step S46. On the other hand, if it is determined “No”, that is, it is not the correct orientation, the sub CPU 221 shifts the processing to step S50.

  In step S <b> 46, the sub CPU 221 performs display processing of a screen indicating successful passage. For example, the sub CPU 221 transmits an image display command to the image display control circuit 224 so that the sub display 6 displays a screen through which the character 501 passes through the gate.

  In step S47, the sub CPU 221 performs score addition processing. The sub CPU 221 adds the score set for the current passing point as the score obtained by the player.

  In step S48, the sub CPU 221 determines whether or not the current passing point is the fifth, that is, the last passing point in the game. If it is determined in this step that the answer is “Yes”, that is, the fifth passing point, the sub CPU 221 shifts the process to step S49 in order to end the game and shift to another bonus game. On the other hand, if it is determined “No”, that is, it is still the first to fourth passing points, the sub CPU 221 shifts the process to step S41 and repeats the game.

  In step S49, the sub CPU 221 performs a process of shifting to a condor treasure bonus game. Specifically, an image display command is transmitted to the image display control circuit 225 in order to display the image shown in FIG. The sub CPU 221 ends this routine after performing the processing of this step.

  In step S50, the sub CPU 221 performs a normal bonus game end display process. Specifically, an image display command is transmitted to the image display control circuit 225 in order to display the image shown in FIG. The sub CPU 221 ends this routine after performing the processing of this step.

  Next, the condor treasure bonus game process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S51, the sub CPU 221 performs screen display processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 221 transmits an image display command to the image display control circuit 224 to display the image shown in FIG. 23 in the display area 5 a of the main display 5, and the display area 6 a of the sub display 6 In order to display a black image, an image display command is transmitted to the image display control circuit 225.

  In step S52, the sub CPU 221 performs a process of determining a payout for each button displayed in the display area 5a. Specifically, the sub CPU 221 generates a random number by calculation, and for each of the five buttons 641a, 641b, 641c, 641d, and 641e indicating the treasure displayed in the display area 5a based on the generated random number value, for example, Points of “300”, “30”, “150”, “100”, “50” are arranged. Also, a stage where the character climbs is arranged for each button.

  In step S53, the sub CPU 221 determines whether or not the touch panel has been touched. Specifically, in this step, if it is determined that “Yes”, that is, the part on which the button on the touch panel 51 is displayed is touched by the player, the sub CPU 221 shifts the processing to step S54. On the other hand, when determining “No”, that is, when the touch panel 51 is not touched, the sub CPU 221 repeats the process of step S53.

  In step S54, the sub CPU 221 performs the selected button display process. Specifically, the sub CPU 221 determines the selected button based on the coordinate position information of the contact portion from the touch panel 51, and displays an image to darken buttons other than the selected button, for example, as shown in FIG. An image display command is transmitted to the control circuit 224.

  In step S55, the sub CPU 221 performs a screen display process for raising the character 501 by one step in accordance with the button selected by the player. Specifically, the image shown in FIG. 25 is shown in the display area 6a.

  In step S56, the sub CPU 221 determines whether or not the character 501 has climbed the well at a predetermined level. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the character 501 has performed the process of climbing the well by the same number of steps as the number of steps arranged according to the button selected in step S54. In this step, if it is determined that “Yes”, that is, a predetermined level has been reached, the sub CPU 221 shifts the processing to step S57. On the other hand, if it is determined “No”, that is, if the sub CPU 221 determines that it has not yet climbed to a predetermined level, the sub CPU 221 moves the process to step S55 and repeats the display in which the character climbs.

  In step S57, the sub CPU 221 determines whether or not the character 501 has reached 10 stages, that is, whether or not the character 501 has fully climbed the well. In this step, if “No”, that is, if it has not reached the tenth stage, the process proceeds to step S58 in order to end the game by finding the exit. On the other hand, if it is determined that “No”, that is, 10 steps have been climbed, the sub CPU 221 shifts the processing to step S59 in order to end the game by climbing the well.

  In step S58, the sub CPU 221 performs a process of displaying the end of the game due to finding the exit. The CPU 221 transmits an image display command to the image display control circuit 225 in order to display the image shown in FIG. 26 in the display area 6a. The sub CPU 221 ends this routine after performing the processing of this step.

  In step S59, the sub CPU 221 performs a process of displaying the end of the game due to climbing the well. The CPU 221 transmits an image display command to the image display control circuit 225 in order to display an image showing the top of the well in the display area 6a. The sub CPU 221 ends this routine after performing the processing of this step.

  Next, the mysterious sun bonus game process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S61, the sub CPU 221 performs screen display processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 221 transmits an image display command to the image display control circuit 224 to display the image shown in FIG. 28 on the display area 5 a of the main display 5, and the display area 6 a of the sub display 6 displays the image shown in FIG. 27, an image display command is transmitted to the image display control circuit 225.

  In step S62, the sub CPU 221 performs a process of determining a payout for each button displayed in the display area 5a. Specifically, the sub CPU 221 generates a random number by calculation, and for each of the three buttons 667a, 667b, 667c indicating the treasure displayed on the display area 5a based on the generated random number value, for example, “20”, “ The points of “10” and “5” are arranged. In addition, for each button, the item to be taken out is selected from a treasure, a snake, a spear, and a special item.

  In step S63, the sub CPU 221 determines whether or not the touch panel has been touched. Specifically, in this step, if it is determined that “Yes”, that is, the portion where the button of the touch panel 51 is displayed is touched by the player, the sub CPU 221 shifts the processing to step S64. On the other hand, when determining “No”, that is, when the touch panel 51 is not touched, the sub CPU 221 repeats the process of step S63.

  In step S64, the sub CPU 221 performs a selected button display process. Specifically, the sub CPU 221 determines the selected button based on the coordinate position information of the contact portion from the touch panel 51, and displays an image to darken buttons other than the selected button, for example, as shown in FIG. An image display command is transmitted to the control circuit 224.

  In step S65, the sub CPU 221 determines whether or not the item arranged in the relief corresponding to the button selected by the player is a snake. In this step, when determining “Yes”, that is, a snake, the sub CPU 221 shifts the processing to step S66. On the other hand, when determining “No”, that is, not a snake, the sub CPU 221 shifts the processing to step S <b> 69.

  In step S <b> 66, the sub CPU 221 performs processing for accumulating the score corresponding to the snake into the score of fear.

  In step S67, the sub CPU 221 determines whether or not the accumulated score of fear has reached the upper limit of the score. In this step, when it is determined that “Yes”, that is, the degree of fear score has reached the upper limit, the sub CPU 221 shifts the processing to step S68. On the other hand, if it is determined that “No”, that is, the upper limit has not been reached yet, the sub CPU 221 shifts the processing to step S61 in order to continue the bonus game. The function of the bonus end determination means is realized by this step S67. Although the upper limit of the fear score is variable, the initial value at the start of the mysterious sun bonus game is a constant value, for example, 5 points.

  In step S68, the sub CPU 221 performs a bonus game end display process.

  In step S69, the sub CPU 221 determines whether or not the item arranged in the relief corresponding to the button selected by the player in step S64 is a bag. In this step, when it is determined that “Yes”, that is, 蜘蛛, the sub CPU 221 shifts the processing to step S70. On the other hand, if it is determined that the item is not “No”, that is, it is not a bag, the sub CPU 221 shifts the processing to step S71 on the assumption that the item arranged in the relief is a remaining special item.

  In step S <b> 70, the sub CPU 221 performs a process of subtracting 2 from the upper limit of the fear score. After performing the process of this step, the sub CPU 221 moves the process to step S67.

  In step S71, the sub CPU 221 determines whether or not the item arranged in the relief corresponding to the button selected by the player in step S64 is a treasure. In this step, if “Yes”, that is, a treasure is determined, the sub CPU 221 shifts the processing to step S73. On the other hand, when determining “No”, that is, not a treasure, the sub CPU 221 shifts the process to step S73.

  In step S72, the sub CPU 221 performs processing for adding scores. After performing the process in this step, the sub CPU 221 moves the process to step S61.

  In step S <b> 73, the sub CPU 221 determines whether or not the current fear score is zero. In this step, if it is determined that “Yes”, that is, the score of fear is 0, the sub CPU 221 shifts the processing to step S75. On the other hand, if it is determined that “No”, that is, the fear score is not 0, the sub CPU 221 shifts the processing to step S74.

  In step S74, the sub CPU 221 performs a process of subtracting 2 from the score of fear. The sub CPU 221 ends this routine after performing the processing of this step.

  In step S75, the sub CPU 221 performs a process of adding 2 to the upper limit of the score. By the process of this step, the time limit for finishing the bonus game is extended by adding the cumulative value of the fear level thereafter. The sub CPU 221 ends this routine after performing the processing of this step. By the above-described steps S66, S72, S74, and S75, the function of the measuring means for determining the score of the fear level to be accumulated according to the progress of the mysterious sun bonus game and increasing or decreasing the upper limit value of the score is realized. .

  The function of the bonus game executing means is realized by the above steps S41 to S75.

  In the present embodiment, the variable display device has been described as a rotating reel. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a display device configured by an LCD or CRT sequentially displays an image of a symbol. Also good.

  In this embodiment, when the blank bonus determining means determines the bonus with a predetermined probability, the table with the fixed value is referred to. However, the predetermined probability varies here. For example, you may change according to the formation status of the combination in the past predetermined time.

The perspective view which shows the external appearance of the slot machine of this embodiment. Sectional drawing of the main display of the slot machine of this embodiment. Sectional drawing of the sub display of the slot machine of this embodiment. The figure which shows the symbol row drawn on each reel of the slot machine of this embodiment. The figure which shows the payout table of the slot machine of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the symbol combination of the slot machine of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the symbol combination of the slot machine of this embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the probability lottery table of the reel of the slot machine of this embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structure of the electric circuit of the slot machine of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation display operation | movement of the reel of the slot machine of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation display operation | movement of the reel of the slot machine of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation display operation | movement of the reel of the slot machine of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation display operation | movement of the reel of the slot machine of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation display operation | movement of the reel of the slot machine of this embodiment. The figure which shows the formation lottery table of the bonus game of the slot machine of this embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structure of the electric circuit of the sub control circuit of the slot machine of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the bonus game screen of the slot machine of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the bonus game screen of the slot machine of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the bonus game screen of the slot machine of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the bonus game screen of the slot machine of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the bonus game screen of the slot machine of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the bonus game screen of the slot machine of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the bonus game screen of the slot machine of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the bonus game screen of the slot machine of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the bonus game screen of the slot machine of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the bonus game screen of the slot machine of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the bonus game screen of the slot machine of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the bonus game screen of the slot machine of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the bonus game screen of the slot machine of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the bonus game screen of the slot machine of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the bonus game screen of the slot machine of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the bonus game screen of the slot machine of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the bonus game screen of the slot machine of this embodiment. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of a main control circuit of the slot machine of the present embodiment. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of a main control circuit of the slot machine of the present embodiment. FIG. 11 is a view illustrating a flowchart of a sub control circuit of the slot machine of the present embodiment. FIG. 11 is a view illustrating a flowchart of a sub control circuit of the slot machine of the present embodiment. FIG. 11 is a view illustrating a flowchart of a sub control circuit of the slot machine of the present embodiment. FIG. 11 is a view illustrating a flowchart of a sub control circuit of the slot machine of the present embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

1 slot machine 3L, 3C, 3R reel 71 main control circuit 121 CPU
122 ROM
123 RAM
171 Sub control circuit 221 Sub CPU
222 Sub ROM
223 Sub RAM

Claims (2)

Variation display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols necessary for the game;
Stop symbol determining means for determining a combination of symbols at which the variation display means stops at a predetermined position based on a random number sampled for each game;
Stop control means for controlling to stop the fluctuation display of the fluctuation display means based on the determination result by the stop symbol determination means;
A gaming machine comprising blank bonus determination means for determining a bonus winning with a predetermined probability when the variation display means stops a blank symbol at a predetermined position. A gaming machine according to claim 1,
The variable display means is provided on the front side of the first display unit for displaying a plurality of types of symbols necessary for the game and on the front side of the first display unit, and is capable of transmitting the display on the first display unit. Having a display,
When the first display unit displays a blank symbol and the blank bonus determining means determines a bonus winning, the second display unit displays a bonus symbol at a position overlapping the blank symbol. A gaming machine.

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