JP2006149646A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine for which a game property is diversified by displaying images corresponding to an object to be read and a variable parameter varied on the basis of a use history and an object to be read. <P>SOLUTION: By having a player play the game in the state of mounting figures 13A-13C to a slot machine 1 (S14:YES), the kind of the figure and the use history of the figure are read from an IC tag 93 incorporated respectively in the figures 13A-13C (S15), and a character level decided on the basis of the read kind and use history of the figure is specified (S16). The advance announcement performance of a bonus game is generated by a prescribed ratio set on the basis of the specified kind of the figure and the character level (S44). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine having display control means for displaying an image based on a gaming state, and in particular, changes an image corresponding to a read object according to a variation parameter that is varied based on a use history of the read object. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can provide a variety of games without causing the player to get bored.

Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a slot machine or a card game machine, a game is started by inserting a gaming medium such as a medal into the gaming machine, and thereafter, based on a lottery result of an internal lottery performed inside the gaming machine. The game result is displayed (for example, a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed on the winning line in the slot machine, and the type of the drawn card is displayed in the card game machine). A predetermined amount of game media is paid out based on the game result. Further, in the above gaming machine, various effects are usually performed according to the gaming state so that the game is not monotonous. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-57221 discloses that when a rotating reel is stopped in a predetermined order and a winning may occur when the last reel is stopped, illumination by an illuminator or It describes a gaming machine that can increase the appeal of a game to a player by adding effects such as voice.
JP 2004-57221 A (page 9 to page 10, FIG. 1)

However, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1 described above, various timings such as when notifying that the game state has changed or notifying the player that the game state has a high possibility of changing, etc. The contents of the performance performed in the game were previously set for each gaming machine. In other words, even when a game such as a bonus game is to be shifted to a game state advantageous to the player, or when there is an expectation that the current game may shift to a game state advantageous to the player by a notice. However, simply playing video and audio that are not related to the player's behavior is lacking in excitement, and the player's willingness to play gradually declines.
On the other hand, some conventional gaming machines play a game using cards or figures separately purchased by the player as one of means for allowing the player to intervene in the game. In the past, the gaming machine only played the game by reflecting the information recorded in advance for each card or figure on the parameters of the characters and items that appear on the screen, but in the future, By using these cards, figures, etc., it is possible for the player to intervene in the game, and a variety of games that do not simply reflect the cards, figures, etc. used on the characters and items in the game. Is desired.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described conventional problems, and since it can be produced by an image that is changed stepwise based on the number of times the object to be read is used, The purpose is to provide a gaming machine in which a new stage effect related to an action is exhibited in a game, and a new gaming sensation using an object to be read is given to the player, and the gaming characteristics are diversified. To do.

In order to achieve the object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 includes an image display means (for example, the lower liquid crystal display 4) for displaying an image, and a display control means for controlling the display of the image display means based on the gaming state ( For example, in a gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1) having an image control CPU 83), an object to be read (for example, an IC tag 93) in which predetermined identification information (for example, a figure ID) is stored, Reading means (for example, IC tag reader / writer 107) for reading the identification information stored in the reading object, history storage means (for example, IC tag 93) for storing the usage history of the object to be read, and progress of the game Update means (for example, CPU 50, S64) for updating the use history stored in the history storage means according to the above, and variable parameters corresponding to the object to be read. Parameter storage means (for example, IC tag 93) for storing data, parameter fluctuation means (for example, CPU 50, S66) for varying the fluctuation parameter in a plurality of stages based on the use history updated by the update means, And the display control means corresponds to the object to be read and the fluctuation parameter at a predetermined timing based on the identification information read by the reading means and the fluctuation parameter stored in the fluctuation parameter storage means. The image display means is controlled to display images (for example, notice effect images 120 to 125).
Here, the “variation parameter” referred to in the present invention is defined as a character level in the following embodiments, and the character level varies stepwise between “level 1 to level 4” based on the usage history ( To grow).

  A gaming machine according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1 (for example, the slot machine 1), wherein the object to be read (for example, the IC tag 93) includes a plurality of types, and the object to be read The images corresponding to the objects and the variation parameters (for example, the preview effect images 120 to 125) are configured by a plurality of types of images that differ according to the type of the object to be read, and the display control means (for example, the image control CPU 83) Among the plurality of types of images, an image corresponding to the object to be read in which identification information read by the reading means (for example, IC tag reader / writer 107) is stored is displayed.

  A gaming machine according to a third aspect is the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect (for example, the slot machine 1), wherein the variation parameter that varies based on the usage history is the object to be read ( For example, the variation pattern varies depending on the type of the IC tag 93).

  A gaming machine according to claim 4 is a gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 (for example, slot machine 1), wherein lottery means (for example, CPU 50, S21) for performing lottery regarding the game is provided. And the image to be read (for example, the IC tag 93) and the image corresponding to the variation parameter (for example, the notice effect images 120 to 125) are composed of different types of images according to the variation parameter stage, The display control means (for example, the image control CPU 83) displays the image corresponding to the object to be read and the variation parameter with a predetermined probability set for each of the plurality of types of images based on the lottery result of the lottery means. It is characterized by doing.

A gaming machine according to claim 5 is a gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4 (for example, slot machine 1), and a plurality of columns of variable display means (for example, variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols). , Variable display units 21 to 25), stop control means (for example, CPU50, S33) for controlling symbols to be stopped and displayed on the variable display means based on the lottery results of the lottery means (for example, CPU50, S21), Privilege granting means (for example, CPU 50, S34) for granting a privilege to the player when the symbols stopped and displayed on the variable display means in each row by the stop control means become a combination of predetermined winning symbols; The display control means (for example, the image control CPU 83) displays an image corresponding to the object to be read (for example, the IC tag 93) and the variation parameter in the design of the variable display unit. It said image display means to display in the dynamic (e.g., the lower liquid crystal display 4) and controlling the.
The game machine having the variable display means can be applied not only to a slot machine using a video reel, which will be described below as an example, but also to a slot machine using a mechanical reel.

In addition, the gaming machine according to claim 6 includes sound output means (for example, speakers 5L and 5R) for outputting sound, and sound output control means (for example, CPU 50) for controlling the sound output means based on the gaming state. , (For example, slot machine 1), a read target object (for example, IC tag 93) in which predetermined identification information (for example, a figure ID) is stored, and the read target object is stored. Reading means (for example, IC tag reader / writer 107) for reading identification information, history storage means (for example, IC tag 93) for storing usage history of the object to be read, and storage in the history storage means according to the progress of the game Update means (for example, CPU 50, S64) for updating the used history, and parameter storage means (for example, a variable parameter corresponding to the object to be read) IC tag 93) and parameter fluctuation means (for example, CPU 50, S66) for changing the fluctuation parameter in a plurality of stages based on the usage history updated by the update means, and the sound output control means Based on the identification information read by the reading unit and the variation parameter stored in the variation parameter storage unit, the sound is output so as to output a sound corresponding to the object to be read and the variation parameter at a predetermined timing. The output means is controlled.
Here, the “variation parameter” referred to in the present invention is defined as a character level in the following embodiments, and the character level varies stepwise between “level 1 to level 4” based on the usage history ( To grow).

  A gaming machine according to claim 7 is the gaming machine according to claim 6 (for example, the slot machine 1), wherein the object to be read (for example, the IC tag 93) includes a plurality of types, and the object to be read The sound corresponding to the object and the variation parameter is composed of a plurality of types of sounds different according to the type of the object to be read, and the sound output control means (for example, the CPU 50) is configured to read the reading means among the plurality of types of sounds. For example, a sound corresponding to an object to be read in which identification information read by an IC tag reader / writer 107 is stored is output.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to claim 8, in the gaming machine according to claim 6 or 7 (for example, the slot machine 1), the variation parameter that fluctuates based on the usage history is the object to be read ( For example, the variation pattern varies depending on the type of the IC tag 93).

  A gaming machine according to claim 9 is a gaming machine according to any one of claims 6 to 8 (for example, slot machine 1), and has lottery means (for example, CPU 50, S21) for performing lottery regarding games. And the sound to be read (for example, the IC tag 93) and the sound corresponding to the variation parameter are composed of a plurality of types of sounds different according to the stage of the variation parameter, and the sound output control means (for example, the CPU 50) The sound corresponding to the object to be read and the variation parameter is output with a predetermined probability set for each of the plurality of types of sounds based on the lottery result of the lottery means.

  Furthermore, the gaming machine according to claim 10 is a gaming machine according to any one of claims 6 to 9 (for example, slot machine 1), wherein a plurality of columns of variable display means (for example, variable display means for variable display) , Variable display units 21 to 25), stop control means (for example, CPU50, S33) for controlling symbols to be stopped and displayed on the variable display means based on the lottery results of the lottery means (for example, CPU50, S21), Privilege granting means (for example, CPU 50, S34) for granting a privilege to the player when the symbols stopped and displayed on the variable display means in each row by the stop control means become a combination of predetermined winning symbols; And the sound output control means (for example, the CPU 50) is generating a sound corresponding to the object to be read (for example, the IC tag 93) and the variation parameter during the variation of the design of the variable display unit. The sound output means to output (e.g., a speaker 5L, 5R) and controlling the.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 1, the variation parameter provided corresponding to the object to be read is varied in a plurality of stages based on the use history updated as the game progresses, and the read identification information and variation parameter are read. Based on the above, an image corresponding to the object to be read and the variation parameter is displayed at a predetermined timing, so that the player can play a game according to effects by various images corresponding to the object to be read used. Become. Accordingly, the game play is diversified and does not bore the player.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 2, the object to be read includes a plurality of types, and an image corresponding to the object to be read in which the identification information read by the reading unit is stored among the plurality of types of images is displayed. Therefore, the player can play a game in accordance with various image effects corresponding to the read target object used. Further, by using a plurality of objects to be read, it is possible to play a game in various game modes in which the contents of the effect change every time the game is played, and the player is not bored.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to claim 3, since the variation parameter that varies based on the usage history varies depending on the type of the object to be read, the variation pattern of the variation parameter varies depending on the player's hand. It becomes possible to select among the patterns, and it is possible to provide a highly playable game that satisfies the demands of various players.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the fourth aspect, the image corresponding to the read target object and the variation parameter is displayed with a predetermined probability set for each of a plurality of types of images based on the lottery result of the lottery means. This makes it possible to provide an expectation that the current game result may be advantageous to the player by displaying the image to be displayed, and to provide various games.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to claim 5, in the so-called slot machine that variably displays a plurality of symbols, the image corresponding to the object to be read and the variation parameter is displayed during the variation of the symbol, so that the image is displayed. It is possible to have a sense of expectation that the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed this time may be a combination that is advantageous to the player, and it is possible to play a game according to various image effects corresponding to the read object used It becomes. Therefore, the gameability is diversified and the player is not bored.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to claim 6, the variation information provided corresponding to the object to be read is varied in a plurality of stages based on the usage history updated as the game progresses, and the read identification information and Since the sound corresponding to the object to be read and the fluctuation parameter is output at a predetermined timing based on the fluctuation parameter, the player can play a game according to various sound effects corresponding to the object to be read used. It becomes possible. Accordingly, the game play is diversified and does not bore the player.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 7, the object to be read is composed of a plurality of types, and a sound corresponding to the object to be read in which the identification information read by the reading unit is stored among the plurality of types of sounds is output. Therefore, the player can play the game according to various sound effects corresponding to the read target object used. Further, by using a plurality of objects to be read, it is possible to play a game in various game modes in which the contents of the effect change every time the game is played, and the player is not bored.

  In the gaming machine according to the eighth aspect, since the variation parameter that varies based on the usage history varies depending on the type of the object to be read, the variation pattern of the variation parameter varies depending on the player's hand. It becomes possible to select among the patterns, and it is possible to provide a highly playable game that satisfies the demands of various players.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to claim 9, since the sound corresponding to the object to be read and the variation parameter is output with a predetermined probability set for each of a plurality of types of sounds based on the lottery result of the lottery means, As a result, the game result of this time may be advantageous to the player, and a variety of games can be provided.

  Furthermore, in the gaming machine according to claim 10, in a so-called slot machine that variably displays a plurality of symbols, the sound corresponding to the object to be read and the variation parameter is output during the variation of the symbol, so that the sound is output. It is possible to have a sense of expectation that the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed this time may be a combination that is advantageous to the player, and it is possible to play games according to various sound effects corresponding to the read object used It becomes. Therefore, the gameability is diversified and the player is not bored.

  Hereinafter, a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings based on first and second embodiments in which the present invention is embodied in a slot machine.

(First embodiment)
Here, the slot machine according to the first embodiment is a so-called slot machine using a video reel, but by placing a figure separately purchased by the player at a predetermined position of the slot machine, A game can be played with a corresponding performance. First, a schematic configuration of the slot machine according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of the slot machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a front view showing the variable display section of the slot machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view showing an operation panel of the slot machine according to the first embodiment.

  In FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 has a cabinet 2 that forms the whole, and an upper liquid crystal display 3 is disposed at the upper front of the cabinet 2, and is provided at the center of the front of the cabinet 2. A lower liquid crystal display 4 is disposed on the device front panel 20. Here, the upper liquid crystal display 3 and the lower liquid crystal display 4 are constituted by generally used liquid crystal displays.

A pair of speakers 5L and 5R are provided on the left and right sides of the upper liquid crystal display 3, and a predetermined BGM, sound, sound effect, and the like are output to the player based on the gaming mode of the slot machine 1. Further, an operation table 6 is provided below the lower liquid crystal display 4 so as to protrude toward the front side. In the operation table 6, an authentication unit 7 for placing a later-described figure 13 from the left, an operation panel 8 on which various buttons are arranged, a coin insertion unit 9 for inserting a game medium such as a coin, and bills are inserted. A bill insertion unit 10 is provided.
The figure 13 and the authentication unit 7 will be described in detail later.

  The upper liquid crystal display 3 displays information related to the game such as the game method, the type of winning combination and its payout, and various effects related to the game. The lower liquid crystal display 4 displays the number of credits currently owned by the player and various effect images, and five variable display portions 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25 are displayed near the center thereof. . Each variable display unit 21 to 25 displays various symbols, which will be described later, while being scrolled from the upper direction to the lower direction, and is stopped and displayed by a combination of predetermined symbols after a predetermined time has elapsed.

Therefore, the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment has a video reel realized by being displayed via the variable display portions 21 to 25 of the lower liquid crystal display 4 and has two types of slot games (a normal game and a bonus game). This is a so-called video slot machine. In the slot game (the base game and the bonus game) according to the first embodiment, there are three symbols (a total of 15 symbols) that are stopped and displayed on the variable display portions 21 to 25, respectively.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the variable display units 21 to 25 include first stop display areas 211, 221, 231, 241, 251 and second stop display areas 212, 222, 232, 242, 252, It is divided into third stop display areas 213, 223, 233, 243, and 253, respectively. These stop display areas 211 to 213, 221 to 223, 231 to 233, 241 to 243, and 251 to 253 are described later. Based on the lottery result by lottery, a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Further, in this slot game (normal game and bonus game), a winning line formed by five of these stop display areas 211 to 213, 221 to 223, 231 to 233, 241 to 243, and 251 to 253 is formed. There are 20 of them. In each winning line, if enabled, a payout is awarded when a specific symbol is arranged in a specific manner when the symbol is stopped and displayed. Here, each winning line will be described.

The first pay line L1 is formed by the second stop display areas 212, 222, 232, 242, and 252. The second pay line L2 is formed by first stop display areas 211, 221, 231, 241, 251. The third pay line L3 is formed by third stop display areas 213, 223, 233, 243, and 253. Similarly, the fourth winning line L4 to the twentieth winning line L20 are also formed using the stop display areas 211 to 213, 221 to 223, 231 to 233, 241 to 243, and 251 to 253, respectively.
It should be noted that here, among the above 20 winning lines, the winning lines activated based on the operations of the respective bet buttons (BET 1 PER LINE button 33, BET 3 PER LINE button 34, BET 5 PER LINE button 35) described later are displayed. , "Effective winning line".

  Various operation buttons are arranged on the operation panel 8 provided in the operation table 6. The operation buttons will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 3. A COLLECT button 31 and a GAME RULES button 32 are arranged in order from the leftmost side in the upper stage of the operation panel 8, and the leftmost side in the middle stage. A BET1 PER LINE button 33, a BET3 PER LINE button 34, a BET5 PER LINE button 35, and a WIN START FEATURE button 36 are arranged in order from the left, and a PLAY 1 LINE button 37 and a PLAY 5 LINES button 38 are arranged in order from the left side. , A PLAY 20 LINES button 39 and a GAMBLE RESERVE button 40 are provided.

Here, the COLLECT button 31 is a button that is normally pressed at the end of the game. When the COLLECT button 31 is pressed, a hopper in which coins equivalent to the number of credits acquired in the game are provided in the slot machine 1 is provided. The money is paid back to a coin receiving portion 16 from a coin payout exit 15 (described later) via (not shown). The COLLECT button 31 is provided with a COLLECT switch 45, and a switch signal is output to the CPU 50 when the COLLECT button 31 is pressed (see FIG. 9).
The GAME RULES button 32 is a button that is pressed when a game operation method or the like is unknown. When the GAME RULES button 32 is pressed, various help information is displayed on the upper liquid crystal display 3 or the lower liquid crystal display 4. The A GAME RULES switch 46 is attached to the GAME RULES button 32, and a switch signal is output from the GAME RULES switch 46 to the CPU 50 when the GAME RULES button 32 is pressed (see FIG. 9).

  The BET1 PER LINE button 33 is a button for betting one credit each player currently owns on each valid pay line each time the button is pressed once. A 1-BET switch 57 is attached to the BET1 PER LINE button 33, and when the BET1 PER LINE button 33 is pressed, a switch signal is output from the 1-BET switch 57 to the CPU 50 ( (See FIG. 9).

  The BET 3 PER LINE button 34 is a button for starting a game with 3 bets for each valid pay line when the BET 3 PER LINE button 34 is pressed. The BET3 PER LINE button 35 is provided with a 3-BET switch 58. When the BET3 PER LINE button 35 is pressed, a switch signal is output from the 3-BET switch 58 to the CPU 50 (see FIG. 9).

The BET5 PER LINE button 35 is a button for starting a game with 5 bets for each valid pay line based on the depression thereof. The BET5 PER LINE button 35 is provided with a 5-BET switch 59, and when the BET5 PER LINE button 35 is pressed, a switch signal is output from the 5-BET switch 59 to the CPU 50 (see FIG. 9).
Therefore, the number of bets to be bet for each effective pay line is determined by pressing the BET 1 PER LINE button 33, the BET 3 PER LINE button 34, and the BET 5 PER LINE button 35.

  The WIN START FEATURE button 36 is a button for starting a bonus game, which will be described later, or adding a payout earned in the bonus game to credits. The WIN / START FEATURE button 36 is provided with a WIN / START switch 47. When the WIN / START FEATURE button 36 is pressed, a switch signal is output from the WIN / START switch 47 to the CPU 50 (see FIG. 9).

  The PLAY 1 LINE button 37 is a button for starting the game with the number of active pay lines set to “1” based on the depression thereof. The PLAY 1LINE button 37 is provided with a 1-LINE switch 60, and a switch signal is output from the 1-LINE switch 60 to the CPU 50 when the button is pressed (see FIG. 9).

  The PLAY 5 LINEs 38 button is a button for starting the game with the number of active pay lines set to “5” based on the depression thereof. The PLAY 5 LINE button 38 is provided with a 5-LINEs switch 61, and a switch signal is output from the 5-LINEs switch 61 to the CPU 50 when the button is pressed (see FIG. 9).

  The PLAY 20 LINEs button 39 is a button for starting the game with the number of active pay lines set to “20” based on the depression thereof. The PLAY 20 LINEs button 39 is provided with a 20-LINEs switch 62, and a switch signal is output from the 20-LINEs switch 62 to the CPU 50 when the button is pressed (see FIG. 9).

  Accordingly, the number of winning lines to be activated is determined by pressing the PLAY 1 LINE button 37, the PLAY 5 LINEs button 38, and the PLAY 20 LINEs button 39.

  In this regard, when the PLAY 1 LINE button 37 is pressed, the first pay line L1 described above is activated. When the PLAY 5 LINES button 38 is pressed, the first pay line L1 to the fifth pay line L5 are activated. Further, when the PLAY 20 LINES button 39 is pressed, all of the first pay line L1 to the 20th pay line L20 are activated.

  The PLAY 1 LINE button 37, the PLAY 5 LINEs button 38, and the PLAY 20 LINEs button 39 are displayed on the lower liquid crystal display 4 in order to start the game with the current bet number and the number of effective pay lines when they are pressed. It also has a role of a start button for starting variable display of each symbol on the variable display portions 21 to 25.

The GAMBLE RESERVE button 40 is a button for pressing when leaving the seat, or for shifting to a double down game after the bonus game ends. Here, the double-down game is a game that is played using credits acquired in the bonus game, but details thereof are omitted.
The GAMBLE RESERVE button 40 is provided with a GAMBLE / RESSERVE switch 48, and a switch signal is output from the GAMBLE / RESSERVE switch 48 to the CPU 50 when the button is pressed (see FIG. 9).

  A coin sensor 49 is disposed in the coin insertion unit 9. When a coin is inserted into the coin insertion unit 9, a coin detection signal is output to the CPU 50 via the coin sensor 49 (see FIG. 9) and inserted. Credits equivalent to those coins will be added. Moreover, the banknote sensor 67 is arrange | positioned at the banknote insertion part 10, and when a banknote is inserted into the banknote insertion part 10, a banknote detection signal will be output to CPU50 via the banknote sensor 67 (refer FIG. 9). Credits equivalent to the inserted bills are added.

  In addition, a coin payout exit 15 is formed at the lower portion of the cabinet 2, and a coin receiving portion 16 that receives coins paid out from the coin payout exit 15 is provided. Arranged inside the coin payout opening 15 is a coin detection unit 73 (described later) composed of a hopper 71 capable of discharging coins one by one and a sensor (see FIG. 9). The number of coins paid out from the payout exit 15 is detected. Further, instead of directly paying out coins, a receipt-like one describing the number (value) of coins may be discharged. At that time, the player can exchange the prize for a prize by bringing the discharged receipt to the counter of the game shop.

  Subsequently, based on FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, the information of the IC tag built in the figure 13 used for the game of the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment and the figure 13 provided and mounted in the slot machine 1 is shown. The authentication unit 7 that performs reading and writing will be described.

  First, the figure 13 which concerns on 1st Embodiment is demonstrated based on FIG.4 and FIG.5. FIG. 4 is a front view showing the figure according to the first embodiment. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing the storage area of the IC tag built in the figure according to the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 4, the figure 13 according to the first embodiment basically includes a pedestal part 90 and a figure body part 91.
The pedestal portion 90 has a diameter corresponding to the authentication unit 7 described later, and is formed on a hollow thick disc. The figure main body 91 is fixed to the upper surface 92 of the pedestal 90, while the IC tag 93 is fitted and fixed to the bottom. The IC tag 93 is the same as a generally sold IC tag, and includes an IC chip including a memory and a transmission / reception unit, and an antenna connected to the IC chip, and has a coin shape. In addition, the IC tag 93 used in the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment is a read / write IC tag that can rewrite information. As described later, the IC tag 93 has a unique figure ID corresponding to the character corresponding to the figure main body 91, the number of times the figure 13 is used in the slot machine 1, and a figure character that gradually grows based on the number of times used. The level (see FIG. 13) and the like are stored (see FIG. 5).

On the other hand, the figure main body 91 is formed in the appearance of a doll shaped like a specific character with synthetic resin or the like. Here, the figures 13 used in the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment include figures 13A to 13C in the form of a total of three types of characters: “warrior man”, “magician woman”, and “bard man”. To do. The figure main body 91 of each of the figures 13A to 13C is fixed in an upright state with respect to the pedestal 90, and in the figure 13A of “warrior man”, a doll representing the figure of a male warrior is a figure main body. It is being fixed to the base part 90 as the part 91 (refer FIG. 4). Further, in the figure 13B of “Witch Wizard”, a doll representing a female wizard is fixed to the pedestal 90 as the figure main body 91 (see FIG. 4). Further, in the figure 13C of “Bard Man”, a doll representing a male bard figure is fixed to the pedestal part 90 as a figure body part 91 (not shown). FIG. 4 shows only the figures 13A and 13B of the “warrior man” and the “magician woman” among the three types of figures.
Each of the figures 13A to 13C is stored in a capsule having a predetermined size and sold by a dedicated vending machine provided separately from the slot machine 1.

  The player can distinguish the figures 13A to 13C by the shape of the figure main body 91. On the other hand, the slot machine 1 reads the figure ID stored in the IC tag 93 to read the figures 13A to 13C. A distinction is possible.

Here, each storage area provided in the IC tag 93 built in the figure 13 will be described. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing each storage area of the IC tag.
As shown in FIG. 5, the IC tag 93 has a figure ID that is a unique value for each of the figures 13A to 13C (for example, "0001" for the figure 13A, "0002" for the figure 13B, "0003" for the figure 13C). Is stored in advance using the figure ID storage area 93A and the figure 13 in which the IC tag 93 is built in the slot machine 1 (here, one game is a bet based on the current owned credit). Whether each time the operation is performed, the symbols are changed and stopped, and various types of processing (bonus game processing, payout processing, etc.) are performed according to the combination of the symbols that are stopped is displayed. A usage history storage area 93B that is updated and stored for each game, and a character level that gradually grows based on the usage history (use The number grows to the level 1 → Level 2 → Level 3 → · · · by increase) that is a character-level storage area 93C which is stored are provided. In the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, as described later, a bonus game winning announcement effect (display display, sound flowing from the speaker, etc.) performed during the game based on the figure ID (type of figure) and the character level, as will be described later. Changes (see FIG. 14).

  Next, the authentication unit 7 provided in the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing the authentication unit 7 provided in the slot machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a front view showing the authentication unit 7 in a state where a figure is placed.

As shown in FIG. 6, the authentication unit 7 according to the first embodiment basically includes a guide member 95, a holding frame 96, and a base 97.
The guide member 95 has a main body 98 made of transparent urethane, which is a transparent resin of a thick plate-like body, and a taper-shaped guide hole cut into a truncated cone shape at the center of the main body 98. 99 is formed. The guide hole 99 has a shape in which the upper opening area is larger than the lower opening area and is inclined inward, and the lower opening area is the same as the area on the lower surface side of the pedestal portion 90 of the figure 13. It is almost the same.
In addition, a protrusion 100 is formed at the front end of the guide member 95. The protrusion 100 is disposed in front of the main body 98 and is formed integrally with the main body 98. Further, a seal-like light shielding member 101 is stuck around the guide hole 99 on the upper surface of the main body 98 of the guide member 95.

  The light shielding member 101 has a black surface and serves to block light from a full color LED 109 (described later) provided therein. In addition, a notification unit 102 is provided on the outer side of the light shielding member 101 of the main body 98 so that notification light is lit or blinked. And the alerting | reporting part 102 displays light according to the gaming state of the slot machine 1, and alert | reports the present gaming state of the slot machine 1 to a player.

  The holding frame 96 is formed in a substantially trapezoidal shape, and is a holding member that holds the guide member 95 when the guide member 95 is fitted therein. The holding frame has a frame 103 that covers the periphery of the main body 98 when the guide member 95 is fitted. Furthermore, a seating portion 104 that can be placed by fitting and mounting the pedestal portion 90 of the figure 13 is formed at the center of the bottom surface of the frame 103.

  The seating portion 104 can be fitted so that the base portion 90 and the seating portion 104 can maintain a predetermined positional relationship while the base portion 90 of the figure 13 has a slight margin. Is formed by a cylindrical space having a diameter slightly larger than the diameter of the pedestal portion 90 of the figure 13, and the depth of the seating portion 104 is set slightly lower than the height of the pedestal portion 90. . Then, as shown in FIG. 7, the base portion 90 is set on the seat portion 104, thereby preventing the figure 13 from falling.

  Further, a protruding portion guide member 105 is provided at a front front position of the frame body 103. The protruding portion guide member 105 is formed in a position and size that covers the surface of the protruding portion 100 when the main body portion 98 of the guide member 95 is fitted into the holding frame 96.

Further, the base 97 positioned below the holding frame 96 includes a base main body 106 and an IC tag reader / writer 107 installed on the base main body 106. The IC tag reader / writer 107 includes a controller, a data transmission / reception unit, and an antenna. In particular, the antenna unit that performs communication of the IC tag 93 data is disposed so as to be positioned directly below the seating unit 104 of the holding frame 96. Yes. Therefore, data communication with the IC tag 93 built in the pedestal portion 90 of the figure 13 placed on the seating portion 104 can be reliably performed.
The IC tag reader / writer 107 configured as described above is connected to a CPU 50 described later, and is controlled by the CPU 50 to perform read and write processing on the IC tag 93. In the first embodiment, data communication is performed by a non-contact method, but it is naturally possible to perform data communication by a contact method.

  The base 97 has a back plate 108 formed so as to rise upward on the back side, and a full color LED 109 is attached to the back plate 108. The full-color LED 109 emits light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the gaming state of the slot machine 1, and notifies the player of the current gaming state of the slot machine 1 via the notification unit 102.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment provided with the authentication unit 7 having the above-described configuration, when the player inserts a coin from the coin insertion unit 9 and then accepts the bet, the authentication unit 7 If the CPU 50 determines whether any of the figures 13A to 13C is placed on the IC tag reader / writer 107, and determines that any of the figures 13A to 13C is also placed, the IC 50 Based on the current character level read from the tag 93, a bonus game winning announcement using the lower liquid crystal display 4 is performed at a predetermined rate while the symbols of the variable display portions 21 to 25 are changing. The details of the notice effect will be described later.

Next, based on FIG. 8, an example of a symbol that is variably displayed while scrolling on each of the variable display portions 21 to 25 of the lower liquid crystal display 4 in the base game and the bonus game will be described. In FIG. 8, the symbol row indicated by the first reel band 111 is the symbol row variably displayed on the variable display portion 21, and the symbol row indicated by the second reel band 112 is the variable display portion 22. A row of symbols variably displayed, a row of symbols indicated by the third reel band 113 is a row of symbols variably displayed by the variable display section 23, and a row of symbols indicated by the fourth reel band 114 is variably displayed. The symbol row variably displayed in the portion 24 and the symbol row indicated by the fifth reel band 115 are symbol rows variably displayed in the variable display portion 25.
It should be noted that dot data for forming an image of the symbol row indicated by the first reel band 111 to the fifth reel band 115 is stored in the image ROM 82 (see FIG. 11).

  Here, the symbol rows shown in the first reel band 111 to the fifth reel belt 115 have different symbol arrays, and these symbol columns are “LOBSTER”, “SHARK”, 13 types of symbols “FISH”, “PUNK”, “OCTOPUS”, “CRAB”, “WORM”, “A”, “K”, “Q”, “J”, “WILD”, “SARDINE” It is configured in combination.

  In this regard, “LOBSTER” indicates a lobster symbol. In addition, “SHARK”, “FISH”, “PUNK”, “OCTOPUS”, “CRAB”, “WORM”, “SARDINE” are those of shark, fish, guitar, shark, moth, insect, moth Each design is shown. In addition, “A”, “K”, “Q”, “J”, and “WILD” indicate symbols of each alphabet.

“LOBSTER”, “SHARK”, “FISH”, “PUNK”, “OCTOPUS”, “CRAB”, “WORM”, “A”, “K”, “Q”, “J” When a predetermined number of stops are displayed from the left end along the 1st to 20th pay lines L1 to L20, a predetermined credit number is added as a credit owned by the player (see FIG. 12).
“SARDINE” is a so-called scatter symbol, and when two or more of the variable display portions 21 to 25 are stopped and displayed regardless of the effective winning line, a predetermined credit number is given to the player. It is added as a credit owned (see FIG. 12). Furthermore, as will be described later, “SARDINE” is also a bonus game transition symbol for transitioning to a bonus game, and when four or more of the variable display sections 21 to 25 are stopped and displayed regardless of the valid pay line. The game can be transferred to a bonus game.
“WILD” is a so-called wild symbol that can be used in place of symbols other than “SARDINE” (scatter symbol).

In the row of symbols indicated by the first reel band 111 to the fifth reel band 115, one of the PLAY 1 LINE button 37, the PLAY 5 LINE button 38, and the PLAY 20 LINE button 39 is pressed, and the game is started. Then, each variable display unit 21 to 25 is scroll-displayed from the upper direction to the lower direction, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, the three symbols are stopped and displayed on the respective variable display units.
Furthermore, various winning combinations (see FIG. 12) are set in advance based on a plurality of combinations of the symbols, and when the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination stops on the effective winning line, Accordingly, the payout is added to the credit. If four or more “SARDINE” are stopped and displayed at the same time regardless of the winning line, the game shifts to a bonus game.

Next, a configuration related to the control system of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a block diagram schematically showing a control system of the slot machine.
In FIG. 9, the control system of the slot machine 1 is basically configured with a CPU 50 as a core, and a ROM 51 and a RAM 52 are connected to the CPU 50. The ROM 51 stores a main processing program, a normal game processing program, a bonus game processing program, a symbol lottery table for drawing lottery symbols, a winning combination based on a combination of symbols to be stopped, and payment based on the winning combination. A payout table (see FIG. 12) for setting credits to be issued, a notice effect selection table (see FIG. 14) for selecting a notice effect to be performed when the symbol of the slot machine 1 changes based on the figure type and character level, a lottery result and a character A notice effect generation table (see FIG. 15) for determining whether or not to generate a notice effect based on the level and the random number value, voice data of each character output from the speaker at the time of effect, and other control of the slot machine 1 Various necessary programs and data tables are stored. The RAM 52 is a memory that temporarily stores various data calculated by the CPU 50.

  The CPU 50 is connected to a clock pulse generating circuit 53 and a frequency divider 54 for generating a reference clock pulse, and a random number generator 55 and a random number sampling circuit 56 for generating a random number. The random numbers sampled through the random number sampling circuit 56 are used for various lotteries such as a winning combination. Further, the CPU 50 includes a COLLECT switch 45 attached to the COLLECT button 31, a GAME RULES switch 46 attached to the GAME RULES button 32, a 1-BET switch 57 attached to the BET 1 PER LINE button 33, and a BET 3 PER LINE button. 34, 3-BET switch 58 attached to 34, 5-BET switch 59 attached to BET5 PER LINE button 35, WIN / START switch 47 attached to WIN START FEATURE button 36, 1 attached to PLAY 1 LINE button 37 -LINE switch 60, 5-LINE switch 61 attached to PLAY 5 LINE button 38, 20-LINE switch attached to PLAY 20 LINE button 39 62 and,, GAMBLE RESERVE switch 48 attached to the GAMBLE RESERVE button 40 are connected, respectively. The CPU 50 performs control to execute various operations corresponding to the buttons based on the switch signals output from the switches when the buttons are pressed.

  Furthermore, a coin sensor 49 disposed in the coin insertion unit 9 and a bill sensor 67 disposed in the bill insertion unit 10 are respectively connected to the CPU 50. The coin sensor 49 detects a coin inserted from the coin insertion unit 9, and the CPU 50 calculates the number of coins inserted based on a coin detection signal output from the coin sensor 49. The bill sensor 67 detects the type and amount of the bill inserted from the bill insertion unit 10, and the CPU 50 calculates the number of credits equivalent to the bill amount based on the bill detection signal output from the bill sensor 67.

A hopper 71 is connected to the CPU 50 via a hopper drive circuit 70. When a driving signal is output from the CPU 50 to the hopper driving circuit 70, the hopper 71 pays out a predetermined number of coins from the coin payout exit 15.
Further, a coin detection unit 73 is connected to the CPU 50 via a payout completion signal circuit 72. The coin detection unit 73 is disposed inside the coin payout exit 15. When it is detected that a predetermined number of coins have been paid out from the coin payout exit 15, a coin payout detection signal is issued from the coin detection unit 73. Based on this, the payout completion signal circuit 72 outputs a payout completion signal to the CPU 50. Further, the upper liquid crystal display 3 and the lower liquid crystal display 4 are connected to the CPU 50 via the liquid crystal driving circuit 74, and the upper liquid crystal display 3 and the lower liquid crystal display 4 are controlled by the CPU 50.

In this regard, the liquid crystal drive circuit 74 is configured by a program ROM 81, an image ROM 82, an image control CPU 83, a work RAM 84, a VDP (video display processor) 85, a video RAM 86, and the like, as shown in FIG. The program ROM 81 stores an image control program related to display on the upper liquid crystal display 3 and the lower liquid crystal display 4 and various selection tables. Further, the image ROM 82, for example, effects corresponding to the first reel band 111 to the fifth reel band 115 and the figures 13A to 13C of FIG. 8 displayed on the lower liquid crystal display 4 (or the variable display units 21 to 25), respectively. The dot data for forming an image such as an image (see FIGS. 24 to 29) is stored.
Based on the parameters set by the CPU 50, the image control CPU 83 follows the image control program stored in advance in the program ROM 81 from the dot data stored in advance in the image ROM 82 to the upper liquid crystal display 3 and the lower liquid crystal display 4. The image to be displayed is determined. The work RAM 84 is configured as a temporary storage unit when the image control CPU 83 executes the image control program. The VDP 85 forms an image corresponding to the display content determined by the image control CPU 83 and outputs the image to the upper liquid crystal display 3 and the lower liquid crystal display 4. Thereby, for example, the row of symbols indicated by the reel bands 111 to 115 is scroll-displayed on the lower liquid crystal display 4 (or the variable display portions 21 to 25). The video RAM 86 is configured as a temporary storage unit when an image is formed with the VDP 85.

  An LED 78 is connected to the CPU 50 via an LED drive circuit 77. A large number of LEDs 78 are arranged on the front surface of the slot machine 1 and are controlled to be turned on by the LED drive circuit 77 based on a drive signal from the CPU 50 when performing various effects. In particular, in the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the LED 78 is turned on at the time of a bonus game, which will be described later, to enhance the effect.

  The sound output circuit 79 and the speakers 5L and 5R are connected to the CPU 50. The speakers 5L and 5R generate sound and sound effects when performing various effects based on the output signals from the sound output circuit 79. is there. In particular, in the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, in a state where any of the figures 13A to 13C is placed on the authentication unit 7, the figures 13A to 13A are displayed at the time of a notice effect performed with a predetermined probability during symbol variation. By outputting sound corresponding to each character of 13C (warrior man, wizard woman, bard man), it is possible to perform a new production as if the placed figures 13A to 13C are talking to the player. Is possible.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 11, the ROM 51 has stop display areas 211 to 213, 221 to 223, 231 to 233, 241 to 243, and 251 to 253 (see FIG. 11) based on random numbers. 2), a symbol lottery table 51A for determining symbols to be stopped and displayed, a payout table 51B for storing a winning combination and a payout of symbols stopped and displayed in each stop display area, and a symbol change in the slot machine 1 Whether or not to generate the notice effect based on the notice effect selection table 51C (see FIG. 14) used when selecting the notice effect to be displayed based on the figure type and the character level, the lottery result, the character level, and the random value. The notice effect generation table 51D (see FIG. 15) used when determining whether or not is output from the speakers 5L and 5R during the effect. Audio data storage area 51E audio data of the character is stored is stored. The notice effect that is performed when the symbol fluctuates will be described in detail later.

  Next, when the base game and the bonus game are performed using the five variable display portions 21 to 25 in the slot machine 1 and stored in the ROM 51, the stop display areas 211 to 213, 221 to 223, 231 to 233 are displayed. , 241 to 243, 251 to 253 (see FIG. 2), the symbol lottery table 51A used when determining symbols to be stopped and displayed will be described.

  The symbol lottery table 51A is a lottery in which symbols that stop on the first effective pay line L1 including the second stop display areas 212, 222, 232, 242 and 252 are drawn based on the random number values sampled by the random number sampling circuit 56. It is a table. Then, by determining the symbols to be stopped in the second stop display areas 212, 222, 232, 242, and 252, the upper and lower first and third stop display areas 211, 213, 221, 223, 231, 233, 241 are determined. The symbols to be stopped and displayed at 243, 251 and 253 are also determined from the arrangement of the symbols on the reel band (see FIG. 8). Specifically, the code No. determined based on the random number value. Code No. smaller by 1 than Is stopped and displayed in the first stop display areas 211, 221, 231, 241, 251 and the code No. Code No. 1 larger than Is stopped and displayed in the third stop display areas 213, 223, 233, 243, 253.

In the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the symbols to be stopped and displayed on the effective pay line L1 are determined for each of the variable display units 21 to 25. The symbol lottery table 51A includes code numbers “00” to “29” for the symbol columns displayed on the first reel strip 111 to the fifth reel strip 115 in FIG. Are assigned in order from the top. A random value corresponding to is set.
Then, the CPU 50 samples five random number values via the random number sampling circuit 56 so as to correspond to each of the variable display units 21 to 25 at the start of the game, and displays the second stop display for each of the variable display units 21 to 25. The symbols to be stopped in the areas 212, 222, 232, 242, 252 are determined (for example, when the sampled random number value is “9”, the code number “09” assigned to “09”) The symbol (fish) is stopped and displayed in the second stop display area).

  Next, the winning combination and the payout when the base game and the bonus game are played using the five variable display portions 21 to 25 in the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a payout table 51B showing a winning combination and a payout when a game is played using five variable display portions, and shows a payout when the bet number is “1”. Accordingly, when the bet number is “1”, the payout value shown in FIG. 12 is added to the credit. However, when the bet number is “2” or more, the payout value shown in FIG. The credit multiplied by the number of bets is added to the credit.

  Here, the winning combination and the payout in the case of playing the base game will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 12, the “LOBSTER” symbol (lobster) is an effective winning line in the variable display portions 21 to 22. When it is continuously stopped and displayed (in the case of “2K” appearing continuously from the left end), a payout of “10” is obtained. Further, when the variable display sections 21 to 23 are continuously stopped and displayed on the effective pay line (in the case of “3K” appearing continuously from the left end), a payout of “320” is obtained. In addition, when the variable display units 21 to 24 are continuously stopped and displayed on the effective pay line (in the case of “4K” that appears four consecutively from the left end), a payout of “2500” is obtained. In addition, when the variable display units 21 to 25 are continuously stopped and displayed on the effective winning line in the variable display units 21 to 25 (in the case of “5K” appearing continuously from the left end), “6000”. Get a dividend.

  As for the symbol “SHARK” (鮫), when it is continuously stopped and displayed on the effective pay line in the variable display portions 21 to 22 (in the case of “2K” appearing continuously from the left end). In addition, a dividend of “3” is obtained. In addition, when the variable display units 21 to 23 are continuously stopped and displayed on the effective pay line (in the case of “3K” that appears three consecutively from the left end), a payout of “25” is obtained. In addition, when the variable display units 21 to 24 are continuously stopped and displayed on the effective pay line (in the case of “4K” which appears four consecutively from the left end), a payout of “150” is obtained. Further, when the variable display units 21 to 25 are continuously stopped and displayed on the effective pay line (in the case of “5K” appearing continuously from the left end), a payout of “1000” is obtained.

  Similarly, “FISH” symbol (fish), “PUNK” symbol (person with guitar), “OCTOPUS” symbol (蛸), “CRAB” symbol (蟹), “WORM” symbol (insect) ), “A” symbol (English letter), “K” symbol (English letter), “Q” symbol (English letter), and “J” symbol (English letter) as shown in FIG. A dividend is set for

  When the payout based on these symbols is on a plurality of effective pay lines, the total value of all payouts is added to the credit.

  On the other hand, in the case of the “SARDIN” symbol (で), it is a scatter symbol. In the case of “2K” in which two variable appearance portions 21 to 25 appear (stop display) regardless of the effective pay line. A dividend of “2” is obtained, a dividend of “5” is obtained when “3K” appears (stop display), and a dividend of “10” is awarded when “4K” appears (stop display). In the case of “5K” that appears five (stop display), a payout of “125” is obtained.

  Only the payout according to the symbol “SARDIN” (鰯) is obtained by multiplying the payout value shown in FIG. 12 by the total number of bets (the product of the number of bets and the number of effective pay lines) to the credit. At this time, if there is a payout other than the symbol “SARDIN” (鰯), the payout is also added to the credit.

  In addition, the symbol (鰯) of “SARDIN” is also a bonus game transition trigger symbol, and when four or more symbols appear (stop display) at the same time, regardless of the active winning line, in the variable display portions 21 to 25, As well as obtaining a payout, it is possible to shift to a bonus game.

  The bonus game will be described below. A bonus game is a game that is started by satisfying a specific condition during a normal game, and is often a game that is generally advantageous to the player. Here, when the game is shifted to the bonus game, the game is automatically performed continuously for 15 to 25 games according to the lottery result at the time of shifting to the bonus game (so-called free game) without betting credits or the like.

  Note that the number of bets and the number of active entry lines in the bonus game are those used at the time of transition to the bonus game. In addition, the winning combination and the payout in the bonus game are the same as those in the normal game described above, but the symbol “SHARK” (鮫) is treated as the symbol “LOBSTER” and the symbol “SARDIN”. If four (鰯) appear together (stop display), it is possible to shift to the bonus game again. Here, as shown in FIG. 12, since the “LOBSTER” symbol (lobster) is set higher in payout in comparison with the “SHARK” symbol (鮫), the player is credited in the bonus game. There is a high possibility that a large amount of credits and the like can be obtained without consuming money.

  Next, when a normal game is played using the five variable display portions 21 to 25 in the slot machine 1, a notice effect that occurs at a predetermined rate during the change of the symbols will be described with reference to FIGS. To do. Here, in the slot machine according to the first embodiment, a notice effect for notifying the possibility of winning the bonus game in the current game (4 or more symbols of “SARDIN” are stopped and displayed) at the time of symbol change occurs. In particular, when any of the figures 13A to 13C (see FIG. 4) is placed on the authentication unit 7 when playing a game, images and sounds corresponding to the character types and character levels of the figures 13A to 13C. A notice effect is performed using.

  First, each type of notice effect that changes based on the types and character levels of the figures 13A to 13C will be described. Here, the character level is a parameter that is set based on the number of times a game is played using a figure for each figure. A character level growth pattern based on the number of uses for each figure will be described below with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 13, in the three types of figures 13A to 13C used in the first embodiment, the character level grows (increases) step by step as the number of uses n increases. However, the growth pattern differs depending on the types of the figures 13A to 13C. When the figure 13A (warrior man) is used, if the number of uses n is less than 30, it is set to “level 1”. If it is 30 times or more, it is set to “level 2”.
Also, when using the figure 13B (mage man), if the number of uses n is less than 50, it is set to “level 1”, and if the number of uses n is 50 times or more and less than 100, it is set to “level 2”. When the number of uses n is 100 times or more, “level 3” is set.
Also, when using the figure 13C (bard man), it is set to “level 1” if the number of uses n is less than 100, and is set to “level 2” if the number of uses n is 100 times or more and less than 200 times. When the usage count n is 200 times or more and less than 300 times, it is set to “level 3”, and when the usage count n is 400 times or more, it is set to “level 4”.

That is, the figure 13A is set such that the character level is easily raised compared to the case where another figure is used, but the upper limit character level is set low. On the other hand, the figure 13C is set such that the character level is less likely to be raised than when other figures are used, but the upper limit character level is set higher. In the figure 13B, the way of raising the character level is average, and the upper limit character level is also set to the average level.
Accordingly, by placing the figures 13A to 13C on the slot machine 1, the player can play a game based on various character-level growth patterns for each figure type. In particular, if the player wants to increase the character level in a short period of time, it can be done by placing the figure 13A and playing the game. If the player wants to grow to a high character level over a long period of time, This is possible by placing the figure 13C and playing a game. Therefore, by using a figure, it is possible to play a game in various game modes in which the contents of the effect change each time a game is played, and the player is not bored. Further, it becomes possible to select a character level growth pattern among various patterns by the player's hand, and it is possible to provide a highly playable game satisfying various player's demands.

And as shown in FIG. 14, the content of the notice effect is determined by the type and character level of the figures 13A to 13C.
For example, the case where the figure 13A is placed will be described. When the notice effect using the character of “warrior man” is performed on the lower liquid crystal display 4 and the character level is “level 1”, the pattern A The notice will be made. When the character level is “level 2”, the notice effect of pattern B is performed. Then, in the notice effect of pattern A, a warrior image 120 (see FIG. 24) wearing only ordinary clothes is displayed, and a male voice “Yoshi!” Is output from the speakers 5L and 5R. . Further, in the notice effect of pattern B, a warrior image 121 (see FIG. 25) wearing armor and sword is displayed, and a male voice “I can go!” Is output from the speakers 5L and 5R. .

  Next, the case where the figure 13B is placed will be described. When a notice effect is performed using the character “Witch” on the lower liquid crystal display 4 and the character level is “level 1”, a pattern is displayed. A notice of C is made. When the character level is “level 2”, a notice effect of pattern D is made. Further, when the character level is “level 3”, a notice effect of pattern E is performed. Then, in the notice effect of pattern C, a wizard image 122 (see FIG. 26) wearing only ordinary clothes is displayed, and a female voice “E!” Is output from the speakers 5L and 5R. . Further, in the notice effect of pattern D, the image 123 (see FIG. 27) of a wizard wearing a cloak is displayed, and a female voice “I can go!” Is output from the speakers 5L and 5R. Furthermore, in the notice effect of pattern E, a wizard image 124 (see FIG. 28) wearing a hat, a cloak, and a wand is displayed, and a female voice is displayed on the speakers 5L, 5R, saying “I will decide next!” Is output from.

  Next, the case where the figure 13C is placed will be described. When the notice effect using the character “Bard Man” is performed on the lower liquid crystal display 4, and the character level is “level 1”, A notice effect of pattern F is made. Further, when the character level is “level 2”, the notice effect of the pattern G is performed. Further, when the character level is “level 3”, the notice effect of the pattern H is performed. Further, when the character level is “level 4”, the notice effect of pattern I is performed. In the notice effect of pattern F, an image (not shown) of a bard wearing only ordinary clothes is displayed, and “Rah ~” and a male singing voice are output from the speakers 5L and 5R. . Also, in the notice effect of the pattern G, an image (not shown) of a bard wearing a turban is displayed, and a male singing voice “Lara ~ Ra ~” is output from the speakers 5L and 5R. Also, in the notice effect of pattern H, an image (not shown) of a bard who plays the flute is displayed, and “Peepy” and the tone of the flute are output from the speakers 5L and 5R. Also, in the notice effect of pattern I, an image (not shown) of a bard who plays the harp is displayed, and “Polonpolon” and the tone of the harp are output from the speakers 5L and 5R.

  On the other hand, when none of the figures 13A to 13C is placed, the notice effect of the pattern J is performed. In the notice effect of pattern J, an image 125 (see FIG. 29) consisting only of the characters “Go !!” is displayed.

  Accordingly, the player can know the character level of the currently used figure based on the contents of the image displayed on the lower liquid crystal display 4 and the sound output from the speakers 5L and 5R. It is possible to play a game by various notice effects set for each type and character level. Further, since the notice effect is displayed, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed this time may be a combination that is advantageous to the player, and the game motivation is improved.

Next, a notice effect generation table 51D for determining whether or not to generate the notice effect in the current game during symbol variation will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 15, whether or not to generate the notice effect is determined by the lottery result based on the stop symbol lottery result, the presence / absence of the figure, the character level, and a random value from 0 to 9 sampled through the random number sampling circuit 56. Therefore, it is determined.

For example, when a bonus game is won by an internal lottery and a figure of character level 1 is used, a notice effect is generated when the sampled random number is in the range of 0-2.
On the other hand, when the bonus game is not won in the internal lottery and the figure of the character level 1 is used in the same manner, the notice effect is generated in the range where the sampled random number value is 0-4. .

When a bonus game is won by an internal lottery and a character level 2 figure is used, a notice effect is generated when the sampled random number is in the range of 0-3.
On the other hand, when the bonus game is not won in the internal lottery and the figure of the character level 2 is used in the same manner, the notice effect is generated in the range where the sampled random number value is 0-3. .

Further, when the bonus game is won by the internal lottery and the figure at the character level 3 is used, a notice effect is generated when the sampled random number value is in the range of 0-5.
On the other hand, when the bonus game is not won in the internal lottery and the figure of the character level 3 is used in the same manner, the notice effect is generated in the range where the sampled random number value is 0-2. .

Further, when the bonus game is won by the internal lottery and the figure of the character level 4 is used, the notice effect is generated in the range of the random number sampled from 0 to 7.
On the other hand, when the bonus game is not won in the internal lottery and the figure of the character level 4 is used in the same manner, the sampled random number value is 0 and the notice effect is generated.

Further, when the bonus game is won by the internal lottery and the figure is not used, the sampled random value is 0 and the notice effect is generated.
On the other hand, when the bonus game is not won in the internal lottery and the figure is not used in the same manner, the notice effect is generated in the range of the sampled random number value 0-4.

Next, the reliability for winning a bonus game when a notice effect is generated under each of the above conditions will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the reliability is a predetermined calculated value obtained in order to compare the possibility of being stopped and displayed by a combination of symbols that the bonus game is actually won when an effect occurs. “Rate of the notice effect when the bonus game is won” and “Rate of the notice when the bonus game is won” and “Notice that the bonus game is not won” It is determined by the numerical value divided by the sum of the “proportion of production”.
For example, when the reliability of the notice effect generated when the figures 13A to 13C of the character level 1 are used, the reliability of the notice effect generated by the notice effect generation table 51D in FIG. 15 is (3/10) / (3/10 + 5/10) = 3/8 = 38%.
Similarly, the reliability of the notice effect when the figures 13A to 13C at the character level 2 are used is 50%, and the reliability of the notice effect when the figures 13A to 13C at the character level 3 are used is 67%. The reliability of the notice effect when the character level 4 figures 13A to 13C are used is 89%. On the other hand, the reliability of the notice effect generated when none of the figures 13A to 13C is used is 17%.

In other words, the reliability of the notice effect when the game is played using the figure is higher than when the figure is not used, and the player's expectation for winning the bonus game is improved. Even when a figure is used, the higher the character level, the higher the reliability of the notice effect, and the player's expectation for winning the bonus game is improved.
In addition, the player can play the game based on the highly reliable notice effect by gradually using the figures 13A to 13C in the slot machine 1 repeatedly. Therefore, it is possible to increase opportunities for the player to purchase and use the figures 13A to 13C, and the player's sense of expectation for the game is increased, and the game motivation is improved.

  Next, a main processing program of the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment having the above-described configuration will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the main processing program in the slot machine according to the first embodiment. Each program shown in the flowcharts in FIGS. 17 to 23 is stored in the ROM 51 and the RAM 52 provided in the slot machine 1 and is executed by the CPU 50.

  In FIG. 17, first, in step (hereinafter abbreviated as “S”) 1, a start acceptance process of FIG. 18 described later is performed. This process is based on the operation of the BET 1 PER LINE button 33, the operation of the BET 3 PER LINE button 34, the operation of the BET 5 PER LINE button 35, the operation of the PLAY 1 LINE button 37, the operation of the PLAY 5 LINE button 38, and the operation of the PLAY 20 LINES button 39. In this process, the switch signals output from the 1-BET switch 57, the 3-BET switch 58, the 5-BET switch 59, the 1-LINE switch 60, the 5-LINES switch 61, and the 20-LINES switch 62 are received. The game is started when a switch signal output from each switch is received.

In S2, a lottery process shown in FIG. 19 to be described later is performed based on the switch signals output from the 1-LINE switch 60, 5-LINES switch 61, and 20-LINE switch 62 described above.
Here, when a bonus game is won (when four or more “SARDIN” symbols (停止) are stopped and displayed simultaneously on the variable display portions 21 to 25 regardless of the valid pay line), After the game is finished this time, a bonus game described later is performed (see FIG. 22).

  In S3, a normal game process of FIG. 20 described later is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S4 to determine whether or not the bonus game has been won. Specifically, in the lottery process of S2, if the symbol (鰯) of “SARDIN” is stopped and displayed on the variable display sections 21 to 25 in combination with four or more, it is a bonus. Since the game is won (S4: YES), the process proceeds to S5, and after a bonus game process of FIG. 22 described later is performed, a history update process described later is performed (S6). On the other hand, in the lottery process of S2, if the symbol (鰯) of “SARDIN” is not stopped and displayed on the variable display portions 21 to 25 in combination with four or more, regardless of the effective pay line, the bonus game is won. Not (S4: NO), history update processing is performed in this state (S6). In the history update process, the usage history and character level of the figure 13 are updated as will be described later. Thereafter, the main processing program ends.

  Next, the start acceptance process performed in S1 in the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the start acceptance processing program in the slot machine according to the first embodiment.

  In the start acceptance process, first, in S11, the CPU 50 determines whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 15 seconds) has elapsed. If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (S11: NO), the process proceeds to S13 without doing anything, but if it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (S11: YES) ) In S12, after performing a demonstration effect on the upper liquid crystal display 3 and the lower liquid crystal display 4, the process proceeds to S13.

In S13, it is determined whether or not an operation of the PLAY 1 LINE button 37, an operation of the PLAY 5 LINEs button 38, or an operation of the PLAY 20 LINEs button 39 has been performed. If it is determined that the operation of the PLAY 1 LINE button 37 or the like has not been performed (S13: NO), the process returns to S11 and the above processing is repeated, while the operation of the PLAY 1 LINE button 37 or the like is performed. If it is determined (S13: YES), the process proceeds to the figure placement determination process of S14 even during the demonstration effect.
In the determination process of S13, determination may be made not only with these operation signals but also with other input signals.

  In S14, it is determined whether or not the figures 13A to 13C (see FIG. 4) are placed on the authentication unit 7. Specifically, the IC tag reader / writer 107 determines whether or not data communication with the IC tag 93 built in the pedestal portion 90 of the figures 13A to 13C is possible. If it is determined that none of the figures 13A to 13C are placed (S14: NO), the start acceptance process is terminated, and the process proceeds to a lottery process (S2).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that any of the figures 13A to 13C is placed on the authentication unit 7 (S14: YES), the IC tag 93 built in the figure placed by the IC tag reader / writer 107 is used. Is read (S15). As the data read here, the figure ID taking a unique value for each of the figures 13A to 13C, the current character level (level 1) of the figure used, and the placed figure are used for the slot machine 1. There are n times of games played. Here, one game means that a bet operation is performed based on the current owned credit, the symbols are changed and stopped, and various processes (bonus game processing, payout processing, etc.) according to the combination of the symbols that are stopped are displayed. ) Refers to a series of operations up to.

  Subsequently, in S16, based on the figure ID read in S15 and the number of times of use n, the types of the figures 13A to 13C, the current number of times of use of the figure n and the character level are specified, and the information is stored in the RAM 52. The Thereafter, the start acceptance process is terminated, and the process proceeds to a lottery process (S2).

  Next, the lottery process performed in S2 in the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of a lottery processing program in the slot machine according to the first embodiment.

  In the lottery process, first, a symbol determination process is performed in S21. Here, in the base game, the symbols to be stopped and displayed on the first pay line L1 are determined for each of the variable display portions 21 to 25. Specifically, as described above, the five random number values corresponding to each of the variable display units 21 to 25 are sampled by the random number sampling circuit 56, and the code number is stored in the symbol lottery table 51A. To decide. Furthermore, the code No. On the basis of the first reel band 111 to the fifth reel band 115, the symbols to be stopped and displayed for each of the variable display portions 21 to 25 are determined.

  Then, when the symbols to be stopped and displayed on the valid pay line are determined, after performing the combination determining process in S22, the process returns to the main process program and proceeds to the normal game process of S3. More specifically, in the winning combination determination process, the winning combination and its payout are determined based on the symbols determined in S21 and the payout table 51B in FIG.

  Next, the normal game process performed in S3 in the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the base game processing program in the slot machine according to the first embodiment.

In the normal game process, first, in S31, the variable is based on the switch signals output from the 1-LINE switch 60, the 5-LINE switch 61, and the 20-LINE switch 62 received in the start reception process (S1). The symbols are scrolled on the display units 21 to 25.
Subsequently, in S32, a notice effect process for generating a notice effect for notifying the winning of the bonus game when a predetermined condition is satisfied is performed at a variable stage before the symbols are stopped in the variable display units 21 to 25. The notice effect processing will be described later in detail.

Thereafter, the scrolling of the symbols on the variable display sections 21 to 25 where the symbols are scrolling is stopped (S33).
Further, in S34, credits corresponding to the payout determined based on the payout table 51B in FIG. 12 are paid out according to the winning combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed in the variable display sections 21 to 25 in S33. After the payout process, the process returns to the main process program and proceeds to the determination process of S4.

  Next, the notice effect process performed in S32 in the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the notice effect processing program in the slot machine according to the first embodiment.

In the notice effect processing, first, a random number value is sampled in the range of 0 to 9 by the random number sampling circuit 56 in S41. In S42, it is determined whether or not a notice effect is to be generated.
The determination of whether or not to generate the notice effect is (1) presence / absence of placement of the figures 13A to 13C based on the determination result of S14, and (2) winning of the bonus game based on the result of the combination determination process of S22. Based on the presence / absence, (3) the current character level of the figure specified in S16, and (4) the random value acquired in S41, the notice effect generation table 51D (see FIG. 15) is used.
For example, if a bonus game is won and a character level 2 figure is placed, and the acquired random number value is “3”, it is determined that a notice effect is generated. Further, when the bonus game is not won and the figure of the character level 1 is placed and the acquired random number value is “3”, it is determined that the notice effect is not generated.

And when it determines with not producing a notice effect (S42: NO), the said notice effect process is complete | finished, without producing a notice effect.
On the other hand, when it is determined that a notice effect is to be generated (S42: YES), a specific notice effect effect pattern is subsequently selected in S43. The selection of the effect pattern of the notice effect is selected using the notice effect selection table 51C (FIG. 14) based on the types of the figures 13A to 13C specified in S16 and the current character level.
For example, when a figure 13A (warrior man) of character level 2 is placed, an effect pattern of pattern B is selected. If none of the figures 13A to 13C is placed, the effect pattern of pattern J is selected.

Thereafter, in S44, based on the effect pattern of the notice effect selected in S43, a predetermined notice effect is performed using the lower liquid crystal display 4 and the speakers 5L and 5R.
For example, a case where the figure 13A is placed will be described. When the character level is “level 1”, a warrior image 120 (see FIG. 24) wearing only ordinary clothes is displayed for about 2 seconds. At the same time, a male voice “OK!” Is output from the speakers 5L and 5R. When the character level is “level 2”, an image 121 (see FIG. 25) of a warrior wearing an armor and a sword is displayed, and a male voice is “Let ’s go!” 5R.
Further, the case where the figure 13B is placed will be described. When the character level is “level 1”, the image 122 (see FIG. 26) of the wizard wearing only ordinary clothes is displayed for about 2 seconds. At the same time, a female voice “E!” Is output from the speakers 5L and 5R. When the character level is “level 2”, an image 123 (see FIG. 27) of a wizard wearing a cloak is displayed, and a female voice is “Let's go!” Speakers 5L, 5R. Is output from. When the character level is “level 3”, a wizard image 124 (see FIG. 28) wearing a hat, a cloak, and a wand is displayed, and “I will decide next!” Voice is output from the speakers 5L and 5R.
When none of the figures 13A to 13C is placed, an image 125 (see FIG. 29) consisting only of the characters “Go!” Is displayed.
Although description of the case where the figure 13C is placed is omitted, similarly, a different image for each character level is displayed on the lower liquid crystal display 4 for about 2 seconds, and a predetermined sound or the like is output from the speakers 5L, 5R. Is output from. Then, after the image display or the like is finished, the notice effect processing is finished.

  Next, the bonus game process performed in S5 in the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the bonus game processing program in the slot machine according to the first embodiment.

  In the bonus game process, first, the number T of bonus games is set in S51. The number of bonus games is selected by lottery from 10 to 25 based on the random number sampled by the random number sampling circuit 56. The set number T of bonus games is stored in the RAM 52.

  Subsequently, symbol determination processing in the bonus game is performed in S52. Here, in the bonus game, the symbols to be stopped and displayed on the first pay line L1 are determined for each of the variable display portions 21 to 25. Specifically, as described above, five random number values are sampled by the random number sampling circuit 56 so as to correspond to each of the variable display units 21 to 25, and the code numbers are stored in the symbol lottery table 51A. To decide. Furthermore, the code No. On the basis of the first reel band 111 to the fifth reel band 115, the symbols to be stopped and displayed for each of the variable display portions 21 to 25 are determined.

  When the symbols to be stopped and displayed on the valid pay line are determined, in S53, the winning combination and the payout thereof are determined based on the symbols determined in S52 and the payout table 51B in FIG. However, in the bonus game, the symbol “SHARK” (鮫) is treated as the symbol “LOBSTER” (lobster).

  Furthermore, in the combination determination process of S53, four or more winning combinations ("SARDIN" symbol (鰯) are simultaneously displayed in the variable display portions 21 to 25 regardless of the effective winning line) in the bonus game transition trigger. It is determined whether or not the display has been stopped (S54). When the bonus game trigger is won (S54: YES), the bonus game repeat count t is newly determined by lottery, and the determined repeat count t is the number of the current bonus game. It is added to T (S55). As a result, if the bonus game is won during the bonus game, the remaining number of bonus games increases. More specifically, for example, when the game is first transferred to 20 bonus games, if the bonus game is won for the 17th bonus game at the 12th time, then 25 times (20-12 times + 17) Times) bonus game. On the other hand, if the bonus game trigger combination is not won (S54: NO), the process proceeds to S56.

In the symbol variation process of S56, the symbols are automatically scrolled by the variable display sections 21 to 25.
And in the stop control process of S57, the scroll of each symbol in the variable display parts 21 to 25 where the symbol is scrolling is stopped.

  In the payout process in S58, the payout table 51B in FIG. 12 (however, in the bonus game, the symbol “SHARK”) (in accordance with the symbol combination of the winning combination stopped and displayed in each variable display unit 21 to 25 in S57 ( Ii) is treated as a symbol (LOBSTER) of “LOBSTER”) and credits corresponding to the payout determined based on the payout are paid out.

  Thereafter, in S59, the CPU 50 reads the number T of bonus games stored in the RAM 52, and subtracts “1” from the value of the read number T of games. Then, the subtracted game number T is stored in the RAM 52 again.

  Next, in S60, the CPU 50 determines whether or not the number T of bonus games has reached the number determined in S51. Specifically, it is determined by whether or not the number of games T stored in the RAM 52 has become “0”. If the number of games T is not “0”, that is, the number of times the bonus game is executed is determined by the number of times determined in S51. If it is determined that the value has not been reached (S60: NO), the process returns to S52 and the above-described processing is repeated. On the other hand, if the number of games T is “0”, that is, if it is determined that the number of times determined in S51 has been reached (S60: YES), the bonus game processing program is terminated.

  Next, the history update process performed in S6 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the history update processing program of the slot machine according to the first embodiment.

  In the history update process, first, in S61, it is determined whether or not the figures 13A to 13C are placed on the authentication unit 7 based on the determination result in S14. If it is determined that none of the figures 13A to 13C is placed (S61: NO), the history update process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that any of the figures 13A to 13C is placed (S61: YES), the data of the IC tag 93 built in the figure placed by the IC tag reader / writer 107 is included. Then, the value of the usage count n of the figure stored in the usage history storage area 93B (see FIG. 5) is read (S62).

  Subsequently, in S63, the CPU 50 adds “1” to the read use frequency n value. Then, the added use count n is stored again in the RAM 52 and the use history is updated (S64).

  Further, in S65, it is determined whether or not the value of the number of uses n updated in S64 has reached a predetermined value. In the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, as described above, the character level defined for each figure is provided according to the number of times of use n, and as shown in FIG. As the number of uses n increases, the character level grows (increases) step by step. For example, when using the figure 13A (warrior man), if the number of uses n is less than 30, it is set to “level 1”, and if the number of uses n is 30 or more, it is set to “level 2”.

When it is determined that the number of uses n has reached a predetermined value (S65: YES), that is, when the value of the number of uses n set to the next level shown in FIG. Increases by one step, and the value of the character level storage area 93C is updated. Thereafter, the history update process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of times of use n does not reach the predetermined value (S65: NO), the history update process is terminated in that state.

As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, when the player places the figures 13A to 13C on the slot machine 1 and plays the game (S14: YES), each of the figures 13A to 13C is played. The figure type and usage history of the figure are read from the built-in IC tag 93 (S15), and the character level determined based on the read figure type and usage frequency is specified (S16). Since a bonus game announcement effect is generated at a predetermined rate set based on the type of character and the character level (S44), the player plays a game according to various effect patterns corresponding to the used figures 13A to 13C. Is possible. Therefore, it is possible to realize a variety of games that do not bore the player.
In addition, the growth pattern of the character level based on the usage history is different for each type of figure, and by using the figure, the game can be played in a variety of game modes in which the contents of the presentation change each time the game is played. No one gets bored. Further, it becomes possible to select a character level growth pattern among various patterns by the player's hand, and it is possible to provide a highly playable game satisfying various player's demands.
In addition, the player's expectation for winning the bonus game is improved because the pre-announcement effect when playing with the figure is more reliable than when not using the figure To do. Further, the player can play the game based on the notice effect of high reliability gradually by playing the game by repeatedly using the figures 13A to 13C in the slot machine 1. Therefore, it is possible to increase opportunities for the player to purchase and use the figures 13A to 13C, and the player's sense of expectation for the game is increased, and the game motivation is improved.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a slot machine according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, the same reference numerals as those of the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment in FIGS. 1 to 29 denote the same or corresponding parts as those of the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment. It is.

The schematic configuration of the slot machine according to the second embodiment is substantially the same as that of the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment. Various control processes are substantially the same as those in the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment.
However, when the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment controls the variable display units 21 to 25 to stop the symbols, the random number sampling circuit 56 generates five random number values corresponding to the variable display units 21 to 25. While sampling, the code number determined by the obtained random number value and the symbol lottery table 51A. The stop symbol is determined based on the first reel band 111 to the fifth reel band 115 (S21), and the winning combination and its payout are determined based on the symbols to be stopped and the payout table 51B in FIG. In contrast to S22), the slot machine according to the second embodiment is different from the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment in that the winning combination is directly determined based on the random number value.

  First, the lottery process performed in S2 of the main process program in the slot machine according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a flowchart of the lottery processing program for the slot machine according to the third embodiment. 30 is stored in the ROM 51 and RAM 52 provided in the slot machine according to the second embodiment, and is executed by the CPU 50.

  In the lottery process, first, a role lottery process is performed in S71. Here, in the base game, the lottery of the winning combination of the symbols controlled to be stopped by the variable display units 21 to 25 is performed by the CPU 50 using the winning combination lottery table 51F. When the winning combination is determined, the process returns to the main process program and proceeds to the normal game process of S3. In the normal game process, the symbols are controlled to stop based on the determined winning combination.

Next, the winning combination lottery table 51F used for the combination lottery process of S71 will be described. FIG. 31 is a view showing a winning combination lottery table according to the second embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 31, the range of random values used in the winning combination lottery table 51F is 0 to 11999, and when the random values sampled through the random number sampling circuit 56 are 0 to 49, the bonus game Win the trigger. In this case, four or more “SARDINE” symbols are stopped and displayed at the same time regardless of the winning line, and the game proceeds to the bonus game. If the random number sampled through the random number sampling circuit 56 is 50 to 51, the winning combination of “LOBSTER” is won. Then, five symbols (LOBSTER) of “LOBSTER” are stopped and displayed on the effective pay line. If the random number values sampled through the random number sampling circuit 56 are 52 to 57, the winning combination of “SHARK” is won. Then, five symbols (鮫) of “SHARK” are stopped and displayed on the effective pay line. Similarly, when the random number is 58 to 97, “FISH”, when 98 to 177 is “PUNK”, when 178 to 277 is “OCTOPUS”, when 278 to 477, Is “CRAB”, “WORM” if it is 478-777, “A” if it is 778-1177, “K” if it is 1178-1577, “K” if it is 1578-1577, In the case of “Q”, 1978 to 2377, the winning combination of “J” is won. In the case of 2378 to 2577, three “SARDINE” symbols (鰯) are stopped and displayed regardless of the winning line.
On the other hand, when the random number value sampled through the random number sampling circuit 56 is 2578 to 11999, the combination of the symbols that are lost and are not the combination of any of the winning combinations is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the second embodiment, when the player places the figures 13A to 13C on the slot machine 1 and plays a game, the IC tags incorporated in the figures 13A to 13C, respectively. The figure type and usage history of the figure are read from 93, the character level determined based on the read figure type and usage frequency is specified, and the figure is set based on the specified figure type and character level. Since the bonus game notice effect is generated at a predetermined rate, the player can play the game according to various effect patterns corresponding to the used figures 13A to 13C. Therefore, it is possible to realize a variety of games that do not bore the player.

In addition, this invention is not limited to the said Example, Of course, various improvement and deformation | transformation are possible within the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention.
For example, in the first and second embodiments, a game is played in a slot machine using figures 13A to 13C (see FIG. 4) in the form of characters ("warrior man", "magician woman", "bard man"). Although the IC tag 93 storing various data is built in the pedestal portion 90 of the figure, an IC card containing an IC tag may be used instead of the figure. Then, a character corresponding to the ID stored in the IC tag is printed on the surface of the IC card (for example, 0001 is “warrior man”, 0002 is “magician woman”, and 0003 is “bard man”). Can play games according to various performance patterns corresponding to the IC card used.

  In the first and second embodiments, the usage history and the character level of the figures 13A to 13C are stored in the IC tag 93 of each figure, but the ID of each figure is stored in the storage area inside the slot machine. It is good also as letting it memorize.

  In the first and second embodiments, the notice effect for the bonus game is changed based on the types and character levels of the figures 13A to 13C. However, the effect other than the notice effect for the bonus game is changed. Also good.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an appearance of the slot machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view showing a variable display unit of the slot machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view showing an operation table of the slot machine according to the first embodiment. It is a front view which shows the figure used for the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is the schematic diagram which showed the storage area of the IC tag incorporated in the figure which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is the disassembled perspective view shown about the authentication unit provided in the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is the front view shown about the authentication unit of the state which mounted the figure. It is the schematic diagram which showed the row | line | column of the symbol variably displayed by the variable display part by the 1st reel belt | band | zone-the 5th reel belt | band | zone. FIG. 3 is a block diagram schematically showing a control system of the slot machine according to the first embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows typically the liquid crystal drive circuit of a liquid crystal display. It is the figure which showed each storage area of ROM which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the payout table which shows a winning combination and its payout. It is explanatory drawing which showed the growth pattern of the character level by the frequency | count of use. It is the figure shown about the notice effect selection table concerning 1st Embodiment. It is the figure shown about the notice effect determination table which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing shown about the list of reliability of each notice effect. 4 is a flowchart of a main processing program of the slot machine according to the first embodiment. 4 is a flowchart of a start acceptance processing program of the slot machine according to the first embodiment. It is a flowchart of the lottery processing program of the slot machine according to the first embodiment. 4 is a flowchart of a normal game processing program of the slot machine according to the first embodiment. 12 is a flowchart of a notice effect processing program for the slot machine according to the first embodiment. 12 is a flowchart of a bonus game processing program for the slot machine according to the first embodiment. 4 is a flowchart of a history update processing program of the slot machine according to the first embodiment. It is a front view which shows the image displayed on a lower liquid crystal display in the case of the notice effect of a bonus game in the state using the figure of "warrior man" of character level 1. It is a front view which shows the image displayed on a lower liquid crystal display in the case of the notice effect of a bonus game in the state using the figure of "warrior man" of character level 2. It is a front view which shows the image displayed on a lower liquid crystal display at the time of the announcement effect of a bonus game in the state which uses the figure of a character level 1 "witch wizard". It is a front view which shows the image displayed on a lower liquid crystal display in the case of the notice effect of a bonus game in the state which uses the figure of the character wizard of the character level 2. It is a front view which shows the image displayed on a lower liquid crystal display in the case of the notice effect of a bonus game in the state which uses the figure of the character wizard of the character level 3. It is a front view which shows the image displayed on a lower liquid crystal display in the case of the notice effect of a bonus game in the state without a figure. It is a flowchart of the lottery processing program of the slot machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is the figure which showed the winning combination lottery table which concerns on 2nd Embodiment.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Slot machine 4 Lower liquid crystal display 7 Authentication unit 21-25 Variable display part 50 CPU
51 ROM
51C notice effect selection table 51D notice effect decision table 51F winning combination lottery table 52 RAM
83 Image control CPU
93 IC tag 93A Figure ID storage area 93B Usage history storage area 93C Character level storage area 107 IC tag reader / writer

Claims (10)

Image display means for displaying an image;
In a gaming machine having display control means for controlling display of the image display means based on a gaming state,
An object to be read in which predetermined identification information is stored;
Reading means for reading the identification information stored in the object to be read;
History storage means for storing a history of use of the read object;
Updating means for updating the usage history stored in the history storage means according to the progress of the game;
Parameter storage means for storing variation parameters corresponding to the object to be read;
Parameter fluctuation means for varying the fluctuation parameter in a plurality of stages based on the use history updated by the update means,
The display control unit displays an image corresponding to the object to be read and the variation parameter at a predetermined timing based on the identification information read by the reading unit and the variation parameter stored in the variation parameter storage unit. A game machine characterized by controlling the image display means. The read object consists of a plurality of types,
The image corresponding to the object to be read and the variation parameter is composed of different types of images according to the type of the object to be read,
2. The game according to claim 1, wherein the display control means displays an image corresponding to an object to be read in which identification information read by the reading means is stored among the plurality of types of images. Machine.   The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the variation parameter that varies based on the usage history has a variation pattern that varies depending on the type of the object to be read. Has lottery means for lottery related to games,
The image corresponding to the object to be read and the variation parameter is composed of different types of images according to the stage of the variation parameter,
The display control unit displays an image corresponding to the object to be read and a variation parameter with a predetermined probability set for each of the plurality of types of images based on a lottery result of the lottery unit. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3. A plurality of rows of variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols;
Stop control means for controlling the symbols to be stopped and displayed on the variable display means based on the lottery result of the lottery means;
A bonus granting means for granting a bonus to a player when the symbols stopped and displayed on the variable display means in each row by the stop control means are a combination of predetermined winning symbols;
The display control means controls the image display means so as to display an image corresponding to the object to be read and a variation parameter during a variation of the design of the variable display section. Item 5. A gaming machine according to any one of Items 4 to 4. Sound output means for outputting sound;
In a gaming machine having sound output control means for controlling the sound output means based on a gaming state,
An object to be read in which predetermined identification information is stored;
Reading means for reading the identification information stored in the object to be read;
History storage means for storing a history of use of the read object;
Updating means for updating the usage history stored in the history storage means according to the progress of the game;
Parameter storage means for storing variation parameters corresponding to the object to be read;
Parameter fluctuation means for varying the fluctuation parameter in a plurality of stages based on the use history updated by the update means,
The sound output control unit outputs a sound corresponding to the object to be read and the variation parameter at a predetermined timing based on the identification information read by the reading unit and the variation parameter stored in the variation parameter storage unit. A game machine, wherein the sound output means is controlled to output. The read object consists of a plurality of types,
The sound corresponding to the object to be read and the variation parameter is composed of a plurality of types of sounds different according to the type of the object to be read.
The said sound output control means outputs the sound corresponding to the to-be-read object in which the identification information read by the said reading means was memorize | stored among the said multiple types of sounds. Gaming machine.   The gaming machine according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the variation parameter that varies based on the use history has a variation pattern that varies depending on the type of the object to be read. Has lottery means for lottery related to games,
The sound corresponding to the object to be read and the variation parameter is composed of a plurality of types of sounds different according to the stage of the variation parameter,
The sound output control means outputs a sound corresponding to the object to be read and a variation parameter with a predetermined probability set for each of the plurality of types of sounds based on a lottery result of the lottery means. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 6 to 8. A plurality of rows of variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols;
Stop control means for controlling the symbols to be stopped and displayed on the variable display means based on the lottery result of the lottery means;
A bonus granting means for granting a bonus to a player when the symbols stopped and displayed on the variable display means in each row by the stop control means are a combination of predetermined winning symbols;
The sound output control means controls the sound output means so as to output a sound corresponding to the object to be read and a fluctuation parameter during a fluctuation of the design of the variable display section. The gaming machine according to claim 9.

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