JP2008148770A - Game machine offering bonus game and play method of bonus game - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which offers new bonus games so far unavailable by enhancing entertaining potentialities in the bonus games, and to provide a play method of the bonus games. <P>SOLUTION: When a free game is generated, slot games in which the number of bets in the normal game mode and the validation of pay lines given at the moment of the generation are maintained as in tact to require no bet with tokens or the like are carried out successively up to the maximum of 20 games (S58). In the process, lottery is carried out per game as for symbols stopped on the pay lines (S53). When the frequency of the games displaying the symbol of "Sawfish" reaches 3 on a video display (S61: YES), the free game is ended even before the total frequency of the games reaches 20. On the other hand, when the total frequency of the games reaches 20, another amount of dividends is awarded to a player (S62) in addition to the total amount of dividends acquired by the player from each game (S56). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine equipped with a bonus game and a gaming method of the bonus game.

  A game performed in a conventional slot machine is performed using a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols regardless of whether they are mechanical slots or video slots. The game is started in response to a predetermined number of bets set by the player. When the slot machine detects that the number of bets has been set by the player, the reel is rotated to display a variable display of a plurality of symbols arranged on the reel, and then the symbol determined by the internal lottery is displayed. The reel fluctuation display is stopped so as to stop display. A plurality of lines (paylines) passing through any symbol displayed on each reel are set, and a winning determination is made according to the combination of symbols displayed on the payline. As a result of the winning determination, a payout is awarded according to the combination of symbols determined to be a winning combination and the number of bets.

  Here, in the slot machines as described above often installed in casinos or the like, the winning of the bonus game is also determined when determining the winning of the base game. For example, if the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed as a result of the base game is a predetermined symbol combination, the base game is shifted to the bonus game. In the bonus game, a game advantageous to the player is often developed without the player setting a new bet number. Thus, by playing a bonus game different from the base game, the player's interest in the slot machine has been attracted.

There are various forms of bonus games, but as a typical game, as in the bonus game described in Patent Document 1 below, the game form is a variable display of a plurality of symbols as in the base game. There is a bonus game that is performed as a stop display, but is automatically performed a predetermined number of times without any new betting by the player.
US Pat. No. 6,375,570

  However, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, although a predetermined number of games are performed as a bonus game, it is only reliably repeated a predetermined number of times in the same form as the base game, and is monotonous for the player. The game was just digested. Therefore, it is difficult to give a tension to the player in the bonus game.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine equipped with an unprecedented new bonus game and a gaming method of the bonus game by enhancing entertainment characteristics in the bonus game.

  In order to solve this object, a gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention provides a unit game from a display that displays a plurality of symbols and from a variable display start to a stop display of the symbols displayed on the display. Execute a bonus game in which the unit game is executed a predetermined number of times less than the minimum amount required for the execution of the game, and determine whether to end the bonus game during the execution of the bonus game; And a control device for ending the bonus game even before the predetermined number of unit games are executed when it is determined that the bonus game is to be ended based on the lottery result.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 1, by providing the above-described configuration, a unit game is a unit game from the start of variable display of symbols displayed on the display to the stop display, and less than the minimum amount necessary for the execution of the unit game. When a bonus game in which the unit game is executed a predetermined number of times with a small amount is executed, whether or not the bonus game is ended during the bonus game execution is determined, and the bonus game is determined to be ended based on the result of the lottery In addition, since the bonus game is ended even before the predetermined number of unit games are executed, it is possible to give the player a tension that the bonus game ends without the unit game being executed a predetermined number of times. it can.

  A gaming machine according to a second aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the first aspect, wherein the control device gives a prize when the number of executions of the unit game reaches the predetermined number of times. It is characterized by that.

  In the gaming machine according to the second aspect, by providing the above-described configuration, the control device gives a prize when the number of executions of the bonus game reaches a predetermined number of times. A sense of accomplishment for reaching the number of times can also be given. In addition, if the bonus game ends without the predetermined number of unit games being executed, the payout rate may decrease. However, depending on the prize given when the unit game reaches the predetermined number Therefore, it is possible to easily adjust the payout rate.

  The gaming machine of the invention according to claim 3 is a unit game that includes a display that displays a plurality of symbols and a start to stop display of the symbols displayed on the display, and is necessary for the execution of the unit game. A bonus game in which the unit game is executed a predetermined number of times with an amount smaller than a minimum amount, and whether or not to end the bonus game during the bonus game is determined, and depending on the result of the lottery And a control device for generating a trigger event when the bonus game is determined to be ended, and ending the bonus game even before the predetermined number of unit games are executed. .

  In the gaming machine according to claim 3, by providing the above-described configuration, a unit game is a unit game from the start of variable display of symbols displayed on the display to the stop display, and less than the minimum amount required for the execution of the unit game. When a bonus game in which a predetermined number of unit games are executed with a small amount is executed, whether or not to end the bonus game is determined while the bonus game is being executed, and the bonus game is determined to be ended based on the result of the lottery Since the bonus game is ended even before the trigger event is generated and the predetermined number of unit games are executed, the player feels nervous that the bonus game ends without the unit game being executed a predetermined number of times. Can be given. Furthermore, it becomes possible to make a player easily recognize the result of lottery by generating a trigger event.

  A gaming machine according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the third aspect, wherein the control device gives a prize when the number of executions of the unit game reaches the predetermined number of times. It is characterized by that.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 4, since the control device gives a prize when the number of executions of the bonus game reaches a predetermined number by providing the above-described configuration, a unit game is predetermined for the player. A sense of accomplishment for reaching the number of times can also be given. In addition, if the bonus game ends without the predetermined number of unit games being executed, the payout rate may decrease. However, depending on the prize given when the unit game reaches the predetermined number Therefore, it is possible to easily adjust the payout rate.

  The gaming machine of the invention according to claim 5 is a unit game from a display that displays a plurality of symbols and from the start to the stop display of the symbols displayed on the display, and is necessary for the execution of the unit game. A bonus game in which the first predetermined number of unit games are executed with an amount less than the minimum amount, and whether or not to generate a trigger event during the execution of the bonus game, A control device for ending the bonus game even before the first predetermined number of unit games are executed when the number of occurrences of the trigger event reaches the second predetermined number as a result It is characterized by having.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 5, by providing the above-described configuration, a unit game is a unit game from the start of variable display of symbols displayed on the display to the stop display, and is less than the minimum amount required for the execution of the unit game. A bonus game in which a first predetermined number of unit games are executed with a small amount is executed, whether or not a trigger event is generated during the execution of the bonus game is determined, and the number of occurrences of the trigger event is determined based on the result of the determination. When the player reaches the second predetermined number of times, the bonus game is ended even before the first predetermined number of unit games are executed, so that the unit game is executed by the player for the first predetermined number of times. It is possible to give a feeling of tension that the bonus game will be ended without the user. Furthermore, by generating a trigger event, it is possible for the player to easily recognize the lottery result, and when the number of times determined to generate the trigger event reaches the second predetermined number, Since the bonus game is ended without executing the game for the first predetermined number of times, it is possible to give the player a tension that increases step by step.

  A gaming machine according to a sixth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the fifth aspect, wherein the control device receives a prize when the number of executions of the unit game reaches the first predetermined number of times. It is characterized by giving.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 6, by providing the above-described configuration, the control device gives a prize when the number of executions of the bonus game reaches the first predetermined number of times. A sense of accomplishment with respect to the game reaching the first predetermined number of times can also be given. If the bonus game ends without the first predetermined number of unit games being executed, the payout rate may decrease, but the unit game has reached the first predetermined number of times. It is possible to easily adjust the payout rate according to the award given to.

  In order to solve this object, the gaming method of the invention according to claim 7 uses a unit game from the start of symbol change display to the stop display as a unit game, and is a predetermined number of times less than the minimum amount required to execute the unit game. When the bonus game in which the unit game is executed is executed, whether or not to end the bonus game during execution of the bonus game is determined, and it is determined that the bonus game is ended according to the result of the lottery, The bonus game is ended even before the predetermined number of unit games are executed.

  In the gaming method according to claim 7, by providing the above-described configuration, by providing the above-described configuration, it is necessary to execute a unit game from the start of symbol change display to the stop display as a unit game. A bonus game in which the unit game is executed a predetermined number of times is executed at an amount smaller than the minimum amount, and whether or not to end the bonus game is executed during the bonus game, and the bonus game is determined based on the result of the lottery. When it is decided to end, the bonus game is ended even before the predetermined number of unit games are executed, so the player feels nervous that the bonus game ends without the unit game being executed a predetermined number of times. Can be given.

  A gaming method according to an eighth aspect of the present invention is the gaming method according to the seventh aspect, wherein a prize is awarded when the number of executions of the unit game reaches the predetermined number of times. .

  In the gaming method according to claim 8, by providing the configuration as described above, a prize is awarded when the number of executions of the bonus game reaches a predetermined number, so that the unit game reaches the player a predetermined number of times. You can have a sense of accomplishment for what you did. In addition, if the bonus game ends without the predetermined number of unit games being executed, the payout rate may decrease. However, depending on the prize given when the unit game reaches the predetermined number Therefore, it is possible to easily adjust the payout rate.

  According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, the unit game is a unit game from the start of symbol change display to the stop display, and the unit game of a predetermined number of times is less than the minimum amount required to execute the unit game. When a bonus game to be executed is executed, whether or not to end the bonus game is determined during execution of the bonus game, and a trigger event is generated when it is determined that the bonus game is ended according to the result of the lottery The bonus game is ended even before the predetermined number of unit games are executed.

  In the gaming method according to claim 9, by providing the above-described configuration, a unit game is defined from the start of symbol change display to the stop display, and the predetermined amount is smaller than the minimum amount required for executing the unit game. Executes a bonus game where a unit game is executed for a number of times, and determines whether or not to end the bonus game during the bonus game, and generates a trigger event when it is decided to end the bonus game according to the result of the lottery Since the bonus game is ended even before the predetermined number of unit games are executed, it is possible to give the player a tension that the bonus game ends without the unit game being executed a predetermined number of times. it can. Furthermore, it becomes possible to make a player easily recognize the result of lottery by generating a trigger event.

  The gaming method of the invention according to claim 10 is the gaming machine according to claim 9, wherein the control device gives a prize when the number of executions of the unit game reaches the predetermined number of times. It is characterized by that.

  In the gaming method according to claim 10, by providing the configuration as described above, a prize is awarded when the number of executions of the bonus game reaches a predetermined number, so that the unit game reaches the predetermined number of times to the player. You can have a sense of accomplishment for what you did. In addition, if the bonus game ends without the predetermined number of unit games being executed, the payout rate may decrease. However, depending on the prize given when the unit game reaches the predetermined number Therefore, it is possible to easily adjust the payout rate.

  The game method according to an eleventh aspect of the present invention provides a unit game from the start of symbol change display to the stop display, and is a first predetermined number of times less than the minimum amount required to execute the unit game. A bonus game in which a unit game is executed is executed, whether or not a trigger event is generated during the execution of the bonus game is determined, and the number of occurrences of the trigger event reaches a second predetermined number according to the result of the determination In this case, the bonus game is ended even before the first predetermined number of unit games are executed.

  In the gaming method according to the eleventh aspect, by providing the above-described configuration, the unit game is a unit game from the start of symbol change display to the stop display. A bonus game in which a predetermined number of unit games are executed is executed, whether or not a trigger event is generated during the execution of the bonus game is determined, and the number of occurrences of the trigger event is determined based on the result of the determination. When the number of times is reached, the bonus game is ended even before the first predetermined number of unit games are executed, so that the player does not execute the unit game for the first predetermined number of times and the bonus game is executed. It can give a sense of tension that it will end. Furthermore, by generating a trigger event, it is possible for the player to easily recognize the lottery result, and when the number of times determined to generate the trigger event reaches the second predetermined number, Since the bonus game is ended without executing the game for the first predetermined number of times, it is possible to give the player a tension that increases step by step.

  A gaming method according to a twelfth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the eleventh aspect, wherein a prize is awarded when the number of executions of the unit game reaches the first predetermined number of times. Features.

  In the gaming method according to the twelfth aspect, by providing the above-described configuration, a prize is awarded when the number of executions of the bonus game reaches the first predetermined number of times. It is possible to give a sense of achievement to the fact that the predetermined number of times 1 is reached. If the bonus game ends without the first predetermined number of unit games being executed, the payout rate may decrease, but the unit game has reached the first predetermined number of times. It is possible to easily adjust the payout rate according to the award given to.

  In the present invention, by providing a player with a sense of tension in a bonus game, entertainment characteristics in the bonus game can be enhanced, and a novel gaming machine and a gaming method that have never existed can be provided.

  In the normal game (slot game) executed in the slot machine according to the present embodiment, a unit game in which a plurality of symbols are stopped and displayed after the variable display is repeated on the video display. At this time, when a unit game in which three trigger symbols are stopped and displayed on the video display is executed, a free game is generated. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the characteristics of a base game (slot game) performed in a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and is a flowchart relating to a free game.

  When a free game occurs, the number of bets in the unit game at the time of occurrence and the validity of the payline are maintained, and slot games that do not require betting of coins or the like are continuously performed up to 20 games (S58). . At this time, the symbols to be stopped on the payline are lottery for each game (S53). When the number of games in which the “Sawfish” symbol is stopped and displayed on the video display reaches 3 times (S61: YES), the free game is played even before the total number of games reaches 20 times. finish. On the other hand, when the free game ends when the total number of games reaches 20 times, in addition to the total amount of dividends earned by the players in each game (S56), the total number of games reaches 20 times. Is added to the player (S62).

DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments of the invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
First, a schematic configuration of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is an external perspective view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment.

  The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a cabinet 2, a top box 3 installed on the upper side of the cabinet 2, and a main door 4 provided on the front surface of the cabinet 2.

  An upper image display panel 7 is provided on the front surface of the top box 3. Here, the upper image display panel 7 is configured by a known transparent liquid crystal panel. The upper image display panel 7 normally displays a demonstration image, and information relating to the game of the slot machine 1 such as a game rule and a payout table.

On the other hand, a lower image display panel 6 which is a video display is provided in front of the main door 4.
Here, an image related to the base game of the slot machine 1 displayed on the lower image display panel 6 will be described. FIG. 9 to FIG. 12 are diagrams showing contents displayed on the lower image display panel 6 as an example. In the lower image display panel 6, during the normal game, as shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, the reels 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, and 5E are displayed on the display windows 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D, and 10E. The symbol drawn on the belt is visible. 10 and 12, symbols drawn on the reel bands of the reels 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, and 5E are arranged or rearranged in the display windows 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D, and 10E of the lower image display panel 6. FIG. 11 shows the symbols displayed on the reel bands of the reels 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, and 5E on the display windows 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D, and 10E of the lower image display panel 6. It shows the state of being rotated.

  That is, five display windows 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D, and 10E that are visible are displayed on the lower image display panel 6, and each reel is displayed via the display windows 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D, and 10E. Three symbols drawn on the reel bands 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, and 5E are arranged and displayed.

Note that a symbol row (see FIG. 4 and the like) including a predetermined number of symbols is drawn on the reel bands of the five reels 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, and 5E.
A touch panel 11 is provided on the front surface of the lower image display panel 6, and the player can input various instructions by operating the touch panel 11.

  Further, the lower image display panel 6 is provided with a credit amount display unit 8, a payout number display unit 9, and a bet number display unit 12. The credit amount display unit 8 displays the number of credits currently owned by the player. The payout amount display unit 9 displays the payout amount obtained in the base game (slot game) or bonus game (free game or selected game) as the number of payouts. The bet number display section 12 displays the number of bets that the player is currently betting on the unit game of the normal game.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the lower image display panel 6 has 25 paylines L1 to L25 crossing the five display windows 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D, and 10E. Each payline L1 to L25 defines five symbols constituting one set of symbol combinations.
In addition, during the normal game or the free game, only the activated one of the 25 paylines L1 to L25 is visible. In addition, during the selected game, a predetermined bonus screen in which the display windows 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D, 10E (including the reels 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, and 5E) and the paylines L1 to L25 are erased. Is displayed together with the payout number display section 9 and the like (see FIGS. 17, 19, 20, and 23).

  Returning to FIG. 2, below the lower image display panel 6, a control panel 20 provided with a plurality of buttons for inputting instructions relating to the game progress by the player, and coins as game media are placed in the cabinet 2. A coin receiving slot 21 for receiving and a bill validator 22 are provided.

  Here, the control panel 20 will be described. FIG. 3 is a front view showing the control panel 20. As shown in FIG. 3, a CHANGE button 101 and a CASHOUT button 102 are arranged on the upper side of the control panel 20 from the leftmost side, and a COLLECT / HELP button 103 and a PLAY button 103 are placed on the middle stage from the leftmost side. 1 LINE button 104, PLAY 5 LINE button 105, PLAY 9 LINE button 106, PLAY 20 LINE button 107, PLAY 25 LINE button 108 are arranged. A BET 1 PER LINE button 110, a BET 5 PER LINE button 111, a BET 10 PER LINE button 112, a BET 20 PER LINE button 113, and a BLACK BET 40 PER LINE button 114 are arranged.

  In this regard, the CHANGE button 101 is an operating device used when changing the banknote inserted into the banknote discriminator 22 (see FIG. 2). The exchanged coins are paid out to a coin tray 24 (see FIG. 2) from a coin payout opening 23 (see FIG. 2) provided at the lower part of the cabinet 2 (see FIG. 2).

  The CASHOUT button 102 is an instruction to pay out coins (one credit corresponds to one coin) according to the number of credits currently owned by the player from the coin payout exit 23 (see FIG. 2) to the coin tray 24 (see FIG. 2). Or it is an operating device for inputting the instruction | indication paid out by the ticket 25 with a barcode (refer FIG. 2). The COLLECT / HELP button 103 is an operating device that is used when a double-down game that is performed using a payout amount obtained in the bonus game is ended, or a game operating method is unknown. When the COLLECT / HELP button 103 is operated when ending the double down game, the payout amount increased or decreased in the double down game is added to the number of credits currently owned by the player.

The PLAY 1 LINE button 104 is an operating device that activates the payline L1 based on the operation. As a result, the number of activated paylines becomes “1”.
The PLAY 5 LINE button 105 is an operating device that activates each payline L1 to L5 based on the operation. As a result, the number of activated paylines becomes “5”.
The PLAY 9 LINE button 106 is an operating device that activates each payline L1 to L9 based on the operation. As a result, the number of activated paylines becomes “9”.
The PLAY 20 LINE button 107 is an operating device that activates each payline L1 to L20 based on the operation. As a result, the number of activated paylines becomes “20”.
The PLAY 25 LINE button 108 is an operating device that activates each payline L1 to L25 based on the operation. As a result, the number of activated paylines becomes “25”.

  The GAMBLE / RESERVE button 109 is an operating device that is used when shifting to a double-down game or leaving a seat after the bonus game ends.

The RED BET 1 PER LINE button 110 is an operating device that sets the number of bets per payline L to “1” based on the operation.
The BET5 PER LINE button 111 is an operating device that sets the number of bets per payline L to “5” based on the operation.
The BET10 PER LINE button 112 is an operation device that sets the number of bets per payline L to “10” based on the operation.
The BET20 PER LINE button 113 is an operating device that sets the number of bets per payline L to “20” based on the operation.
The BLACK BET40 PER LINE button 114 is an operation device that sets the number of bets per payline L to “40” based on the operation.
The RED BET 1 PER LINE button 110 and the BLACK BET 40 PER LINE button 114 are also used when selecting red / black in a double down game.

  Returning to FIG. 2, a reverter 21 </ b> S (see FIG. 6) and a coin counter 21 </ b> C (see FIG. 6) are provided inside the coin receiving slot 21. The reverter 21S (see FIG. 6) identifies whether or not the coin inserted into the coin receiving slot 21 is appropriate, and the coins other than the regular coin are discharged from the coin payout slot 23. Further, the accepted counter coin is detected by the coin counter 21C (see FIG. 6), and the number thereof is counted.

  The banknote discriminator 22 recognizes the suitability of banknotes and accepts regular banknotes in the cabinet 2. And the banknote thrown in in the cabinet 2 is converted into the number of coins, and the credit corresponding to the converted number of coins is added as the player's owned credit. Note that the bill validator 22 is configured to be able to read a barcode-added ticket 25 described later. A berry glass 26 on which a character of the slot machine 1 is drawn is provided on the lower front surface of the main door 4, that is, below the control panel 20.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, coins, bills, or electronic valuable information (credits) corresponding to these are used as game media. However, game media applicable to the present invention are not limited to this, and examples include medals, tokens, electronic money, and tickets.

A ticket printer 30, a card reader 31, a data display 32, and a keypad 33 are provided below the upper image display panel 7.
Here, the ticket printer 30 is a printing device that prints on a ticket a bar code in which data such as the number of credits, date and time, and identification number of the slot machine 1 is encoded, and outputs it as a ticket 25 with a bar code. Then, the player can read the ticket 25 with bar code output to another gaming machine to play a game with the gaming machine, or use the ticket 25 with a procedure at a predetermined place in the game hall.
The card reader 31 reads data from the smart card and writes data to the smart card. The smart card is a card possessed by the player, and stores, for example, data relating to a history of games played by the player.
The data display 32 includes a fluorescent display or the like, and displays, for example, data read by the card reader 31 and data input via the keypad 33 by the player. The keypad 33 is used when inputting instructions and data related to ticket issuance and the like.

Further, a lamp 35 is provided on the top surface of the top box 3. The lamp 35 is lit in a predetermined lighting mode when calling a game clerk or the like, such as when an error occurs in the slot machine 1.
Reference numeral 28 denotes a speaker.

  Subsequently, based on FIGS. 4 and 5, the reels are drawn on the reel bands of the reels 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, and 5E, and the display windows 10A and 10B are displayed on the lower image display panel 6 in the base game or free game. The symbols rearranged and displayed while scrolling through 10C, 10D, and 10E will be described. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing symbol rows drawn on the reel bands of the reels 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, and 5E, which are used during a normal game. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing symbols drawn on the reel bands of the reels 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, and 5E.

  A predetermined number of symbols are drawn on the reel bands of the reels 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, and 5E used during the normal game. In this regard, 47 symbols are drawn on each reel band of the reels 5A and 5B. 51 symbols are drawn on the reel band of the reel 5C. 50 symbols are drawn on the reel bands of the reels 5D and 5E, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 5, each symbol string includes a “Captain” symbol 201, a “Scuba” symbol 202, a “Lifebest” symbol 203, a “Radar” symbol 204, a “Perscope” symbol 205, and a “Submarine”. Symbol 206, “Clam” symbol 207, “Ace” symbol 208, “King” symbol 209, “Queen” symbol 210, “Jack” symbol 211, and “Gold Box” symbol 212. It is configured. However, the “Sawfish” symbol 213 is not used.

  As shown in FIG. 4, predetermined types of symbols are arranged in a predetermined order on the reel bands of the reels 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, and 5E.

  Note that the symbol sequence shown in FIG. 4 is used during the normal game, and a different symbol sequence is used during the free game. FIG. 22 is a schematic diagram showing symbol strings drawn on the reel bands of the reels 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, and 5E and used in the free game.

  A predetermined number of symbols are drawn on the reel bands of the reels 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, and 5E used in the free game. In this regard, 50 symbols are drawn on each reel band of the reels 5A, 5B, 5D, and 5E. Seventeen symbols are drawn on the reel band of the reel 5C.

  As shown in FIG. 5, each symbol string includes a “Captain” symbol 201, a “Scuba” symbol 202, a “Lifebest” symbol 203, a “Radar” symbol 204, a “Perscope” symbol 205, and a “Submarine”. Symbol 206, “Clam” symbol 207, “Ace” symbol 208, “King” symbol 209, “Queen” symbol 210, “Jack” symbol 211, and “Sawfish” symbol 213. Has been. However, the “Gold Box” symbol 212 is not used.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 22, predetermined types of symbols are arranged in a predetermined order on the reel bands of the reels 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, and 5E.

  In the normal game and the free game, a “Captain” symbol 201, a “Scuba” symbol 202, a “Lifebest” symbol 203, a “Radar” symbol 204, a “Perscope” symbol 205, and a “Submarine” symbol 206. , “Ace” symbol 208, “King” symbol 209, “Queen” symbol 210, and “Jack” symbol 211 are activated in each payline L 1 to L 25 in lower image display panel 6. A predetermined payout amount is awarded to the player when a predetermined number of pieces are rearranged and displayed on the player (see FIG. 7).

  Also, the “Clam” symbol 207 and the “Sawfish” symbol 213 are scatter symbols, regardless of whether or not they are rearranged on the paylines L1 to L25 on the lower image display panel 6. When the predetermined number is displayed, a predetermined payout amount is awarded to the player (see FIG. 7).

  Also, the “Submarine” symbol 206 is a wild symbol, and is substituted for the symbols other than the above scatter symbols (“Clam” symbol 207, “Gold Box” symbol 212, “Sawfish” symbol 213). (See FIG. 7). Further, the “Submarine” symbol 206 is determined in advance when a predetermined number of symbols 206 are rearranged and displayed on the lower image display panel 6 on the activated paylines L1 to L25. A payout amount is awarded to the player (see FIG. 7).

  The “Gold Box” symbol 212 is a trigger symbol, and the reels 5A, 5B, and 5C are displayed on the lower image display panel 6 regardless of whether they are rearranged on the paylines L1 to L25. When a total of three are displayed on each of the display windows 10A, 10B, and 10C, a predetermined payout amount is awarded to the player, and the game shifts from the normal game to the free game. To do. FIG. 12 shows that the “Gold Box” symbol 212 is set via each reel 5A, 5B, 5C regardless of whether or not the lower image display panel 6 is rearranged on each payline L1 to L25. An example of a state in which a total of three windows are rearranged one by one in the display windows 10A, 10B, and 10C is shown. In addition, the “Gold Box” symbol 212 is displayed on each of the display windows 10A, 10B via the reels 5A, 5B regardless of whether or not it is rearranged on the paylines L1 to L25 on the lower image display panel 6. When one game is rearranged one by one and a total of two are displayed, the game shifts from the base game to the selected game.

  Further, the “Sawfish” symbol 213 is rearranged and displayed on the display window 10C via the reel 5C regardless of whether or not it is rearranged on each of the paylines L1 to L25 on the lower image display panel 6. In the case of a trigger event, it is counted as the number of occurrences of the trigger event, and when the count reaches three times, the game shifts from the free game to the normal game.

  Each symbol column shown in FIG. 4 includes a code No. for each symbol constituting them. Are assigned in order from the top. This also applies to each symbol column shown in FIG.

Here, the game performed in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is composed of the game mode of the normal game and the bonus game.
In the normal game, a slot game is performed in which symbols are rearranged via the reels 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, and 5E on the payline L enabled on the lower image display panel 6 to display symbol combinations. .

  That is, a part of the symbol row drawn on the reel band of each reel 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, and 5E shown in FIG. 4 is displayed on the display windows 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D, and 10E. Three symbols are arranged in 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D, and 10E, respectively, and a total of 15 symbols are arranged. Further, the symbol rows drawn on the reel bands of the reels 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, and 5E shown in FIG. 4 are displayed by operating the buttons 104 to 108 and 110 to 114 provided on the control panel 20. When the number of activated paylines L is determined, the display windows 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D, and 10E are moved from the upper side to the lower side in accordance with the rotation display of the reels 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, and 5E. A scroll display is displayed (see FIG. 11). Then, after the predetermined time has passed, the symbol strings drawn on the reel bands of the reels 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, and 5E shown in FIG. By displaying a part on the display windows 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D, and 10E, three symbols are rearranged in each of the display windows 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D, and 10E, and a total of 15 symbols are rearranged. Is arranged (see FIG. 10). Further, various winning combinations are predetermined (see FIG. 7), and the winning combination is realized by the symbols rearranged and displayed on the activated payline L in the lower image display panel 6. At that time, an amount obtained by multiplying the payout amount corresponding to the winning combination by the number of bets is awarded to the player. When a winning combination is realized by a scatter symbol, regardless of whether it is rearranged on the activated payline L, the payout amount corresponding to the winning combination is multiplied by the number of bets. The amount obtained is given to the player. When a plurality of winning combinations are realized, an amount obtained by multiplying the total amount of each payout amount by the number of bets is awarded to the player.

  Further, in the normal game, when the winning combination is realized by the symbols rearranged and displayed on the activated payline L in the lower image display panel 6, the activated payline L is displayed. A payout amount corresponding to the number is additionally given to the player (see FIG. 8).

On the other hand, the bonus game includes a free game and a selection game.
In the free game, as in the normal game, symbols are rearranged via the reels 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, and 5E on the payline L activated on the lower image display panel 6, and symbol combinations are arranged. A slot game to be displayed is performed. However, in the free game, the number of bets and the number of activated paylines L in the unit game of the base game immediately before the transition to the free game are maintained, and up to 20 games are continuously performed without betting coins or the like. .

  That is, a part of the symbol row drawn on the reel band of each reel 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, and 5E shown in FIG. 22 is displayed on the display windows 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D, and 10E. Three symbols are arranged in 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D, and 10E, respectively, and a total of 15 symbols are arranged. Furthermore, the symbol rows drawn on the reel bands of the reels 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, and 5E shown in FIG. 22 are displayed on the display windows 10A, In 10B, 10C, 10D, and 10E, scroll display is performed from the upper direction to the lower direction (see FIG. 11). Then, after the predetermined time has elapsed, the symbols 5D, 5B, 5C, 5D, and 5E shown in FIG. By displaying a part on the display windows 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D, and 10E, three symbols are rearranged in each of the display windows 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D, and 10E, and a total of 15 symbols are rearranged. Is arranged (see FIG. 10). Further, various winning combinations are predetermined (see FIG. 7), and the winning combination is realized by the symbols rearranged and displayed on the activated payline L in the lower image display panel 6. At that time, an amount obtained by multiplying the payout amount corresponding to the winning combination by the number of bets is awarded to the player. When a winning combination is realized by a scatter symbol, regardless of whether it is rearranged on the activated payline L, the payout amount corresponding to the winning combination is multiplied by the number of bets. The amount obtained is given to the player. When a plurality of winning combinations are realized, an amount obtained by multiplying the total amount of each payout amount by the number of bets is awarded to the player.

  In the free game, as described above, the “Sawfish” symbol 213 is displayed via the reel 5C regardless of whether or not the lower image display panel 6 has been rearranged on each of the paylines L1 to L25. When it is rearranged and displayed in the window 10C, it is counted as the number of occurrences of the trigger event, and when the count reaches 3, the free event may occur even if 20 games have not been played continuously. The game ends.

  On the other hand, in the free game, when up to 20 games are continuously played, the amount obtained by multiplying the number of bets in the unit game of the normal game immediately before the transition to the free game by 40 times is the free game. Is added to the player when the game ends.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram showing the contents displayed on the lower image display panel 6 and showing the result image relating to the free game. That is, when the free game is finished by continuously playing up to the maximum 20 games, as shown in FIG. 23, the amount obtained by multiplying the bet number by 40 times on the lower image display panel 6 A result screen is displayed on which a character image 401 indicating that the character is acquired is provided. Thereby, the player recognizes that the amount obtained by multiplying the number of bets in the unit game of the normal game immediately before the transition to the free game by 40 times is obtained. In FIG. 23, for convenience of description, the display units of the credit number display unit 8, the payout number display unit 9, and the bet number display unit 12 are blank, but appropriate numbers are displayed at that time. In particular, the bet number display section 12 displays the bet number in the unit game of the normal game immediately before the transition to the free game.

  In the selection game, three treasure chests as options are displayed on the lower image display panel 6, and the selection game is determined by a multiple associated with the item in the treasure chest selected by the player from the displayed treasure chests. An amount obtained by multiplying the number of bets in the unit game of the normal game immediately before shifting to is given to the player.

  FIG. 17 is a view showing the contents displayed on the lower image display panel 6 and showing a selection image related to the selection game. That is, when the selection game is entered, a selection screen provided with three treasure chests 301, 302, and 303 is displayed on the lower image display panel 6 as shown in FIG. In this regard, the three treasure boxes 301, 302, and 303 are either a treasure box in which diamond items are arranged, a treasure box in which gold items are arranged, or an empty box in which no items are arranged. Then, on the selection screen, the player selects any one of the three treasure chests 301, 302, and 303 by touching via the touch panel 11. At this time, when the player selects a treasure box in which diamonds are arranged, the number of bets in the unit game of the normal game immediately before the transition to the selected game is multiplied by a multiple of “30” associated with the diamond. The amount obtained is given to the player. Also, when the player selects a treasure chest in which gold is placed, it is multiplied by the number of bets in the unit game of the normal game immediately before shifting to the selected game by a multiple of “5” associated with gold. The amount obtained is given to the player. On the other hand, when the player selects an empty treasure chest, it is a loss and no payout is made.

  FIG. 19 and FIG. 20 are diagrams showing the contents displayed on the lower image display panel 6 and showing the result images related to the selected game. That is, when the player selects one of the three treasure chests 301, 302, and 303 on which the diamond is arranged, the bet number is increased by 30 times on the lower image display panel 6 as shown in FIG. A result screen on which a character image 311 indicating that the amount obtained in this way has been obtained is provided is displayed. Thereby, the player recognizes that the amount obtained by multiplying the number of bets in the unit game of the normal game immediately before shifting to the selected game by 30 times is obtained. Further, when the player selects a treasure chest in which gold is arranged from among the three treasure chests 301, 302, and 303, the number of bets is multiplied by 5 on the lower image display panel 6 as shown in FIG. A result screen on which a character image 312 indicating that the amount obtained in this way has been acquired is provided is displayed. Thereby, the player recognizes that the amount obtained by multiplying the number of bets in the unit game of the normal game immediately before shifting to the selected game by five is obtained. In FIGS. 19 and 20, for convenience of description, the display units of the credit number display unit 8, the payout number display unit 9, and the bet number display unit 12 are blank, but appropriate numbers are displayed at that time. . In particular, the bet number display section 12 displays the bet number in the unit game of the normal game immediately before the transition to the selected game.

  If the bonus game (free game or selected game) can be finally won, a double down game can be performed to increase or decrease the payout after the bonus game ends. The point is omitted.

  Next, a configuration related to the control system of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram schematically showing a control system of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 6, the control system of the slot machine 1 basically includes a mother board 40 and a gaming board 50.
First, the gaming board 50 will be described. The gaming board 50 corresponds to a CPU 51, a ROM 55 and a boot ROM 52, a card slot 53S corresponding to the memory card 53, and a GAL (Generic Array Logic) 54 connected to each other via an internal bus. An IC socket 54S is provided.

  The memory card 53 is a non-volatile memory, and is a recording medium on which a game program and a game system program (hereinafter referred to as a game program or the like) are recorded. The game program recorded on the memory card 53 includes a lottery program. This lottery program determines symbols (code Nos. Corresponding to the symbols) of the reels 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, and 5E that are rearranged and displayed on the payline L1 on the lower image display panel 6. It is a program. The lottery program includes symbol weighting data corresponding to each of a plurality of types of payout rates (for example, 80%, 84%, and 88%). The symbol weighting data is the code number of each symbol for each of the five reels 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, and 5E. And data indicating a correspondence relationship between one or a plurality of random values belonging to a predetermined numerical range (0 to 255). That is, the code number of one symbol. Is associated with one or a plurality of random values, and the random number is extracted by lottery, so that the symbol specified by the random value is rearranged and displayed on the lower image display panel 6. Will be.

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

  The card slot 53S is configured so that the memory card 53 can be inserted and removed, and is connected to the mother board 40 by an IDE bus. Therefore, by rewriting the game program or the like stored in the memory card 53, the type and content of the game played in the slot machine 1 can be changed. Further, by exchanging with a memory card 53 in which another game program or the like is stored, it is possible to change the type and contents of the game played in the slot machine 1.

  In the game program, in addition to the program related to the game progress, image data and sound data output during the game, the image of the symbol drawn on the reel band of each reel 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E. Data, image data such as game rules and payout tables, and demonstration image data are included.

  The GAL 54 is a kind of PLD having an OR fixed type array structure. The GAL 54 includes a plurality of input ports and output ports. When predetermined data is input to the input port, the GAL 54 outputs data corresponding to the data 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. Accordingly, the payout rate setting data output from the GAL 54 can be changed by rewriting the GAL 54 or exchanging the GAL 54 itself.

  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 a game program or the like. The authentication program is described in accordance with a tampering check procedure for a game program or the like that is subject to authentication fetch processing. The preliminary authentication program is a program for authenticating the above-described authentication program, and is described in accordance with a tampering check procedure of the authentication program to be authenticated.

  Next, the mother board 40 will be described. The motherboard 40 is configured using a commercially available general-purpose motherboard (printed wiring board on which basic components of a personal computer are mounted), and includes a main CPU 41, a ROM 42, and a RAM 43.

  The ROM 42 includes a memory device such as a flash memory, and stores permanent data such as a BIOS program executed by the main CPU 41, a base game and bonus game lottery table, and a payout table. When the BIOS is executed by the main CPU 41, a predetermined peripheral device initialization process is performed, and a process for fetching a game program or the like stored in the memory card 53 is started via the gaming board 50.

  The RAM 43 stores data and programs used when the main CPU 41 operates. In addition, the RAM 43 can store various programs such as an authentication program and a game program read through the gaming board 50, and various information such as the number of credits currently owned by the player. In addition, the RAM 43 secures storage areas for variables N and M, which will be described later.

  A communication interface 44 is connected to the mother board 40. The communication interface 44 is a communication device for performing communication with a server or the like installed in the game arcade via a communication line. The slot machine 1 communicates bet information in a main game process (see S2 in FIG. 13), a lottery result of a normal game lottery process, and the like with a server or the like via the communication interface 44.

  Further, a main body PCB 60 and a door PCB 80, which will be described later, are connected to the mother board 40 by USB. 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 motherboard 40, the main CPU 41 of the motherboard 40 is activated. Further, power is supplied to the gaming board 50 via the PCI bus, and the CPU 51 is activated.

  The motherboard 40 and the gaming board 50 constitute a game controller 100.

  On the other hand, the main body PCB 60 and the door PCB 80 are connected to devices and devices that generate input signals to the game controller 100 and devices and devices whose operations are controlled by control signals from the game controller 100. The game controller 100 executes a game program or the like stored in the RAM 43 based on the input signal input to the game controller 100. Then, by performing predetermined calculation processing, the calculation results are stored in the RAM 43 and control processing for each device or apparatus is performed.

  Connected to the main body PCB 60 are a lamp 35, a hopper 66, a coin detector 67, a graphic board 68, a speaker 28, a touch panel 11, a bill validator 22, a ticket printer 30, a card reader 31, a key switch 33S and a data display 32. ing.

  Here, the touch panel 11 is arranged on the front surface of the lower image display panel 6, specifies the coordinate position of the part touched by the player, where the player touched based on the specified coordinate position information, and further touched It is possible to determine in which direction the part has moved. The determination signal is output as an input signal to the game controller 100.

  The hopper 66 is installed in the cabinet 2 and pays out a predetermined number of coins from the coin payout outlet 23 to the coin tray 24 based on a control signal from the game controller 100. The coin detector 67 is disposed inside the coin payout exit 23 and outputs an input signal to the game controller 100 when it detects that a predetermined number of coins have been paid out from the coin payout exit 23.

  The graphic board 68 controls image display on the upper image display panel 7 and the lower image display panel 6 based on a control signal from the game controller 100. For example, on the lower image display panel 6, the credit amount display unit 8 displays the credit amount owned by the player stored in the RAM 43. The number of payouts (dividend amount) is displayed on the payout number display unit 9. The bet number display unit 12 displays the number of bets placed by the player.

The graphic board 68 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor) that generates image data based on a control signal from the game controller 100, a video RAM 69 that temporarily stores image data generated by the VDP, and the like. . Note that image data used when generating image data by VDP is included in the game program.
The graphic board 68 also performs display control of rotation display and stop display of the reels 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, and 5E on the lower image display panel 6 based on a control signal from the game controller 100 (FIG. 9). FIG. 10, FIG. 11, FIG. 12). Further, the graphic board 68 performs display control of the bonus game on the lower image display panel 6 based on a control signal from the game controller 100 (see FIGS. 17, 19, 20, and 23).

  Further, the bill validator 22 recognizes the suitability of the bill and the barcode-added ticket 25 and accepts the regular bill and the barcode-added ticket 25 in the cabinet 2. When the bill validator 22 accepts a regular bill, the bill identifier 22 outputs an input signal to the game controller 100 based on the amount of the bill. Further, an input signal is output to the game controller 100 based on the number of coins recorded in the regular barcoded ticket 25.

Based on the control signal output from the game controller 100, the ticket printer 30 prints a barcode obtained by encoding data such as the number of credits stored in the RAM 43 on the ticket, and outputs it as a ticket 25 with a barcode.
The card reader 31 reads data from the smart card and transmits it to the game controller 100, or writes data to the smart card based on a control signal from the game controller 100. The key switch 33S is provided on the keypad 33, and outputs a predetermined input signal to the game controller 100 when the keypad 33 is operated by the player. The data display 32 displays data read by the card reader 31 and data input via the keypad 33 by the player based on a control signal output from the game controller 100.

  On the other hand, 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 CHANGE switch 101S corresponding to the CHANGE button 101 (see FIG. 3), a CASHOUT switch 102S corresponding to the CASHOUT button 102 (see FIG. 3), and a COLLECT corresponding to the COLLECT / HELP button 103 (see FIG. 3). / HELP switch 103S, 1-LINE switch 104S corresponding to PLAY 1 LINE button 104 (see FIG. 3), 5-LINE switch 105S corresponding to PLAY 5 LINE button 105 (see FIG. 3), PLAY 9 LINE button 106 (see FIG. 3) 9-line switch 106S corresponding to PLAY 20 LINE button 107 (see FIG. 3), 25-LINE switch 108S corresponding to PLAY 25 LINE button 108 (see FIG. 3), GAMBLE / RESERVE switch 109S corresponding to GAMBLE / RESERVE button 109 (see FIG. 3), 1-BET switch 1 corresponding to RED BET 1 PER LINE button 110 (see FIG. 3) 5-BET switch 111S corresponding to 10S, BET 5 PER LINE button 111 (see FIG. 3), 10-BET switch 112S corresponding to BET 10 PER LINE button 112 (see FIG. 3), BET 20 PER LINE button 113 (see FIG. 3) 3) and a 40-BET switch 114S corresponding to the BLACK BET 40 PER LINE button 114 (see FIG. 3). Each switch outputs an input signal to the game controller 100 when the corresponding button is operated by the player.

  The coin counter 21 </ b> C is provided inside the coin receiving slot 21 and identifies whether or not a coin inserted into the coin receiving slot 21 by the player is appropriate. Those other than regular coins are discharged from the coin payout exit 23, and when a regular coin is detected, an input signal is output to the game controller 100.

  The reverter 21S operates based on a control signal output from the game controller 100, and a coin recognized as a regular coin by the coin counter 21C is a cash box (not shown) installed in the slot machine 1. ) Or the hopper 66. The cold cathode fluorescent lamp 81 is installed on the back side of the lower image display panel 6 and the upper image display panel 7 and lights up based on a control signal from the game controller 100 and functions as a backlight.

  Next, a winning combination and a payout amount when a base game or a free game is played using the reels 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, and 5E in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a payout table showing a winning combination and a payout amount of each winning combination when a base game or a free game is played using the reels 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, and 5E. Here, the payout amount shown in the payout table of FIG. 7 indicates the payout amount when the number of bets is “1”. Accordingly, when the bet number is “1”, the payout amount shown in FIG. 7 is given to the player. When the bet number is “2” or more, the payout amount shown in FIG. Multiply the number by the player. Note that the payout table shown in FIG. 7 is displayed on the upper image display panel 7, but a payout table corresponding to the payout table is stored in the ROM 42.

  The “Gold Box” symbol 212 has one type of winning combination. If three “Gold Box” symbols 212 are displayed on the lower image display panel 6 regardless of whether or not they are rearranged on the activated payline L, 10 credits per bet Will be paid out as a dividend. Further, in this case, the free game trigger is won in the normal game, and a free game is generated. On the other hand, if two “Gold Box” symbols 212 are displayed on the lower image display panel 6 regardless of whether or not they are rearranged on the activated payline L, the selection is made in the normal game. This is a case where a game trigger is won, and a selection game occurs.

  Further, there are four types of winning combinations for the “Captain” symbol 201. In the lower image display panel 6, when five “Captain” symbols 201 are rearranged and displayed on the activated payline L, 400 credits per bet are paid out as a payout. Further, when four “Captain” symbols 201 are rearranged on the activated payline L, 150 credits per bet are paid out as a payout. Further, when three “Captain” symbols 201 are rearranged on the activated payline L, 20 credits per bet are paid out as a payout. Further, when two “Captain” symbols 201 are rearranged on the activated payline L, 3 credits per bet are paid out as a payout.

  Hereinafter, a “Scuba” symbol 202, a “Lifebest” symbol 203, a “Radar” symbol 204, a “Periscope” symbol 205, a “Submarine” symbol 206, an “Ace” symbol 208, and a “King” symbol 209. Similarly, for the “Queen” symbol 210 and the “Jack” symbol 211, a payout amount is set for each winning combination shown in FIG.

  The “Clam” symbol 207 has four types of winning combinations. When five “Clam” symbols 207 are displayed on the lower image display panel 6 regardless of whether or not they are rearranged on the activated payline L, 50 credits per bet are paid out. As paid out. When four “Captain” symbols 201 are displayed, 15 credits per bet are paid out as a payout. When three “Captain” symbols 201 are displayed, 5 credits per bet are paid out as a payout. When two “Captain” symbols 201 are displayed, one credit per bet is paid out as a payout.

  The “Sawfish” symbol 213 has one type of winning combination. When one “Sawfish” symbol 213 is displayed on the lower image display panel 6 regardless of whether or not it is rearranged on the activated payline L, one credit per bet is paid out. As paid out.

  When a symbol combination that does not correspond to any of the winning combinations shown in FIG. 7 is displayed on the lower image display panel 6, it is a loss and no payout is made for the loss.

  Next, the additional payout amount when the base line is played by enabling the payline L in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a payout table showing the number of activated paylines L and the payout amount of each activated number in the case of playing a normal game.

  According to the payout table of FIG. 8, when any of the winning combinations is displayed on the activated payline L on the lower image display panel 6, the 25 paylines L1 to L25 are activated. When there is an additional payout, 500 credits are paid in addition to the payout amount corresponding to the winning combination (see FIG. 7). Hereinafter, when 20 paylines L1 to L20 are activated, 9 paylines L1 to L9 are activated, 5 paylines L1 to L5 are activated, 1 Similarly, when the payline L1 is activated, an additional payout amount is set for each activated number of paylines L shown in FIG.

  Next, the arrangement of treasure chest items when a selection game is played in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 18 is a lottery table showing the arrangement of items in a treasure box when a selection game is played.

  In the selection game, the player selects any one of the three treasure chests 301, 302, and 303 on the selection screen of the lower image display panel 6 (see FIG. 17). According to the lottery table, with respect to the three treasure chests 301, 302, and 303, diamond items are arranged in zero or one treasure chest, and gold items are arranged in two or one treasure chest. That is, a diamond item is associated with a plurality of random values, and by extracting a random number by lottery, diamond items are arranged in treasure boxes of the arrangement number specified by the random number value. . Similarly, a plurality of random values are associated with a gold item, and by extracting a random number by lottery, a gold item is arranged in a treasure box of the arrangement number specified by the random value. Is done. If the total number of treasure chests where diamond or gold items are arranged by these lotteries is less than three, the remaining treasure chests are empty.

  Of the three treasure chests 301, 302, and 303, which treasure chest is placed with a diamond or gold item and which treasure chest is empty is determined according to the lottery result regarding the number of placements described above. The random number lottery is determined (see S41 of FIG. 16 described later). These lottery results are stored in the RAM 43 as selection information.

Subsequently, a main control program executed in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the main control program.
In the slot machine 1, the memory card 53 is already inserted into 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 (power is turned on) in the power supply unit 45, the game controller 100 is activated and the authentication reading process of step (hereinafter abbreviated as S) 1 is executed. In this authentication reading process, the mother board 40 and the gaming board 50 constituting the game controller 100 perform separate processes 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 has been previously falsified according to the read preliminary authentication program before being taken into the motherboard 40. Pre-authentication is performed to confirm and prove that there is no
On the other hand, in the motherboard 40, the main CPU 41 executes the BIOS stored in the ROM 42, expands the compressed data incorporated in the BIOS into the RAM 43, executes the BIOS expanded in the RAM 43, and executes various peripheral devices. Perform diagnosis and initialization.

Thereafter, the game controller 100 reads the authentication program stored in the ROM 55, and performs authentication to confirm and prove that the game program stored in the memory card 53 inserted in the card slot 53S has not been tampered with. Do. When the authentication process is normally completed, the game controller 100 writes the game program or the like to be authenticated (authenticated) into the RAM 43, and acquires payout rate setting data and country identification information.
After performing the process described above, the game controller 100 ends the authentication reading process.

  In S2, the game controller 100 sequentially reads and executes the game program and the like authenticated in the authentication reading process in S1 from the RAM 43, and performs a main game process. By executing this main game process, a game is played in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The main game process is repeatedly executed while power is supplied to the slot machine 1.

  Next, the sub process of the main game process of S2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the main game processing program in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. Note that the program shown in the flowchart of FIG. 14 is stored in the ROM 42 or the RAM 43 provided in the slot machine 1 and is executed by the game controller 100.

  First, as shown in FIG. 14, in S11, the game controller 100 performs a start acceptance process for setting the number of bets, the number of activated paylines L, and the like after performing predetermined initial settings.

  At this time, in the start acceptance process, the game controller 100 first permits button operations of the PLAY 1 LINE button 104, the PLAY 5 LINE button 105, the PLAY 9 LINE button 106, the PLAY 20 LINE button 107, and the PLAY 25 LINE button 108. To do. Thereafter, when an operation using any of these buttons is performed by the player, the game controller 100 determines the number of paylines L to be activated based on the player's operation, and by this determination, any of the 25 paylines L is determined. Also decide whether to enable. For example, at this time, when an operation using the PLAY 5 LINE button 105 is performed by the player, the game controller 100 activates the five paylines L1 to L5 based on the input signal from the 5-LINE switch 105S.

  After these determinations are made, the game controller 100 determines that the RED BET 1 PER LINE button 110, the BET 5 PER LINE button 111, the BET 10 PER LINE button 112, the BET 20 PER LINE button 113, the BLACK BET 40 PER The button operation of the LINE button 114 is permitted. Thereafter, when an operation using any one of these buttons is performed by the player, the game controller 100 determines the number of bets per activated payline L. For example, at this time, when an operation using the BET 20 PER LINE button 113 is performed by the player, the game controller 100 determines the per payline L activated based on the input signal from the 20-BET switch 113S. The bet number is determined as “20”.

  Therefore, in this case, the player selects one of the RED BET 1 PER LINE button 110, the BET 5 PER LINE button 111, the BET 10 PER LINE button 112, the BET 20 PER LINE button 113, and the BLACK BET 40 PER LINE button 114. When the operation is performed, rotation display of all the reels 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, and 5E is started on the lower image display panel 6.

  In the start acceptance process, the number of credits currently owned by the player can be increased by inserting coins or the like.

  Next, in S12, the game controller 100 determines whether or not the number of activated paylines L and the number of bets have been determined. Here, if any of the RED BET 1 PER LINE button 110, BET 5 PER LINE button 111, BET 10 PER LINE button 112, BET 20 PER LINE button 113, BLACK BET 40 PER LINE button 114 is operated by the player, It is determined that the number of activated paylines L and the number of bets have been determined. That is, whether the game controller 100 has received an input signal from any one of the 1-BET switch 110S, the 5-BET switch 111S, the 10-BET switch 112S, the 20-BET switch 113S, and the 40-BET switch 114S. Judgment is made based on this. Here, when the number of activated paylines L and the number of bets are not determined (S12: NO), the process returns to the start acceptance process (S11) again.

  On the other hand, when the number of activated paylines L and the number of bets are determined (S12: YES), the process proceeds to S13. At this time, the game controller 100 stores the activation number of the payline L in the RAM 43 as the activation information, and outputs a display control signal to the graphic board 68, thereby specifying the activation number of the payline L. The payline L is visible on the lower image display panel 6. As a result, the player can recognize which of the 25 paylines L1 to L25 is activated.

  In addition, the game controller 100 stores the bet number in the RAM 43 as bet information and outputs a display control signal to the graphic board 68 to thereby display the bet number on the bet number display unit 12 of the lower image display panel 6. Display. Furthermore, the game controller 100 obtains a numerical value obtained by multiplying the number of activated paylines L by the number of bets, and subtracts the obtained numerical value from the numerical value of credit information (the number of credits currently owned by the player). The game controller 100 overwrites the subtraction value in the RAM 43 as credit information and outputs a display control signal to the graphic board 68 to display it on the credit number display unit 8 of the lower image display panel 6.

  From the above, the player has already determined the number of activated paylines L by operating the PLAY 1 LINE button 104, PLAY 5 LINE button 105, PLAY 9 LINE button 106, PLAY 20 LINE button 107, and PLAY 25 LINE button 108. Even before the RED BET 1 PER LINE button 110, BET 5 PER LINE button 111, BET 10 PER LINE button 112, BET 20 PER LINE button 113, and BLACK BET 40 PER LINE button 114 are operated, If the PLAY 1 LINE button 104, the PLAY 5 LINE button 105, the PLAY 9 LINE button 106, the PLAY 20 LINE button 107, and the PLAY 25 LINE button 108 are operated again, the number of activated paylines L can be changed.

  If the player wants to start rotating display of all reels 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, and 5E in the current unit game without changing the number of activated paylines L in the previous unit game, 1 LINE button 104, PLAY 5 LINE button 105, PLAY 9 LINE button 106, PLAY 20 LINE button 107, PLAY 25 LINE button 108 without operation, RED BET 1 PER LINE button 110, BET 5 PER LINE button 111, BET The 10 PER LINE button 112, the BET 20 PER LINE button 113, and the BLACK BET 40 PER LINE button 114 may be operated.

  After S13, the game controller 100 executes a normal game process using the reels 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, and 5E.

First, in S13, the game controller 100 performs a normal game lottery process.
Specifically, by executing a random number generation program included in the lottery program stored in the RAM 43, five reels 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, and 5E are selected from the numerical range of “0 to 255”. The random value corresponding to each of is selected. Then, with reference to the symbol weighting data corresponding to the payout rate setting data, the code numbers of the reels 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, and 5E are determined based on the selected five random numbers. To decide. The determined code No. of each reel 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E is determined. Is stored in the RAM 43, and then the process proceeds to S14.
Here, each reel 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E code No. Are code numbers of symbols rearranged on the payline L1. It corresponds to. Therefore, the game controller 100 has a code number of each reel 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E. Is determined, not only the symbols rearranged on the payline L1, but also the symbols rearranged on the paylines L2 and L3, so that the symbol combination in the unit game is determined.

Next, in S14, the game controller 100 performs a symbol display control process.
In this process, the symbols determined in the base game lottery process (S13) are rearranged on the payline L1 after the rotation display of all the reels 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, and 5E is started on the lower image display panel 6. In this way, the rotation display of each reel 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E is stopped.

  A sub-process of the symbol display control process of S14 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of a sub-processing program for symbol display control processing in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. Note that the program shown in the flowchart of FIG. 15 is stored in the ROM 42 or RAM 43 provided in the slot machine 1 and is executed by the game controller 100. This process is a process performed between the game controller 100 and the graphic board 68.

  In the symbol display control process of S14, as shown in FIG. 15, in S21, the game controller 100 performs a reel rotation control process. At this time, the game controller 100 transmits a start signal to the graphic board 68 to start the reel rotation display. When the graphic board 68 receives the start signal, the graphic board 68 performs reel rotation display processing. That is, the graphic board 68 performs display control for starting the rotational display of the reels 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, and 5E on the lower image display panel 6. Then, after transmitting the start signal, an effect mode for the unit game (an image display on the upper image display panel 7, an output of sound from the speaker 28, etc.) is determined, and the effect is started with the determined effect pattern. .

  Thereafter, the game controller 100 proceeds to S22 and performs a reel stop control process. At this time, when a predetermined stop timing for stopping the rotation display of the reels 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, and 5E comes, the game controller 100 receives the code number of the reel stored in the RAM 43. Is transmitted to the graphic board 68. The graphic board 68 has a reel code No. Based on the above, the reel stop display process is executed. Thereby, on the lower image display panel 6, the symbols corresponding to the lottery result of S13 are rearranged and displayed on the payline L1.

  Thereafter, the game controller 100 proceeds to S23 and performs a payout display process. Therefore, the sub-process of the payout display process in S23 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of a sub-processing program for payout display processing in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. Note that the program shown in the flowchart of FIG. 21 is stored in the ROM 42 or RAM 43 provided in the slot machine 1 and is executed by the game controller 100. This process is a process performed between the game controller 100 and the graphic board 68.

  In the payout display process of S23, as shown in FIG. 21, in S31, the game controller 100 calculates a payout. At this time, the game controller 100 determines whether or not a winning combination is established by the symbols rearranged on the activated payline L, and is further rearranged on the activated payline L. It is determined whether or not a winning combination is established by the scatter symbol regardless of whether or not it is. As a result, when the game controller 100 determines that the winning combination is established, the game controller 100 calculates an amount obtained by multiplying the payout amount corresponding to the winning combination by the number of bets. When a plurality of winning combinations are realized, an amount obtained by multiplying the total amount of each payout amount by the number of bets is calculated. These determinations / calculations are made based on the payout table shown in FIG. 7, and the calculated amount is stored in the RAM 43 as payout information.

  Thereafter, the game controller 100 proceeds to S32 and adds a payout. Here, only when the game controller 100 determines in S31 that the winning combination is established by the symbols rearranged on the activated payline L, the number of the activated paylines L Is added to the amount obtained in S31. This addition is performed based on the payout table shown in FIG. 8, and the added amount is overwritten in the RAM 43 as payout information.

  Thereafter, the game controller 100 proceeds to S33 and displays a payout. Here, the game controller 100 outputs a display control signal to the graphic board 68, whereby the payout information stored in the RAM 43 (added amount obtained in S <b> 32 above) is used as the number of payouts in the lower image display panel 6. It is displayed on the display unit 9.

  Thereafter, the game controller 100 returns to the main game process of FIG. 14 through the symbol display control process of FIG. In S15, the game controller 100 determines whether there are three trigger symbols. Here, “there are three trigger symbols” relates to whether or not the “Gold Box” symbol 212 that is the trigger symbol has been rearranged on each of the paylines L1 to L25 in the lower image display panel 6. This is the case when three are displayed. This determination is made based on the lottery result in S13. Here, when there are three trigger symbols (S15: YES), a free game process described later is performed in S16, and thereafter, the process proceeds to S19. On the other hand, when there are no three trigger symbols (S15: NO), the process proceeds to S17.

  In S17, the game controller 100 determines whether there are two trigger symbols. Here, “there are two trigger symbols” refers to whether or not the “Gold Box” symbol 212 that is the trigger symbol has been rearranged on each of the paylines L1 to L25 in the lower image display panel 6. This is the case when two are displayed. This determination is made based on the lottery result in S13. Here, when there are two trigger symbols (S17: YES), a selection game process described later is performed in S18, and thereafter, the process proceeds to S19. On the other hand, if there are no two trigger symbols (S17: NO), the process proceeds to S19 without performing the selection game process described later.

In S19, the game controller 100 performs a payout process. In this payout process, the game controller 100 pays out a payout amount obtained by the player in each of the base game and the bonus game to the player based on the payout information in the RAM 43.
When the payout is made, the game controller 100 compares the number of credits stored as the payout information in the RAM 43 with respect to the number of credits stored as the payout information in the RAM 43 (in each of the normal game and the bonus game, the player The obtained payout amount) is added, and the added value is overwritten in the RAM 43 as credit information. Thereafter, the game controller 100 outputs a display control signal to the graphic board 68, thereby obtaining the credit information stored in the RAM 43 (the added value obtained in S19) as the number of credits of the lower image display panel 6. It is displayed on the display unit 8. At the same time, the game controller 100 overwrites “0” in the RAM 43 as payout information and outputs a display control signal to the graphic board 68, thereby displaying “0” in the payout number display section 9 of the lower image display panel 6. "Is displayed.

In this payout process, the player can operate the CASHOUT button 102 to pay out coins according to the number of credits (one credit is equivalent to one coin). It is also possible to pay out by 25.
Thereafter, the main game process is executed again.

  Next, the sub-process of the free game process in S16 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a sub-processing program for free game processing in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. Note that the program shown in the flowchart of FIG. 1 is stored in the ROM 42 or the RAM 43 provided in the slot machine 1 and is executed by the game controller 100.

  In the free game process of S16, as shown in FIG. 1, in S51, the game controller 100 substitutes “0” into the variable N and the variable M secured in the RAM 43. In S52, the game controller 100 performs a reel change process. That is, the game controller 100 uses the symbol sequence shown in FIG. 22 instead of the symbol sequence shown in FIG. 4 as the symbol sequence drawn on the reel band of each reel 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E. . At this time, a control signal for notifying the reel change is output from the game controller 100 to the graphic board 68.

  Thereafter, the game controller 100 sequentially performs a lottery process in S53, a reel rotation control process in S54, a reel stop control process in S55, and a payout number display process in S56. These processes are the same as the normal game lottery process in S13, the reel rotation control process in S21, the reel stop control process in S22, and the payout number display process in S23 in the normal game. However, as described above, the symbol columns shown in FIG. 22 are used for the symbol columns drawn on the reel bands of the reels 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, and 5E.

  Then, the game controller 100 increments the variable N in S57. Thereafter, the game controller 100 determines in S58 whether or not the variable N is “20”. Here, when the variable N is not “20” (S59: NO), since the number of free games has not reached 20, the process proceeds to S59. In S59, the game controller 100 determines whether or not the “Sawfish” symbol 213 has appeared. Here, “the“ Sawfish ”symbol 213 has appeared” means that the “Sawfish” symbol 213 is rearranged on each of the paylines L1 to L25 in the lower image display panel 6. A case where one piece is rearranged and displayed on the display window 10C via the reel 5C. This determination is made based on the lottery result in S53.

  If the “Sawfish” symbol 213 does not appear (S59: NO), the process returns to S53 and the above-described processing is repeated. On the other hand, when the “Sawfish” symbol 213 appears (S59: YES), the process proceeds to S60. In S60, the game controller 100 increments the variable M. Thereafter, in S61, the game controller 100 determines whether or not the variable M is “3”. If the variable M is not “3” (S61: NO), the number of games in which the “Sawfish” symbol 213 appears has not reached three, and the process returns to S53 and the above-described processing is performed. repeat. On the other hand, if it is determined that the variable M is “3” (S61: YES), the number of games in which the “Sawfish” symbol 213 appears has reached 3, so the free game process is terminated, Returning to the main game process of FIG.

  On the other hand, when the variable N is “20” in S58 (S58: YES), since the number of free games has reached 20, the process proceeds to S62. In S62, the game controller 100 performs a special payout process. In this process, the game controller 100 calculates the amount obtained by multiplying the bet information (the number of bets) stored in the RAM 43 by 40 times, and the number of credits stored as payout information in the RAM 43 (the player in the normal game) The calculated value is added to (the amount of dividends obtained). Then, the game controller 100 overwrites the payout information stored in the RAM 43 with the added value. Furthermore, the game controller 100 outputs a display control signal to the graphic board 68 to display a result screen on which the character image 401 is provided on the lower image display panel 6 (see FIG. 23), and the RAM 43 The payout information (added value obtained in S62) stored in the payout number display unit 9 is displayed. Thereafter, the free game process is terminated, and the process returns to the main game process of FIG.

  Next, the sub-process of the selected game process in S18 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of a sub-processing program for selection game processing in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. Note that the program shown in the flowchart of FIG. 16 is stored in the ROM 42 or RAM 43 provided in the slot machine 1 and is executed by the game controller 100.

  In the selection game process of S18, as shown in FIG. 16, in S41, the game controller 100 performs a lottery process. In this lottery process, as described above, lottery relating to items arranged in the three treasure chests is performed based on the lottery table of FIG. Thereafter, the game controller 100 performs a selection screen display process in S42. That is, the game controller 100 outputs a display control signal to the graphic board 68 to display a selection screen on which the three treasure chests 301, 302, and 303 are provided on the lower image display panel 6 (see FIG. 17).

  Thereafter, the game controller 100 determines whether any of the three treasure chests 301, 302, and 303 has been selected by the player via the touch panel 11 in S43. This determination is based on an input signal from the touch panel 11. Here, when none of the three treasure chests 301, 302, and 303 is selected by the player via the touch panel 11 (S43: NO), the process returns to S43 itself and the three treasure chests 301, 302, and 303 are returned. Wait until one of the buttons is selected by the player via the touch panel 11.

  On the other hand, when any of the three treasure chests 301, 302, and 303 is selected by the player via the touch panel 11 (S43: YES), the process proceeds to S44. In S <b> 44, the game controller 100 outputs a display control signal to the graphic board 68 to display a result screen on the lower image display panel 6.

  In this regard, when diamonds are arranged on the three treasure chests 301, 302, and 303 selected by the player via the touch panel 11, a result screen provided with the character image 311 shown in FIG. Is displayed. In addition, when gold is arranged in the three treasure chests 301, 302, and 303 selected by the player via the touch panel 11, the result screen provided with the character image 312 shown in FIG. Is displayed. On the other hand, if one of the three treasure chests 301, 302, 303 selected by the player via the touch panel 11 is an empty box, nothing is displayed. These display controls are performed based on selection information stored in the RAM 43 in addition to input signals from the touch panel 11.

  Thereafter, the game controller 100 proceeds to S45 and performs a payout display process. Specifically, the game controller 100 stores the number of bets (stored in the RAM 43) when diamonds are arranged in the three treasure chests 301, 302, 303 selected by the player via the touch panel 11. The amount obtained by multiplying the bet information) by 30 times is calculated, or gold is arranged in the three treasure chests 301, 302, 303 selected by the player via the touch panel 11 If so, the amount obtained by multiplying the number of bets (the bet information stored in the RAM 43) by five is calculated, or the player can be found via the touch panel 11 in the three treasure chests 301, 302, and 303. If the item selected by is an empty box, the amount obtained by multiplying the number of bets (the bet information stored in the RAM 43) by 0 Calculations.

The game controller 100 adds the calculated value to the number of credits stored in the RAM 43 as the payout information (the payout amount obtained by the player in the normal game), and the added value is the payout stored in the RAM 43. Overwrite information. Further, the game controller 100 outputs a display control signal to the graphic board 68, thereby displaying the payout information stored in the RAM 43 (the added value obtained in S45) on the lower image display panel 6. This is displayed on part 9.
Thereafter, the selected game process is terminated, and the process returns to the main game process of FIG.

  As described above in detail, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the variation of the plurality of symbols 201 to 212 displayed on the lower image display panel 6 is changed. A normal game (slot game) in which the unit game is from the display start to the stop display is performed. In this normal game, when a winning combination is realized by symbols rearranged and displayed on the activated payline L on the lower image display panel 6, a payout corresponding to the winning combination is realized. In addition to the amount (see FIG. 7) (S31), a payout amount (see FIG. 8) corresponding to the number of activated paylines L is additionally awarded to the player (S32).

  In this respect, as shown in the payout table of FIG. 8, the additional payout amount increases as the number of activated paylines L increases. Furthermore, the bet number for the unit game of the base game is set with the number of bets per activated payline L as shown by the operation buttons 110 to 114 provided on the control panel 20 of FIG. (S11).

  Therefore, by providing motivation to activate more paylines L to players who are interested in obtaining the additional payout amount, the total bet amount is eventually increased. Further, the payout itself increases as a large total bet amount is inserted. As a result, the payout amount with respect to the input amount set in advance in the slot machine 1, that is, the payout rate does not fluctuate significantly, and the payout rate of the slot machine 1 can be easily adjusted.

  That is, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the total bed amount can be increased by giving the player motivation for enabling many paylines L. It becomes possible to provide a new gaming machine.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in the base game unit game, for example, as shown in FIG. 12, the lower image display panel 6 is rearranged on the activated payline L. Regardless of whether or not three “Gold Box” symbols 212 are displayed (S15: YES), a free game that is one of the bonus games is generated. In this free game, a slot game in which the bet number in the unit game of the normal game and the number of activated paylines L at that time are maintained and there is no need to bet coins or the like is continuously performed up to 20 games. (S16, S58).

  Further, in this free game, lottery is performed for each game for rearranging a plurality of symbols 201 to 211, 213 on the payline L1 (S53), and by this lottery, the symbol of “Sawfish” as a trigger event is performed. Whether or not 213 is displayed on the lower image display panel 6 is determined. If the total number of games in which the “Sawfish” symbol 213 is displayed on the lower image display panel 6 reaches 3 times as a result of the lottery (S61: YES), the total number of games reaches 20 times. Even before the game is started (S58: NO), the free game ends.

  Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of tension that the free game will end without the total number of games reaching 20. Furthermore, by displaying the “Sawfish” symbol 213 on the lower image display panel 6, it is possible for the player to easily recognize the lottery result regarding the end of the free game. In addition, when the total number of games in which the “Sawfish” symbol 213 is displayed on the lower image display panel 6 reaches 3, the free game ends even before the total number of games reaches 20 Therefore, it becomes possible to give the player a tension that increases step by step.

  Further, in this free game, when the total number of games reaches 20 (S58: YES), when the free game ends, the number of bets in the unit game of the normal game immediately before the transition to the free game. The player can acquire the amount obtained by multiplying by 40 (S62). Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of accomplishment that the total number of games has reached 20. In addition, when the free game ends without reaching the total number of games (S58: NO, S61: YES), the payout rate may decrease, but the total number of games It is possible to easily adjust the payout rate according to the payout amount awarded when the number reaches 20 times.

  Therefore, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, by providing a player with a sense of tension in the free game, the entertainment characteristics in the free game are improved, and an unprecedented new gaming machine and game method are provided. Can do.

  Note that there are three paylines L in the scroll direction (vertical direction) of the reels 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, and 5E that are stopped and displayed in the display windows 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D, and 10E, respectively. This is one line that always passes through any one of the symbols to be rearranged, and is thus set to pass through each reel 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, and 5E (see FIG. 9). In this regard, which of the three symbols rearranged in the display windows 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D, and 10E passes through is preset for each slot machine 1. In this embodiment, the player designates how many paylines L to select and activate from the 25 preset paylines L1 to L25 by operating the buttons 110 to 114. To do.

  That is, the payline L is a line that passes through one symbol on each reel 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E. Then, in the winning determination process included in S31 of FIG. 21, it is determined whether or not the combination of five symbols stopped and displayed along the payline L selected and activated by the player is a predetermined winning combination. At this time, in the case of a predetermined winning combination, a payout amount corresponding to the winning combination is awarded to the player. Therefore, by selecting the payline L, the player has selected the symbol display area defined by the payline L.

  As described above, the operation for selecting the payline L in the present embodiment can be referred to as “an operation in which the player designates an area where the symbol is displayed on the display as an area where a winning determination is performed”. It is not limited to this. For example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 12, a total of 15 symbols of 3 × 5 are displayed on the lower image display panel 6. Here, each symbol is displayed 15 The number of areas may be set, and the player may select an arbitrary number from among the 15 areas as the area to be subjected to the winning determination process using the touch panel 11 or the like.

  In the normal game, a series of processes from reception of a start, symbol lottery, symbol change display, symbol stop display, winning combination determination, and payout are set as a unit game. It is assumed that the game has been performed once by being performed. In this regard, in the present embodiment, a series of processes from S11 in FIG. 14 through S12, S13, S14, S15: NO, S17: NO, and S19 correspond.

If this is applied to a free game, this embodiment corresponds to a series of processes from S53 to S54, S55, and S56 in FIG. This is because in the free game according to the present embodiment, which does not require the setting of the number of bets, as in many bonus games, the start accepting process corresponding to S11 is omitted, and the obtained payout This is because the payout process corresponding to S19 is omitted in the free game of the present embodiment in which the amount is paid out together with the payout amount in the base game. Therefore, the total number of games in the free game being 20 means that a series of these processes has been repeated 20 times.
It may be configured that it is necessary to set the bet number in the free game, but in that case, the bet number is set with a number smaller than the minimum amount necessary for executing the unit game of the normal game. Is configured to accept.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not to shift to a bonus game (free game or selected game) in S15 and S17 of FIG. 14, and then payout processing is performed in S19 of FIG. That is, when the game is shifted to the bonus game (free game or selection game), as described above, the player is awarded the bonus game (free game or selection game) following the normal game in addition to the payout amount obtained by the player in the normal game. Pays out the amount of dividends acquired.

  Regarding this process, as a process subsequent to S14 of FIG. 14, the payout process of S19 may be performed, and thereafter, the processes of S15 and S17 may be performed. In such a case, during the bonus game (free game or selected game), a process of paying out only the amount of dividends obtained by the player in the bonus game (free game or selected game) (hereinafter referred to as “additional process”) is performed. Is called. Therefore, in such a process, the unit game in the base game corresponds to a series of processes from S11 in FIG. 14, S12, S13, S14 to S19. If this is applied to the free game according to the present embodiment which does not require setting the bet number, in the present embodiment, in addition to S53, S54, S55, and S56 in FIG. It corresponds to a series of processes up to. Furthermore, even in such a case, the bet number setting may be received with a number smaller than the minimum amount necessary for executing the unit game of the base game in the free game.

  In the present embodiment, when the unit game of the base game is executed, the number obtained by multiplying the number of activated paylines L by the number of bets set per payline L is the unit game. It is set as the total number of beds per (see S12 in FIG. 14). Here, for example, when one bet is set as one dollar, the number of activated paylines L is “20”, and the number of bets set per payline L is “5”. If there is, the total number of beds becomes “100”, and the player bets 100 dollars in one unit game.

  When this is applied to the present embodiment, if 1 bet is set as 1 dollar, the number of activated paylines L is “1”, and the number is set per payline L. When the bet number is “1”, the total bet number becomes “1”, and the player bets 1 dollar in one unit game. In this case, one unit game is executed. This is the minimum amount required. Therefore, in the normal game, the player executes the unit game with a bet of at least 1 dollar. However, when a state advantageous to the player is given like a bonus game (free game or selection game), the player In some cases, it is not necessary to make a new bet so that the player can enjoy the game without making a new bet.

  Even if it is configured to collect an amount less than the minimum amount required to execute one unit game, it is possible to provide a bonus game (free game or selected game) in an advantageous state for the player. It is. In such a case, for example, only during the bonus game (free game or selected game), any of the buttons 104 to 108 and 110 to 114 is operated, and the minimum amount is less than one dollar. (For example, 10 cents) can be set, or for all input signals from the buttons 110 to 114, for example, the bet number is set to 0.01 times. It may be configured.

In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various change is possible in the range which does not deviate from the meaning.
For example, in the start acceptance process of S11 described above, first, the number of bets per payline L to be activated may be determined, and then the number of activated paylines L may be determined. That is, in the start acceptance process of S11, the game controller 100 firstly has a RED BET 1 PER LINE button 110, a BET 5 PER LINE button 111, a BET 10 PER LINE button 112, a BET 20 PER LINE button 113, a BLACK BET 40 PER. The button operation of the LINE button 114 is permitted. Thereafter, when an operation using any one of these buttons is performed by the player, the game controller 100 determines the number of bets per activated payline L.

  After the determination is made, the game controller 100 permits button operations of the PLAY 1 LINE button 104, the PLAY 5 LINE button 105, the PLAY 9 LINE button 106, the PLAY 20 LINE button 107, and the PLAY 25 LINE button 108. To do. Thereafter, when an operation using any of these buttons is performed by the player, the game controller 100 determines the number of paylines L to be activated based on the player's operation, and by this determination, any of the 25 paylines L is determined. Also decide whether to enable.

  In this case, when the player performs a button operation on any one of the PLAY 1 LINE button 104, the PLAY 5 LINE button 105, the PLAY 9 LINE button 106, the PLAY 20 LINE button 107, and the PLAY 25 LINE button 108, the lower image On the display panel 6, rotation display of all reels 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, and 5E is started.

  The player is activated by operating the RED BET 1 PER LINE button 110, the BET 5 PER LINE button 111, the BET 10 PER LINE button 112, the BET 20 PER LINE button 113, and the BLACK BET 40 PER LINE button 114. Even if the number of bets per payline L has already been determined, the PLAY 1 LINE button 104, the PLAY 5 LINE button 105, the PLAY 9 LINE button 106, the PLAY 20 LINE button 107, and the PLAY 25 LINE button 108 If the RED BET 1 PER LINE button 110, the BET 5 PER LINE button 111, the BET 10 PER LINE button 112, the BET 20 PER LINE button 113, and the BLACK BET 40 PER LINE button 114 are operated again before the button operation is performed. The bet number per payline L to be activated can be changed.

  In addition, the player can rotate and display all reels 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, and 5E in the current unit game without changing the bet number per activated payline L in the previous unit game. If you want to start the PLAY without operating the RED BET 1 PER LINE button 110, BET 5 PER LINE button 111, BET 10 PER LINE button 112, BET 20 PER LINE button 113, BLACK BET 40 PER LINE button 114 The LINE button 104, the PLAY 5 LINE button 105, the PLAY 9 LINE button 106, the PLAY 20 LINE button 107, and the PLAY 25 LINE button 108 may be operated.

  In the normal game, the activated payline is only provided when the winning combination is realized by the symbols rearranged and displayed on the activated payline L in the lower image display panel 6. A payout amount (see FIG. 8) corresponding to the number of L is additionally given to the player (S32), but the displayed amount is displayed regardless of whether or not it is rearranged on the activated payline L. Even when a winning combination is realized by a cater symbol, a payout amount (see FIG. 8) corresponding to the number of activated paylines L may be additionally given to the player.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the payout amount according to the number of activated paylines L is “20”, “100”, “180”, “ It is either a fixed amount such as “400” or “500” (see FIG. 8), but may be an amount obtained by simply multiplying the number of activated paylines L by a predetermined amount.

  Further, for example, the payout table of FIG. 28 may be used instead of the payout table of FIG. 7 or the payout table of FIG. In this case, a payout amount corresponding to the number of activated paylines L is additionally given to the player only when all paylines L are activated. That is, according to the payout table of FIG. 28, when five “Captain” symbols 201 are rearranged and displayed on the activated payline L on the lower image display panel 6, On the condition that the payline L is activated, 500 credits per bet are paid out as an additional payout. Hereinafter, a “Scuba” symbol 202, a “Lifebest” symbol 203, a “Radar” symbol 204, a “Periscope” symbol 205, a “Submarine” symbol 206, an “Ace” symbol 208, and a “King” symbol 209. Similarly, when the “Queen” symbol 210 and the “Jack” symbol 211 are displayed after being rearranged on the activated payline L, all the paylines L are activated. As a condition, a payout amount to be additionally paid out per bet is set. In this way, it is possible to provide the player with an opportunity to play a game on all paylines L. Furthermore, by activating all the paylines L, it becomes possible to make the most effective use of all the 25 paylines L1 to L25 provided in advance in the slot machine 1.

  In addition, in the normal game, when all paylines L are activated, the game controller 100 is shown in FIG. 4 as symbol rows drawn on the reel bands of the reels 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, and 5E. Instead of the symbol string, for example, the symbol string shown in FIG. 25 or the symbol string shown in FIG. 26 may be used. For this purpose, the game controller 100 performs a symbol display control process shown in FIG. 24 instead of the symbol display control process shown in FIG.

  In this regard, in the symbol display control process shown in FIG. 24, S24 and S25 are added between S21 and S22 of the symbol display control process shown in FIG. Therefore, here, S24 and S25 will be described. That is, in the symbol display control process shown in FIG. 24, the game controller 100 proceeds to S24 after performing the reel rotation control process in S21, and determines whether or not all paylines L are activated. . This determination is based on the validation information stored in the RAM 43. Here, when all the paylines L are not activated (S24: NO), the reel stop control process in S22 is performed without doing anything. On the other hand, if all paylines L are activated (S24: YES), the process proceeds to S25. In S25, the game controller 100 performs a reel changing process. That is, the game controller 100 replaces the symbol row shown in FIG. 4 as the symbol row drawn on the reel band of each reel 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E with the symbol row shown in FIG. Use the symbol sequence shown in. At this time, a control signal for notifying the reel change is output from the game controller 100 to the graphic board 68. As a result, the graphic board 68 changes the symbol columns drawn on the reel bands of the reels 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, and 5E being rotated from the symbol columns shown in FIG. Alternatively, the symbol sequence shown in FIG. 26 is changed. Thereafter, the game controller 100 performs a reel stop control process in S22.

  In this case, when a payout amount (see FIG. 8) corresponding to the number of activated paylines L is additionally given to the player, all paylines L are activated (S24: YES). ), The structure of the symbol row drawn on the reel band of each reel 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E is changed, and the rotation display of each reel 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E with the changed symbol row is displayed. (S25). Therefore, the player who seeks interest such as rotating display of each reel 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E whose symbol row has been changed is motivated to activate all paylines L. As a result, the total bet amount can be increased. In this way, it is possible to provide the player with an opportunity to play a game on all paylines L. Furthermore, by activating all the paylines L, it becomes possible to make the most effective use of all the 25 paylines L1 to L25 provided in advance in the slot machine 1.

  The symbol columns shown in FIG. 26 are obtained by changing the arrangement of symbols in each symbol column, and there is no change in the type and number of symbols constituting each symbol column. On the other hand, the symbol string shown in FIG. 25 is obtained by replacing a part of the “Jack” symbol 211 with a “Captain” symbol 201 with respect to the symbol string shown in FIG. A wing combination consisting of In this regard, the wing combination constituted by the “Captain” symbol 201 has a higher payout than the wing combination constituted by the “Jack” symbol 211 (see FIG. 7). Therefore, it is possible to give a firm motivation to activate all paylines L to a player who wants to obtain a high payout, and it is possible to increase the total bet amount more reliably. Further, the payout itself increases as a large total bet amount is inserted. As a result, the payout amount with respect to the input amount set in advance in the slot machine 1, that is, the payout rate does not fluctuate significantly, and the payout rate of the slot machine 1 can be easily adjusted.

  Furthermore, it is clear that using a symbol row in which a large number of symbols related to a winning combination with a high payout is used as in the symbol row shown in FIG. It is also possible to arouse the interest of the surrounding spectators in the play slot machine 1.

  Even if all the paylines L are not activated, if a predetermined number of paylines L are activated, each reel 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E is selected according to the number of activated paylines L. You may change the structure of the symbol row drawn on the reel band. For example, if the number of activated paylines L is 1, the configuration of the symbol row drawn on the reel band of the reel 5A is changed, and if the number of activated paylines L is 5, the reels 5A, 5B If the configuration of the symbol row drawn on the reel band is changed and the number of activated paylines L is 9, the configuration of the symbol row drawn on the reel bands of the reels 5A, 5B, and 5C is changed, and the payline L If the number of activations of 20 is 20, the configuration of the symbol rows drawn on the reel bands of the reels 5A, 5B, 5C, and 5D is changed. If the number of activations of the payline L is 25, the reels 5A, This is a case of changing the configuration of the symbol columns drawn on the 5B, 5C, and 5D reel bands.

  Even in such a case, the above-described effects can be achieved.

  Further, in the normal game, when all the paylines L are activated, the game controller 100 may change the lottery specification in the normal game. For this purpose, the game controller 100 performs the base game lottery process shown in FIG. 27 instead of the base game lottery process of S13 shown in FIG.

  In this regard, in the base game lottery process shown in FIG. 27, the game controller 100 determines whether or not all paylines L are activated in S71. This determination is based on the validation information stored in the RAM 43. Here, when all the paylines L are not activated (S71: NO), the process proceeds to the lottery process of S73 without doing anything, and the same process as the symbol display control process of S13 is performed. On the other hand, if all paylines L are activated (S71: YES), the process proceeds to S72. In S72, the game controller 100 performs a special payout rate setting process. At this time, the game controller 100 specially increases the payout rate, for example, by increasing the possibility of establishing a high payout wing combination. Thereafter, when the game controller 100 proceeds to the lottery process of S73, the game controller 100 performs the same process as the symbol display control process of S13 based on the specially increased payout rate.

  In this case, when a payout amount (see FIG. 8) corresponding to the number of activated paylines L is additionally given to the player, all paylines L are activated (S71: YES). ) When the possibility of establishing a high payout wing combination is increased, the payout rate is specially increased and the lottery specification is changed (S72). Accordingly, it is possible to provide motivation to activate all paylines L for players who are interested in changing the specifications of lottery, and it is possible to increase the total bet amount. In this way, it is possible to provide the player with an opportunity to play a game on all paylines L. Furthermore, by activating all the paylines L, it becomes possible to make the most effective use of all the 25 paylines L1 to L25 provided in advance in the slot machine 1.

  Further, when the lottery specification is changed (S72), the possibility of establishing a high payout wing combination is increased, so that the payout rate is specially increased. Therefore, it is possible to give a firm motivation to activate all paylines L to a player who wants to obtain a high payout, and it is possible to increase the total bet amount more reliably. Further, the payout itself increases as a large total bet amount is inserted. As a result, the payout amount with respect to the input amount set in advance in the slot machine 1, that is, the payout rate does not fluctuate significantly, and the payout rate of the slot machine 1 can be easily adjusted.

Even if all paylines L are not activated, if a predetermined number of paylines L are activated, a high payout is made according to the number of activated paylines L, for example, as shown below. The possibility of establishing the wing combination may be increased.
That is, if the number of activated paylines L is one, the possibility of establishing a wing combination composed of “Periscope” symbols 205 is increased.
Also, if the number of activated paylines L is 5, the possibility of establishing a wing combination composed of “Peripescope” symbol 205 and the possibility of establishment of a wing combination composed of “Radar” symbol 204 are shown. Raise.
Also, if the number of activated paylines L is 9, the possibility of establishing a wing combination composed of “Peripescope” symbols 205 and the possibility of establishing a wing combination composed of “Radar” symbols 204 , The possibility of establishment of the wing combination composed of the symbol “Lifefest” 203 is increased.
Also, if the number of activated paylines L is 20, the possibility of establishing a wing combination composed of “Peripescope” symbols 205 and the possibility of establishment of a wing combination composed of “Radar” symbols 204 , The possibility of establishment of the wing combination constituted by the “Lifebest” symbol 203 and the possibility of establishment of the wing combination constituted by the “Scuba” symbol 202 are increased.
Further, if the number of activated paylines L is 25, the possibility of establishing a wing combination composed of “Peripescope” symbol 205 and the possibility of establishment of a wing combination composed of “Radar” symbol 204 , A wing combination composed of “Lifefest” symbol 203, a wing combination composed of “Scuba” symbol 202, and a wing combination composed of “Captain” symbol 201. Increase the probability of establishment.

  Even in such a case, the above-described effects can be achieved.

  Further, in the free game game, if the total number of games in which the “Sawfish” symbol 213 is displayed on the lower image display panel 6 reaches one time, it is before the total number of games reaches 20 times. Alternatively, the free game may be terminated. Even in such a case, it is possible to give the player a sense of tension that the free game ends without the total number of games reaching 20 times. Furthermore, by displaying the “Sawfish” symbol 213 on the lower image display panel 6, it is possible for the player to easily recognize the lottery result regarding the end of the free game.

  In addition, it is possible to give the player a sense of accomplishment that the total number of games has reached 20. In addition, when the free game ends without reaching the total number of games (S58: NO, S61: YES), the payout rate may decrease, but the total number of games It is possible to easily adjust the payout rate according to the payout amount awarded when the number reaches 20 times.

  Also, in the free game game, if it is found that the “Sawfish” symbol 213 is displayed on the lower image display panel 6 by lottery performed for each game (S53), the total number of games at that time Even before reaching 20 times, the bonus game may be ended.

  In such a case, each control process (S54, S55) of the reel in the game is not performed, but the tension that the free game ends without reaching the total number of games of 20 for the player. A feeling can be given. Even in such a case, if the game in which the “Sawfish” symbol 213 is not displayed on the lower image display panel 6 is repeated, the total number of games may reach 20 times. On the other hand, it is possible to give a sense of achievement to the fact that the total number of games has reached 20. In addition, when the free game ends without reaching the total number of games (S58: NO, S61: YES), the payout rate may decrease, but the total number of games It is possible to easily adjust the payout rate according to the payout amount awarded when the number reaches 20 times.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the payout amount corresponding to the total number of games in the free game reaching 20 can be obtained by multiplying the bet number in the unit game of the normal game immediately before shifting to the free game by 40 times. (S62), but it may be an amount obtained by calculating so as to increase in proportion to the number of bets in the unit game of the normal game immediately before the transition to the free game. Alternatively, for example, “1000 It may be a fixed amount such as Alternatively, as the total number of games in which the “Sawfish” symbol 213 is displayed on the lower image display panel 6 during the free game is increased once, twice,. The amount of payout when the total number of games in the game reaches 20 times may be increased or conversely.

  In a free game, whether or not to give a payout amount for the total number of games reached 20 may be determined according to the number of bets in the unit game of the normal game immediately before the transition to the free game. . For this purpose, the game controller 100 performs a free game process shown in FIG. 29 instead of the free game process shown in FIG.

  In this regard, in the free game process shown in FIG. 29, S63, S64, and S65 are added between S58 and S62 of the free game process shown in FIG. Therefore, here, S63, S64, and S65 will be described. That is, in the free game process shown in FIG. 29, the game controller 100 proceeds to S63 if the variable N is “20” in S58 (S58: YES). In S63, the game controller 100 determines whether or not the number of bets in the unit game of the normal game immediately before shifting to the free game is “25” or more. This determination is based on the bet information stored in the RAM 43. Here, when the number of bets in the unit game of the normal game immediately before the transition to the free game is not “25” or more (S63: NO), a dividend is awarded for the total number of games reached 20 times. The free game is terminated without performing. On the other hand, when the number of bets in the unit game of the normal game immediately before the transition to the free game is “25” or more (S63: YES), the process proceeds to S64.

  In S64, the game controller 100 determines whether or not the number of bets in the unit game of the normal game immediately before shifting to the free game is “40” or more. This determination is based on the bet information stored in the RAM 43. Here, when the number of bets in the unit game of the normal game immediately before the transition to the free game is not “40” or more (S64: NO), the process proceeds to S62, and the total number of games reaches 20 times. After giving a payout amount to the event, the free game is ended. On the other hand, when the number of bets in the unit game of the normal game immediately before the transition to the free game is “40” or more (S64: YES), the process proceeds to S65.

  In S65, the game controller 100 assigns “0” to the variables N and M secured in the RAM 43, and then returns to S53. Accordingly, when the number of bets in the unit game of the base game immediately before the transition to the free game is “40” or more, when the transition to the free game is made, the dividend amount for the total number of games reached 20 times Although no grant is made, a new free game is started again. Accordingly, the free game is not ended unless the total number of games in which the “Sawfish” symbol 213 is displayed on the lower image display panel 6 reaches three (S61: YES).

  Therefore, by providing motivation to activate more paylines L for players who are interested in starting a new free game again, this leads to an increase in the total bet amount. . Further, the payout itself increases as a large total bet amount is inserted. As a result, the payout amount with respect to the input amount set in advance in the slot machine 1, that is, the payout rate does not fluctuate significantly, and the payout rate of the slot machine 1 can be easily adjusted.

  The present invention can be applied to a technique for ending a bonus game executed on a gaming machine.

FIG. 10 is a view showing the characteristics of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, and is a flowchart of a free game processing program. It is an external appearance perspective view of the slot machine. It is the front view which showed the control panel. It is the schematic diagram which showed what is used at the time of a normal game which is a symbol row drawn on the reel belt | band | zone of each reel. It is the figure which showed the symbol drawn on the reel belt | band | zone of each reel. It is a block diagram which shows typically the control system of the slot machine. 10 is a payout table showing a winning combination and a payout amount of each winning combination when a normal game or a free game is played. It is a payout table showing the number of activated paylines and the payout amount of each activated number when a normal game is played. It is the figure which showed the content displayed on a lower image display panel. It is the figure which showed the content displayed on a lower image display panel. It is the figure which showed the content displayed on a lower image display panel. It is the figure which showed the content displayed on a lower image display panel. It is a flowchart of a main control program. It is a flowchart of a main game processing program. It is a flowchart of a symbol display control processing program. It is a flowchart of a selection game processing program. It is the figure which showed the content displayed on a lower image display panel. It is the lottery table shown about arrangement | positioning of the item of a treasure chest in the case of performing a selection game. It is the figure which showed the content displayed on a lower image display panel. It is the figure which showed the content displayed on a lower image display panel. It is a flowchart of a payout display processing program. It is the schematic diagram which showed what is used at the time of a free game which is the symbol row drawn on the reel belt | band | zone of each reel. It is the figure which showed the content displayed on a lower image display panel. It is a flowchart of a symbol display control processing program. It is the schematic diagram which showed what is a symbol row drawn on the reel belt | band | zone of each reel, and is changed and used at the time of a normal game. It is the schematic diagram which showed what is a symbol row drawn on the reel belt | band | zone of each reel, and is changed and used at the time of a normal game. It is a flowchart of a normal game lottery processing program. 10 is a payout table showing a winning combination and a payout amount of each winning combination when a normal game or a free game is played. It is a flowchart of a free game processing program.

Explanation of symbols

1 Slot machine 6 Lower image display panel 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E Reel 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D, 10E Display window 11 Touch panel 41 Main CPU
42 ROM
43 RAM
68 Graphic board 100 Game controller 101-114 Operation buttons 201-213 Symbol L1-L25 Payline

Claims (12)

A display that displays multiple symbols;
A bonus game in which the unit game is executed a predetermined number of times with a smaller amount than the minimum amount necessary for the execution of the unit game, from the start to the stop display of the symbol displayed on the display as a unit game. When the bonus game is executed, whether or not to end the bonus game is determined, and the bonus game is determined to be ended according to the result of the lottery, before the predetermined number of unit games are executed. Even so, a gaming machine comprising a control device for ending the bonus game. A gaming machine according to claim 1,
The control device gives a prize when the number of executions of the unit game reaches the predetermined number of times. A display that displays multiple symbols;
A bonus game in which the unit game is executed a predetermined number of times with a smaller amount than the minimum amount necessary for the execution of the unit game, from the start to the stop display of the symbol displayed on the display as a unit game. Execute a bonus event during the execution of the bonus game, and when it is determined to end the bonus game according to the result of the lottery, a trigger event is generated and the unit of the predetermined number of times And a control device for ending the bonus game even before the game is executed. A gaming machine according to claim 3,
The control device gives a prize when the number of executions of the unit game reaches the predetermined number of times. A display that displays multiple symbols;
The unit game is executed for a first predetermined number of times with an amount smaller than the minimum amount necessary for the execution of the unit game from the start to the stop display of the symbol displayed on the display as a unit game. When a bonus game is executed and whether or not a trigger event is generated during execution of the bonus game, lottery is performed, and when the number of occurrences of the trigger event reaches a second predetermined number as a result of the lottery, And a control device for ending the bonus game even before the first predetermined number of unit games are executed. A gaming machine according to claim 5,
The control device gives a prize when the number of executions of the unit game reaches the first predetermined number of times.   A bonus game in which the unit game is executed a predetermined number of times with a smaller amount than the minimum amount required for the execution of the unit game is executed from the start of symbol change display to the stop display. Whether or not to end the bonus game during execution, and when it is determined to end the bonus game according to the result of the lottery, the bonus game even before the predetermined number of unit games are executed A game method characterized by ending. A game method according to claim 7,
A game method, wherein a prize is awarded when the number of executions of the unit game reaches the predetermined number of times.   A bonus game in which the unit game is executed a predetermined number of times with a smaller amount than the minimum amount required for the execution of the unit game is executed from the start of symbol change display to the stop display. Whether or not to end the bonus game during execution, and when it is determined to end the bonus game according to the result of the lottery, a trigger event is generated and before the predetermined number of unit games are executed. A game method characterized by ending the bonus game even if there is. A gaming machine according to claim 9, wherein
The game method according to claim 1, wherein the control device gives a prize when the number of executions of the unit game reaches the predetermined number of times.   A bonus game in which the unit game is executed for a first predetermined number of times with an amount smaller than the minimum amount necessary for the execution of the unit game is set as a unit game from the start of symbol display to the stop display. Whether or not to generate a trigger event during the execution of the bonus game and when the number of occurrences of the trigger event reaches a second predetermined number as a result of the lottery, the first predetermined number of units A game method characterized by ending the bonus game even before the game is executed. A gaming machine according to claim 11,
A game method, wherein a prize is awarded when the number of executions of the unit game reaches the first predetermined number of times.

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