JP2007083014A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve a problem that, as the number of winning lines increases, the configuration of the winning lines becomes increasingly more complex, and a player has difficulty to understand which winning line is validated or to instantaneously determine the positions of 9 symbols. <P>SOLUTION: A symbol display area is defined as seven in total, three left reels, three middle reels and a right reel middle stage, and respective symbols on a first symbol display window and the symbols on a second symbol display window are connected laterally to form three winning lines laterally. This constitution can reduce the number of winning lines compared with that of the conventional game machine and simplify its configuration. Even if winning a same type of winning role, dividends are varied according to a symbol stopping at the right reel, so that this game machine can provide varied game property and has full of taste. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  In the present invention, a plurality of reels on which symbols are arranged are displayed in rotation, and a winning is determined based on a combination of symbols appearing when rotation of all reels is stopped by a player's reel stop button operation. The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a slot machine.

  A gaming machine represented by a conventional slot machine has three rotating reels arranged in parallel on the outer periphery, and a matrix of three symbols on each reel in the display window on the front of the gaming machine. A total of nine symbols are visible. The symbols arranged on the outer periphery are illuminated from the back by lamps or LEDs (hereinafter referred to as backlights) provided inside each reel so that the player can easily see the symbols during the game.

  When the player inserts a medal into the medal slot and operates the start lever, each reel starts rotating and the game starts. When the reels start rotating all at once, the symbols are moved and displayed on the display window.

When the player operates the stop button corresponding to each reel while looking at the symbols to be moved and displayed, each reel is stopped and any symbol is stopped on the winning line.
There are 5 winning lines. As the number of inserted medals increases to 1, 2, and 3, the number of valid lines increases to 1, 3, and 5. Yes. As a result, when a predetermined symbol combination is aligned on a valid winning line, a winning is awarded and a medal is paid out.

When the player is notified of the internal winning, the player operates the stop button at a timing so that the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is stopped on the valid winning line.
If the symbols corresponding to the winning combination can be arranged on the valid winning line and the winning combination can be won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination can be paid out. Also, if the symbols corresponding to the combination cannot be prepared, the inserted medal will be lost.

  The winning combination (also referred to as an accessory) corresponding to the type of symbol combination is determined in advance, and if those symbols are stopped on the winning line and can be won, the payout is made according to the combination. Is done. When the stopped symbol is a big bonus (BB) or regular bonus (RB) symbol, the game can be shifted to a special game such as a BB game or an RB game, respectively, and a big profit is given to the player. Each bonus game has a predetermined game configuration. For example, an RB game can win a predetermined character with a high probability, and for example, 15 medals are paid out for each winning game. The The RB game ends when the number of games of up to 12 is consumed or when a maximum of 8 wins are achieved. The BB game is a combination of a BB game in which a small role is generated with a high probability (also referred to as a small role game) and the above RB game. When the RB game is executed three times, the game ends. In recent years, there is also a game in which the BB game is terminated on condition that the number of medals acquired during the BB game has reached a predetermined upper limit.

  Furthermore, there is a special game mode that occurs at a predetermined probability when a predetermined disclosure condition is satisfied, which is a game state different from the special game state. As this special game mode, for example, CT (challenge time), a medal or a credit bet bet on which at least one of a plurality of reels is uncontrolled and the reel is stopped according to the operation timing of the stop button of the player. The replay game that can start the next game can be continuously executed a predetermined number of times or until other predetermined end conditions are satisfied, and the replay winning probability is set higher than the winning probability in the normal gaming state. There is what is called RT (Replay Time).

  The lottery probability of the winning combination by the internal lottery is set in advance corresponding to the gaming state and the betting number of medals so that the shooting performance is within an appropriate numerical range. In particular, the difference in the probability of winning a bonus role that gives a big profit to a player greatly affects the ratio between the number of medals inserted by the player and the number of medals paid out to the player (hereinafter referred to as the payout rate) These setting values can be set by an employee by operating a setting means for each gaming machine, and selecting one setting value from among six setting levels, for example.

  In general, when a winning combination is won in the normal gaming state, a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is set, and the winning control is performed by performing a pull-in control within a predetermined range (for example, within 4 frames). It is controlled to stop the symbols on the winning line. Therefore, even if the winning flag is set, if the player's operation timing (to push) the reel stop button is bad, the winning symbol may be lost without being drawn. In particular, even if a special gamer's winning flag is not won in that game, the winning flag will be carried over until the next game is won, but other winners (small roles, etc.) If a winning is not won in the set game, the winning flag disappears, so that a player who is unable to push up has a feeling of loss due to missing a small role.

In the conventional gaming machine as described above, there are a maximum of five winning lines, so there is a problem that the change in the game is scarce and the gameability is limited. In addition, if the number of winning lines is reduced, there is a problem that it is stochastically difficult for a beginner who cannot make a stop to stop the winning symbol on the winning line. In order to solve such a problem, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-263255 and Actual No. 3062079 disclose a technique that can increase the number of winning lines.
JP 2002-263255 A Noto 3062079

  However, as the number of winning lines increases, the shape of the winning line becomes more complicated, and it is difficult to determine which winning line is activated, and on which winning line the symbols are checked while checking the nine symbol positions. It is particularly difficult for a novice player to instantly determine whether or not to stop. In order to solve these problems, the present invention provides a gaming machine capable of reducing the number of winning lines, making it a simple form, and reducing the burden of a stop button operation of a player who cannot push. It is in.

A plurality of reels having symbols arranged on the outer periphery, a reel driving means for individually rotating the plurality of reels, and a plurality of reel stops for individually stopping the plurality of reels corresponding to the plurality of reels Means, a lottery means for lottery for each game, and, as a result of the lottery by the lottery means, when the symbol corresponding to the winning combination winning internally stops on an effective winning line among a plurality of winning lines, In a game comprising game control means for paying out medals according to the winning combination,
The symbols arranged on the outer periphery of the reel include a plurality of types of symbols constituting the winning combination and at least one type of privilege symbol having a function different from that of the winning combination, and at least one constituting the winning combination The value of the winning combination is changed by a combination of a kind of symbol and the privilege symbol.

  The appearance of the bonus symbol is characterized in that the number of special games transferred when a predetermined winning combination is won or the number of medals to be paid out for a predetermined winning combination is increased.

  The bonus symbols are arranged on the outer circumference of at least one reel, and the symbols corresponding to the winning combination are arranged on the outer circumference of another reel. Further, the reel tape of the reel on which the bonus symbol is arranged is characterized in that the background portion of the symbol is colored with a color different from the background color of the reel tape of the reel on which the winning combination is arranged. And

  The symbol display area includes a first symbol display window for displaying a reel in which the winning combination is arranged, in which three symbols of each reel can be visually recognized among the plurality of reels, and the privilege symbol. It is comprised from the 2nd symbol display window which can visually recognize a part of reel in which is arranged. Further, the second symbol display window is formed to have a size that allows one symbol to be visually recognized.

  By adopting such a configuration, the symbol display area is reduced to a total of seven, that is, three left reels, three middle reels, and one right reel. Therefore, an area where the player must watch during the game. It becomes easier to recognize where the winning symbol has stopped.

  Moreover, since the form of the winning line is three in the horizontal direction and is substantially horizontal, the number of winning lines is reduced as compared with the conventional gaming machines, and the form can also be simplified. Therefore, the player can easily grasp the relationship between the winning line and the symbols displayed in the symbol display area of each reel, and thus the burden during the game can be reduced.

  In addition, when one of the predetermined winning combinations (for example, “7” or “glass”) stops in any of the upper, middle, and lower stages of the left reel, the middle reel is placed on the left reel on the winning line. Because the reels are controlled so that the same symbol is drawn in, the stop button operation timing to stop the symbols on the winning line only needs to be paid attention to the left reel, and the trouble of the stop button operation Can be reduced.

  Furthermore, depending on the symbols that stop on the reels on which the bonus symbols are arranged, even if they are the same type of winning combination, the payout changes, so that it is possible to realize a variety of gaming characteristics and provide an amusing gaming machine. it can. Further, by forming the background color of the reel tape of the reel on which the bonus symbol is arranged in a color different from that of the other reels, the payout changes according to the symbol that stops on the reel on which the bonus symbol is arranged. The game can be emphasized, and it can be appealed to the player that the game machine is visually different from the conventional game machine.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, the same code | symbol shall be described about the same component.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an appearance of an embodiment of the slot machine according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a front view showing an internal structure visually recognized with the front door of the slot machine of FIG. 1 opened. . FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram showing a game process control circuit of an embodiment of the slot machine according to the present invention.

  1, FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, a front panel is attached to the front door 2 of the slot machine body 1, and through the transparent first symbol display window 3 in the front panel, the inside of the slot machine body. Of the three reels 4, 5, 6 arranged side by side, two reels 4, 5 can be observed. For example, 21 symbols are arranged at equal intervals on the outer peripheral surface of each reel, and the symbols are composed of bonus symbols (BB), small role symbols, replay symbols, etc., and each reel has a different symbol arrangement. It has become. From the display window 3, it is possible to visually recognize a total of six symbols, three positioned on the upper, middle, and lower stages of the two reels 4, 5, respectively.

  Further, one symbol drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel 6 can be observed from the small second symbol display window 7. Among the symbols drawn on the reel 6, some symbols such as replay symbols are provided in common with the reels 4 and 5, and three symbols are the same in combination with symbols stopped on the reels 4 and 5. Winning is determined by aligning on the winning line. Further, symbols such as “x1”, “x2”, and “x3”, which are different from the symbols of the reels 4 and 5, are drawn, and these symbols act as privilege symbols, and the second symbol display window 7 In addition, the payout or the number of games varies depending on the combination with the winning combination stopped in the first symbol display window 3 depending on which privilege symbol is stopped. For example, when the symbol “x2” or “x3” appears, the value (payout or number of games) corresponding to the case where the winning combination stopped in the first symbol display window 3 and “x1” are won respectively. Is doubled or tripled.

  In the present invention, the winning line is composed of three lines obtained by horizontally connecting each symbol displayed in the first symbol display window 3 and one symbol displayed in the second symbol display window 7. A winning determination is made based on the combination of symbols stopped along the winning line.

  The number of winning lines is set by pressing the BET switch 40 when the number of medals inserted from a medal insertion slot (not shown) or when a medal is credited on a credit medal display section (not shown). The effective number varies according to the number of inserted medals. For example, when one medal is inserted, a winning line display lamp (not shown) is lit, and one middle winning line is displayed. When two medals are inserted, two winning lines in the upper and middle tiers, and when three medals are inserted, all three winning lines in the upper, middle and lower tiers can be displayed. In addition, it is possible to always bet three medals and make all three pay lines valid and play.

  Side lamps 8 and side speakers 9 are provided on both sides of the front door 2, an upper lamp 10 is provided above, and a liquid crystal display unit 11 is provided above the first symbol display window 3, and below the symbol display windows 3 and 7. An LED display (not shown) for displaying the number of games, the number of winnings, and the like is provided. These are driven through each drive circuit and output general win notifications during games, sound effects of machine operations, sound effects, etc., and display means for notifying players of the results of various internal lotteries. It is composed. In addition, in addition to the display means described above, a separate dedicated notification display unit may be separately provided for notification of internal winning during the game, and may be performed there.

  In the center of the front surface of the slot machine 1, there is provided a start lever 12 which is a variable display starting means for rotating the reels 4 to 6, and a reel stop which is a reel stopping means for stopping the rotation of each reel. Three buttons 13 to 15 are provided corresponding to each reel.

  In addition, a medal tray 16 is provided at the lower front of the slot machine, and a return port (not shown) for returning inserted medals and a medal payout outlet (not shown) for paying out medals obtained at the time of winning a prize. It is for storing the medals discharged from.

  In FIG. 2, the reels 4 to 6 are configured as a reel unit 17, and a stepping motor 18 that is a part of reel driving means is connected to each reel, and each reel is rotated by driving the stepping motor, The reels 4 to 6 are moved and displayed in the display windows 3 and 7, respectively. A lamp case 19 is provided inside each of the reels 4 to 6, and a backlight 20 is attached in each lamp case. Each backlight is individually controlled to light through a lamp driving circuit (not shown), and 1 to 3 symbols can be illuminated from the back for each reel.

  A medal hopper 21 and a power supply unit 22 are provided below the reel unit. The power supply unit 22 includes a setting stage selection switch 23 for changing the set value (for example, six stages from setting 1 to setting 6) of the internal lottery winning probability, and a setting key switch 24 for enabling the operation of the setting switch. Etc.

  In FIG. 3, the control unit includes a main control unit 25 and a sub control unit 26. The main control unit includes a CPU 27, a clock generation circuit 28, a ROM 29, a RAM 30, a lottery processing unit 31, a game control unit 32, a game number counting unit 33, a transmission timing control circuit 34 for transmitting data to the sub control unit, and a data transmission circuit. Mainly composed of 35 grades. The CPU 27 includes an input port 36 and an output port 37, and the medal sensor 38, first, second, and third reel stop button operation units 13 to 15, the start lever 12, first, second, and third reels via the input port 36. An index 39, a BET switch 40, and the like are connected. Further, peripheral devices such as a medal block solenoid 41, a start lever LED 42, a BET display lamp 43, an LED display unit 44, first, second, and third reel stepping motors 18 are electrically connected to the output port 37. Each reel stepping motor 18 is coaxially connected to the reels 4 to 6 and rotates the reels 4 to 6 at a constant step angle. The reel index 39 detects a reset pulse generated each time the reels 4 to 6 make one rotation, counts the rotation angle from the predetermined reference position as the rotation position of the reel, and the count value is input to the CPU 27. The

  In addition to the game sequence program executed in the slot machine, the ROM 29 stores fixed data such as a symbol table, a winning combination table, a lottery probability table, etc. The RAM 30 is a temporary program executed by the CPU 27. Used as a data storage area.

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 26 includes a CPU 47, an audio LSI 48, a data input circuit 49, a clock generation circuit 50, a control ROM 51, a RAM 52, an audio ROM 53, an amplifier circuit 54, etc., and a liquid crystal (dot) display device 11, an upper lamp. 10, a side lamp 8, a reel backlight 20, a speaker 9, and the like are connected.

  The CPU 27 outputs an output timing information signal to the data sending circuit 35 according to the game situation, temporarily stores this output timing information signal outputted to the data sending circuit, and then sends it from the sending timing control circuit 34. Based on the output signal, the data is output to the data input circuit 49 of the sub-control unit 26.

  Further, the CPU 27 calls necessary data from the fixed data stored in the ROM 28 according to the progress of the game, and based on input / output signals from peripheral devices connected to the input / output ports. It controls the operation of gaming machines.

  Next, an outline of the game method of the present invention will be described. The player inserts a medal from the medal insertion slot or, if there is a credited medal on the credit display section, operates the BET switch 40 to arbitrarily determine the number of medals to be inserted. The winning line is activated according to the number of inserted medals, and the game is started by operating the start lever 12. When the start lever 12 is operated, the reels 4 to 6 start rotating sequentially, and the player operates the stop buttons 13 to 15 corresponding to the reels to stop the rotation of the reels. Normally, as a result of an internal lottery performed after the star lever operation, a predetermined winning combination (also referred to as an accessory) is won, and when all reels stop, a specific symbol follows one of the three winning lines. Winning is awarded when all of them are arranged. The combination and payout corresponding to the type of symbol combination are determined in advance, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out according to the combination.

  When the combination of symbols stopped on the winning line is a bonus (BB) symbol, the game can be shifted to BB game, and further increase in payout can be expected. In this embodiment, when the reel stop button is pushed forward (left, middle, right) and the left reel is on any of the three pay lines, the BB symbol of the middle reel is pulled in when the BB symbol stops. When the BB symbols are aligned (tempered) on the same winning line of the left reel and the middle reel, one of the bonus symbols is drawn into the right reel and the bonus is determined. In the BB game, when the symbol combinations “7”, “7”, and “x1” are aligned on the winning line, the game can be executed five times in total, and a predetermined symbol combination (for example, “chick”) Pattern) occurs with high probability. In this embodiment, when a “chick” symbol appears in any of the upper, middle, and lower tiers of the left reel, a prize is awarded and 15 medals are paid out, for a total of 75 (15) during the BB game. x5 games). In addition, when the symbol combinations “7”, “7”, and “x2” are aligned on the winning line, a total of 10 games can be executed, and a total of 150 (15 × 10 games) can be played during the BB game. You can get a dividend. When the symbol combinations “7”, “7” and “x3” are aligned on the winning line, a total of 15 games can be executed, and a total of 225 medals (15 x 15 games) are awarded during the BB game. To be paid out.

  During the BB game, with the betting of 3 medals, the left reel's winning line (upper, middle, lower) is activated, and the left reel is controlled so that the “chick” symbol can be pulled in, so the reel stop button The player can stop the “chick” symbol without regard to the operation timing of the stop button regardless of the pressing order, and can reliably obtain 15 payouts.

  During normal games, the flag is not carried over in the case of a small role symbol, so the predetermined payout is made and the game ends only if the small role symbol that is won internally in the game can be stopped It becomes. When the “crowd” symbol of the small role A is tempered to the left reel and the middle reel, the special symbol is drawn into the right reel, and the bonus symbol corresponding to the small role A (for example, 5 cards) is added to the stopped special symbol. The number of medals multiplied by the associated numerical values (“x1”, “x2”, “x3”) is paid out. In the case of a replay symbol, a prize is awarded when three replay symbols “eggs” are stopped together on any of the winning lines, and the game can be started again without inserting medals.

  The result of the internal lottery of the winning combination is notified to the player in a plurality of notification forms. One of them is a reach eye notice. A reach eye is a symbol combination (outgoing) in which the reels are controlled so that they only appear when a bonus flag is established. There are more than 100 types. A skilled player can instantly determine the internal winning of the bonus flag by learning this reach.

As another notification form, a display means for notifying the player with visual, auditory, and tactile sensations is provided so that the player can easily determine whether there is an internal winning. For example, the upper lamp 10, the side lamp 8, the reel backlight 20, and a dedicated notification lamp (not shown) are turned on and blinked, a specific sound is output from the speaker 9, and a liquid crystal display. A device 11 or the like is provided for effect display. Further, when the reels 4 to 6 stop rotating, they can be controlled so as to stop by an operation different from the normal rotation, for example, reverse rotation or vibration. Further, by combining these various means, it is possible to notify the player of the occurrence of the internal winning of the winning combination with different probabilities. For example, when a dedicated notification lamp is turned on, the player is informed that a predetermined winning combination has been won internally with a probability of 100%, and the other is, for example, a flashing pattern of a reel backlight and output from a speaker. Depending on the combination of game sounds, it is also possible to display a pseudo effect that a predetermined winning combination may be 100% internally won or may not be internally won (gasse).
Furthermore, the liquid crystal display device selects one or a combination of a plurality of patterns based on a predetermined selection condition from among a plurality of effect patterns using moving images. Can be displayed.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating the symbol arrangement of each reel. In the figure, the left reel 4 related to the winning line has a big bonus (BB) symbol “7”, a small role A symbol “Karas”, and a small role B symbol “ A plurality of symbols of “chick”, replay symbol “egg”, and loser symbol “wings” are arranged at predetermined intervals. Further, a plurality of symbols excluding the small role B symbol “chick” are arranged at predetermined intervals on the middle reel. And on the right reel, instead of symbols such as “7”, “crow”, “chick”, etc. constituting the winning combination, three kinds of privilege symbols “x1”, “x2”, “x3”, and A plurality of “eggs”, which are replay symbols for which a stop condition of three symbols is a fulfillment condition, are arranged at predetermined intervals on the winning line.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a winning line of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the winning line includes the line connecting the symbols of the upper stage of the left reel 4, the upper stage of the middle reel 5, and the right reel 6, and the symbols of the middle stage of the left reel 4, the middle stage of the middle reel 5, and the right reel 6. It is composed of a total of three lines, a line to be connected, and a line connecting the symbols of the lower reel 4, the lower reel 5, and the right reel 6.

  In this way, the number of winning lines is set to three horizontal lines that are partially parallel, and by simplifying the form of the winning line, the player can select a winning line and a symbol that stops on the winning line. It becomes easy to recognize and the burden during a game can be reduced.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a winning symbol stop pattern of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, when two predetermined symbols of the same type are stopped in parallel on the same line of the left reel and the middle reel along the above three horizontal winning lines, Control is performed so that one of the bonus symbols on the right reel always stops and wins.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 6, when the player presses the stop button corresponding to each reel in the order of left reel, middle reel, and right reel, the symbol “7” is stopped in the middle of the left reel. If it is possible, the middle reel is controlled to be pulled in such a way that the “7” symbol stops in the middle stage, and among the privilege symbols of the right reel, “x1”, “x2”, or “x3” that is won internally Can be pulled into the symbol stop window 7 to shift to the BB game. During this BB game, five games can be played, and 15 medals are paid out to any of the upper, middle and lower tiers of the left reel every time the “chick” stops. In other words, in BB games with “x1”, up to 75 cards, in BB games with “x2”, double up to 150 cards, and in BB games with “x3”, triple up to 225 games. You will be able to win medals.

  Furthermore, in the present invention, the player feels as if the number of games of the BB game has been changed by the special symbol appearing in the second symbol display window 7 of the right reel, and until the right reel stops. You can concentrate on the game and enjoy it. For example, the appearance of the benefit symbol “x1” substantially grants the right to play the BB game once, the privilege symbol “x2” is the BB game twice, and the privilege symbol “x3” is the BB game. It has the same value as the game played three times. That is, when the special symbol “x2” stops on the second symbol display window 7, 75 sheets × 2 times = 150, and when the special symbol “x3” stops on the second symbol display window 7, 75 sheets × 3 times. = 225 medals can be obtained. Therefore, the value (payout or number of games) given by the BB winning change changes with the appearance of the privilege symbol.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, in the second embodiment of the present invention, when three reels are stopped, the left and middle reels displayed on the first display window and the second display window are displayed. The background part of the design of the reel tape of the right reel was colored with a different color. In a conventional gaming machine, a winning is achieved by aligning and stopping three predetermined identical symbols on each reel. In the present invention, a predetermined reel is displayed on the left reel and the middle reel displayed on the first display window. When the same symbol is stopped, the medal payout number of winning prizes is changed according to the type of privilege symbol stopped on the right reel displayed in the second display window. In other words, the present invention is characterized in that the types of symbols arranged on the right reel and their characteristics are different from those of conventional gaming machines. Therefore, as described above, by changing the color of the symbol background portion of the reel tape between at least two reels displayed on the first display window and at least one reel displayed on the second display window, Can emphasize the difference in game play with the machine.

  Furthermore, by making the background color of the symbols drawn on the reel tape of the reels of the first display window and the second display window different, it is possible to visually appeal the difference from the conventional gaming machine to the player. A player who has entered the game hall can easily determine the gaming machine of the present invention, and can make the player clearly recognize the characteristics of the gaming characteristics of the present invention.

  As described above, the present invention is a combination of a symbol set as a winning combination stopped at one of the upper, middle, and lower tiers of the left reel and the middle reel, and the type of privilege symbol stopped at the right reel. The value of the winning combination is changed, and the symbol display area constituting the winning line in the present invention is substantially three symbol display areas of the left reel and the middle reel, for a total of six symbol display areas. Since the number of lines is also three lines of the left reel and the middle reel in the upper, middle, and lower stages, it is easy to recognize the relationship between the symbol stop position and the winning line. In other words, since the number of symbol display areas and effective winning lines that the player must always concentrate on during the game is smaller than in conventional gaming machines, the burden during the game can be reduced. .

  Furthermore, in the present invention, among the symbols arranged on the right reel, the symbol set as a bonus symbol has an effect of confirming that further profits are given to the winning combination stopped on the winning line. have. Further, in this embodiment, the three types of symbols set as the bonus symbols are arranged in a plurality of sets of three consecutively at predetermined intervals, so that it is easy to measure the timing of pressing the stop button. Stopping any one of the bonus symbols in the second symbol display window 7 ensures that one of the privilege symbols is displayed in the second symbol, even for beginners who are not good at advanced techniques such as “to push”. Since it can be stopped in the window, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which a difference in game results due to a technical gap with an advanced player is reduced.

  With reference to FIG. 8, the main game operation in the present embodiment will be described. The main game refers to one game that is performed by operating a gaming machine. One game is from the start lever operation until the three reels stop, and further, the medal that is performed when the game is executed. Ancillary operations and processing until transition to a gaming state other than the normal gaming state, such as insertion operation, setting of the number of bets for medals, winning determination, and medal payout processing, are included.

  When the gaming machine is turned on, a re-game automatic turning-on process is executed (step 101). After the interruption process is permitted once (step 102), the game medal is checked for turning on (step 103), and a checking button is checked (step 103). Step 104), checkout button check (step 105), setting key check (step 106), and start lever check (step 107) are executed. Next, it is determined whether the start lever has been operated by the player (step 108). If no, the process returns to step 102. If yes, a medal insertion signal is transmitted to the game control board (step 109). A setting process at the start of the game is executed (step 110). Thereafter, a probability lottery process is performed (step 111). When a winning combination is won, an internal winning flag of the winning combination is stored in a predetermined area on the RAM, and then a reel rotation process is performed (step 111). 112). When a certain period of time has elapsed since the reel started to rotate, the player can operate the reel stop button. When the player operates the reel stop button, the gaming machine executes a reel stop process (step 113). ) Specifically, in the reel stop process, the reel rotation process is continued until the reel stop button is operated. On the other hand, if the reel stop button is not operated even after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the reel rotation, the reel stop process is automatically stopped. Processing is executed. Thereafter, a winning determination process is executed in accordance with the stopped symbol combination (step 114).

  The winning line can be selected by arbitrarily selecting one to three by operating the bet number of medals or by operating the BET button. You may make it play a game by always enabling three pay lines.

  The types of symbols arranged on each reel, the number of each symbol, the arrangement interval, and the type of winning combination are not limited to the present embodiment.

  Further, in this embodiment, the description has been made on the assumption that the pressing order of the stop button is operated by the forward pressing (left, middle, right), but the pressing order is not limited to this, and the middle pressing (Middle, left, right), reverse push (right, middle, left), etc., can be used in various push orders.

  In addition, the BB game added by the appearance of the bonus symbol may be generated in a row immediately after the end of the current BB game, or sequentially based on a predetermined start condition such as after a predetermined number of times of normal game digestion. It may be generated.

  In this embodiment, the symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the BB game ("chick") is arranged only on the left reel, and the reel stop button is pushed in any order and left on the winning line. Although the reels are controlled to stop, the reels on which the winning combinations in the BB game are arranged are not limited to the left reels, and the reels are not controlled to stop the reels. As a non-control, it is also possible to make a difference in the winning results by the level of the “eye-push” technique based on the operation timing of the stop button of the player.

  Further, in this embodiment, the replay is configured so that a prize is awarded when all three symbols are stopped on a winning line that horizontally connects the first symbol display window and the second symbol display window. When the replay symbol stops on the winning line of the symbol display window and the privilege symbol stops in the second symbol display window, for example, the game may be shifted to a special game mode such as RT game.

It is a front view which shows the game machine which concerns on implementation of this invention. It is a front view which shows the internal structure of the game machine which concerns on implementation of this invention. 1 is a schematic block diagram of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is the figure which illustrated the symbol arrangement | sequence of the reel of the gaming machine which concerns on implementation of this invention. It is the figure which illustrated the form of the winning line of the gaming machine concerning the implementation of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the winning symbol stop pattern of the game machine which concerns on implementation of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a symbol display of the game machine which concerns on 2nd Example of this invention. It is a flowchart of the main game process which concerns on implementation of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Slot machine 2 ... Front door 3 ... 1st symbol display window 4, 5, 6 ... Left, middle, right reel 7 ... 2nd symbol display window 12 ... Start lever 13, 14, 15 ... Reel stop button 16 ... Medal Receptacle 17 ... Reel unit 18 ... Stepping motor 19 ... Lamp case 20 ... Backlight 21 ... Medal hopper 22 ... Power supply unit 23 ... Setting stage setting switch 24 ... Setting stage key switch 25 ... Main control board 26 ... Sub control board

Claims (8)

A plurality of reels having symbols arranged on the outer periphery, a reel driving means for individually rotating the plurality of reels, and a plurality of reel stops for individually stopping the plurality of reels corresponding to the plurality of reels Means, a lottery means for lottery for each game, and, as a result of the lottery by the lottery means, when the symbol corresponding to the winning combination winning internally stops on an effective winning line among a plurality of winning lines, In a game comprising game control means for paying out medals according to the winning combination,
The symbols arranged on the outer periphery of the reel include a plurality of types of symbols constituting the winning combination and at least one type of privilege symbol having a function different from that of the winning combination, and at least one constituting the winning combination A gaming machine characterized in that the value of the winning combination is changed by a combination of a kind of symbol and the bonus symbol.   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the appearance of the special symbol increases the number of special games to be transferred when winning a predetermined winning combination.   The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the appearance of the bonus symbol increases a medal payout number of a predetermined winning combination.   4. The bonus symbol according to claim 1, wherein the bonus symbol is arranged on an outer periphery of at least one reel, and the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is arranged on an outer periphery of another reel. Gaming machine.   The reel tape of the reel on which the bonus symbol is arranged is characterized in that the background portion of the symbol is colored with a color different from the background color of the reel tape of the reel on which the winning combination is arranged. Item 5. A gaming machine according to any one of Items 1 to 4.   The symbol display area includes a first symbol display window for displaying a reel in which the winning combination is arranged, in which three symbols of each reel can be visually recognized among the plurality of reels, and the privilege symbol. 6. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a second symbol display window through which a part of the reel on which the symbols are arranged can be visually recognized.   The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the second symbol display window is formed to have a size such that one symbol can be visually recognized.   7. The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein a winning line is formed by horizontally connecting the symbols of the first symbol display window and the symbols of the second symbol display window.

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