JP2006026154A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve game property by allowing a player to greatly influence on the putout of game balls despite the skill of the player and allowing the player to use strategy. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine having a plurality of specific game modes becoming advantageous for the player is provided with a right lottery means drawing a lottery of a right related to a first specific game mode (a bonus game or the like) in response to the start of the game; a mode exertion means, when the right related to the first specific game mode is produced, exerting the first specific game mode according to a predetermined operation; and a right shifting means, when the right related to the first specific game mode is produced and the first specific game mode is not exerted, shifting the right related to the first specific game mode to a right related to a second specific game mode (replay time or the like). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine (rotating game machine) or a pachinko machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine having a plurality of specific gaming modes that are advantageous to a player.

Generally, gaming machines represented by slot machines and pachinko machines have a specific game mode that is advantageous to the player.
For example, the slot machine has a bonus game such as a big bonus (BB) and a regular bonus (RB) (a specific game mode by a first type special agent), and when this bonus game is activated, It becomes possible to acquire many game media (medals).

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a flow from the bonus game lottery to the start of the bonus game.
As shown in this figure, in the slot machine, a lottery for the right related to the bonus game is performed at the start of the game (S101), and when the lottery is won, the right to activate the bonus game is obtained (S102). . When the bonus game right is generated, the bonus game is won (the bonus game is activated) according to a predetermined operation (S103), and the bonus game is started (S104). Thereby, a large amount of medals are paid out to the player.
Here, in a slot machine, the bonus game (usually “7, 7, 7”, “BAR, BAR, BAR”, etc.) is stopped by a so-called pushing operation, and a bonus game is won and a predetermined bonus game is played. It is activated.

FIG. 11 is a slump graph according to a conventional slot machine. The slump graph is a graph showing the transition of the slump of payout medals (the number of subtractions = the number of payouts−the number of input).
As shown in this figure, in the slot machine, usually, the increase section and the decrease section of medals are clearly separated on the boundary of the bonus game right generation (bonus game activation). That is, during the bonus game, medals increase rapidly, but medals continue to decrease during the period from the end of the bonus game to the start of the next bonus game. Although the slump graph varies depending on the occurrence of a small hit, it is generally as shown in FIG. 11, and it is difficult to increase the medals during a period other than the bonus game.
In the example shown in FIG. 11, the right of the bonus game is generated four times, but since the period from the second bonus game to the third bonus game is long, the player eventually loses. I understand that.

Incidentally, in recent years, an increasing number of slot machines have a specific game mode other than a bonus game (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
As this type of specific game mode, for example, there are so-called replay time (RT), assist time (AT), assist replay time (ART), etc. In addition, a specific game mode with a second type special object is also proposed. .
In slot machines with such a specific game mode, there is an opportunity to continue the game while suppressing the decrease in medals or increasing the medals, so it is possible to increase the chances of winning a bonus game or extend the game time. it can.

The replay time is a state in which the winning probability of replay (replay) is higher than the normal game state. When winning the replay, since the next game can be performed without inserting medals, the decrease in medals can be suppressed as compared with the normal gaming state.
The assist time is a state in which a player is notified of an internal hit of a small role or the operation procedure necessary for winning a prize. In this state, missed winnings are reduced, so that the decrease in medals can be suppressed or the number of medals can be increased compared to the normal gaming state.
The assist replay time is a state in which the replay time and the assist time are activated at the same time. In this state, not only is the number of winnings lost, but also the number of replays is increased, so that it is possible to suppress the decrease in medals or increase the number of medals compared to the normal gaming state.

The first-type special combination is a combination that increases the combination of symbols related to winning or increases the probability of winning, and can be continued for a predetermined number of games. For example, a regular bonus game state can appear by activating a first-class special character once, and a first-class special character can be activated several times in succession by an accessory continuous operation device. Thus, the big bonus game state can appear.
The second type special bonus is a bonus that enables winning regardless of the result of the internal lottery and can be operated once. For example, a specific game mode in which medals can be increased appears by continuously operating the second-type special combination by the combination continuous operation device.

JP 2002-336426 A

However, many of the conventional gaming machines require a technique such as the aim of the player, and the difference in technology has a great influence on the appearance of the game, which is disadvantageous for technically inexperienced players. Yes.
In other words, there is a problem that technically unskilled players cannot enjoy the game because it is difficult to increase the number of balls by technical intervention.
On the other hand, in the conventional gaming machine, the selected specific game mode is only activated in the order of winning, so that a similar slump fluctuation occurs regardless of who plays. In other words, the conventional gaming machine lacks tactical gaming elements, and it has been difficult to exhibit high gaming properties.
Therefore, the inventor of the present application has been able to provide an attractive game by increasing the expectation and satisfaction of the player's game without changing the game system or system in the conventional gaming machine after earnest research, This led to the creation of a new gaming machine.

  In other words, the present invention has been proposed to solve the problems of the conventional slot machine described above, and has a great influence on the result of the number of payouts of game media regardless of the skill of the player. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the gameability by adding elements of game tactics and judgment to the player, and that can provide unprecedented expectations, thrill, and satisfaction .

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine having a plurality of specific game modes that are advantageous to the player, and draws the right related to the first specific game mode in accordance with the start of the game. A right lottery means, a mode activation means for activating the first specific game mode in response to a predetermined operation when a right relating to the first specific game mode is generated, and a first specific game mode When a right is generated and the first specific game mode is not activated, the right related to the first specific game mode is transferred to the right related to the second specific game mode according to a predetermined operation. And a right transfer means.

If comprised in this way, it can have a big influence on a play by shifting the right which concerns on a 1st specific game mode to the right which concerns on a 2nd specific game mode. Thereby, even a technically unskilled player can greatly influence the appearance and enjoy the game.
In addition, since the player can select whether to transfer the right related to the first specific game mode to the right related to the second specific game mode, an element of bargaining is added to the game. Can increase the sex.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention includes a second mode activation unit that activates the second specific game mode in response to a predetermined operation when a right related to the second specific game mode is generated. It is as.
If comprised in this way, since the bargaining element of which timing activates the 2nd specific game mode is added, game nature can be raised further.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, the first specific game mode is a game mode in which a large number of game media can be acquired, and the second specific game mode increases the game media while suppressing a decrease in the game media. However, the game mode allows the game to continue.
If comprised in this way, it will become possible to select specific game mode as game bargaining, or to select specific game mode according to game scheduled time.
In addition, when the second specific game mode is selected, the anxiety that the medals will continue to decrease can be resolved, so that the continuation of the game can be promoted and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be increased.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, the first specific game mode is a game mode based on a bonus game, and the second specific game mode is a game mode based on a replay time, an assist time, or an assist replay time.
If comprised in this way, this invention can be implemented using a known specific game mode.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the first specific game mode is a game mode with a first type special game and a second type special game, and the second specific game mode is a second type special game. After the completion of the game mode, the game mode is shifted to the replay time, the assist time, or the assist replay time.
If constituted in this way, not only will it be possible to transfer the rights from the first type special feature to the second type special feature, but also after the end of the second type special feature, Alternatively, a state in which the game can be continued while increasing the game medium can appear.
In addition, at the end of the second type special character, when the replay time, assist time or assist replay time rights are drawn and only when it is won, the replay time, assist time or assist replay time is transferred Is also included.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the right transfer means includes an operation sequence of the rotation stop device related to the rotation rotation device, a switch operation other than the rotation rotation device, and / or a stop symbol in the rotation rotation device. Based on the combination, a right transfer operation is determined, and the right related to the first specific game mode is transferred to the right related to the second specific game mode.
If comprised in this way, according to any right transfer operation, the right which concerns on 1st specific game mode can be transferred to the right which concerns on 2nd specific game mode. In particular, if the right transfer is performed based on the operation sequence of the rotation stop device related to the rotating device and the switch operation other than the rotation stop device, even a player without a pressing technique, There is an advantage that rights can be transferred easily.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the second mode activating means is such that the operation order of the rotation stopping device related to the rotation rotating device, the switch operation other than the rotation stopping device, and / or the rotation rotating device. Based on the combination of stop symbols, the mode activation operation is determined and the second specific game mode is activated.
If constituted in this way, the 2nd specific game mode can be started according to any mode starting operation. In particular, if the mode activation is performed based on the operation order of the rotation stop device related to the rotating device and the switch operation other than the rotation stop device, even a player who does not have a pressing technique, There is an advantage that mode can be easily activated.

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to greatly influence the appearance by shifting the right related to the first specific game mode to the right related to the second specific game mode. Thereby, even a technically unskilled player can greatly influence the appearance and enjoy the game.
In addition, since the player can select whether to transfer the right related to the first specific game mode to the right related to the second specific game mode, an element of bargaining is added to the game. Can increase the sex.
In addition, when the right relating to the second specific game mode is generated, the second specific game mode is activated at any timing if the second specific game mode is activated in response to a predetermined operation. Since a bargaining element as to whether or not to be added is added, the playability can be further enhanced.

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[Composition of gaming machine]
First, with reference to FIG.1 and FIG.2, the structure of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention is demonstrated. FIG. 1 is a schematic front view showing a gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing an internal structure of the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.
As shown in these drawings, the gaming machine of the present embodiment is a slot machine, and a plurality of reels 21a to 21c provided in the slot machine main body 1 are rotated so that symbols (a) attached to the reels 21a to 21c ( A spinning-type gaming machine that can win a winning medal is configured by stopping characters, numbers, pictures, etc.) in a predetermined arrangement.

  More specifically, the slot machine main body 1 is configured in a casing shape in which a control unit 10 including a microcomputer and necessary machines and devices are housed, and the front side can be freely opened and closed by a front panel 2. It is supposed to be covered. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the front panel 2 is a door body that is attached to the slot machine main body 1 so as to be openable and closable, and constitutes a front portion of the slot machine.

Three display windows 3 a to 3 c (see FIG. 2) are provided in the substantially central portion of the front panel 2. The display windows 3a to 3c are windows for visually recognizing the three reels 21a to 21c arranged inside the slot machine body 1, and are usually made of a colorless, transparent or colored transparent resin panel. Among a plurality of symbols drawn around each of the reels 21a to 21c, a plurality of (usually three) symbols adjacent in the vertical direction can be visually recognized and identified.
As shown in FIG. 1, the display window 3 normally has five pay lines 3d drawn, and a game win is determined by a combination of symbols of the reels 21a to 21c which are stopped and arranged along the pay line display. Is to be decided.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a start lever 4 and stop buttons 5 a to 5 c (rotation stop devices) are provided at a substantially central portion of the front panel 2. The start lever 4 is a game start means for starting the rotation of the three reels 21a to 21c. When the start lever 4 is pressed by a player's operation, a start signal is output to the control unit 10 described later. The reels 21a to 21c inside the main body rotate all at once (or sequentially). In addition, when a start signal is input by pressing the start lever 4, a lottery process is performed in the control unit 10 described later.

  The stop buttons 5a to 5c are stop means for stopping the rotating reels 21a to 21c, and are provided in the same number as the reels 21a to 21c. When each stop button 5a-5c is pressed at a player's arbitrary timing, a stop signal is output to the control unit 10, and the rotation of the corresponding reels 21a-21c is stopped.

  The reels 21a to 21c are made of a cylindrical member having a plurality of (usually 21) patterns and characters, etc. drawn on the outer periphery, as in a general slot machine, and are arranged in a row in the horizontal direction. ing. The symbols provided on each of the reels 21a to 21c are arranged at equal intervals for each of the reels 21a to 21c. For example, “7”, “BAR”, a character, etc. related to a bonus game (first-type special character) Symbols, symbols such as fruits relating to small roles, symbols relating to replay, etc. are displayed in a predetermined order, and usually 21 symbols are displayed on each reel 21a-21c. Then, the symbols of the reels 21a to 21c are pressed along with the winning line display of the display windows 3a to 3c described above, for example, "7-7.7" Winning is determined by stopping at a predetermined combination such as “BAR / BAR / BAR”. The three reels 21 a to 21 c are controlled to be driven and stopped by the control unit 10 and the drum unit 20 provided in the slot machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the drum unit 20 (cylinder rotation device) rotatably holds three reels 21a to 21c, and a control unit 10 including a microcomputer is provided above the reels 21a to 21c. . When the start lever 4 and the stop buttons 5a to 5c are pressed, the drum unit 20 receives a pulse signal from the control unit 10 to be described later, and performs rotation start control, constant speed rotation control and rotation of the corresponding reels 21a to 21c. Stop control is performed. The drum unit 20 controls the stop positions of the reels 21a to 21c according to the result of the internal winning lottery performed by the control unit 10, and regardless of the timing at which the player presses the stop buttons 5a to 5c, that is, each stop Even if the pressing timing of the buttons 5a to 5c is deviated, if it is within a certain range (usually within a range of 4 symbols), the reels 21a to 21c are arranged so that the symbols of the corresponding reels 21a to 21c are in a specific arrangement. 21c is controlled to stop.

  For example, when a predetermined winning content is won as a result of the internal lottery, regardless of the timing at which the player presses the stop buttons 5a to 5c, the symbols of the corresponding reels 21a to 21c are “7 / 7.7” and “ The reels 21 are controlled to stop in a predetermined arrangement such as “BAR / BAR / BAR”. As a result, the control unit 10 performs lottery for the interior in response to the start signal from the start lever 4, and the drum unit 20 is controlled by the control signal from the control unit 10 so that the stop button 5 is pressed. Regardless, the reels 21a to 21c are stopped at a stop position corresponding to the result of the internal lottery within a certain range.

  In addition, the stop control of the reels 21a to 21c is performed when the stop control is performed so that the arrangement of the symbols is different depending on the order in which the reels 21a to 21c are stopped, that is, the order in which the stop buttons 5a to 5c are pressed. There is. For example, when the “small role” is won as a result of the internal lottery, the stop buttons 5a to 5c are pressed in a specific order, for example, “left → middle → right” (forward press) in order of the reels 21a˜. Only when the 21c is stopped in the order of “left → middle → right”, when the reels 21a to 21c are controlled to be in the “small role” symbol arrangement and the “bonus game” is won, When the reels 21a to 21c are stopped in a specific order, for example, “right → middle → left” (reverse pressing), the reels may be controlled to stop so that bonus symbols are aligned. In this way, the specific stop order of the reels 21a to 21c is notified (assist) to the player side by a lamp, sound, image display, etc., so that an assist time which is a specific game mode advantageous to the player appears. be able to.

As shown in FIG. 1, a medal insertion slot 6, a medal BET switch 7a, and a MAXBET switch 7b are provided near the top of the start lever 4 and stop buttons 5a to 5c of the front panel 2.
The medal slot 6 is a slot for receiving medals (game media) bet on the game. By inserting medals from the medal slot 6, the game can be started and the number of effective lines in the symbol array can be increased. It is determined. Here, a medal detection unit (not shown) is provided on the inside of the main body of the medal insertion slot 6, the number of inserted medals is counted, and a medal signal indicating the number of medals is output to the control unit 10 inside the main body. It has become so. Further, the number of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 6 can be stored in a memory in the control unit 10 described later as the number of stored medals. The number of stored medals is displayed on the credit display unit 6a.

The medal BET switch 7a and the MAXBET switch 7b are switches for placing a stored medal into a game when a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 6 or a medal to be paid out is stored.
When the medal BET switch 7 is pressed, a medal signal is output to the control unit 10 and the same number of medals are bet on the game.
The MAXBET switch 7b is a switch for betting the maximum number of medals (usually three) that can be inserted into one game by one press, and can be changed by one press according to the player's preference and the number of remaining medals. It can be selectively used with the medal BET switch 7a for betting one medal.

  On the lower side of the slot machine 1, a winning medal payout port 8 and a speaker 9 are provided. When the reels 21a to 21c stopped by pressing the stop buttons 5a to 5c are in a predetermined winning arrangement, the winning medal payout slot 8 is configured to pay out the winning medals corresponding to the arrangement. Yes. The number of medals paid out is displayed on the medal payout number display portion 8a. The speaker 9 generates various sounds such as a melody sound and a message sound for the player. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, a lottery is performed by the control unit 10 to obtain a predetermined sound. When a bonus game is won, an internal announcement sound is announced to notify the player.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front panel 2 of the slot machine 1 includes an internal contact notification unit 30. In the present embodiment, in the vicinity of the medal BET switch 7 in the left corner of the front panel 2, for example, a display lamp such as “GO! GO!” Or “Big Chance!” Is lit / flashing. The internal winning notification unit 30 includes a lamp that lights or blinks when a specific winning content such as a bonus game is won as a result of a predetermined internal winning lottery process in the control unit 10 of the slot machine 1. By turning on (flashing) together with the notification sound from the speaker 9 described above, the internal hit is notified.

[Control unit]
Next, the control unit 10 that controls the gaming machine (slot machine) having the above-described main body configuration will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the control unit according to the embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a specific configuration of the control unit according to the embodiment of the present invention.
The control unit 10 shown in these drawings is configured by a board on which a microcomputer is mounted, and is installed at a predetermined position in the housing. Then, by executing a predetermined program on the microcomputer, various controls and processes are performed, and the operation of the slot machine body 1 as described above is realized.

In addition, the control part 10 can be set as arbitrary structures according to the kind and characteristic of a game machine. In the case of a slot machine, for example, as shown in FIG. 4, the first control unit 11 and the second control unit 12 may constitute the control unit 10. In this case, the operation processing of the slot machine is controlled by the two control units 11 and 12 in a shared manner. In the slot machine, as a control unit that controls the operation of the gaming machine, it is common to include a main board that controls the main operation process of the game and a sub board that performs an auxiliary operation process. The control unit 10 can also be composed of two such control units 11 and 12.
Here, the control units 11 and 12 have the same configuration, for example, CPUs 11a and 12a, memories 11b and 12b, CTCs (counter / timer circuits) 11c and 12c, and a random number counter 11d. , 12d.

  The control unit 10 inputs the medal signal from the medal insertion slot (medal detection unit) 6 and the medal signal from the medal BET switch 7 (7a, 7b), and the number of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 6 and the medal BET. The number of medals placed using the switch 7 is confirmed, and the number of stored medals is decreased based on the medal signal from the medal BET switch 7. Thereby, the number of medals to be multiplied in each game is determined.

  Further, the control unit 10 inputs a start signal from the start lever 4 and a stop signal from the stop buttons 5 a to 5 c, and outputs a pulse (drive) signal as a control signal for the reels 21 a to 21 c to the drum unit 20. The rotation and stop of the reels 21a to 21c are controlled. Accordingly, in the drum unit 20, the reels 21a to 21c are rotated by the start signal, and the corresponding reels 21a to 21c are stopped by the stop signal input by pressing the stop buttons 5a to 5c. Further, the control unit 10 recognizes the stop symbol of each of the reels 21a to 21c based on the marker signal input from the drum unit 20, and determines whether or not the stop symbol is a predetermined winning arrangement. As a result, when it is a predetermined winning arrangement, the number of medals is paid out according to the type of winning.

The control unit 10 performs an internal winning lottery process in response to a start signal from the start lever 4, and when the lottery is won, the reels 21a to 21c are allowed to stop in combination with winning symbols. There are bonuses, small roles, replays, etc. as the types of winnings. When winning a replaying, the next game can be played without using medals.
In addition, the control unit 10 causes a normal game mode and a plurality of specific game modes to appear in the slot machine game. The specific game mode is a game mode in which the player has an advantage over the normal game mode, and a first specific game mode in which a large number of medals can be obtained and a second specific game in which the game can be continued while suppressing a decrease in medals. It has a mode.

Examples of the first specific game mode include a specific game mode using a first type special combination, a specific game mode using a second type special combination, and the like.
The first-type special combination is a process of increasing the number of symbol combinations related to winning, or increasing the probability of winning, and can be continued up to a predetermined number of games. For example, a regular bonus game state can appear by activating the first type special character once, and a big bonus game state can be activated by activating the first type special character several times continuously. Can appear.
The second type special combination is a process (combination) that enables winning regardless of the result of the internal lottery, and can be operated only once. For example, a specific game mode in which medals can be increased by continuously operating the second type special combination.

Examples of the specific game mode include a replay time, an assist time, and an assist replay time.
Replay time is a process that increases the winning probability of replay compared to the normal gaming state, and if you win the replay, you can play the next game without inserting medals, so there will be fewer medals than in the normal gaming state Can be suppressed.
The assist time is a process of notifying the player of the internal hits such as small roles and the operating procedures necessary for the winning. In this state, missed winnings are reduced. You can suppress the decrease and increase the number of medals.
The assist replay time is a process that activates the replay time and the assist time at the same time. In this state, not only will the number of missed winnings be reduced, but the number of replays will increase. , Can increase the medal.

Further, the second specific game mode can be caused to appear by the second type special combination. That is, it is possible to shift to the replay time, the assist time, or the assist replay time after the end of the second kind special combination. In this way, it is possible to make a state in which the game can be continued after the end of the second type special combination while suppressing the decrease in medals or increasing the medals.
At this time, at the end of the second type special character, the replay time, the assist time or the right related to the assist replay time is drawn, and only when it is won, the replay time, the assist time or the assist replay time is shifted to. You may do it.

The control unit 10 includes a right lottery means 10a, a first mode activating means 10b, a right shifting means 10c, and a second mode activating means 10d as a functional configuration related to the specific game mode.
The right lottery means 10a performs a lottery of rights related to the first specific game mode in accordance with the start of the game. Specifically, a random number is acquired in response to the start of the game, and an internal hit determination relating to the first specific game mode is performed by comparing the acquired random number with a determination table. When this lottery is won, the internal hit notification unit 30 or the like can make an internal hit notification.

  The first mode activation means 10b activates the first specific game mode according to a predetermined operation when the right relating to the first specific game mode is generated. For example, when the stop symbol of the reels 21a to 21c is a combination of winning symbols ("7, 7, 7", "BAR, BAR, BAR", etc.) related to the first specific game mode, the first specific Activate the game mode. Usually, this mode invocation operation is performed by pushing.

The right transfer means 10c has a right relating to the first specific game mode in response to a predetermined operation when a right related to the first specific game mode is generated and the first specific game mode is not activated. Are transferred to the right relating to the second specific game mode. Specifically, the right transfer operation is determined based on the combination of the pressing order of the stop buttons 5a to 5c, the switch operation other than the stop buttons 5a to 5c, and the stop symbols on the reels 21a to 21c, and the first specific game mode The right according to can be transferred to the right according to the second specific game mode.
When determining the right transfer operation based on the pressing order of the stop buttons 5a to 5c, it is preferable to determine the right transfer operation on condition that the predetermined pressing order is continuously performed a predetermined number of times. In this way, it is possible to prevent unintended rights transfer due to an erroneous operation or the like.
When determining a right transfer operation based on a switch operation other than the stop buttons 5a to 5c, an existing switch may be used as a right transfer switch, or a dedicated right transfer switch may be provided.

The second mode activating means 10d activates the second specific game mode according to a predetermined operation when the right relating to the second specific game mode is generated. Specifically, the mode activation operation is determined based on the combination of the pressing order of the stop buttons 5a to 5c, the switch operation other than the stop buttons 5a to 5c, and the stop symbols on the reels 21a to 21c, and the second specific game mode Can be activated.
When determining the mode invocation operation based on the pressing order of the stop buttons 5a to 5c, it is preferable to determine the mode invocation operation on condition that the predetermined pressing order is continuously performed a predetermined number of times. In this way, unintentional mode activation due to an erroneous operation or the like can be prevented.
In addition, when determining a mode invocation operation based on a switch operation other than the stop buttons 5a to 5c, an existing switch may be used also as a mode transition switch, or a dedicated mode invocation switch may be provided.

[Game operation]
Next, the operation of the slot machine according to this embodiment configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a first operation example according to the embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 6 is a slump graph of the gaming machine (first operation example) according to the embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 7 is the present invention. FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a third operation example according to the embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 9 is a gaming machine (third embodiment) according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a slump graph of an example of operation.

In the first operation example shown in FIG. 5, the first specific game mode is the bonus game, the second specific game mode is the replay time, the right transfer operation and the second mode activation operation are the stop buttons 5a to 5c (three consecutive times). ).
In this operation example, at the start of the game, it is first determined whether or not a bonus game is in progress (S201), and if it is not in the bonus game, an internal winning lottery relating to the bonus game is performed (S202). When this lottery is won, a right related to the bonus game is generated. This right lasts until the bonus game is activated or replay time is entered. Next, it is determined whether or not there is a right related to the bonus game (S203). If there is no right related to the bonus game, it is determined whether or not it is during the replay time (S204) and whether there is a right related to the replay time. A determination is made (S205). If all the determination results are NO, the normal game mode processing is performed (S206), and one game is completed.

When the internal lottery for the bonus game is won, after resetting the flag during the replay time (S207), a bonus game activation operation (S208) and a right transfer operation to the replay time (S209) are determined. The operation for activating the bonus game is determined based on the combination of stop symbols. If this determination is YES, a bonus game in-progress flag is set (S210), and the rights related to the bonus game are extinguished (S211). The right transfer operation to the replay time is determined based on the pressing order of the stop buttons 5a to 5c (three times in succession). If this determination is YES, the right related to the bonus game is extinguished (S212), The replay time right number is incremented (S213).
When the bonus medium flag is set, the bonus game process (S214) is executed from the next game. During the bonus game, the end of the bonus game is determined (S215), and when the end condition is satisfied, the bonus game in-progress flag is reset (S216).

  When the bonus game right is transferred to the replay time right, the replay time can be activated at an arbitrary timing based on a predetermined operation. This activation operation is determined based on the pressing order of the stop buttons 5a to 5c (three consecutive times) (S217). If this determination is YES, the replay time right number is decremented (S218), and a flag during replay time is set. Set (S219). When the replay time flag is set, the replay time process (S220) is executed from the next game. In this operation example, the replay time is continued until the next bonus game win, but the replay time may be ended by limiting the number of game starts and the number of replay wins.

According to the operation example as described above, it is possible to greatly influence the appearance by shifting the right related to the bonus game to the right related to the replay time. Thereby, even a technically unskilled player can greatly influence the appearance and enjoy the game.
Further, the player can select whether or not to transfer the right related to the bonus game to the right related to the replay time. Therefore, it is possible to add an element of bargaining to the game and improve the game performance.
In addition, since the timing at which the replay time is activated is arbitrary, a bargaining element indicating at what timing the replay time is activated is also added, thereby further enhancing game playability.

  FIG. 6 shows a slump graph according to the above operation example. In the example shown in this figure, the right of the bonus game won the second time is transferred to the right of replay time, and then the replay time is activated when there are no medals acquired in the first bonus game. Compared to the slump graph of FIG. 11 in which the rights are not transferred, it can be seen that there is a big difference in the appearance in spite of the fact that the bonus game is won at the same timing. Incidentally, in the slump graph shown in FIG. 11, the player loses, whereas in the slump graph shown in FIG. 6, the player wins.

Next, a second operation example shown in FIG. 7 will be described. In this operation example, the first specific game mode is a bonus game, the second specific game mode is an assist time, and a right transfer operation and a second mode activation operation are performed by a dedicated switch (not shown).
In this operation example, at the start of the game, it is first determined whether or not a bonus game is in progress (S301). If not in the bonus game, an internal lottery relating to the bonus game is performed (S302). When this lottery is won, a right related to the bonus game is generated. This right lasts until the bonus game is activated or the assist time is shifted. Next, it is determined whether or not there is a right related to the bonus game (S303). If there is no right related to the bonus game, it is determined whether or not it is during the assist time (S304) and whether there is a right related to the assist time. A determination is made (S305). If any determination result is NO, the normal game mode processing is performed (S306), and one game is completed.

  When the internal lottery related to the bonus game is won, the assist time flag is reset (S307), and then the bonus game activation operation (S308) and the right transfer operation to the assist time (S309) are determined. The operation for activating the bonus game is determined based on the combination of stop symbols. If this determination is YES, a bonus game in-progress flag is set (S310), and the rights related to the bonus game are extinguished (S311). Further, the right transfer operation to the assist time is determined based on the operation of the dedicated switch. If this determination is YES, the right related to the bonus game is extinguished (S312), and the assist time right number is incremented (S312). S313). When the bonus medium flag is set, the bonus game process (S314) is executed from the next game. During the bonus game, the end of the bonus game is determined (S315), and if the end condition is satisfied, the bonus game flag is reset (S316).

  When the bonus game right is shifted to the assist time right, the assist time can be activated at an arbitrary timing based on a predetermined operation. This activation operation is determined based on the operation of the dedicated switch (S317). If the determination is YES, the assist time right number is decremented (S318), and an assist time flag is set (S319). When the assist time flag is set, assist time processing (S320) is executed from the next game. Further, during the assist game, the assist time end condition based on the game start count and the number of small roles is determined (S321), and the assist game flag is reset according to the satisfaction of the end condition (S322). In this operation example, the assist time is ended by limiting the number of game start times and the number of small role winnings, but the assist time may be continued until the next bonus game winning.

  Next, a third operation example shown in FIG. 8 will be described. In this example of operation, the first specific game mode is the first type special character and the second type special character, the second specific game mode is the replay time that is performed after the end of the second type special character, A lottery for replay time is performed after the end of the special seed. Further, the right transfer operation and the second mode activation operation are the pressing order of the stop buttons 5a to 5c (three consecutive times). In this operation example, when the right of the first type special feature is transferred to the right of the second type special feature, the second type special feature is activated immediately, and at the end of the second type special feature. Although the selected replay time is activated at an arbitrary timing, the activation timing of the second type special combination may be arbitrarily selected.

  In this operation example, at the start of the game, first, it is determined whether or not the first type special combination or the second type special combination is in operation (S401, S402). An internal lottery for the first kind special object is performed (S403). When this lottery is won, a right relating to the first type special property is generated. Next, it is determined whether or not there is a right relating to the first type special feature (S404). If there is no right, it is determined whether or not the replay time is in progress (S405) and there is a right relating to the replay time. Is determined (S406). If any determination result is NO, the normal game mode processing is performed (S407), and one game is completed.

If the internal lottery related to the first type special feature is won, after resetting the flag during the replay time (S408), the first type special feature activation operation (S409) and the second type special feature The right transfer operation (S410) is determined. The activation operation of the first type special object is determined based on the combination of the stop symbols. If this determination is YES, the first type special object operating flag is set (S411) and the first type special character is operated. The rights related to the accessory are extinguished (S412).
Further, the right transfer operation to the second type special combination (S410) is determined based on the pressing order of the stop buttons 5a to 5c (three consecutive times). If this determination is YES, the first type special combination is performed. (S413), and the second kind special agent operating flag is set (S414).
Note that when the first-type special agent operating flag is set, the first-type special-item processing (S415) is executed from the next game. During the operation of the first-type special combination, the end condition is determined (S416). When the end condition is satisfied, the first-type special combination operation flag is reset (S417).

On the other hand, when the second-type special-object operating flag is set, the second-type special-character processing (S418) is executed from the next game. During the operation of the second special agent, the end condition is determined (S419). When the end condition is satisfied, the second special agent operating flag is reset (S420). Thereafter, a replay time lottery (for example, a probability of 1/2) is performed (S421), and when this is won, the replay time right number is incremented (S422).
If you win the replay time, you can activate it at any time. This activation operation is determined based on the pressing order of the stop buttons 5a to 5c (three consecutive times) (S423). If this determination is YES, the replay time right number is decremented (S424), and a flag during replay time is set. Set (S425). When the replay time flag is set, the replay time process (S426) is executed from the next game. In this operation example, the replay time is continued until the next bonus game win, but the replay time may be ended by limiting the number of game starts and the number of replay wins.

  FIG. 9 shows a slump graph according to the above operation example. In the example shown in (b) of FIG. 9, the right of the first type special feature won the second time is transferred to the right of the second type special feature and won after the end of the second type special feature. Replay time is activated. Compared to the slump graph shown in FIG. 9A in which the rights are not transferred, it can be seen that there is a big difference in the appearance in spite of the bonus game being won at the same timing.

As described above, according to the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, the right related to the gaming mode (first specific gaming mode) such as the bonus game in the slot machine is assigned to the game such as the replay time and the assist time. The right related to the mode (second specific game mode) can be transferred.
As a result, the number of medals to be paid out in the slot machine game can be greatly influenced, and even a technically unskilled player can greatly influence the appearance and enjoy the game.

In addition, the player can select whether or not to transfer the right related to the first specific game mode to the right related to the second specific game mode based on his / her judgment. It can be added to improve gameplay.
In this way, in the present invention, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation and satisfaction by allowing the player to select the right transfer while taking advantage of a particular game mode such as a conventional bonus game. Thus, it is possible to provide a slot machine game having a new appeal that has never been achieved without changing the game system.

As mentioned above, although the preferred embodiment was shown and demonstrated about the gaming machine with the right transfer function of this invention, the gaming machine which concerns on this invention is not limited only to embodiment mentioned above, In the scope of this invention It goes without saying that various modifications can be made.
For example, in the above-described embodiment, the slot machine is described as an example of the gaming machine that is the subject of the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to the slot machine, and various types of games that use a game medium to play a game. As long as it is a gaming machine having a control unit for controlling the game and capable of realizing the right transfer function of the specific game mode by the control of the control unit, in addition to the slot machine, a pachinko machine, an arrange ball machine, a sparrow ball The type, model, installation form, etc. of the machine, balls, coins, etc. are not particularly limited.

  The present invention can be applied to a gaming machine such as a slot machine (pawl type gaming machine) or a pachinko machine. In particular, it is suitable for a gaming machine having a plurality of specific game modes that are advantageous to the player.

1 is a schematic front view showing a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic perspective view which shows the internal structure of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the control part which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the specific structure of the control part which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st operation example which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a slump graph of the gaming machine (first operation example) according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd operation example which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the 3rd operation example which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a slump graph of the gaming machine (third operation example) according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow from a bonus game lottery to a bonus game start. It is a slump graph concerning the conventional slot machine.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Slot machine body 2 Front panel 4 Start lever 5 Stop button 10 Control part 10a Right lottery means 10b First mode starting means 10c Right transition means 10d Second mode starting means 20 Drum unit 21 Reel

Claims (7)

A gaming machine having a plurality of specific game modes advantageous to a player,
A right lottery means for lottering a right relating to the first specific game mode in accordance with the start of the game;
Mode activation means for activating the first specific game mode in response to a predetermined operation when a right relating to the first specific game mode is generated;
When a right related to the first specific game mode is generated and the first specific game mode is not activated, the right related to the first specific game mode is determined according to a predetermined operation. A right transfer means for transferring to the rights relating to the game mode;
A gaming machine comprising:   The second mode activating means for activating the second specific game mode in response to a predetermined operation when a right related to the second specific game mode is generated. Gaming machine.   The first specific game mode is a game mode in which a large number of game media can be acquired, and the second specific game mode is a game mode in which the game can be continued while suppressing a decrease in the game media or increasing the game media. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that.   The first specific game mode is a game mode based on a bonus game, and the second specific game mode is a game mode based on a replay time, an assist time, or an assist replay time. The gaming machine described in Crab.   The first specific game mode is a game mode with a first type special feature and a second type special feature, and the second specific game mode is a replay time and an assist time after the end of the second type special feature. Alternatively, the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the gaming mode is a game mode for shifting to an assist replay time.   The right transfer means performs a right transfer operation based on the operation sequence of the rotation stop device related to the rotation rotating device, a switch operation other than the rotation stop device, and / or a combination of stop symbols in the rotation rotation device. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the game machine determines and transfers a right related to the first specific game mode to a right related to the second specific game mode.   The second mode activating means is based on the operation sequence of the rotation stop device according to the rotating cylinder rotation device, the switch operation other than the rotation stopping device, and / or the combination of the stop symbols in the rotation device. The game machine according to any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein an activation operation is determined and a second specific game mode is activated.

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