JP2006239461A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of improving a savor of a game by new game contents unlike before and imparting opportunities for obtaining large profits for a player sometimes regardless of probability setting. <P>SOLUTION: The slot machine is provided with a reporting control means for performing control relating to the reporting of a won prize in the case that a drawing result by a drawing means is the winning of a prescribed prize. The reporting control means comprises an auxiliary game performance means for performing an auxiliary game by a performance display means provided separately from a variable display means during the performance of a game, and a prize establishment information reporting means for reporting the kind of the prize won by the drawing means in the case that the result of the auxiliary game by the auxiliary game performance means becomes a predetermined specified result. Further, it is provided with a stop operation invalidating means for invalidating the stop operation of variable display until the result of the auxiliary game is derived. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine.

  Conventionally, a variable display game (game) is provided in which, for example, three reels displaying a plurality of types of symbols on the outer peripheral surface are provided, and by rotating these reels, a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed. As a result, a slot machine is known in which a predetermined value is given to a player in connection with deriving a winning result mode in which a stopped symbol becomes a predetermined symbol combination mode on a preset active line. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

  In such a slot machine, a player operates to insert a predetermined number (usually 1 to 3 in the case of medals) of game media (medals or game balls), or a bet button operation when there is a credit (bet operation). After inputting the number of bets based on the above, the reel is rotated by operating the start lever to variably display the symbols, and the reel stop provided for each reel automatically or after a certain time has elapsed. By operating the button, the rotation of each reel is sequentially stopped to establish the symbol combination mode (stop result mode). When the reels are stopped, the symbol combination form formed on the activated line activated in response to the input of the bet number becomes a predetermined symbol combination aspect (winning result mode) set in advance. In this case, a winning is established, and the number of game media corresponding to the winning type is given to the player. Here, the player inserts a game medium to start the game, and subtracts the credit number according to the betting button operation from the stored number (credit number) of the game medium previously deposited (credited) in the slot machine. The input of the number of bets based on this is collectively called a bet.

In a general pachislot machine, a plurality of types of winnings are set. For example, small prize winnings or medals that only pay out medals equal to or less than the maximum payout number (for example, 15) per game. Re-game winnings that allow games to be played again without betting (so-called replay winnings; may not be treated as winnings), JAC games that can be easily established with a high probability can be executed up to a predetermined number of times A regular bonus (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as RB) that generates a regular bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as RB), and a small role game that is likely to achieve a small role award with high probability. A big bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as BB) that allows a JAC game with a high probability to be easily established up to a predetermined number of times. That.) A big bonus prize (following to generate, there may be abbreviated as BB prize.), And the like are available. Note that a JAC game that can be executed based on the establishment of the BB winning or the RB winning can be executed, for example, by betting one medal, and when the JAC winning is determined as a result of the execution, The maximum payout number (for example, 15) medals is paid out.
Among these, in particular, the RB winning and the BB winning are called special winnings, and in the special gaming state (that is, RB or BB) generated based on the establishment of this special winning, (100 or more) game media can be acquired at once.

In general, a pachislot machine is provided with a function (internal lottery function) for performing a lottery on whether or not to win various prizes in connection with the execution of the game (for example, before a symbol stop operation). Only when the internal lottery is won, reel control is performed so that a predetermined symbol is allowed to stop on the active line and form a winning result form, and winning can be achieved as much as possible. Note that winning the internal lottery is also referred to as “a winning flag is established”.
On the other hand, when the internal lottery is not won (when the winning flag is not established), the predetermined symbol stops on the active line to form the winning result mode no matter what timing the player stops the reel. Reel control is performed so that it does not occur.
Therefore, if the timing of the reel stop operation is met at any time, the winning result mode can not be formed, but only when the timing of the reel stop operation matches after winning the internal lottery, It can be formed. Thus, by performing reel stop control based on the internal lottery result, it becomes possible to some extent to control the game result according to the internal lottery result.

However, some of the special winnings such as RB winning and BB winning and small part winnings have a smaller number of symbols arranged on the reel than other symbols. If the reel stop operation is not performed aiming at the above, a case where a winning cannot be obtained even if the reel control as described above works (such as missing) occurs.
Generally, when winning a small role winning by internal lottery, the winning state is valid only for the winning game, and the winning result mode corresponding to the selected small role winning only in that game is the reel control Can be formed. Therefore, in the case of a small winning combination that may cause a missed game, even if a winning is won in an internal lottery of a predetermined game, if the winning result mode cannot be formed in that game, the winning state becomes invalid. On the other hand, when winning a special prize such as an RB prize or BB prize by internal lottery, the winning state has a function to carry over not only to the winning game but also to the subsequent game. It is held until a winning result mode corresponding to the special winning is formed. Therefore, even if a game won in a special prize cannot be formed with a winning result mode corresponding thereto, reel control is performed so that the winning result mode can be formed in a subsequent game.
JP 2001-54612 A

  However, if there is a carry-over function that holds the winning status for a special prize such as a BB prize or an RB prize until a winning result mode corresponding to the selected prize is formed, As long as you win, it will be in the same state as the BB and RB wins, so the player's interest will concentrate only on whether or not they will win the special prize internally. It becomes monotonous game content. In addition, as long as the internal winning of the special prize is achieved, the establishment of the special prize will be promised. As a result, the player's interest will decrease at that point, and finally the special symbol combination mode will be changed. There is a possibility that the interest will be lowered because the point of stopping by his own stop operation is not so concentrated and the meaning of technical intervention, which is the original pleasure of the slot machine, is diminished.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that can enhance the interest of the game based on an unprecedented novel game content.

To solve the above problem,
The invention described in claim 1 includes a plurality of variable display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a lottery means for lottering whether or not a prize is won every time the game with the variable display is executed. When a predetermined symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning in which the lottery result by the lottery means is won is derived and displayed by the player's variable display stop operation of each variable display means, the winning is established In a slot machine configured to give a player a predetermined value,
When the lottery result by the lottery means is a win of a predetermined prize, the information control means for performing control related to the notification of the winning winning,
The notification control means includes
During execution of the game, auxiliary game execution means for executing the auxiliary game by the effect display means provided separately from the variable display means;
A winning establishment information notifying means for notifying the winning type won by the lottery means when the result of the auxiliary game by the auxiliary game executing means is a predetermined specific result;
With
Until the result of the auxiliary game is derived, stop operation invalidating means for invalidating the variable display stop operation is provided.

Here, the variable display means includes, for example, a reel on which a plurality of types of symbols are written, and performs variable display by rotating the reel around an axis, but is not limited thereto. Alternatively, for example, it may be a liquid crystal display device, a cathode ray tube display device, or the like, and perform variable display by changing the display content.
The predetermined value to be given to the player when a winning is established is a predetermined amount of game media (specifically, for example, a predetermined number of medals) determined for each winning.
In addition, winning a prize and giving a predetermined value to the player is not limited to the case where the symbol combination mode is derived and displayed on the effective line by the player's variable display stop operation by the player. On the condition that a predetermined time elapses from the display start operation, the variable display may be stopped by the automatic control of the slot machine and the symbol combination mode may be derived and displayed on the effective line.
The winnings are set in a plurality of types, for example, big bonus winning, regular bonus winning, small role winning, regame winning (replay winning), and the like.
The winning includes, for example, a special winning (for example, the above-mentioned big bonus winning or regular bonus winning is included). When these special prizes are established, in addition to a predetermined value, a special game value (a special game state itself or a value to be given based on the occurrence of the special game state) is given. For this reason, the value given to the player is greater than a prize other than a special prize (for example, a small role prize or a replay prize).
The big bonus that occurs when a big bonus is won is a series of games that can be played up to a predetermined number of times (for example, a regular bonus) that gives the player a relatively large game value. The regular bonus generated based on the establishment of the bonus prize is a series of games in which a game (for example, equivalent to a JAC game) that gives the player a relatively small game value can be performed up to a predetermined number of times.
The effect display means includes, for example, a display device such as a reel, a liquid crystal display device, a dot LED display device in which a display unit is constituted by a large number of LEDs, and an organic EL display. The effect display is, for example, a notification display indicating that a special prize has been won (a special prize winning flag has been established) or a predetermined small prize winning (a predetermined small prize winning flag has been established). Pre-notification display (so-called small role navigator display) for notifying that the corresponding selection is made before the stop operation in the game, and winning / un-winning of a predetermined prize (appearance / non-establishment of a predetermined winning flag) by introducing a character or the like This is a display of the action of the character.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the lottery result by the lottery means wins a predetermined winning, it is provided with a notifying control means for performing control related to notifying the winning winning, and the notifying control The means includes an auxiliary game executing means for executing an auxiliary game by an effect display means provided separately from the variable display means during execution of the game, and a result of the auxiliary game by the auxiliary game executing means is determined in advance. And a winning establishment information notifying means for notifying the type of winning that has been won by the lottery means, and the variable display is stopped until the result of the auxiliary game is derived. Since there is a stop operation invalidating means for invalidating the operation, if the result of the auxiliary game is derived before the game ends and the auxiliary game has a specific result, And are winning type is notified, by performing the stop operation so as to form the required symbol combination modes in accordance with the notification, it is possible to establish reliably winning.

The invention according to claim 2 is the slot machine according to claim 1,
The prize includes a plurality of types of special prizes that give a player a special game value by the establishment of the prize,
The winning establishment information notifying means notifies the type of the special winning winning by the lottery means.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the winning establishment information notifying means notifies the type of the special winning winning by the lottery means. Since the type of the special prize is notified, the special prize can be surely established by performing a stop operation to form a required symbol combination mode according to the notification.

According to the present invention, in connection with the execution of the auxiliary game, it is possible to realize a novel game content that has never been seen before and to enhance the interest of the game.
In addition, the result of the auxiliary game can be derived before the winning game is over.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
In the present embodiment, a pachislot machine as an example of a slot machine according to the present invention will be described.

[First Embodiment]
The pachislot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 is provided with various devices inside a box-shaped machine frame (not shown) whose front is open, and the front door 2 is opened and closed in a single-opening manner on the front of the machine frame. It is roughly configured by being provided.

In the upper center of the front surface of the front door 2, there is formed a symbol display window 5 that can be seen through the back (for example, transparent). ) Reels (variable display means), that is, a first reel 20a, a second reel 20b, and a third reel 20c.
Each of the reels 20a to 20c has, for example, a substantially cylindrical shape, and around each of the reels 20a to 20c, for example, as shown in FIG. , A symbol string for 21 frames from the sequence numbers 1 to 21). FIG. 3 shows a state in which the symbol rows written on the reels 20a to 20c are developed in a plane.
As shown in FIG. 1, the reels 20 a to 20 c can visually recognize a predetermined number (for example, three) of symbols in each symbol row through the symbol display window 5. The variable display part 20 which is arrange | positioned in this way and performs variable display of the symbol is comprised.

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 3, the types of symbols are “7 (outlined)” (for example, the arrangement number 21 of the first reel 20a), “7 (filled out)” (for example, the third reel). 20c array number 14 etc.), "7 (shaded)" (for example, the third reel 20c array number 7 etc.), "BAR" (for example, the first reel 20c array number 20 etc.), " “Crown” (for example, array number 19 of the first reel 20a), “Watermelon” (for example, array number 17 of the first reel 20a), “Cherry” (for example, array number 16 of the first reel) ) And “replay (re-game)” (for example, the arrangement number 18 of the first reel 20a, etc.) and eight types.
Of these, “7 (white)”, “7 (filled)”, “7 (shaded)” and “BAR” are bonus prizes (big bonus prize or regular bonus prize) as will be described later. Since these are symbols that can constitute a winning result mode, these symbols are also collectively referred to as bonus symbols.

The pachislot machine 100 also includes a first reel motor 611 that rotates the first reel 20a, a second reel motor 612 that rotates the second reel 20b, and a third reel 20c that rotates the third reel 20c. And a reel motor 613 (FIG. 2).
Each of the motors 611 to 613 is composed of a stepping motor or the like, and operates under the control of a game control device 50 to be described later, and independently drives the corresponding reels 20a to 20c to rotate and stop rotation about the axis. It is possible.
Each of the motors 611 to 613 is rotated at a high speed so as to circulate a plurality of types of symbols in the back of the symbol display window 5, for example, from top to bottom by independently driving the corresponding reels 20 a to 20 c to rotate. (The design is variably displayed).
Furthermore, after starting the variable display, all the reels 20a to 20c are stopped by the motors 611 to 613 (based on a stop operation of the reel stop buttons 14a, 14b, and 14c described later), so that three rows vertically and horizontally In three rows, a stop display for displaying nine symbols in a stopped state on the variable display unit 20 is performed.

Here, a plurality of effective lines are set in the variable display section 20.
That is, for example, an effective line (middle horizontal line) crossing the middle symbols of the reels 20a to 20c in the variable display unit 20, an effective line (upper horizontal line) crossing the upper symbols of the reels 20a to 20c in the variable display unit 20, In the variable display section 20, the effective lines (lower horizontal lines) crossing the lower symbols of the reels 20a to 20c, and in the variable display section 20, each reel is slanted from the first reel 20a lower stage-second reel 20b middle stage-third reel 20c upper stage. An effective line that crosses each reel (an oblique line that rises to the right) and an effective line that obliquely crosses each reel from the upper stage of the first reel 20a to the middle stage of the second reel 20b to the lower stage of the third reel 20c in the variable display section 20 5 effective lines are set.
As will be described later, a predetermined number of active lines are activated according to the number of bets. However, any one of a plurality of types of winnings set on the activated effective line is selected. When the symbols are stopped and displayed in the corresponding symbol combination mode, a winning result mode is established, and a predetermined number of medals (predetermined values) corresponding to each winning result mode are paid out (given). . In the following, the “valid activated line” may be simply referred to as “valid line”.

Further, on the front side of the front door 2, a start lever 13 for performing a start operation for starting one game is provided on the lower side of the symbol display window 5.
Furthermore, on the front surface of the front door 2, below the symbol display window 5, the first reel 20a, the second reel 20b, and the third reel 20c are associated one-to-one, and the corresponding reels 20a to 20c Stop buttons for stopping the rotation and displaying the symbols are provided, that is, a first reel stop button 14a, a second reel stop button 14b, and a third reel stop button 14c.
The reel stop buttons 14a to 14c are made of, for example, a colored translucent resin. Further, in the back of the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c, a stop button lamp 140 (notifying the lighting of the fact that the reels 20a to 20c can be stopped by operating the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c). 2) are provided respectively.

In addition, the following components are arranged on the front surface of the front door 2 in addition.
First, the effect display unit (effect display means) 4 performs an effect display (described later) and an auxiliary game (described later) related to the lottery result by a change in the display state of the effect display device 4a arranged in the back thereof. . The bet number display unit 31 displays the bet number of medals according to the lighting state of the bet number display 31a (FIG. 2) arranged in the back thereof. The GAME OVER lamp unit 33 notifies the end of the big bonus by lighting of a lamp (a part of the game state display 650 (FIG. 2)) arranged in the back thereof. A lamp (a part of the game status indicator 650 (FIG. 2)) is arranged at the back of the WAIT lamp section 34, and all the reels 20a to 20c start rotating after the start lever 13 is operated. It is informed that it is in the period by turning on during the period until it is done. The REPLAY lamp unit 35 notifies that the next game is replayed after the replay winning mode is established by turning on a lamp (a part of the game status indicator 650 (FIG. 2)). To do. The INSERT MEDALS lamp unit 36 is one of the lamps (game state display 650 (FIG. 2)) arranged in the back when no game is being performed and the medal can be received as a bet or credit. Part) repeats blinking to encourage the insertion of medals.

The medal slot 6 is for inserting a bet and placing a bet. The credit amount display unit 7 displays the number of credits of medals according to the lighting state of a credit number display unit 7a (FIG. 2), for example, which is arranged in the back of the LED and has 7 segments. The number-of-payout display unit 8 displays the number of medals to be paid out according to the lighting state of the number-of-payout display 8a (FIG. 2), for example, composed of 7-segment LEDs.
Further, on the front surface of the front door 2, a maximum bet button 9 for placing a bet (betting) on a limit number (for example, three) of medals in a single operation, a credited medal, A display relating to the progress of the bonus game according to the lighting state of a 1-bet button 10 for betting one by one each time an operation is performed, and a game progress indicator 11a (FIG. 2; comprising 7-segment LEDs, for example) arranged in the back A game progress display unit 11 for performing a game, a credit selection button 12 for selecting a credit state / non-credit state of a medal, a keyhole 15 into which a key for opening the front door 2 is inserted, and a decoration display that lights or blinks for decoration Parts 661, 662, 663, a decorative plate part 16 that constitutes a lower region of the front door 2, and the like are provided. And pan 18 for reserving medals are arranged.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the pachislot gaming machine 100 has a sound output unit 60 such as a speaker and a medal paying unit 80 (for example, a hopper) for paying medals based on the establishment of the winning result mode. It has.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the pachislot gaming machine 100 has a game control device 50 that controls the game in an integrated manner, and an effect control that performs overall control related to the game effect under the control of the game control device 50. A device 700, a display control device 710 that controls the effect display device 4a under the control of the effect control device 700, a sound control device 720 that controls the sound output unit 60 under the control of the effect control device 700, and an effect And an LED lamp control device 730 that controls the LED and the lamp under the control of the control device 700 to constitute a control system. In addition, the components of this control system are also arranged inside the machine casing.

  Among these, the game control device 50 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 51, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 52, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 53, an I / F (Interface) 54, and the like.

Among them, the CPU 51 includes a control unit and a calculation unit, and performs various types of calculation control. In addition, a random number generated (generated) and output by a random number generator (not shown) provided in the game control device 50 is used for internal lottery. The internal lottery is used as a random number (whether or not the prize is won). Instead of the random number generator, the CPU 51 itself may perform processing for generating a random number for internal lottery.
In the ROM 52, control programs and control data for executing various processes are written, and determination values for internal lottery are written.
The RAM 53 stores an internal lottery random number storage area generated by the CPU 51, various data (for example, medal credit count data, medal bet count data, various win flags (described later) status data, and wins A storage area for temporarily storing a payout based on a winning in which the result mode is established, and a work area for the CPU 51.

  The I / F 54 includes a inserted medal detection sensor 6a, a start lever switch 13a, a first reel stop switch 14d, a second reel stop switch 14e, a third reel stop switch 14f, a first reel through a low-pass filter and a buffer gate (not shown). Reel position detection sensor 601, second reel position detection sensor 602, third reel position detection sensor 603, 1 bet switch 10a, max bet switch 9a, credit selection switch 12a, payout medal detection sensor 640, probability setting device 630, reset switch 15a, various signals output from the front door opening switch 670 are output to the CPU 51.

  Here, the inserted medal detection sensor 6 a is a sensor for detecting the number of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 6. The start lever switch 13a is a switch for detecting that the start lever 13 has been operated. The first reel stop switch 14d indicates that the first reel stop button 14a has been operated, the second reel stop switch 14e indicates that the second reel stop button 14b has been operated, and the third reel stop switch 14f indicates that the third reel This is a switch for detecting that the stop button 14c has been operated. The first reel position detection sensor 601 indicates the rotation phase of the first reel 20a, the second reel position detection sensor 602 indicates the rotation phase of the second reel 20b, and the third reel position detection sensor 603 indicates the rotation phase of the third reel 20c. These are sensors for detecting each. The 1 bet switch 10a is a switch for detecting that the 1 bet button has been operated, and the max bet switch 9a is a switch for detecting that the max bet button 9 has been operated. The credit selection switch 12a is a switch for detecting that the credit selection button 12 has been operated. The payout medal detection sensor 640 is a sensor for detecting the number of medals paid out to the tray 18 by the medal payout unit 80. The probability setting device 630 is a device for setting the winning probability for each game in the pachislot gaming machine 100 to any one of a plurality of levels (for example, 6 levels) based on the operation. The reset switch 15a is a switch for detecting that the key inserted into the keyhole 15 has been rotated and resetting the pachislot gaming machine 100 based on this detection. Note that, for example, the error state of the pachislot gaming machine 100 is canceled based on the reset switch 15a outputting a detection signal to the game control device 50. The front door opening switch 670 is a switch for detecting the open state of the front door 2.

Also, the I / F 54 receives control signals input from the CPU 51 via an output port and a driver (not shown), an effect control device 700, a medal payout unit 80, a first reel motor 611, a second reel motor 612, This is output to the third reel motor 613, the external signal output unit 620, the stop button lamp 140, and the like.
The external signal output unit 620 relays an external signal output from the game control device 50 to the outside of the pachislot gaming machine 100.

  In addition, the effect control device 700 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), and the like, and is display controlled under the control of the game control device 50 or by its own control. Control signals are output to the device 710, the sound control device 720, and the LED lamp control device 730.

  Further, the display control device 710 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), and the like, and displays effects under the control of the effect control device 700 or by original control. A control signal is output to the device 4a.

  The sound control device 720 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), and the like, and outputs sound under the control of the effect control device 700 or by original control. A control signal is output to the unit 60.

In addition, the LED lamp control device 730 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), and the like, and is controlled by the effect control device 700 or by original control. Control signals are output to the LEDs or lamps of the game progress indicator 11a, the bet amount indicator 31a, the credit amount indicator 7a, the payout amount indicator 8a, the game state indicator 650, the decoration indicator 660, and the like.
The decoration indicator 660 is a light emitting member such as a lamp provided in the back of the decoration display portions 661 to 663.

Next, processing related to medal betting and the like will be described.
First, when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 6 when the “non-credit state” is selected by the credit selection button 12, the inserted medal detection sensor 6a detects the inserted medal and controls the detection signal. Input to device 50.
Then, the game control device 50 adds the memorized bet number based on this detection signal and displays the bet number on the bet number display unit 31.
However, since a predetermined upper limit value (for example, 3) is set for the bet number, when medals exceeding the upper limit value are inserted, the surplus medals are not added to the bet number. It is returned to the tray 18.

On the other hand, when the “credit state” is selected by the credit selection button 12, when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 6, the medal detection sensor 6 a detects the medal and inputs the detection signal to the game control device 50. .
In this case as well, the game control device 50 adds the memorized bet number based on the medal detection signal and displays the bet number on the bet number display unit 31.
Further, when medals exceeding the upper limit (three) of the bet number are inserted, the medal credit number is added one by one without adding the surplus medals to the bet number. The addition result is displayed on the credit number display unit 7 as the credit number.
However, a predetermined upper limit value (for example, 50) is set for the number of credits, and when medals exceeding the upper limit value are inserted, the extra medals are not added to the credit number 18 To return to.
Further, when the 1-bet button 10 or the max-bet button 9 is operated in a state where there is a medal credit, the number of medals according to the operation is bet and the memory of the credit number is subtracted by the bet number. .

  In the case of paying out medals based on a prize in the “non-credit state”, the total number of medals is paid out to the tray 18, while in the “credit state”, medals are based on the prize. When the number of credits is paid out, medals are added to the number of credits without being paid out to the tray 18 until the number of credits reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, 50). It pays out to the tray 18 without adding to the number.

In addition, the number of activated lines activated according to the number of medals bet (the number of bets) is changed.
That is, for example, when the number of bets is 1 (one bet), only one active line (for example, the middle horizontal line) is activated, and when the number of bets is 2 (two bets), three When the activated lines (for example, the upper, middle, and lower horizontal lines) are activated and the number of bets is 3 (three bets), all the activated lines are set to be activated.
Then, medals are paid out only when a predetermined winning result mode corresponding to winning is established on the activated line activated according to the number of bets. Conversely, even if a winning result mode is established on an active line other than the activated effective line, a medal corresponding to the winning is not paid out.

  The pachislot gaming machine 100 is configured as described above, and performs game control described below by a control system such as the game control device 50.

  First, to start the game, a bet is made by inserting a medal from the medal insertion slot 6, or a bet is made by operating the max bet button 9 or the 1 bet button 10, or When the winning result mode of replay winning (replay winning result mode) is established in the previous game, the start lever 13 is operated without betting.

Then, the operation of the start lever 13 is detected by the start lever switch 13a, and this detection signal is input to the CPU 51 of the game control device 50. Based on this input, the CPU 51 of the game control device 50 extracts a random number for internal lottery, and performs an internal lottery by comparing the extracted random number with a determination value stored in advance in the ROM 52.
Here, the timing for performing the internal lottery may be at the time of operating the start lever 13 (at the time of starting operation), or may be at the start of variable display, or other related to execution of variable display. It may be the timing. That is, it suffices to draw lots whether or not a prize is won in relation to the start operation by the player.
In this way, the game control device 50 functions as a lottery means for lottering whether or not a prize is won each time a game with variable display is executed.
Furthermore, by this internal lottery, a prize (for example, a small bonus prize, a big bonus prize, a regular bonus prize, or a replay prize (in the case of the present embodiment, a big bonus prize and a regular bonus prize as will be described later). Each of which is set to a plurality of types))), and a winning flag corresponding to the winning selected corresponding to the fact that the lottery result is winning (for example, a small role winning flag, a big One of a bonus winning flag, a regular bonus winning flag, and a replay winning flag (in the case of the present embodiment, as will be described later, each of a plurality of types of big bonus winning and regular bonus winning flags is set. )) Is generated (established), and data indicating that the winning flag is established is temporarily stored in the RAM 53. And stores it in.

On the other hand, the CPU 51 sends a control signal instructing the first to third reel motors 611 to 613 to start rotation of the reels 20a to 20c based on the detection signal input by the start lever switch 13a (each reel 20a to 20c are controlled to start rotating). Thereby, it will be in the state which performs variable display of a symbol.
After starting the variable display of the symbols as described above, when the reels 20a to 20c can be stopped by operating the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c, the CPU 51 controls the stop button lamps 140 to turn on. A signal is sent (a process for turning on each stop button lamp 140 is performed). By turning on the stop button lamp 140 by this process, it is notified that the reels 20a to 20c can be stopped by operating the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c.
As described above, when the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c are individually operated sequentially in a state where the reels 20a to 20c can be stopped, the operation signals from the reel stop switches 14d to 14f are input to the CPU 51, respectively. Is done.
Then, the CPU 51 determines the stop position of each of the reels 20a to 20c based on the input timing of the operation signal and the established state of each winning flag, and based on this determination, the reels 611 to 613 are in each reel. A control signal instructing to stop the rotation of 20a to 20c is output.

For example, when any winning flag is established, the drawing drawing stop control is performed so that the symbol corresponding to the winning flag is preferentially stopped and displayed on the active line. Here, the game control device 50 functions as a pull-in stop control means.
The symbol pull-in stop control means that when the timing of the stop operation is shifted earlier within a predetermined range, the reels 20a to 20c are not immediately stopped based on the operation of the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c. This is control that preferentially stops the symbol corresponding to the winning flag on the active line by slightly delaying the stop timing.
In other words, during this control, the variable display of the symbols was stopped with a slight delay with respect to the timing of the stop operation after the stop operation, so that it was not yet on the active line at the time of the stop operation. The symbol is stopped and displayed on the effective line.
However, since there are restrictions on the number of symbols (predetermined number of frames) that can be controlled for drawing stop (for example, within +4 frames), symbols that can be stopped on the active line by pulling stop control are the reel stop button. Based on the operations of 14a to 14c, a symbol that can be stopped on the effective line without performing the pull-in stop control and a symbol having a predetermined number of frames (for example, four frames) subsequent thereto.
Here, the symbol that can be stopped on the active line without performing the pull-in stop control is, in principle, a symbol that is positioned on the line when the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c are operated. If the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c are operated at a timing at which it is not possible to stop immediately on the line, the next symbol is displayed.
As described above, when a predetermined winning is won by the lottery means, the pachislot machine 100 forms a symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning when the variable display stop operation is performed on each of the reels 20a to 20c. Even if a possible symbol is in a position before reaching the effective line within a predetermined number of frames (for example, four frames) in the symbol arrangement on the reels 20a to 20c, the symbol is drawn onto the effective line and stopped. Withdrawal stop control means (game control device 50) is provided.

On the other hand, when no winning flag is established, control is performed to prevent a symbol combination mode corresponding to winning from being derived.
Specifically, for example, when the first reel stop button 14a is operated at the timing when the “cherry” that forms the winning result mode only by the first reel 20a is positioned on the active line, the “cherry” Is controlled after the first reel 20a is rotated until it deviates from the effective line (kicking control).
Further, for example, when the first reel 20a and the second reel 20b are stopped, “7 (outlined), 7 (outlined)” are already aligned on the active line, and the third reel 20c also has “7 (outlined). ) ”Is aligned on the active line, the big reel winning result mode (see FIG. 4) is formed. In the third reel 20c,“ 7 ( Kick-off control is performed so that “white” is not aligned. That is, when the first reel 20a and the second reel 20b are stopped, “7 (outlined)” is already valid when “7 (outlined), 7 (outlined)” is already aligned on the effective line. When the third reel stop button 14c is operated at a timing positioned on the line, the kick-reel control is performed to stop after rotating the third reel 20c until “7 (outlined)” is off the effective line. .

  Based on the operation of the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c, by performing any of the above-described controls (control to stop the reels 20a to 20c), three symbols are variably displayed for each of the reels 20a to 20c. At 20, the display is stopped (state where the stop result mode is derived and displayed), and the variable display of the symbol is completed.

  As described above, when the stop display is made based on the operation of each reel stop button 14a to 14c by the player, and the winning result mode is derived and displayed, the winning is established, and according to the type of winning that has been established. A predetermined number of medals are paid out.

  That is, the pachislot machine 100 draws a plurality of variable display means (reels 20a to 20c) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and whether or not a prize is won every time the game with the variable display is executed. A control device 50 (lottery means), and a predetermined symbol combination mode corresponding to a winning in which a lottery result by the lottery means is won by a player's variable display stop operation of the reels 20a to 20c. When displayed, a prize is established, and a predetermined value (a predetermined number of medals according to the type of established prize) is given to the player.

If the stop operation of all the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c is not completed before a certain time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed from the operation of the start lever 13, the variable display of the symbols is continued endlessly. When a certain time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses from the operation of the start lever 13, the CPU 51 outputs a stop control signal to the reel motors 611 to 613. Based on the stop control signal, the reel motors 611 to 613 are continuously rotated until that time, that is, all of the reels 20a to 20c, or any two of the reels 20a to 20c, or Stop one rotation.
For this reason, even if the player has not completed the stop operation of all the reels 20a to 20c, the reels 20a to 20c automatically stop rotating when a certain time has passed since the start lever 13 was operated. The variable display is finished, and three symbols for each reel 20a to 20c are stopped and displayed on the variable display unit 20.

  As described above, even when a winning result mode is established as a result of a stop display after a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed since the operation of the start lever 13, depending on the type of the winning result mode established. A predetermined number of medals are paid out.

In the case of the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 4, a big bonus prize (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as BB prize) or a regular bonus prize (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as RB prize) is shown. , Replay prizes (regame prizes), and small role prizes (watermelons, crowns and cherries).
The BB winnings are “7 (white), 7 (white), 7 (white)”, “7 (white), 7 (white), 7 (filled)”, “7 (white) on the active line. One of the symbol combination modes of “white”, 7 (white), and 7 (shaded) is derived and displayed, and the winning result mode is established, and 15 medals are paid out.
In the RB winning, any combination of symbols “BAR, BAR, 7 (white)”, “BAR, BAR, 7 (filled)”, “BAR, BAR, 7 (shaded)” on the active line As a result of the derivation and display, a winning result mode is established, and 15 medals are paid out.
The watermelon in the small role winning is formed by deriving and displaying the symbol combination mode of “watermelon, watermelon, watermelon” on the active line, and the winning result mode is established, and 10 medals are paid out.
The crown of the small role winning is achieved by deriving and displaying the symbol combination mode of “crown, crown, crown” on the active line, and pays out 8 medals.
In addition, the small-cherry winning cherries can be achieved by simply displaying one of the “cherries” on the first reel 20a on the active line, and paying out medals regardless of the stop pattern of the other reels. . In the case where “Cherry” is stopped on the middle stage of the first reel 20a, two medals are paid out and “Cherry” is stopped on the upper or lower stage of the first reel 20a where two active lines intersect. Pays out 2 x 2 = 4 medals (in case of 3 bets).
In the case of a replay winning, the symbol combination mode of “replay, replay, replay” is derived and displayed on the active line, and the winning result mode is established, and the player does not pay out medals. Even if the bet is not made, the same number of bets as that of the game are automatically made, and the next game (regame; replay) can be performed only by operating the start lever 13.

In the case of the present embodiment, the winning flag of each winning is valid only for the game (established game) in which the winning flag is established, and is not carried over to the next and subsequent games.
In other words, if a lottery means (game control device 50) wins a predetermined winning as a result of the lottery, even if a predetermined number of games (for example, once in this embodiment) are executed, the winning is achieved. The winning state invalidating means (game control device 50) for invalidating the winning state when the winning is not established.

In particular, when a BB winning or RB winning result mode is derived and displayed as a result of the stop display and a BB winning or RB winning is established, a medal is paid out and a big bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as BB). A special bonus (special game value) is given to generate a regular bonus (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as RB).
In other words, among the winning prizes, the BB winning and the RB winning are determined based on the establishment of a special game value in addition to a predetermined value (value given based on occurrence of BB or RB itself and BB or RB). It is a special prize that can be awarded.

That is, when an RB winning is established, 15 medals are paid out and RB is started.
During this RB, a special game called a JAC game can be executed up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times).
In a JAC game, the number of bets on a medal is, for example, one, and when a JAC symbol is aligned on an active line (for example, a middle horizontal line) corresponding to the one bet (for example, a replay winning result mode is established) And a predetermined number (for example, 15) of medals are paid out.
This RB ends when either of the following conditions is met: the JAC game is played 12 times during the RB, or the JAC winning is established 8 times during the RB.

When a BB winning is established, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of medals is paid out and BB is started. During this BB, a special game called a small role game can be executed up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times). In this small role game, a small role winning occurs with a higher probability than in a normal game. Furthermore, during the BB, the above-described RB can be executed up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 3 times).
The condition for starting RB during BB is bonus-in (also referred to as JAC-in) as a result of the small role game, with bonus-in symbols on the active line (for example, a winning result mode of replay winning is established). That is. Then, by this bonus-in, a predetermined number (for example, in the case of this embodiment, for example, 2 (or 0) may be used) medals are paid out, and the small role game is temporarily interrupted to start RB.
This BB ends when, for example, either a small game is played 30 times during the BB or an RB is played 3 times during the BB.

  Next, main game control performed by the pachislot gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described.

First, in the case of the present embodiment, among the BB winnings, the winning result mode is “7 (white), 7 (white), 7 (white)”, “7 (white), The winning flags “7 (white), 7 (filled)” and the winnings “7 (white), 7 (white), 7 (shaded)” have different winning flags.
That is, when the winning flag of the BB winning with the winning result mode of “7 (white), 7 (white), 7 (white)” is established, “7 (white), 7 (white) The winning result mode of “excluded” and “7 (outlined)” can be established, but “7 (outlined), 7 (outlined), 7 (filled out)” or “7 (outlined), 7 (outlined)” , 7 (shaded) "is not established. Similarly, when the winning flag of the BB winning with the winning result mode of “7 (white), 7 (white), 7 (filled)” is established, “7 (white), 7 (white) Only the winning result mode of “Extracted” and 7 (filled) can be established, and the winning flag of the BB winning with the winning result mode of “7 (outlined), 7 (outlined), 7 (shaded)” is established. In such a case, only a winning result mode of “7 (outlined), 7 (outlined), 7 (shaded)” can be established.
That is, a plurality of types of BB prizes (special prizes) that have the same game value given to the player based on the establishment of the prize but have different prize flags are set. That is, each of the plurality of types of BB prizes is a special prize that gives a player a special game value by establishment, and is established by derivation display of different types of special symbol combination modes.
In the following, for the sake of simplicity, among the BB prizes, the first BB prize and the winning result aspect are the winning results whose winning results are “7 (outlined), 7 (outlined), 7 (outlined)”. The winnings that are “7 (outlined), 7 (outlined), 7 (filled out)” are the second BB prizes, and the winning result mode is “7 (outlined), 7 (outlined), 7 (shaded)” Is a third BB prize. The first BB winning flag corresponding to the first BB winning flag, the second BB winning flag corresponding to the second BB winning flag, the second BB winning flag corresponding to the third BB winning, 3 BB winning flag.

Furthermore, in the case of the present embodiment, among the RB prizes, the prize result mode is “BAR, BAR, 7 (white)”, and the prize is “BAR, BAR, 7 (filled)”. The winning flags of “BAR, BAR, 7 (shaded)” are different from each other in the winning flags.
That is, when the winning flag of the RB winning with the winning result mode “BAR, BAR, 7 (outlined)” is established, the winning result mode of “BAR, BAR, 7 (outlined)” is established. However, the winning result mode of “BAR, BAR, 7 (filled)” or “BAR, BAR, 7 (shaded)” is not established. Similarly, when the BB winning prize flag of “BAR, BAR, 7 (filled)” is established, only the winning result mode of “BAR, BAR, 7 (filled)” is established. In addition, when the BB winning prize flag of “BAR, BAR, 7 (shaded)” is established, only the winning result aspect of “BAR, BAR, 7 (shaded)” is obtained. It can be established.
That is, a plurality of types of RB prizes (special prizes) are set, in which the game values given to the players based on the establishment of the prize are equal, but the prize flags are different from each other. That is, each of the plurality of types of RB prizes is a special prize that gives a player a special game value by establishment, and is established by derivation display of different special symbol combination modes.
In the following, for the sake of simplicity, among the RB winning combinations, the winning result mode “BAR, BAR, 7 (outlined)” is the first RB winning type, and the winning result mode is “BAR, BAR, 7 (filled)”. ) ”Is referred to as a second RB winning, and a winning result mode of“ BAR, BAR, 7 (shaded) ”is referred to as a third RB winning. The first RB winning flag corresponding to the first RB winning flag is the first RB winning flag, the winning flag corresponding to the second RB winning flag is the second RB winning flag, and the winning flag corresponding to the third RB winning is the first. This is called an RB winning flag of 3.

  Hereinafter, the first to third BB winnings and the first to third RB winnings will be collectively referred to as bonus winnings, and the first to third BB winnings and the first to third RB winnings will be referred to. The winning flags corresponding to are collectively referred to as bonus flags.

Further, in the present embodiment, since the symbol arrangement is as shown in FIG. 3, the first reel 20a is played in a game that is performed by enabling all five active lines (using three bets), for example. When the stop operation is performed in the order of the second reel 20b → the third reel 20c (when the stop operation is performed by pushing forward), the bonus symbols of the first reel 20a and the second reel 20b are always on any valid line. It is possible to pull in.
In other words, each bonus symbol is arranged on the first reel 20a so that any bonus symbol can always be drawn on any valid line regardless of the timing of the stop operation of the first reel 20a. Yes. That is, at least one of the seven consecutive symbols is provided with each bonus symbol (7 (outlined) and BAR).
In addition, when the second reel 20b is operated to stop the second reel 20b after the first reel 20a, on the effective line on which the bonus symbol of the first reel 20a is drawn (even if the drawn effective line is Each bonus symbol is arranged so that any bonus symbol of the second reel 20b can be pulled in (even in the middle horizontal line). That is, at least one of the five consecutive symbols is provided with each bonus symbol (7 (outlined) and BAR).
On the other hand, the third reel 20c has only one bonus symbol (any one of 7 (white), 7 (filled), and 7 (shaded)) in the first stop operation. Each bonus symbol is arranged so that the bonus symbol of the two reels 20a and 20b cannot be drawn on the activated line. Specifically, for example, three types of bonus symbols are arranged at intervals such that at least four symbols are arranged between them (specifically, for example, six symbols are arranged at intervals of each other). Have been).
As described above, at least the predetermined variable display means (third reel 20c) among the variable display means (first to third reels 20a to 20c) has different kinds of special symbol combination modes (that is, "7 (white ), 7 (white), 7 (white), 7 (white), 7 (white), 7 (white), 7 (white), 7 (white), 7 (white) (Shaded) ", or" BAR, BAR, 7 (white) "and" BAR, BAR, 7 (filled) "and" BAR, BAR, 7 (shaded) "). , 7 (outlined), 7 (filled out), and 7 (shaded)) are arranged at intervals exceeding a predetermined number of frames (4 frames) that the drawing stop control means can draw on the effective line.
Therefore, regarding the third reel 20a, even when a bonus flag is established, if a stop operation is performed at a timing at which a bonus symbol corresponding to this bonus flag can be drawn on the active line ( Alternatively, the bonus symbol can be stopped and displayed on the active line only when the timing of the stop operation is lucky. That is, even if the pull-in stop control is performed, a stop operation that simultaneously targets a plurality of different bonus symbols on the active line is impossible in terms of the symbol arrangement.
Note that the pachislot machine of the present embodiment may be able to start the game only when three bets are made (only when all five active lines are activated) (one bet or two bets). In a single bet, the game may not be started even if the start lever 13 is operated).

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 5 to 9, an execution mode of the auxiliary game in the first embodiment will be described.

First, for example, if any bonus flag is established in a game started by performing a start operation with all activated lines activated, for example, the established bonus flag indicates that the established bonus flag is BB winning or RB winning. It is notified whether it is.
That is, for example, as shown in FIG. 5, by displaying the character string “BB established!” On the effect display device 4 a, any one of the first to third BB prize winning flags is established. Information is displayed.
That is, the effect display means (effect display apparatus 4a) for performing the effect display related to the lottery result by the lottery means (game control device 50) is provided separately from the variable display means (first to third reels 20a to 20c). ing.
Here, in the case of the present embodiment, as will be described later, when each reel 20a to 20c is operated in a stop operation order other than forward pressing, the auxiliary game execution processing is ended and the result of the auxiliary game is obtained. Information based (information necessary for establishing a winning winning prize) is not performed. For this reason, it is preferable that the timing at which the notification display shown in FIG. 5 is performed before the reels 20a to 20c can be stopped by operating the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c. Thus, it is possible to prevent the stop operation from being erroneously performed in the stop operation sequence other than the forward press.
In the case of the symbol arrangement as in the present embodiment, it may be simply notified that the bonus flag has been established (the established bonus flag is either a BB prize or an RB prize). You do n’t have to be alerted). Even when only the fact that the bonus flag has been established is notified, if the first reel 20a and the second reel 20b are sequentially stopped, the established winning flag may be either the BB winning flag or the RB winning flag. This is because the bonus symbol corresponding to the established winning can be drawn on the active line, so that it does not affect the player's profit acquisition.

Further, following the notification display shown in FIG. 5, the auxiliary game is started as shown in FIG.
Here, when the auxiliary game is played, the display area on the display screen 4g of the effect display device 4a is, for example, the left first display portion R1 corresponding to the stop operation of the first reel 20a and the second reel 20b. The area is divided into two areas with the second display portion R2 on the right side corresponding to the stop operation.
In the auxiliary game, variable display is performed on each of the first display portion R1 and the second display portion R2.
This variable display is performed by sequentially switching and displaying two types of symbols, “◯” and “×”, such as “◯” → “×” → “○ →“ × ”→. .
That is, the auxiliary game executing means (configured by the display control device 710, the effect display device 4a, etc.) is configured to execute the auxiliary game by display in the effect display means. Therefore, the effect display device 4a can also be used as a display means for the auxiliary game, and the effect display and the display of the auxiliary game can be efficiently performed.
Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 6, information indicating a stop operation order (for example, a character string “stop from left to middle”) is displayed on the display screen 4 g of the effect display device 4 a.
Note that the timing for informing and displaying the information indicating the stop operation order is preferably before the stop operation of each reel 20a to 20c by the operation of each reel stop button 14a to 14c. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the stop operation from being erroneously performed in the stop operation sequence other than the forward press.

After starting the auxiliary game as shown in FIG. 6, first, when the first reel 20a is stopped, as shown in FIG. 7, a bonus symbol corresponding to the winning prize (for example, in the case of winning a BB prize) 7 (outlined)) stops the first reel 20a so as to stop on the active line, while “○” and “×” are displayed on the first display portion R1 on the left side of the display screen 4g of the effect display device 4a. "" Is stopped and displayed.
Here, at the timing of the stop operation of the first reel 20a by the player, a random number that wins at a predetermined probability (for example, a probability of 1/6) is extracted (a lottery that wins at a predetermined probability is performed). When it becomes, “◯” is stopped and displayed, and when it becomes out, for example, as shown in FIG. 7, “X” is stopped and displayed.
That is, each of the plurality of variable display means includes stop operation means (first to third reel stop buttons 14a to 14c) that can be individually stopped according to the player's operation, and the auxiliary game executing means includes, for example, a game The result of the auxiliary game is determined based on the input signal from the stop operation means performed via the control device 50 and the effect control device 700. Therefore, the first to third reel stop buttons 14a to 14c can also be used as the auxiliary game stop operation means, and the player can perform the intervention for the auxiliary game without any confusion only by playing the normal game. be able to.
Further, when the second reel 20b is stopped, as shown in FIG. 8, the second reel 20b is stopped so that a bonus symbol (for example, 7 (outlined)) corresponding to the winning prize is stopped on the active line. On the other hand, on the right second display portion R2 on the display screen 4g of the effect display device 4a, based on random number extraction similar to that during the stop operation of the first reel 20a, One of the symbols is stopped and displayed (for example, “◯” is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 8).
In the case of the present embodiment, as a result of the auxiliary game, a case where “◯” is derived and displayed on at least one of the first display unit R1 and the second display unit R2) is the specific result (“the first” The result of the stop display of the first display portion R1, the stop display result of the second display portion R2 ”=“ O, O ”,“ O, X ”,“ X, O ”is the specific result. If “x, x”, it is not a specific result).
At this stage, the symbols on the third reel 20c are still being variably displayed. That is, the auxiliary game execution means executes the auxiliary game so that the result of the auxiliary game is derived before the game won in the winning is completed.
Here, in order to derive the result of the auxiliary game before the end of the winning game, for example, after the stop operation of the second reel 20b, until the result of the auxiliary game is derived and displayed, the third reel The stop operation 20c may not be accepted. That is, the stop operation invalidating means (game control device 50) for invalidating the variable display stop operation after the player's operation resulting from the determination of the result of the auxiliary game is completed until the result of the auxiliary game is derived. May be provided.

FIG. 8 shows an example in which the result of the auxiliary game is a specific result. In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 8, the character string “Yattane!” (The result of the auxiliary game is the specific result). 9) and information necessary for establishing a winning winning combination is continuously notified as shown in FIG.
That is, for example, as shown in FIG. 9, by displaying the character string “7 (Aim at fill)!” On the effect display device 4a, the third reel 20c is included in the winning result mode. A notification is displayed that the second BB winning flag whose symbol is “7 (painted)” is established. That is, the type of winning prize won is notified.
Therefore, since the player can recognize that the second BB winning flag is established (the second BB winning is won), the second BB is stopped when the third reel 20c is stopped. The second BB winning can be established by pushing the bonus symbol corresponding to the winning flag.
In this way, when the auxiliary game has a specific result, the type of winning winning is notified, so if a stop operation is performed to form a required symbol combination mode according to the notification, A winning can be established without fail.
As described above, the pachislot gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, when the predetermined winning is won by the lottery means, notification control means (game control device) that performs control related to the notification of the winning winning. 50, an effect control device 700, a display control device 710, etc.), and this notification control means is an auxiliary game execution means (display control) for executing an auxiliary game whose result is determined according to the player's operation. Device 710, production display device 4a, etc.) and a winning result won by the lottery means when the result of the auxiliary game by the auxiliary game execution means is a predetermined specific result. And winning establishment information notifying means (constituted by the display control device 710 and the like) for notifying information necessary for the above.
Moreover, the notification control means, when a lottery means wins any one of a plurality of predetermined predetermined prizes (each bonus prize) (one of the bonus prizes), The winning-establishment information notifying means shall control the winning winning and the winning winning information won by the lottery means when the result of the auxiliary game by the auxiliary game executing means is a predetermined specific result. Notify the type of
Furthermore, the predetermined plural types of predetermined prizes (each bonus prize) are special prizes that give a special game value to the player when established, and different types of special symbol combination modes. It is set to hold in the derived display.

On the other hand, if the result of the auxiliary game does not result in a specific result (when “x” is stopped and displayed on both the first display portion R1 and the second display portion R2), the winning winning is established. Therefore, the information necessary for this is not notified. Therefore, in the case of the present embodiment, the probability of winning the winning prize when the result of the auxiliary game is not a specific result is 1/3.
If the winning prize cannot be established (if the prize is not established at the end of the game), the established winning flag is cleared.
That is, the winning state invalidating means invalidates the winning state when the lottery result by the lottery means wins a predetermined winning and the winning is not established at the end of the game winning the winning. I did it.
In addition, in this way, when the auxiliary game does not give a specific result, it is not known which of the multiple types of winnings is won, so inequality such as only a specific player gaining profits Can be prevented.

  Next, a bonus flag invalidation process performed by the pachislot gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In this bonus flag invalidation process, it is first determined in step S1 whether or not any bonus flag is established. If it is determined that any bonus flag is not established, the bonus flag invalidation process is terminated. If it is determined that it has been established, the process proceeds to step S2.
In step S2, it is determined whether or not the game for which the bonus flag has been established has ended. If it is determined that the game has not ended, the bonus flag invalidation processing is terminated. The process proceeds to step S3.
In step S3, it is determined whether or not a winning corresponding to the established bonus flag has been established. When it is determined that the bonus flag has been established, the bonus flag invalidation process is terminated, whereas it is determined that the winning is not established. To step S4.
In step S4, the established bonus flag is invalidated (data cleared), and the bonus flag invalidation process is terminated.

  Next, an auxiliary game process performed by the pachislot gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In this auxiliary game process, first, in step S11, it is determined whether or not any bonus flag has been established. When it determines, it transfers to step S12.
In step S12, a process for starting an auxiliary game is performed, and the process proceeds to step S13.
In step S13, it is determined whether or not the first reel 20a is stopped. If it is determined that the first reel 20a is stopped, the process proceeds to step S14.

If it is determined in step S13 that the first reel 20a is not stopped, the process proceeds to step S21.
In step S21, it is determined whether the other reels of the first reel 20a, that is, any of the second reel 20b and the third reel 20c are stopped, and it is determined that the other reels of the first reel 20a are stopped. If so, the process proceeds to step S23 to end the auxiliary game, and then the auxiliary game process ends.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S21 that the other reels of the first reel 20a are not stopped, the process returns to step S13 again.

In step S14, a process of extracting a random number that is a hit with a predetermined probability (for example, a probability of 1/6) is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S15.
In step S15, based on the random number extraction result in step S14, a process for stopping variable display in the first display portion R1 of the auxiliary game is performed, and the process proceeds to step S16.
That is, in step S15, if the random number extracted in step S14 is a win, “◯” is stopped and displayed on the first display unit R1, while the first display is displayed if the random number extracted in step S14 is out. “X” is stopped and displayed in the part R1.
In step S16, it is determined whether or not the second reel 20b has stopped. If it is determined that the second reel has stopped, the process proceeds to step S17 if it is determined that the second reel 20b has stopped. To do.

If it is determined in step S16 that the second reel 20b is not stopped, the process proceeds to step S22.
In step S22, it is determined whether or not the other reels of the first reel 20a and the second reel 20b, that is, the third reel 20c is stopped. If it is determined that the third reel 20c is stopped, step S23 is performed. After shifting to, and performing the process of ending the auxiliary game, the auxiliary game process is ended.
In other words, when the first to third reels 20a to 20c are stopped in a stop operation order other than forward pressing, the auxiliary game is terminated and information necessary for establishing a winning prize is notified. Absent.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S22 that the third reel 20c is not stopped, the process returns to step S16 again.

In step S17, a process of extracting a random number that wins with a predetermined probability (for example, a probability of 1/6) is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S18.
In step S18, a process for stopping variable display on the second display portion R2 of the auxiliary game is performed based on the random number extraction result in step S17, and the process proceeds to step S19.
That is, in step S18, if the random number extracted in step S17 is a win, the second display unit R2 stops and displays “O”, but if the random number extracted in step S17 is out, the second display In section R2, “x” is stopped and displayed.

  In step S19, it is determined whether or not the random number extracted in at least one of step S14 and step S17 includes a win. If it is determined that the winning is not included, the auxiliary game process is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the winning is included, the process proceeds to step S20.

In step S20, a process for notifying the established flag type is performed, and the auxiliary game process is terminated.
That is, in step S20, specifically, for example, a process for notifying information necessary for establishing a winning result mode corresponding to the established flag, more specifically, for example, configuring the winning result mode. A process for notifying the type of symbol on the third reel 20c is performed.

  Next, the probability changing process performed by the pachislot machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In this probability changing process, first, in step S31, it is determined whether or not the BB has ended. If it is determined that the BB has not ended, the probability changing process ends while it is determined that the BB has ended. Then, the process proceeds to step S32.
In step S32, it is determined whether or not a specific result has been derived in the auxiliary game played in the BB winning game. If it is determined that the specific result has not been derived, the probability changing process is terminated. If it is determined that it has been derived, the process proceeds to step S33.
In step S33, it is determined whether or not “◯” is stopped and displayed on both the first and second display portions R1 and R2, and when it is determined that they are not, the probability changing process is terminated. If it is determined that both the first and second display parts R1 and R2 have stopped and displayed “◯”, the process proceeds to step S34.
In step S34, processing for increasing the winning probability of replay winning is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S35.
Here, the process for increasing the winning probability of the replay winning is, for example, a process of establishing (setting) a replay winning winning probability up flag, and when the replay winning winning probability increasing flag is satisfied, a game that is performed after the end of the BB. For example, the winning probability of the replay winning is changed from 1/7, which is the normal probability, to 1/2, which is the probability of the high probability.
In step S35, after performing the process which raises the hit probability in an auxiliary game, this probability change process is complete | finished.
Here, the process for increasing the winning probability in the auxiliary game is, for example, a process for establishing (setting) a probability increasing flag per auxiliary game. When the probability increasing flag per auxiliary game is established, the next BB winning is won. In the auxiliary game executed in this case, the probability that ◯ stops in the first display portion R1 and the second display portion R2 is changed from 1/6 to 1/2.
In addition, the probability up flag per auxiliary game and the replay winning winning probability up flag are cleared at the next BB winning win (flag established).
Therefore, when the stop result display of the auxiliary game is “○, ○”, since the replay winning is frequently won, the consumption of medals can be suppressed until the next BB winning is won. Since the probability that a specific result is obtained in the auxiliary game executed when the corresponding selection is made increases, the probability that the BB winning can be established increases. Moreover, in the auxiliary game during the probability change, the probability that the stop result display becomes “○, ○” again increases, so the probability that the probability change (high probability state) continues increases, and the player's expectation improves. To do.
In addition, when the probability increase flag per auxiliary game is set, one of the display units (the first display unit R1 or the second display unit R2) is forcibly stopped with a circle in the auxiliary game, and the next The BB winning may be established with certainty (as long as there are no mistakes).
Thus, the auxiliary game execution means (game control device 50) of the pachislot machine 100 determines the probability that the result of the auxiliary game will be the specific result (the result of the auxiliary game, the first display unit R1 and the second display). Probability changing means (consisting of a game control device 50, an effect control device 700, a display control device 710, etc.) that is higher than the normal time based on the establishment of the hit (“○”) in the part R2. Is included.
Therefore, by appropriately increasing the probability that the result of the auxiliary game becomes the specific result by this probability changing means, it is possible for the player to sometimes obtain a large profit, and the player's expectation can be greatly enhanced.

According to the embodiment as described above, when any of the bonus winnings is won, if the winning winning is not established even if the winning game is executed, Is invalidated, and whether or not information necessary for establishing the winning prize is determined is determined depending on whether or not the result of the auxiliary game is a specific result. Therefore, when this information is informed, it is easy to establish the winning prize, so that not only the game with variable display performed on the reels 20a to 20c but also the auxiliary game for the player's profit acquisition. The result will also be involved. Therefore, the fun of the game can be enhanced by the novel game content that has never been seen before.
In addition, if the result of the auxiliary game does not become a specific result even if the winning is won, information necessary for establishing the winning winning is not notified, and it is difficult to establish the winning winning. . Therefore, in this case, even if a prize is won, the prize may not be established. Therefore, even if the probability of winning a prize is increased to some extent, the profit balance between the game store and the player can be maintained. Therefore, the winning probability of winning can be set high. Therefore, it is possible to improve the player's expectation (expectation for winning a prize), and at the same time, depending on the result of the auxiliary game, it is possible to give the player an opportunity to obtain a very large profit. In other words, it is possible to give the player an opportunity to obtain a large profit regardless of the probability setting.

In the above embodiment, when the lottery result by the lottery means wins a predetermined winning, if the winning is not established at the end of the game winning the winning, the winning state is invalidated. In addition, since the auxiliary game is executed so that the result of the auxiliary game is derived before the game won for the prize is completed, that is, it is assisted by one game won for the prize. When a game is executed and this auxiliary game has a specific result, a notification relating to the winning is made in that one game so that a highly interesting game progresses at a high tempo. Is too slow, the variable display by the reels 20a to 20c is automatically stopped when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses before the operation is performed. May Mau, in this case, can not be performed stop operation based on the results of the auxiliary game, the player will suffer a tremendous disadvantages.
Therefore, it is possible to provide stop operation prompting means for prompting a player to stop the variable display when a predetermined winning is won as a result of the lottery means.
Specifically, for example, when the stop operation by the player is slow (for example, when 15 seconds or more have elapsed from the start operation), the effect display device 4a displays a notification display for prompting the player to stop the variable display ( For example, “Indication of urgent stop operation!” Is performed.
This can prompt the player to perform a variable display stop operation (for example, a stop operation of the first and second reels 20a and 20b), so that the player can recognize the result of the auxiliary game without fail, for example, the third reel. It is possible to perform the stop operation 20c.

[Second Embodiment]
The second embodiment differs from the first embodiment only in the points described below, and is otherwise the same as the first embodiment. Reference numerals are assigned and explanations thereof are omitted.

In the second embodiment, the bonus flag is carried over (valid) only during two games including the established game.
That is, when the lottery result by the lottery means wins a predetermined prize, the winning state invalidating means (game control device 50) ends any of the game won (winning game) and the next game. In some cases, the winning state is invalidated if the winning is not established.
Of the two games including the established game, in the first game (established game), the auxiliary game is executed without establishing the winning result mode, and a specific result is derived and displayed as a result of the auxiliary game. Announcement of winning.
That is, the auxiliary game executing means executes the auxiliary game during the execution of the game won for winning.

In the auxiliary game in the second embodiment, for example, the player operates the first to third reels 20a to 20c in the order of stop operation of the first to third reels 20a to 20c set at random every time the auxiliary game is executed. The game is such that a specific result is obtained by stopping the operation.
More specifically, for example, any one of three cards such as a card described as “1”, a card described as “2”, and a card described as “3” each one Are arranged at random in correspondence with each of the first to third reels 20a to 20c in the inverted state (with "1" to "3" hidden). Then, when the player performs a stop operation on the first to third reels 20a to 20c in the stop operation order selected by the player, the three cards are placed in order in the order corresponding to the operation order, and the numbers of the cards are sequentially changed. Is displayed. At this time, if the card is drawn in the order of “1” → “2” → “3”, the specific result is obtained, and if the card is drawn in any other order, the specific result is not obtained.

In addition, the auxiliary | assistant game in 2nd Embodiment is not restricted to the example which sets the stop operation order of the 1st-3rd reels 20a-20c at random for every execution of an auxiliary game as mentioned above, for example, A random number that wins with a predetermined probability (for example, 1/3) may be extracted at the timing when the first stop operation is performed among the first to third reels 20a to 20c (a lottery that wins with a predetermined probability). May be done). In this case, in the case of winning, when the first to third stop operations are performed in order, the auxiliary game is executed so that the cards are rolled in the order of “1” → “2” → “3”. On the other hand, in the case of detachment, the auxiliary game is executed so that the cards are rolled in the order other than “1” → “2” → “3”.
In this case, the second stop operation does not affect the result of the auxiliary game in either of the remaining two reels, so there is a risk of impairing the player's interest. Even if a random number that is out of place is extracted at the timing when the card is played, the expectation is maintained until the second card is drowned by setting the card that drowns to the first card to “1” with a predetermined probability. It is preferable to do so.

  Alternatively, at the timing when the first and second stop operations are performed among the first to third reels 20a to 20c, random numbers that are hit with a predetermined probability (for example, 1/2) are respectively extracted. Also good. In this case, when the winning is extracted by the first stop operation, the card “1” is first rolled, and when the winning is also extracted by the second stop operation, the “2” card is rolled, When the third stop operation is performed, the auxiliary game is executed so that the “3” card can be drawn. That is, only when the winning is extracted at the timing of the first and second stop operations (for example, probability of 1/4), the specific result is obtained.

  Next, the second embodiment will be specifically described with reference to FIGS.

  First, when any bonus flag is established in the game started by performing the start operation, for example, as shown in FIG. 13, the established bonus flag is displayed on the display screen 4g of the effect display device 4a. It is notified whether it is BB winning or RB winning.

Further, following the notification display shown in FIG. 13, the auxiliary game is started as shown in FIG.
Here, when the auxiliary game is played, the display area on the display screen 4g of the effect display device 4a is, for example, the left first display portion R3 corresponding to the first reel 20a and the center corresponding to the second reel 20b. The second display portion R4 and the third display portion R5 on the right side corresponding to the third reel 20c are divided into three regions.
Further, in the auxiliary game, as shown in FIG. 14, the inverted cards C1, C2, and C3 are displayed on each of the first to third display portions R3 to R5, and the player is instructed to execute the auxiliary game. Information is displayed (for example, a notification display “drink in order”).

Then, as shown in FIGS. 15 to 17, the cards C <b> 1 to C <b> 3 are displayed in the order in which the player performs the stop operation.
That is, for example, when the player performs a stop operation in the order of the second reel 20b → the third reel 20c → the first reel 20a, the card C2 (FIG. 15) on the center second display portion R4 → the right second Display is made in the order of the card C3 (FIG. 16) on the third display portion R5 → the card C1 (FIG. 17) on the left first display portion R3.
Further, when the stop operation sequence performed by the player is correct, cards C1 to C3 are rolled in the order of “1” → “2” → “3” and, for example, when the last card is drowned. Then, the fact that the answer is correct is notified (for example, as shown in FIG. 17, a notification display of “correct answer !!” is performed).
As shown in FIGS. 15 to 17, in this embodiment, in the bonus flag establishment game, even if a stop operation is performed at a timing at which a winning result mode corresponding to the established bonus flag can be established. The winning result mode is not established.

Also, as shown in FIGS. 15 to 17, when the player's stop operation order is correct (when the result of the auxiliary game is a specific result), it is necessary to establish a winning prize. This information is notified at least before the reel 20a to 20c can be stopped in the next game (for example, immediately after the start of the second game).
That is, for example, as shown in FIG. 18, by displaying the character string “7 (Aim for painting!)” On the effect display device 4a, the second BB winning flag is established. A notification is displayed.
Therefore, the player can establish a bonus prize if the player stops aiming at the notified symbol.
On the other hand, if the auxiliary game is incorrect, the above notification is not performed, and the second game is stopped aiming at any symbol with the player's intuition. At the end of the game (second game), if the bonus winning cannot be established, the winning winning flag is cleared.

  According to the second embodiment, the auxiliary game is executed in the game won in the winning, and when the auxiliary game becomes a specific result, the next game is notified of the winning, so the player has a margin. It can be used to execute an auxiliary game or perform a stop operation for establishing a prize.

[Third Embodiment]
The third embodiment is different from the first embodiment only in the points described below, and is the same as the first embodiment in the other points. Reference numerals are assigned and explanations thereof are omitted.

In the third embodiment, the number of games in which the bonus flag is continuously established is determined according to the result of the auxiliary game.
That is, the winning state invalidating means (game control device 50) changes the number of games until the winning state of the winning is invalidated according to the result of the auxiliary game by the auxiliary game executing means. Means (consisting of a game control device 50, an effect control device 700, a display control device 710, etc.).

In the auxiliary game in the third embodiment, for example, among the three reels of the first to third reels 20a to 20c, a predetermined probability (in each of the timings of the first and second stop operations) For example, a random number that wins at 1/2) is extracted (a lottery that wins at a predetermined probability is performed).
During the three games including the established game, the established winning flag is carried over. If either the first or second wins, the established winning flag is carried over while two games including the established game are played. If both the first and second are off, the established winning flag is cleared at the end of the established game.

  Next, the third embodiment will be specifically described with reference to FIG.

  First, if any bonus flag is established in the game started by performing the start operation, for example, as shown in FIG. 19A, the established bonus flag is displayed on the display screen 4g of the effect display device 4a. It is notified whether the flag is BB winning or RB winning.

Further, following the notification display shown in FIG. 19A, the auxiliary game is started as shown in FIG. 19B.
Here, when the auxiliary game is played, the display area on the display screen 4g of the effect display device 4a is, for example, the first display R6 on the left side corresponding to the reel to be stopped first and the second stop operation. It is divided into two regions with the second display portion R7 on the right side corresponding to the reel to be played.
Further, in the auxiliary game, the inverted cards C4 and C5 are displayed on each of the first and second display portions R6 and R7 (in FIG. 19B, the card C4 is already on the front side). Show).

Then, the card C4 of the first display unit R6 is turned to the front side in accordance with the timing of the first stop operation (FIG. 19B), and the card C5 of the second display unit R7 in accordance with the timing of the second stop operation. Falls on the front side (FIG. 19C).
Here, when the winning random number is extracted by the stop operation, the card “1” is displayed, and “0” is displayed when the card is removed.
Therefore, in the case of “stop display result of the first display portion R6, stop display result of the second display portion R7” = “1, 1”, only the established game and the subsequent two games (three games in total) are valid, In the case of “1, 0” or “0, 1”, only the established game and the next game (2 games in total) flag are valid, and in the case of “0, 0”, only the established game (1 game in total) is flagged. It becomes effective.
Therefore, in the case of “0, 0”, if a winning is not established in the flag establishment game, the winning is invalid.
In the case of “1, 1”, since a total of three games are effective, the player is sure to win in any game by aiming at the third reel 20c by aiming at three types of bonus symbols in order. Can be established.

  According to the third embodiment, since the number of games that can be executed before the winning state becomes invalid is changed according to the result of the auxiliary game, the game content becomes unconventional and sometimes invalid. The number of games up to is small, and it is possible to stop the player by giving a sense of harassment, and sometimes the number of games until it becomes invalid is large, allowing the player to perform a stop operation with a margin You can also improve your interest.

The present invention is not limited to the pachislot machine 100 according to this embodiment. For example, other pachislot machines, pachislot machines that use a game ball instead of coins, a pachinko game machine, and an arrangement ball It can also be applied to a ball game machine such as a game machine or a sparrow ball game machine.
In addition, it should be considered that the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

It is a front view showing a pachislot machine as a preferred example of the slot machine according to the present invention. It is a main control block diagram of a pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows arrangement | positioning of the symbol in each reel (1st, 2nd, 3rd reel). It is a figure which shows a response | compatibility with a winning kind, a symbol combination aspect, and winning content (number of payout etc.). It is a series of figures which show the execution mode of the auxiliary game in a 1st embodiment, and shows the state just before the start of an auxiliary game especially. It is a series of figures which show the execution mode of the auxiliary game in a 1st embodiment, and shows the state immediately after the start of an auxiliary game especially. It is a series of figures which show the execution mode of the auxiliary game in a 1st embodiment, and shows the state where the initial stage of the auxiliary game was completed especially. It is a series of figures which show the execution mode of the auxiliary game in a 1st embodiment, and shows the state where the latter stage of the auxiliary game ended and it became a specific result. It is a series of figures which show the execution mode of an auxiliary game in a 1st embodiment, and especially displays information required in order to establish a winning combination by a lottery means after an auxiliary game has a specific result. The state which is alert | reported by is shown. It is a flowchart which shows a bonus flag invalidation process. It is a flowchart which shows auxiliary game processing. It is a flowchart which shows a probability change process. It is a series of figures which show the execution mode of the auxiliary game in a 2nd embodiment, and shows the state just before the start of an auxiliary game. It is a series of figures which show the execution mode of the auxiliary game in a 2nd embodiment, and shows the state immediately after the start of an auxiliary game especially. It is a series of figures which show the execution mode of the auxiliary game in a 2nd embodiment, and shows the state where the initial stage of the auxiliary game was completed especially. It is a series of figures which show the execution mode of the auxiliary game in a 2nd embodiment, and shows the state where the middle stage of the auxiliary game was completed especially. It is a series of figures which show the execution mode of the auxiliary game in a 2nd embodiment, and shows the state where the latter phase of the auxiliary game ended and it became a specific result. It is a series of figures showing the execution mode of the auxiliary game in the second embodiment, and in particular, displays information necessary for establishing a winning winning by the lottery means after the auxiliary game has a specific result The state which is alert | reported by is shown. It is a series of figures which show the execution mode of the auxiliary game in a 3rd embodiment, among these, (a) is the state just before the start of an auxiliary game, (b) is the state where the initial stage of the auxiliary game was completed, (C) shows the state in which the later stage of the auxiliary game is finished.

Explanation of symbols

20a First reel (variable display means)
20b Second reel (variable display means)
20c 3rd reel (variable display means; especially predetermined variable display means)
50 Game control device (lottery means, winning state invalidating means, notification controlling means, auxiliary game executing means, withdrawal stop controlling means, probability changing means, winning state invalidating game number changing means)
700 Production control device (notification control means, auxiliary game execution means, probability change means, winning state invalidation game number change means)
710 display control device (notification control means, auxiliary game execution means, winning establishment information notification means, probability change means, winning state invalidation game number change means)
4a effect display device (auxiliary game execution means; effect display means)
14a First reel stop button (stop operation means)
14b Second reel stop button (stop operation means)
14c Third reel stop button (stop operation means)
100 pachislot machines (slot machines)

Claims (2)

A plurality of variable display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a lottery means for drawing whether or not a prize is won each time the game with the variable display is executed, and each of the variable display means by the player When a predetermined symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning in which the lottery result by the lottery means is won is derived and displayed by the variable display stop operation, the winning is established and a predetermined value is given to the player. In the slot machine configured as follows:
When the lottery result by the lottery means is a win of a predetermined prize, the information control means for performing control related to the notification of the winning winning,
The notification control means includes
During execution of the game, auxiliary game execution means for executing the auxiliary game by the effect display means provided separately from the variable display means;
A winning establishment information notifying means for notifying the winning type won by the lottery means when the result of the auxiliary game by the auxiliary game executing means is a predetermined specific result;
With
A slot machine comprising stop operation invalidating means for invalidating the variable display stop operation until a result of the auxiliary game is derived. The prize includes a plurality of types of special prizes that give a player a special game value by the establishment of the prize,
2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the winning establishment information notifying means notifies the type of special winning that has been won by the lottery means.

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