JP2008043743A - Slot machine and playing method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of improving an entertainment characteristic and a playing method of the slot machine. <P>SOLUTION: A transition to a second game is made when a prescribed number of scatter symbols such as "CAT" for example are stopped in a plurality of display regions while executing a base game for stopping symbols in display regions of a display. Then, in this second game, a plurality of symbols "CAT" that are stopped as the scatter symbols are combined into one cat image, and this cat image selects one of a plurality of cards. A number is described on the selected card, and the payout amount of tokens is notified to the player by this number. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine for playing a game using game media such as coins and bills, and a playing method thereof.

  As disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,960,133 B1 or U.S. Pat. No. 6,012,983, when a player inserts a game medium such as a medal, a coin, or a bill into the slot machine slot and inputs a spin button, A plurality of symbols are scroll-displayed on a display unit provided in front of the body, and then each symbol automatically stops.

At this time, a random number is generated when the scroll display of each symbol is started by the input of the spin button, so that coins and credits associated with prizes such as mystery bonuses are randomly executed or a second game When it is determined to shift to a bonus game such as, the basic game is shifted to the bonus game, and the bonus game is executed.
US Pat. No. 6,960,133 B1 US Patent US6012983

  The slot machine pays out a payout according to a winning state generated by the progress of the game. In such a slot machine, the scrolled symbols only stop automatically.

  A first aspect of the present invention is a slot machine having the following configuration, a display that rearranges a plurality of arranged symbols, and a second when a predetermined number of specific symbols are rearranged on the display. In this second game, the player is informed of the payout amount for the rearrangement of the plurality of specific symbols by the behavior of the predetermined number of the rearranged specific symbols on the display. Controller.

  In the slot machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, when a predetermined number of specific symbols are rearranged on the display, the game shifts to the second game. In the second game, the rearranged specific symbols are displayed on the display. The payout amount is notified to the player based on the behavior of.

  The second aspect is a slot machine having the following configuration, and executes a display for rearranging a plurality of symbols arranged and a unit game for rearranging the symbols arranged on the display. When a plurality of specific symbols are rearranged on the display, the game shifts to a second game. In the second game, the display of the plurality of symbols rearranged depends on the behavior on the display. And a controller for notifying the player of a payout due to the rearrangement of a plurality of the specific symbols based on the selection result.

  In the slot machine of the second aspect, when a predetermined number of specific symbols are rearranged on a display on which a plurality of symbols are rearranged, the second game shifts to a second game. The payout amount is notified to the player by the behavior of the symbol on the display.

  A third aspect is a slot machine having the following configuration. A display that displays a symbol matrix formed by a plurality of columns and a plurality of rows, and a plurality of symbols displayed on the display are scrolled and displayed. In order to rearrange as a simple symbol matrix, an arrangement symbol for randomly determining an arrangement symbol in the symbol matrix from a plurality of types of symbols and executing arrangement control to stop at the determined symbol from the scroll state When the controller and a predetermined number of specific symbols are rearranged in the symbol matrix, a transition is made to a second game. In this second game, a plurality of specific symbols are moved depending on the behavior of the predetermined number of specific symbols rearranged. Select from the choices and it is displayed in the selected choice. By display, the specific symbol and a controller for notifying the payout by which a plurality relocated to the player.

  In the slot machine of the third aspect, when a predetermined number of specific symbols are rearranged on the display, the game shifts to the second game. In this second game, the behavior of the rearranged specific symbols on the display is changed. Then, an operation of selecting from a plurality of options is performed, and the payout amount is notified to the player by this selection operation.

  A fourth aspect is a playing method of a slot machine having the following configuration. When a predetermined number of specific symbols are rearranged on a display for rearranging a plurality of arranged symbols, a transition to the second game is made. In this second game, the controller notifies the player of the payout amount due to the rearrangement of the plurality of specific symbols, based on the behavior of the predetermined number of rearranged specific symbols on the display.

  In the playing method of the slot machine of the fourth aspect, when a predetermined number of specific symbols are rearranged on the display, the game shifts to the second game. In this second game, the rearranged specific symbols are displayed on the display. The payout amount is notified to the player based on the behavior of.

  A fifth aspect is a playing method of a slot machine having the following configuration. When a plurality of symbols are arranged on a display and the plurality of symbols arranged on the display are rearranged, prior to the rearrangement. A placement controller determining a plurality of symbols for the rearrangement, rearranging the plurality of symbols arranged on the display, and when a predetermined number of specific symbols are rearranged on the display A transition to a second game, and a step of notifying a player of a payout amount resulting from the rearrangement of the predetermined number of specific symbols by operating the predetermined number of specific symbols in the second game Including.

  In the playing method of the slot machine of the fifth aspect, when a predetermined number of specific symbols are rearranged on the display, a transition is made to the second game, and in this second game, the rearranged specific symbols operate. Thus, the payout amount for the predetermined number of specific symbols arranged is notified.

  A sixth aspect is a playing method of a slot machine having the following configuration, in which a unit game which is ended by rearranging symbols arranged on the display to symbols determined by the arrangement controller is repeated, and the display A second step of rearranging a plurality of symbols, a second step of determining that a predetermined number of specific symbols are present in the symbols rearranged on the display, and rearranging the symbols on the display When there is a predetermined number of specific symbols, a transition is made to a second game different from the unit game, and in the second game, the predetermined number of specific symbols are rearranged according to the behavior of the specific symbols. And a third stage of performing an effect of notifying the player of the payout amount for the event.

  The playing method of the slot machine of the sixth aspect is that when a unit game is executed, a plurality of symbols are rearranged on the display, and at this time, a predetermined number of specific symbols are rearranged on the display. Will move to the second game. In the second game, the payout amount for the rearrangement of the predetermined number of specific symbols is notified by the behavior of the predetermined number of specific symbols rearranged.

  In the present invention, when a predetermined number of specific symbols are rearranged on the display, the game shifts to the second game. In this second game, the amount of payout to the player is determined by the behavior of the rearranged specific symbols on the display. Is notified. Accordingly, the player can be informed of the payout amount regarding the second game being played with a predetermined number of scatter symbols displayed in a novel display form, and the player is less bored. A game can be given.

  1 and 2 are flowcharts schematically showing a playing method of the slot machine according to the present invention. The schematic operation of the slot machine and the playing method according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 and the perspective view shown in FIG.

  In the slot machine according to the present invention, when the power is turned on and the slot machine is activated, authentication processing is first performed (step S100). In this authentication process, an initial confirmation process is performed at a stage before starting the unit game, such as whether the program for operating the system operates normally or whether the program has been tampered with.

  Next, a basic game is executed (step S200). In this basic game, when the spin button 23 is pressed in a state where a desired number of credits is bet, for example, by inserting coins into the coin receiving slot 21, the inside of the display window 15 provided on the front surface of the cabinet 11 is displayed. A basic game in which the scrolling of symbols is started in each of the display areas 28 (28a1 to 28e3) in five columns and three rows of the liquid crystal display 17, and then the scrolling is stopped and the symbols are stopped (rearranged) in the respective display areas 28 ( Unit game) is executed. The suffixes “a” to “e” added to the display area 28 indicate columns of the display areas 28 provided in a matrix, and the suffixes “1” to “3” indicate rows (FIG. 18). reference).

  Then, when the symbols are stopped in each display area 28 (28a1 to 28e3), for example, it is determined whether or not a predetermined number of specific symbols (scatter symbols) such as “CAT” or “ARROW” described later have stopped. (Step S300). When a predetermined number of specific symbols are stopped (YES in step S300), a second game is executed (step S400).

  If a predetermined number of specific symbols have not stopped (NO in step ST300), winning is performed on paylines L1 to L3 set in the middle, upper, and lower stages of display area 28 (28a1 to 28e3), respectively. It is determined whether or not the symbols constituting the combination are stopped (step S500). When the symbols constituting the winning combination are stopped, payout corresponding to the winning combination is performed (step S600).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, when the second game is executed, a process of notifying the payout amount is performed based on the behavior of a plurality of specific symbols displayed (step S700). A payout process for the amount notified in the process is performed (step S800).

  For example, as a specific symbol, when five CAT scatter symbols are stopped and a second game is started as shown in FIG. 15A, five symbols are displayed as shown in FIG. 15B. The cat image Q1 is displayed by combining the “CAT” symbols, and three cards p1 to p3 are further displayed. As shown in FIG. 5C, the cat image Q1 is displayed on the three cards p1 to p3. One is selected from p3, and the player is notified that the number written on the selected card is the payout amount (in this case, 50).

  Next, the configuration of the slot machine 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the perspective view shown in FIG. The slot machine 10 is installed in a game facility.

  In the slot machine 10, coins, bills, or electronic valuable information corresponding to these are used as game media for executing the basic game. However, in the present invention, the game medium is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include medals, tokens, electronic money, and tickets. The ticket is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include a ticket with a barcode as described later.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 10 includes a cabinet 11, a top box 12 installed on the upper side of the cabinet 11, and a main door 13 provided on the front surface of the cabinet 11.

  A liquid crystal display 17 that scrolls inside the display window 15 is provided inside the cabinet 11, and the liquid crystal display 17 displays a display area 28 (28 a 1 to 28 a 1 to display symbols in five columns and three rows. 28e3) (see FIG. 18). That is, when the basic game is executed, the symbols are scrolled in the display areas 28 (28a1 to 28e3) in five columns and three rows so that the player can visually recognize the scrolled symbols through the display window 15. It has become.

  In this embodiment, the display uses the five columns and three rows of display areas 28 (28a1 to 28e3) of the liquid crystal display 17 as an example of the display, but the present invention is limited to the five columns and three rows of display areas. Not.

  A lower image display panel 16 is provided in front of the liquid crystal display 17 in the main door 13. The lower image display panel 16 includes a transparent liquid crystal panel, and various information related to the game, effect images, and the like are displayed during the game.

  The lower image display panel 16 is provided with a credit amount display unit 31 and a payout number display unit 32. The credit amount display unit 31 displays the number of credited coins as an image. In the payout number display section 32, the number of coins paid out when a combination of symbols stopped on paylines L1 to L3 described later is a winning combination is displayed as an image.

  The lower image display panel 16 is provided with a display window 15 through which the symbols displayed in the five columns and three rows of display areas 28 (28a1 to 28e3) of the liquid crystal display 17 provided inside thereof can be seen. Yes. In addition, a line that horizontally traverses the middle row of each of the five columns and three rows of display areas 28 visible through the display window 15 is a payline L1, and a line that horizontally traverses the upper row is a payline L2. A line that horizontally crosses the line is a payline L3. Each payline L1 to L3 defines a combination of symbols. When the combination of symbols stopped on the paylines L1 to L3 is a winning combination, the number of coins corresponding to the winning combination and the number of coins inserted (BET number) is paid out.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which three paylines L1 to L3 are set will be described. For example, a payline that passes diagonally (V-shaped, inverted V-shaped, etc.) through a display area 28 of 5 columns and 3 rows. When the number of paylines formed is activated according to the number of coins inserted and the combination of symbols stopped on the activated payline is a winning combination, the number of coins corresponding to the combination is paid out. It is good as well.

  Further, a touch panel 69 (see FIG. 6) is provided on the front surface of the lower image display panel 16, and the player can input various instructions by operating the touch panel 69.

  Below the lower image display panel 16, a control panel 20 including a plurality of buttons 23 to 27 for inputting instructions relating to game progress by the player, a coin receiving slot 21 for receiving coins into the cabinet 11, and bill recognition A container 22 is provided.

  The control panel 20 is provided with a spin button 23, a change button 24, a cashout button 25, a 1-BET button 26, and a maximum BET button 27. The spin button 23 is a button for inputting an instruction to start scrolling the symbols displayed in the display area 28 (28a1 to 28e3). The change button 24 is a button used when requesting exchange of money from a game facility staff. The cashout button 25 is a button for inputting an instruction to pay out credited coins to the coin tray 18.

  The 1-BET button 26 is a button for inputting an instruction to bet one coin among the credited coins on the game. The maximum BET button 27 is a button for inputting an instruction to bet a maximum number of coins (for example, 50) that can be bet on one game among credited coins.

  The banknote discriminator 22 recognizes whether or not the banknote is a regular one and accepts the regular banknote into the cabinet 11. Note that the bill validator 22 may be configured to be able to read a barcode-added ticket 39 to be described later. A berry glass 34 on which a character of the slot machine 10 is drawn is provided on the lower front surface of the main door 13, that is, below the control panel 20.

  An upper image display panel 33 is provided on the front surface of the top box 12. The upper image display panel 33 includes a liquid crystal panel, and displays, for example, an effect image, an introduction of game contents, and an explanation of game rules.

  The top box 12 is provided with a speaker 29 for outputting sound. Below the upper image display panel 33, a ticket printer 35, a card reader 36, a data display 37, and a keypad 38 are provided. The ticket printer 35 prints on a ticket a bar code in which data such as the number of credits, date and time, and an identification number of the slot machine 10 is encoded, and outputs it as a ticket 39 with bar code. The player can play a game with another slot machine using the bar code-added ticket 39, or exchange the bar code-added ticket 39 with bills or the like using a cashier or the like of a game facility.

  The card reader 36 reads data from a smart card and writes data to the smart card. The smart card is a card possessed by the player, and stores, for example, data for identifying the player and data relating to a history of games played by the player.

  The data display 37 includes a fluorescent display or the like, and displays, for example, data read by the card reader 36 or data input by the player through the keypad 38. The keypad 38 inputs instructions and data related to ticket issuance and the like.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing symbol rows that are scrolled in the display areas 28 (28a1 to 28e3) provided in the liquid crystal display 17 provided in the cabinet 11. FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, a total of 10 symbols each having code numbers “00” to “09” are scrolled in each display area 28 (28a1 to 28e3). The order of the scrolled symbols is independent of the code number.

  Symbols displayed in the display areas 28 (28a1 to 28e3) are “JACKPOT7”, “PLUM”, “LOBSTER”, “CRAB”, “CAT”, “CHERRY”, “ORANGE”, “STRAWBERRY”, “APPLE”. Or “ARROW” is selected. Also, a winning combination with payout is set by the combination of the above symbols. A payout table is set as a table for determining the payout amount when the winning combination is established.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a payout table. As shown in FIG. 5, when the combination of the symbols “APPLE” is stopped on the paylines L1 to L3 shown in FIG. 3, a bonus game is executed. Further, when the combination of “CHERRY” symbols is stopped, 20 payouts per 1 BET are paid out. Furthermore, the “CAT” symbol and the “ARROW” symbol are set as scatter symbols. For example, when a total of five or more “CAT” symbols are stopped in the display area 28 in five columns and three rows. In addition, a predetermined number of coins are paid out. Similarly, when a total of three or more “ARROW” symbols are stopped in the display area 28, a predetermined number of coins are paid out.

  A bonus game that is played with the combination of the symbols “APPLE” stopped on the paylines L1 to L3 is a gaming state that is more advantageous than the basic game. In this embodiment, the bonus game is a free game (a game that can be played a predetermined number of times without betting coins). In the present invention, the bonus game is not particularly limited as long as it is an advantageous game state for the player. In addition, the bonus game advantageous to the player is not particularly limited as long as it is more advantageous than the basic game. For example, a state in which more game media can be obtained than the basic game, and a higher probability than the basic game. And a state where the number of game media consumed is smaller than that of the basic game. Specifically, examples of the bonus game include a free game and a second game.

  The symbols displayed (arranged) in the display areas 28 (28a1 to 28e3) in five columns and three rows are scrolled when the 1-BET button 26 or the maximum BET button 27 is pressed and then the spin button 23 is pressed. To start. When scrolling of each symbol is started, scrolling of each symbol is stopped (rearranged) after a predetermined time has elapsed. At this time, any of the symbols shown in FIG. 4 stops in the display area 28 (28a1 to 28e3) inside the display window 15.

  Furthermore, when various winning combinations (see FIG. 5) are predetermined for each symbol, and the symbol that becomes the winning combination stops on the paylines L1 to L3, the number of coins paid out according to the winning combination is , Added to credits owned by the player. When the bonus game trigger is established, that is, when the combination of five “APPLE” symbols is stopped on the paylines L1 to L3 in this embodiment, the gaming state is changed from the basic game state to the bonus game state. Transition.

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the slot machine 10 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, the control circuit includes a motherboard 40, a main body PCB (Printed Circuit Board) 60, a gaming board 50, a sub CPU 61, a door PCB 80, and various switches, sensors, and other components. ing. The motherboard 48 and the gaming board 50 constitute a controller 48.

  The gaming board 50 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 51, a ROM 55 and a boot ROM 52, a card slot 53S corresponding to a memory card 53, and an IC socket corresponding to a GAL (Generic Array Logic) 54 connected to each other via an internal bus. 54S.

  The memory card 53 stores a game program and a game system program. The game program includes a stop symbol determination program. The stop symbol determination program is a program for determining symbols (code numbers corresponding to symbols) to be stopped on the paylines L1 to L3 of the display areas 28 (28a1 to 28e3). This stop symbol determination program includes symbol weighting data corresponding to each of a plurality of types of payout rates (for example, 80%, 84%, 88%). The symbol weighting data is the code number of each symbol (see FIG. 4) and one or more belonging to a predetermined numerical range (0 to 256) for each of the display areas 28 (28a1 to 28e3) in five columns and three rows. It is the data which shows the correspondence with the random number value.

  The payout rate is determined based on the payout rate setting data output from the GAL 54, and the stop symbol is determined based on the symbol weighting data corresponding to the payout rate.

  The card slot 53S is configured such that the memory card 53 can be inserted and removed, and is connected to the mother board 40 by an IDE bus. Therefore, by removing the memory card 53 from the card slot 53S, writing another game program and game system program into the memory card 53, and inserting the memory card 53 into the card slot 53S, the types of games performed in the slot machine 10 And can change the contents.

  The game program includes a program related to game progress and a program for shifting to a bonus game. The game program includes image data and sound data output during the game.

  The GAL 54 includes a plurality of input ports and output ports. When data is input to the input port, the data corresponding to the data is output from the output port. The data output from this output port is the aforementioned payout rate setting data.

  The IC socket 54S is configured so that the GAL 54 can be attached and detached, and is connected to the mother board 40 by a PCI bus. Therefore, the payout rate setting data output from the GAL 54 can be changed by removing the GAL 54 from the IC socket 54S, rewriting the program stored in the GAL 54, and attaching the GAL 54 to the IC socket 54S.

  The CPU 51, the ROM 55, and the boot ROM 52 connected to each other by an internal bus are connected to the motherboard 40 by a PCI bus. The PCI bus transmits signals between the motherboard 40 and the gaming board 50 and supplies power from the motherboard 40 to the gaming board 50. The ROM 55 stores country identification information and an authentication program. The boot ROM 52 stores a preliminary authentication program and a program (boot code) for the CPU 51 to start the preliminary authentication program.

  The authentication program is a program (tamper check program) for authenticating the game program and the game system program. The authentication program is a program for confirming and verifying that the game program and the game system program have not been tampered with. That is, the authentication program is described in accordance with the procedure for authenticating the game program and the game system program. The preliminary authentication program is a program for authenticating the above-described authentication program. The preliminary authentication program is described in accordance with a proof that the authentication program to be authenticated is not falsified, that is, a procedure for authenticating the authentication program.

  The motherboard 40 includes a main CPU 41, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 42, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 43, and a communication interface 44.

  The main CPU 41 has a function of controlling the entire slot machine 10. In particular, the main CPU 41 controls the sub CPU 61 to output a command signal for scrolling symbols in the display areas 28 (28a1 to 28e3) of the liquid crystal display 17 when a credit is bet and the spin button 23 is pressed. After the symbols are scrolled in each display area 28 (28a1 to 28e3), control for determining a symbol to be stopped and control for stopping the determined symbol in each display area 28 are performed.

  The main CPU 41 executes the second game when the number of scatter symbols (specific symbols) displayed in the display areas 28 (28a1 to 28e3) reaches a predetermined number by executing the basic game. In the second game, control is performed to notify the player of the payout amount of coins when a predetermined number of scatter symbols are stopped, based on the behavior of an image displayed as a scatter symbol.

  The ROM 42 stores a program such as a basic input / output system (BIOS) executed by the main CPU 41, and data used permanently. When the BIOS is executed by the main CPU 41, initialization processing of each peripheral device is performed, and reading processing of the game program and game system program stored in the memory card 53 via the gaming board 50 is started.

  The RAM 43 stores data and programs used when the main CPU 41 performs processing.

  The communication interface 44 is for performing communication with a host computer or the like provided in the gaming facility via a communication line.

  Further, a main body PCB (Printed Circuit Board) 60 and a door PCB 80, which will be described later, are connected to the mother board 40 by USB (Universal Serial Bus). Further, a power supply unit 45 is connected to the mother board 40. When power is supplied from the power supply unit 45 to the mother board 40, the main CPU 41 of the mother board 40 is activated, and power is supplied to the gaming board 50 via the PCI bus to activate the CPU 51.

  The main body PCB 60 and the door PCB 80 are connected to devices and devices that generate input signals input to the main CPU 41 and devices and devices whose operations are controlled by control signals output from the main CPU 41. The main CPU 41 executes arithmetic processing by executing the game program and game system program stored in the RAM 43 based on the input signal input to the main CPU 41 and stores the result in the RAM 43. As a control process for the device or apparatus, a process for transmitting a control signal to each device or apparatus is performed.

  The main body PCB 60 includes a lamp 30, a sub CPU 61, a hopper 66, a coin detection unit 67, a graphic board 68, a speaker 29, a touch panel 69, a bill discriminator 22, a ticket printer 35, and a card reader 36. The key switch 38S and the data display 37 are connected.

  The lamp 30 is controlled to be turned on / off based on a control signal output from the main CPU 41.

  The sub CPU 61 controls the scrolling of symbols in the display areas 28 (28a1 to 28e3) of 5 columns and 3 rows set in the liquid crystal display 17, and is connected to a VDP (Video Display Processor) 46. Yes.

  The VDP 46 reads the symbol image data stored in the image data ROM 47, generates a scroll image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 17, and outputs the scroll image to the liquid crystal display 17.

  The image data ROM 47 stores the image data of each symbol shown in FIG. In addition, image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 17 when the second game is executed is stored. Specifically, a cat image Q1 and card images p1 to p3 shown in FIGS. 15B and 15C described later, a cat image Q2 shown in FIGS. 16B and 16C, Various images such as “ARROW” images r <b> 1 to r <b> 3 and target image R shown in FIGS. 17B and 17C are stored. Then, when paying out after stopping a predetermined number of scatter symbols, the sub CPU 61 randomly reads a desired image from the images indicating the behaviors of the various second games, and displays this behavior by displaying the images. The player is notified of the payout of the time. Here, the “behavior” is an image associated with a symbol, and may be so-called movie data. Since the number of scatter symbols to be stopped is made the same and the payout amount is notified to the player by the second game executed thereafter, various payout forms can be made with a small number of symbols.

  The hopper 66 is installed in the cabinet 11 and pays out a predetermined number of coins from the coin payout opening 19 to the coin tray 18 based on a control signal output from the main CPU 41. The coin detection unit 67 is provided inside the coin payout exit 19 and outputs an input signal to the main CPU 41 when it is detected that a predetermined number of coins have been paid out from the coin payout exit 19.

  The graphic board 68 controls image display other than symbols to be displayed in the display area 28 on the upper image display panel 33 and the lower image display panel 16 based on a control signal output from the main CPU 41. The credit amount display unit 31 of the lower image display panel 16 displays the credit amount stored in the RAM 43. Further, the payout number display section 32 of the lower image display panel 16 displays the number of coins paid out. The graphic board 68 includes a VDP that generates image data based on a control signal output from the main CPU 41, a video RAM that temporarily stores image data generated by the VDP, and the like.

  The bill validator 22 reads an image of a bill and accepts a regular bill into the cabinet 11. Moreover, when the bill validator 22 accepts a regular bill, it outputs an input signal to the main CPU 41 based on the amount of the bill. The main CPU 41 stores the number of credits corresponding to the amount of bills transmitted by the input signal in the RAM 43.

  Based on the control signal output from the main CPU 41, the ticket printer 35 prints on the ticket a barcode in which data such as the number of credits, date and time, and identification number of the slot machine 10 stored in the RAM 43 is encoded. Output as a ticket 39 with code.

  The card reader 36 reads data from the smart card and transmits it to the main CPU 41, or writes data to the smart card based on a control signal from the main CPU 41. The key switch 38S is provided on the keypad 38 and outputs an input signal to the main CPU 41 when the keypad 38 is operated by the player.

  The data display 37 displays data read by the card reader 36 or data input via the keypad 38 by the player based on a control signal output from the main CPU 41.

  A control panel 20, a reverter 21S, a coin counter 21C, and a cold cathode tube 81 are connected to the door PCB 80. The control panel 20 includes a spin switch 23S corresponding to the spin button 23, a change switch 24S corresponding to the change button 24, a cashout switch 25S corresponding to the cashout button 25, and a 1-BET switch corresponding to the 1-BET button 26. 26S and a maximum BET switch 27S corresponding to the maximum BET button 27 is provided. Each of the switches 23S to 27S outputs an input signal to the main CPU 41 when the corresponding button 23 to 27 is operated by the player.

  The coin counter 21C is provided inside the coin receiving slot 21 and identifies whether or not the coin inserted into the coin receiving slot 21 by the player is genuine. Items other than regular coins are discharged from the coin payout exit 19. The coin counter 21 </ b> C outputs an input signal to the main CPU 41 when a regular coin is detected.

  The reverter 21S operates based on a control signal output from the main CPU 41, and a coin (not shown) installed in the slot machine 10 is a coin recognized as a regular coin by the coin counter 21C. Or distribute to the hopper 66. That is, when the hopper 66 is filled with coins, regular coins are distributed to the cash box by the reverter 21S. On the other hand, when the hopper 66 is not filled with coins, regular coins are distributed to the hopper 66.

  The cold cathode tube 81 functions as a backlight installed on the back side of the lower image display panel 16 and the upper image display panel 33, and lights up based on a control signal output from the main CPU 41.

  Next, specific processing performed in the slot machine 10 will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the authentication reading process of the game program and the game system program (the process of step S100 shown in FIG. 1) by the mother board 40 and the gaming board 50 shown in FIG. It is assumed that the memory card 53 is attached to the card slot 53S of the gaming board 50, and the GAL 54 is attached to the IC socket 54S.

  First, when the power switch is turned on in the power supply unit 45, the mother board 40 and the gaming board 50 are activated (steps S1-1 and S2-1). When the mother board 40 and the gaming board 50 are activated, separate processes are performed in parallel. That is, in the gaming board 50, the CPU 51 reads the preliminary authentication program stored in the boot ROM 52, and the authentication program is falsified in advance before being loaded into the motherboard 40 according to the read preliminary authentication program. Preliminary authentication is performed to confirm and prove that there is no data (step S2-2).

  On the other hand, in the mother board 40, the main CPU 41 executes the BIOS stored in the ROM 42 and expands the compressed data incorporated in the BIOS into the RAM 43 (step S1-2). Then, the main CPU 41 executes the BIOS expanded in the RAM 43, and diagnoses and initializes various peripheral devices (step S1-3).

  Then, since the ROM 55 of the gaming board 50 is connected to the main CPU 41 via the PCI bus, the main CPU 41 reads the authentication program stored in the ROM 55. Further, the main CPU 41 performs processing for storing the read authentication program in the RAM 43 (step S1-4).

  Next, the main CPU 41 accesses the memory card 53 attached to the card slot 53S via the IDE bus. Then, the main CPU 41 reads out the game program and game system program stored in the memory card 53.

  Next, the main CPU 41 performs authentication to confirm and prove that the read game program and game system program have not been tampered with in accordance with the authentication program stored in the RAM 43 (step S1-5).

  When this authentication process ends normally, the main CPU 41 stores the authenticated game program and game system program in the RAM 43 (step S1-6). Next, the main CPU 41 accesses the GAL 54 attached to the IC socket 54S via the PCI bus, reads the payout rate setting data from the GAL 54, and stores it in the RAM 43 (step S1-7). Next, the main CPU 41 reads the country identification information stored in the ROM 55 of the gaming board 50 via the PCI bus, and stores the read country identification information in the RAM 43 (step S1-8).

  After performing the above-described processing, the main CPU 41 sequentially reads and executes the game program and the game system program to advance the basic game shown below.

  After the authentication reading process shown in FIG. 7 is performed, the main CPU 41 performs a basic game execution process. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a specific processing procedure of the basic game execution processing shown in step S200 of FIG.

  In the basic game execution process, first, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not a coin has been bet (step S11). In this processing, the main CPU 41 outputs an input signal output from the 1-BET switch 26S when the 1-BET button 26 is pressed, or is output from the maximum BET switch 27S when the maximum BET button 27 is pressed. It is determined whether an input signal has been received. If it is determined that no coin is bet, the process returns to step S11.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S11 that a coin has been betted, the main CPU 41 performs a process of subtracting the number of credits stored in the RAM 43 according to the number of coins bet (step S12). If the number of coins bet is larger than the number of credits stored in the RAM 43, the process returns to step S11 without performing the process of subtracting the number of credits stored in the RAM 43. Further, when the number of coins bet exceeds the upper limit value (50 in this embodiment) that can be bet on one game, a process of subtracting the number of credits stored in the RAM 43 is performed. Without proceeding to step S13. In this state, the symbols can be scroll-displayed in the display area 28 (28a1 to 28e3).

  Next, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the spin button 23 is turned on (step S13). In this process, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not an input signal output from the spin switch 23S is received when the spin button 23 is turned on.

  If it is determined that the spin button 23 is not turned on, the process returns to step S11. When the spin button 23 is not turned on (for example, when an instruction to end the game is input without the spin button 23 being turned on), the main CPU 41 cancels the subtraction result in step S12. .

  In the present embodiment, after a coin is bet (step S11), before the determination of whether or not the spin button 23 is turned on (step S13), a process of subtracting the number of credits (step S12) is performed. explain. However, the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, after a coin is bet (step S11), it is determined whether or not the spin button 23 is turned on (step S13). If it is determined that the spin button 23 is turned on (YES in step S13), the number of credits It is good also as performing the process (step S12) which subtracts.

  If it is determined in step S13 in FIG. 8 that the spin button 23 has been turned on, the main CPU 41 performs a stop symbol determination process (step S14). In this stop symbol determination process, the main CPU 41 executes a stop symbol determination program stored in the RAM 43, thereby displaying the symbols through the display window 15 when the symbols are stopped in the display areas 28 (28a1 to 28e3). Determine the symbol to be played. Thereby, a combination of symbols to be stopped on each of the paylines L1 to L3 is determined.

  Next, the main CPU 41 performs a symbol scroll display process (step S15). This process is a process in which the symbols determined in step S14 are stopped in each display area 28 (28a1 to 28e3) after the symbol scrolling is started in each display area 28 (28a1 to 28e3).

  Next, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not a predetermined number of scatter symbols (specific symbols) have stopped in each display area 28 (28a1 to 28e3) (step S16). In the case of this embodiment, when five “CAT” symbols are stopped or when three “ARROW” symbols are stopped, it is determined that a predetermined number of scatter symbols are stopped.

  If it is determined that a predetermined number of scatter symbols have been stopped, a second game is executed (step S17). Details of the second game will be described later.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that a predetermined number of scatter symbols are not stopped (NO in step S16), the combination of the symbols “APPLE” is stopped on the paylines L1 to L3, and a bonus trigger is established. It is determined whether or not (step S18). If the bonus trigger is established (YES in step S18), bonus game processing is executed.

  If a bonus trigger is not established (NO in step S18), it is determined whether or not a winning combination is established on each payline L1 to L3 (step S20). If a winning combination is established (YES in step S20), a payout process for the winning combination is performed (step S21).

  When storing the coins to be paid out, the main CPU 41 adds a predetermined number of credits to the number of credits stored in the RAM 43. When paying out coins, the main CPU 41 sends a control signal to the hopper 66 to pay out a predetermined number of coins. At this time, the coin detection unit 67 counts the number of coins paid out from the hopper 66, and transmits a payout completion signal to the main CPU 41 when the counted value reaches a designated number. As a result, the main CPU 41 stops driving the hopper 66 and ends the coin payout process.

  If it is determined that a winning combination has not been established (NO in step S20), that is, in the case of a loss, coins are not paid out. In this way, the basic game is executed.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a second game process. If it is determined in step S16 in FIG. 8 that a predetermined number of scatter symbols (specific symbols) have been stopped, for example, as shown in FIG. 15A, each display area 28 (28a1 to 28e3) has “ When five “CAT” symbols are displayed, the second game is executed.

  When the second game is executed, the main CPU 41 determines a payout amount in the second game (step S31). In this process, for example, five “CAT” symbols are displayed, and for example, the number of coins to be paid out is determined to be “50”. At this time, the player is not notified that 50 sheets have been paid out. In other words, at this point, the player watches the second game with a sense of expectation as to how many payouts will be.

  Next, the main CPU 41 combines the displayed five “CAT” symbols to display a cat image Q1 as shown in FIG. 15B (step S32). The images p1, p2, and p3 of a plurality of cards (three in this example) are displayed on the side of Q1 (step S33).

  Then, the main CPU 41 operates the cat image Q1 to select one of the images p1, p2, and p3 of the three cards, and flips the card image as shown in FIG. In this example, the card image p1 is turned over (step S34).

  The main CPU 41 displays the number of coins to be paid out on the image p1 of the selected card (step S35). That is, in the above-described step S31, since the payout amount of 50 coins is determined, the number “50” is displayed on the card image p1. This notifies the player of the coin payout amount.

  Thereafter, the main CPU 41 performs a process of paying out the determined number of coins (step S36). Thus, the second game ends.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the first modified example of the second game. Similarly to the processing shown in FIG. 9, as shown in FIG. 16A, when five “CAT” symbols are displayed in each display area 28 (28a1 to 28e3), the second game is executed. The

  When the second game is executed, the main CPU 41 determines a payout amount in the second game (step S41). In this process, for example, five “CAT” symbols are displayed. For example, the coin payout number is determined to be “50 coins”. At this time, 50 coins are paid out. The player is not notified.

  Next, the main CPU 41 combines the five displayed “CAT” symbols to display a cat image Q2 as shown in FIG. 16B (step S42). Q2 has an index q1 written “50” and an index q2 written “20”.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 16C, the main CPU 41 operates the cat image Q2, lifts one of the two indexes q1 and q2 upward, and is described in the lifted index. The payout amount of coins is displayed by numbers (step S44). In this example, the cat image Q2 notifies the player that the amount of coins to be paid out is 50 by lifting the index q1 described as “50”.

  Thereafter, the main CPU 41 performs a process of paying out the determined number of coins (step S35). Thus, the second game according to the first modification is completed.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the second modified example of the second game. In this modification, as shown in FIG. 17A, the second game is executed when three “ARROW” symbols are displayed as scatter symbols in each display area 28 (28a1 to 28e3).

  When the second game is executed, the main CPU 41 determines a payout amount in the second game (step S91). In this process, for example, three “ARROW” symbols are displayed. For example, the coin payout number is determined to be “50”, and at this time, 50 payouts have occurred. The player is not notified.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 17 (b), the main CPU 41 displays “ARROW” images r 1, r 2, r 3 corresponding to the three displayed “ARROW” symbols in the left area of the liquid crystal display 17. In addition, the target image R is displayed in the right region (step S92). The target image R is described as “100” in the central area, “50” in the surrounding concentric area, and “30” in the surrounding concentric area. ing.

  Then, the main CPU 41 moves the “ARROW” image r2, which is one of the three “ARROW” images, to the right as shown in FIG. The amount of coins paid out is displayed by hitting. In this example, since the image r2 of “ARROW” has hit the area described as “50” in the target image R, the player is notified that the amount of coins to be paid out is 50.

  Also, the other two “ARROW” images r1 and r3 are sequentially hit to the image R, and the payout amount of the number described in the hit area is informed, and the coin that becomes the total payout amount of these is paid. It is paid out by the payout process.

  Thereafter, the main CPU 41 performs a process of paying out the determined number of coins (step S94). Thus, the second game according to the second modification is completed.

  As shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 9 to 11 described above, in this embodiment, when the second game is executed, the payout amount of coins is notified by the behavior of the displayed specific symbol (scatter symbol). Then, the notified amount is paid out.

  Next, the stop symbol determination process shown in step S14 of FIG. 8 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the stop symbol determination process shown in step S14 of FIG. This processing is performed by the main CPU 41 executing the stop symbol determination program stored in the RAM 43.

  First, the main CPU 41 executes a random number generation program included in the stop symbol determination program, so that a random number corresponding to each of the display areas 28 (28a to 28e) in each column is selected from the numerical range of 0 to 255. A numerical value is selected (step S51).

  Next, the main CPU 41 refers to the symbol weighting data corresponding to the payout rate setting data output from the GAL 54 and stored in the RAM 43, and based on the selected random number value, each display area 28 (28a to 28e). Code number (see FIG. 4) is determined (step S52).

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the symbol scroll display process shown in step S15 of FIG. This process is a process performed between the main CPU 41 and the sub CPU 61.

  First, the main CPU 41 transmits to the sub CPU 61 a start signal for starting scroll display of symbols in the display area 28 of the liquid crystal display 17 (step S61). When the sub CPU 61 receives the start signal from the main CPU 41, it outputs a symbol scroll display command to the VDP 46, and the VDP 46 reads out the symbol image data stored in the image data ROM 47, and the liquid crystal display 17. The symbols are scrolled in the display areas 28 (28a1 to 28e3) of 5 columns and 3 rows (step S71). Thereby, in each display area 28 (28a1-28e3), the scroll of a symbol is started.

  After transmitting a start signal to the sub CPU 61 in step S61 shown in FIG. 13, the main CPU 41 executes an effect at the time of symbol scrolling (step S62). This process is performed for a period of time (for example, 3 seconds) determined according to the result of the stop symbol determination process (step S14 in FIG. 8) and the like. This is a process for performing output and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not it is a timing to instruct to stop scrolling (step S63 in FIG. 13).

  If it is determined in step S63 that it is not time to instruct to stop scrolling, the process returns to step S63, and the effect at the time of scrolling is continuously performed. If it is determined in step S63 that it is the timing to instruct stop of scrolling, the main CPU 41 transmits the code number of the symbol stored in the RAM 43 to the sub CPU 61 (step S64). When the sub CPU 61 receives the code number of the symbol from the main CPU 41, the sub CPU 61 determines a scroll stop position so as to correspond to the code number (step S72).

  Thereafter, scroll stop processing is performed, and the symbols are stopped and displayed in the display areas 28 (28a1 to 28e3) inside the display windows 15 (step S73). Further, the effect image display process by the main CPU 41 ends (step S65).

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the bonus game process shown in step S18 of FIG. In the bonus game process, first, the main CPU 41 calculates the bonus game execution count T from 10 to 10, based on the random number value obtained by executing the random number generation program included in the stop symbol determination program stored in the RAM 43. A determination is made from 25 games (step S81). The main CPU 41 stores the data of the determined bonus game number T in the RAM 43.

  Next, the main CPU 41 performs stop symbol determination processing (step S82) and symbol scroll display processing (step S83). The process in step S82 is substantially the same as the process described with reference to FIG. Further, the process in step S83 is substantially the same process as described with reference to FIG. Since these processes have already been described, description thereof is omitted here.

  Next, in FIG. 14, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not a bonus game trigger has been established, that is, “APPLE” on the paylines L1 to L3 formed in the display areas 28 (28a1 to 28e3) inside the display window 15. It is determined whether or not the combination of symbols has been stopped (step S84). If it is determined that a bonus game trigger has been established (YES in step S84), a bonus game repeat count t is newly determined (step S85), and the determined repeat count t is determined based on the current bonus game game. It is added to the number T (step S86). As a result, if the bonus game is won again during the bonus game, the remaining number of bonus games increases.

  If the bonus game trigger is not established, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not a winning combination is established (step S87). If it is determined that a winning combination has been established (YES in step S87), the main CPU 41 pays out coins according to the number of coins inserted and the winning combination (step S88). At this time, payout is performed based on the payout table shown in FIG.

  When the process of step S86 or S88 is executed, or when it is determined in step S87 that no winning combination has been established (when it is determined that it is a loss), the main CPU 61 is stored in the RAM 43. The game number T of the bonus game is read, and 1 is subtracted from the value of the read game number T. Then, the subtracted game number T is stored again in the RAM 43 (step S89).

  Next, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the number T of bonus games has reached the number determined in step S81 (step S90). Specifically, the determination is made based on whether or not the number of games T stored in the RAM 43 has become zero. If the number of games T is not zero, that is, the number of times the bonus game has been executed has reached the number determined in step S81. If it is determined that the process has not been performed, the process returns to step S82 to repeat the above-described process.

  On the other hand, if the number of games T is 0, that is, if it is determined that the number of executions of the bonus game has reached the number of games T determined in step S81, the process is terminated. In this way, a bonus game is played.

  Next, display examples when the second game is executed will be described with reference to FIGS.

  15A to 15C are display examples of the second game according to the present embodiment. FIG. 15A shows a total of five “CAT” in each display area 28 (28a1 to 28e3). A display example is shown when the second game is executed because the symbol has stopped. In FIG. 15B, five “CAT” symbols are combined to display a cat image Q1 and three card images p1 to p3. In FIG. 15C, the cat image Q1 operates to select one of the three card images p1 to p3, and the character “50” is displayed on the selected card image p1, and the coin That the payout amount is 50 sheets.

  FIGS. 16A to 16C are display examples of the second game according to the first modification. FIG. 16A shows a total of five “CAT” in each display area 28 (28a1 to 28e3). The example of a display when the second game is executed because the symbol "" is stopped is shown. In FIG. 16B, a cat image Q2 is displayed by combining five “CAT” symbols. The cat image Q2 is an index image q1 written as “50”, and “20”. Has a written index q2. In FIG. 16C, by raising the index q1 written as “50”, it is notified that the coin payout amount is 50.

  FIGS. 17A to 17C are display examples of the second game according to the second modification. FIG. 17A shows a total of three “ARROW” in each display area 28 (28a1 to 28e3). The example of a display when the second game is executed because the symbol "" is stopped is shown. In FIG. 17B, three “ARROW” images r1 to r3 and a target image R having three concentric circles are displayed. In these three concentric circles, characters “100”, “50”, and “30” are displayed from the center side. In FIG. 17 (c), the image R 2 of “ARROW” hits the area where “50” is displayed in the target image R, and notifies that the amount of coins to be paid out is 50.

  In this way, in the slot machine and the playing method according to the present embodiment, the second game is executed when a predetermined number of scatter symbols are displayed in the display area 28 (28a1 to 28e3). In this second game, the scatter symbol Is notified to the player of the amount of coins to be paid out. For example, as shown in FIGS. 15A to 15C, a cat image Q1 is displayed by combining five “CAT” symbols, and three cat images Q1 are displayed. Any one of the card images p1 to p3 is selected, and the player is notified of the amount of coins to be paid out with the numbers described in the selected card image.

  Accordingly, the player can be informed of the payout amount regarding the second game being played with a predetermined number of scatter symbols displayed in a novel display form, and the player is less bored. A game can be given.

  In addition, when a payout is made with a scatter symbol, a predetermined number of the same scatter symbols are stopped, and the payout amount is notified to the player in the second game executed thereafter. Can be in the form of a simple payout. In other words, unlike the conventional slot machine in which the award based on the number of scatter symbols always has the same payout amount, the controller 48 performs control in which the payout amount differs depending on the behavior of the subsequent symbols in a single award. The amount of payout in each award will vary.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 16A to 16C, the cat image Q2 raises one of the two indicators q1 and q2, thereby notifying the player of the coin payout amount. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 17 (a) to 17 (c), by notifying the target image R with the images “ARROW” r1 to r3, the player is notified of the amount of coins to be paid out. The amount of coins to be paid out can be notified to the player in various display forms, and it is possible to reduce the feeling of getting bored of the player.

  As mentioned above, although the embodiment of the slot machine according to the present invention has been described, it is merely a specific example, does not particularly limit the present invention, and the specific configuration of each means and the like can be appropriately changed in design. . The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are only the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

It is a flowchart which shows the playing method of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the playing method of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view showing the appearance of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol displayed on each display area of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, and the code number of each symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the payout table which shows the relationship between a winning combination and payout amount. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 6 is a flowchart showing a procedure of authentication reading processing of a game program and a game system program by a motherboard and a gaming board of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the basic game performed with the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the processing procedure of the second game performed with the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the 1st modification of the second game performed with the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the 2nd modification of the second game performed with the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the stop symbol determination process performed with the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. 21 is a flowchart showing a procedure of symbol scroll display processing executed in the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the bonus game performed with the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 15A, FIG. 15B, and FIG. 15C are explanatory diagrams showing display examples when the second game is executed. FIG. 16A, FIG. 16B, and FIG. 16C are explanatory diagrams showing display examples when the second game is executed. FIG. 17A, FIG. 17B, and FIG. 17C are explanatory diagrams illustrating display examples when the second game is executed. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing a display area of five columns and three rows of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Slot machine 11 Cabinet 12 Top box 13 Main door 15 Display window 16 Lower image display panel 17 Liquid crystal display 18 Coin tray 19 Coin payout 20 Control panel 21 Coin receiving 21C Coin counter 21S Reverter 22 Bill discriminator 23 Spin button 23S Spin Switch 24 Change Button 24S Change Switch 25 Cash Out Button 25S Cash Out Switch 26 BET Button 26S BET Switch 27 Maximum BET Button 27S Maximum BET Switch 28 Display Area 29 Speaker 30 Lamp 31 Credit Number Display Unit 32 Payout Number Display Unit 33 Upper Side Image display panel 34 Berry glass 35 Ticket printer 36 Card reader 37 Data display 38 Keeper De 38S key switch 39 bar-coded ticket 40 motherboard 41 main CPU
42 ROM
43 RAM
44 Communication interface 45 Power supply unit 46 VDP
47 Image data ROM
48 controller 50 gaming board 51 CPU
52 Boot ROM
53 Memory Card 53S Card Slot 54 GAL
54S IC socket 55 ROM
60 Main body PCB
61 Sub CPU
66 Hopper 67 Coin detector 68 Graphic board 69 Touch panel 80 Door PCB
81 Cold cathode tube

Claims (19)

  A slot machine having the following configuration, a display that rearranges a plurality of arranged symbols, and a transition to a second game when a predetermined number of specific symbols are rearranged on the display. In this second game, A controller for notifying a player of a payout amount for the rearrangement of the plurality of specific symbols based on the behavior of the predetermined number of the rearranged specific symbols on the display. Slot machine to be.   2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein when the controller shifts to the second game, the predetermined number of specific symbols are merged into one merged symbol, and the merged symbol is displayed as an option. A slot machine, wherein by selecting a plurality of cards, a player is notified of a payout due to the rearrangement of the plurality of specific symbols.   2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein when the controller moves to the second game, the predetermined number of specific symbols are merged into one merged symbol, and an index provided by the merged symbol indicates: A slot machine for notifying a player of a payout due to the rearrangement of the plurality of specific symbols.   2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein when the controller moves to the second game, the controller operates the predetermined number of specific symbols, and hits the specific symbols so that a payout is displayed. A slot machine that notifies a player of payout due to rearrangement of specific symbols. It is a slot machine with the following configuration,
A display for rearranging a plurality of arranged symbols;
When a unit game for rearranging a plurality of symbols arranged on the display is being executed, when a plurality of specific symbols are rearranged on the display, the second game is entered. Then, according to the behavior of the plurality of rearranged symbols on the display, a selection is made from a plurality of options displayed on the display, and a plurality of the specific symbols are rearranged according to the selection result. A slot machine comprising a controller for notifying a player of a payout due to a situation.   6. The slot machine according to claim 5, wherein when the controller shifts to the second game, the predetermined number of specific symbols are combined and changed into one combined symbol, and the combined symbol is displayed as an option. A slot machine, wherein a plurality of cards are selected, and a player is notified of a payout due to the rearrangement of the plurality of specific symbols, based on numerical values displayed on the selected cards.   6. The slot machine according to claim 5, wherein when the controller shifts to the second game, the predetermined number of specific symbols are merged into one merged symbol, and a numerical value presented by the merged symbol is entered. A slot machine that notifies a player of a payout due to the rearrangement of the plurality of specific symbols based on the indicated index.   6. The slot machine according to claim 5, wherein when the controller shifts to the second game, the controller operates the predetermined number of specific symbols, and hits the specific symbols with the payout value displayed. A slot machine for notifying a player of a payout due to the rearrangement of the plurality of specific symbols. It is a slot machine with the following configuration,
A display for displaying a symbol matrix formed by a plurality of columns and a plurality of rows;
After scrolling a plurality of symbols displayed on the display, in order to rearrange as a new symbol matrix, an arrangement symbol to the symbol matrix is randomly determined from a plurality of types of symbols, A placement controller for executing placement control to stop at the determined symbol;
When a plurality of specific symbols are rearranged in the symbol matrix, a transition is made to a second game, and in this second game, selection from a plurality of options is performed according to the behavior of the plurality of specific symbols rearranged. And a controller for notifying a player of a payout resulting from the rearrangement of a plurality of the specific symbols based on the display contents displayed in the selected option.   10. The slot machine according to claim 9, wherein when the controller shifts to the second game, the predetermined number of specific symbols are merged into one merged symbol, and the merged symbol moves as an option. One of a plurality of displayed cards is selected, and a player is informed of a payout due to the rearrangement of the plurality of specific symbols, based on a numerical value displayed on the selected card. Slot machine to be.   10. The slot machine according to claim 9, wherein when the controller shifts to the second game, the predetermined number of specific symbols are merged into one merged symbol, and the merged symbol includes a plurality of indicators. A slot machine which presents one of them and notifies a player of a payout due to the rearrangement of the plurality of specific symbols by a numerical value displayed on the presented index.   10. The slot machine according to claim 9, wherein when the controller moves to the second game, the controller operates the predetermined number of specific symbols, and hits the specific symbols so that the payout value is displayed. A slot machine for notifying a player of a payout due to the rearrangement of the plurality of specific symbols.   A playing method of a slot machine having the following configuration, when a predetermined number of specific symbols are rearranged on a display for rearranging a plurality of arranged symbols, the second game is shifted to a second game. A slot machine characterized in that a controller notifies a player of a payout amount due to the rearrangement of the plurality of specific symbols based on the behavior of the predetermined number of the rearranged specific symbols on the display. How to play.   14. The playing method of a slot machine according to claim 13, wherein when the game is shifted to the second game, the controller unites the predetermined number of specific symbols into one united symbol, and the united symbol is used as an option. A playing method of a slot machine, characterized in that, by selecting a plurality of displayed cards, a player is notified of the payout amount due to the rearrangement of the plurality of specific symbols.   14. The playing method of a slot machine according to claim 13, wherein when the game is shifted to the second game, the controller unites the predetermined number of specific symbols into one united symbol, and presents the united symbol. A playing method of a slot machine, characterized in that a player is informed of a payout amount due to the rearrangement of the plurality of specific symbols by an index.   14. The playing method of a slot machine according to claim 13, wherein when the game is shifted to the second game, the controller operates the predetermined number of specific symbols, and hits the specific symbols with the payout amount displayed. Thus, the player is notified of the payout amount due to the rearrangement of the plurality of specific symbols. It is a playing method of a slot machine with the following configuration,
When arranging a plurality of symbols on a display and rearranging the plurality of symbols arranged on the display, the arrangement controller determines a plurality of symbols for the rearrangement prior to the rearrangement,
Rearranging a plurality of symbols arranged on the display;
Transitioning to a second game when a predetermined number of specific symbols are rearranged on the display;
And a step of notifying a player of a payout amount due to the rearrangement of the predetermined number of specific symbols by operating the predetermined number of specific symbols in the second game. How to play the machine. The playing method of the slot machine according to claim 17,
A method for playing a slot machine, comprising: combining the predetermined number of specific symbols before operating the specific symbols rearranged on the display. It is a playing method of a slot machine with the following configuration,
Repeat the unit game that ends by rearranging the symbols placed on the display to the symbols determined by the placement controller,
A first step of rearranging a plurality of symbols on the display;
A second step of determining that a predetermined number of specific symbols are present in the symbols rearranged on the display;
When a predetermined number of specific symbols exist in the symbols rearranged on the display, a transition is made to a second game different from the unit game, and in the second game, the predetermined number of specific symbols is determined by the behavior of the specific symbols And a third stage of performing an effect of notifying the player of the payout amount for the rearrangement of the symbols.

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