JP2008167861A - Gaming machine capable of reserving right to obtain prescribed prize and giving prize corresponding to frequency of reservation - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a gaming machine with further enhanced entertainment properties. <P>SOLUTION: The gaming machine comprises a ROM 108 for storing dividends on a plurality of levels, a touch panel 32 for receiving the input of selection whether the dividends should be obtained or reserved by a player and transmitting a signal of the input selection, and a RAM 110 for storing the number of times of reception of reserved selection input. A CPU 106 starts a game and randomly determines whether a prescribed prize should be given or not. The CPU receives the signal of the selection input via the touch panel 32 if it is determined that the prescribed prize should be given, increases the number of times of storage in the RAM 110 by a prescribed number if the signal of reserved selection input is received, and gives a prize corresponding to the dividend on the level corresponding to the number of times among dividends on a plurality of levels stored in the ROM 108 if the signal of the selection input to be obtained is received. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of holding a right to win a predetermined prize and giving a prize according to the number of times of holding.

Conventionally, a slot machine, which is a type of gaming machine, starts a game by inserting a gaming medium such as a coin into the gaming machine, displays the symbol string in a predetermined area of the gaming machine, and stops after a predetermined time has elapsed. A prize is awarded based on the combination of the symbols that are displayed and stopped. Whether or not a combination for giving a prize is established depends on whether or not a predetermined number of symbols of the same type (for example, “CHERRY” and “7”) are arranged along a predetermined winning line. Generally, it is determined. Further, a technique is disclosed in which, when an amount invested in a slot machine reaches a certain value, it is randomly determined to give a special prize called a jackpot only by that slot machine (see Patent Document 1). In such a technique, in addition to the payout that can be obtained by the game of the slot machine itself, the player may win a further payout by the jackpot, so that the player's willingness to play the game can be further enhanced.
US Publication 2003/0069073 Specification

  However, the dividend that a player can earn by jackpot is a part of credits betted by a plurality of players or one player, and it can be expected to improve entertainment performance by winning jackpot. Entertainment has become popular, and recently there is a problem of lack of freshness.

  An object of this invention is to provide the gaming machine which improves the further entertainment property.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, a memory that stores a plurality of levels of payouts, and an input device that receives a selection input as to whether the player wins or holds the payout and transmits a signal of the selection input And a counter for storing the number of times the selection input to be held is received, and starting a game, determining whether or not to give a predetermined prize, and determining to give the predetermined prize, When the selection input signal is received via the input device and the selection input signal to be held is received, the number of times stored in the counter is increased by a predetermined number, and the selection input signal to be acquired is A controller for giving a prize according to a level corresponding to the number of times out of a plurality of levels of payout stored in the memory. That the gaming machine is provided.

  According to the gaming machine having the above configuration, whether or not to give a predetermined prize is determined at random, and if it is decided to give the predetermined prize, the player selects whether to win or hold a payout When an input signal is received and a selection input signal to be held is received, the number of times stored in the counter is increased by a predetermined number, and when a selection input signal to be acquired is received, it is stored in the memory. Among a plurality of levels of payouts, a prize corresponding to the level of payout corresponding to the number of times of suspension is awarded.

  Thereby, the player can select whether to win or hold a predetermined award. If the player holds, the number of times of holding stored in the counter increases, and if the player wins a predetermined award, Among a plurality of levels of payouts, a prize corresponding to a level of payout corresponding to the number of times of suspension can be obtained.

  As a result, the higher the award is put on hold, the higher the payout that can be obtained, so that the player can enjoy a game with further entertainment properties.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, a memory for storing a part of the number of credits betted in the game and a plurality of levels of payout, and a selection input for whether the player wins or holds the payout. An input device that receives and transmits a signal of the selection input, a counter that stores the number of times the selection input to be held is received, and the game is started, and a part of the bet credits reaches a predetermined value If it is determined whether to give a jackpot payout at random, if it is decided to give the jackpot payout, the selection input signal is received via the input device, and the hold When the selection input signal to be received is received, the number of times stored in the counter is increased by a predetermined number, and when the selection input signal to be acquired is received, Among the plurality of levels of dividend stored in the serial memory, the gaming machine characterized by comprising a controller for providing an award corresponding to the dividend level corresponding to the count is provided.

  According to the gaming machine having the above configuration, when a part of the number of credits bet in the game reaches a predetermined value, it is randomly determined whether to give a jackpot payout, and the jackpot payout If the player receives a selection input signal indicating whether the player will win or hold the payout, and receives the selection input signal to hold, the number of times stored in the counter is set to a predetermined number. When the selection input signal to be acquired is received, the prize corresponding to the payout of the level corresponding to the number of times of suspension among the plurality of payouts stored in the memory is awarded.

  Thereby, the player can select whether to win or hold the jackpot payout. If the player holds the jackpot payout, the number of times of the hold stored in the counter increases, and if the player wins the jackpot payout, Among a plurality of levels of payouts, a prize corresponding to a level of payout corresponding to the number of times of suspension can be obtained.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, a memory for storing a part of the number of credits betted in the game and a plurality of levels of payouts, and a selection input for whether the player wins or holds the payouts. An input device that receives and transmits a signal of the selection input, a counter that stores the number of times the selection input to be held is received, and the game is started, and a part of the bet credits reaches a predetermined value If it is determined whether to give a jackpot payout according to the number of times stored in the counter, and if it is decided to give the jackpot payout, the selection input via the input device When the signal of the selection input to be held is received, the number of times stored in the counter is increased by a predetermined number, and the selection input to be acquired is acquired. A controller that, when receiving a signal, provides a prize according to a payout of a level corresponding to the number of times among a plurality of payouts of a plurality of levels stored in the memory. A machine is provided.

  According to the gaming machine having the above configuration, when a part of the number of credits bet in the game reaches a predetermined value, whether or not to give a jackpot payout is determined based on the number of suspensions stored in the counter. If the player decides to give the jackpot payout, the player receives a selection input signal indicating whether the player will win or hold the payout, and receives a hold selection input signal. When the number of times stored in the counter is increased by a predetermined number and a selection input signal to be acquired is received, among the plurality of levels of payout stored in the memory, the level payout corresponding to the number of times of suspension Award.

  As a result, whether or not to give a jackpot payout is determined according to the number of times of holding stored in the counter, so that the higher the number of times of holding, the higher the possibility of acquiring a jackpot. Therefore, if the player holds the jackpot payout, the player can obtain a larger amount of payout and at the same time has a higher possibility of winning.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, a memory that stores a plurality of levels of payouts, and an input device that receives a selection input as to whether the player wins or holds the payout and transmits a signal of the selection input And a counter that stores the number of times the selection input to be held is received, a game is started, and whether or not to give a prize in a predetermined game state is determined at random, and a prize in the predetermined game state is given If determined, the signal of the selection input is received via the input device, and if the signal of the selection input to be held is received, the number of times stored in the counter is increased by a predetermined number, and the acquisition is performed. When the selection input signal to be received is received, the game is shifted to the predetermined game state, and among the plurality of levels of payouts stored in the memory, Gaming machine is provided, characterized in that it comprises a controller for providing an award corresponding to the level of dividends to respond, the.

  According to the gaming machine having the above configuration, whether or not to award a prize in a predetermined game state is randomly determined, and if it is determined to award a prize in the predetermined game state, the player obtains a payout When the selection input signal is received, the selection input signal to be held is received, the number of times stored in the counter is increased by a predetermined number, and the selection input signal to be acquired is received The award corresponding to the level of payout corresponding to the number of times of suspension among a plurality of levels of payout stored in the memory is awarded.

  As a result, the player can select whether to win or hold a prize in a predetermined game state. When the player holds the prize, the number of times of holding stored in the counter increases, and the player receives a prize in the predetermined game state. In the case of winning, it is possible to win a prize corresponding to a level of payout corresponding to the number of times of suspension among a plurality of levels of payout.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, a memory for storing a plurality of levels of payouts, and an input device for receiving a selection input for whether the player will win or hold the payout and transmitting a signal of the selection input And a counter that stores the number of times the selection input to be held is received, and a basic game is started, whether or not to give a prize in a free game is decided at random, and it is decided to give a prize in the free game Receiving the selection input signal via the input device, and if the selection input signal to be held is received, the number of times stored in the counter is increased by a predetermined number to obtain the selection input. When the signal is received, the basic game is transferred to the free game, and a plurality of levels of payouts stored in the memory are transferred to the previous game. Gaming machine is provided, characterized in that it comprises a controller for providing an award corresponding to the level of payout corresponding to the number, the.

  According to the gaming machine having the above configuration, whether or not to randomly give a prize in a free game, and if it is decided to give a prize in the free game, whether the player wins or holds a payout When a selection input signal is received and a selection input signal to be held is received, the number stored in the counter is increased by a predetermined number, and when a selection input signal to be acquired is received, it is stored in the memory. Among the plurality of levels of payouts, a prize corresponding to the level of payout corresponding to the number of times of suspension is awarded.

  Thus, the player can select whether to win or hold a prize in the free game. If the player holds the prize, the number of times of holding stored in the counter increases, and the player wins a prize in the free game. Can obtain a prize corresponding to a level of payout corresponding to the number of times of suspension among a plurality of levels of payout.

  According to the present invention, the player can select whether to win or hold a predetermined prize, and the higher the prize is held, the higher the payout that can be obtained. Therefore, the player can enjoy a game with further entertainment properties.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  The slot machine 13 according to the present invention includes a ROM 108 that stores a plurality of levels of payouts, a touch panel 32 that receives a selection input indicating whether the player acquires or holds the payout, and transmits a signal of the selection input, and a hold The CPU 110 stores the number of times the selection input is received, and the CPU 106 starts the game, randomly determines whether or not to give a predetermined prize, and determines to give the predetermined prize. Receives the selection input signal via the touch panel 32, and when the selection input signal to be held is received, the number of times stored in the RAM 110 is increased by a predetermined number and the selection input signal to be acquired is received. In this case, a prize corresponding to the level of the payout corresponding to the number of times among the plurality of levels of payout stored in the ROM 108 is awarded.

  Specifically, although details will be described later, as shown in FIG. 1, the CPU 106 starts the game (step S100), determines at random whether or not to give a predetermined prize (step S200), If it is determined that the predetermined award is to be awarded, a signal for selection input whether the player wins or holds a payout is received via the touch panel 32 (step S300). When a selection input signal to be held is received, the number of times stored in the RAM 110 is increased by a predetermined number (step S400). When a selection input signal to be acquired is received, a plurality of signals stored in the ROM 108 are stored. The award corresponding to the payout of the level corresponding to the number of times is awarded (step S500).

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the slot machine 13 according to the embodiment of the present invention. The slot machine 13 includes a cabinet 20 and a main door 42. The cabinet 20 has an open surface facing the player. In the cabinet 20, a controller 100 (see FIG. 4) for electrically controlling the slot machine 13 and a hopper 44 (see FIG. 4) for controlling the insertion, storage and payout of coins (game media). ) And the like. The game medium is not limited to coins, and examples thereof include medals, tokens, electronic money, or electronic valuable information (credits) corresponding to these.

  The main door 42 is a member for covering the inside of the cabinet 20 so as not to be exposed to the outside, and the liquid crystal display 30 is provided in the approximate center of the main door 42.

  The liquid crystal display 30 is for displaying various images relating to the game including effect images and the like. The player proceeds with the game while visually recognizing various images displayed on the liquid crystal display 30. The liquid crystal display 30 includes a transparent liquid crystal panel 34. The transparent liquid crystal panel 34 can be partially or entirely switched to a transparent / non-transparent state and can display various images.

  The slot machine 13 is composed of video reels, and displays five virtual reels on the liquid crystal display 30. Note that the video reel is to display an image reel on the liquid crystal display 30 instead of the mechanical reel. The slot machine 13 includes “BONUS”, “WILD”, “TREASURE BOX”, “GOLDEN MASK”, “HOLY CUP”, “COMPASS & MAP”, “SNAKE”, “A” as a plurality of types of symbols necessary for the basic game. , “K”, “Q”, “J”, “10” are displayed together with an image as if the reel is rotating.

  A substantially horizontal operation unit 21 is provided below the liquid crystal display 30. A coin insertion slot 22 for inserting coins into the slot machine 13 is provided on the right side of the operation unit 21. On the other hand, on the left side of the operation unit 21, it is determined which of the lines L 1, L 2, L 3, L 4, L 5, L 6, L 7, L 8, and L 9 for granting 9 prizes described later is to be activated. A BET switch 23 for selecting the number of coins as a game medium to bet on a line for granting an activated prize (hereinafter simply referred to as a “winning line”), and the winning in the previous game A spin / repeat / bet switch 24 is provided to play the game again without changing the number of coins bet on the line. By pressing the BET switch 23 or the spin / repeat / bet switch 24, the number of coins bet on the winning line is determined according to the operation.

  In the operation unit 21, a start switch 25 is provided on the left side of the BET switch 23 to accept a player's basic game start operation for each game. A pressing operation on one of the start switch 25 and the spin / repeat / bet switch 24 serves as a trigger for starting the game, and the rotation of the five video reels 3A to 3E is started.

  On the other hand, in the operation unit 21, a cashout switch 26 is provided in the vicinity of the coin insertion slot 22. When the player presses the cashout switch 26, the inserted coins are paid out from a coin payout opening 27 opened at the lower front of the main door 42, and the coins that have been paid out are stored in the coin tray 28. Sound effects emitted from speakers 41 (see FIG. 4) housed in the cabinet 20 are propagated to the outside of the cabinet 20 on the left and right sides of the coin tray 28 above the coin tray 28. A sound transmission port 29 is provided.

  FIG. 3 shows an enlarged display area of the slot machine 13. The liquid crystal display 30 of the slot machine 13 includes a front panel 31 and a transparent liquid crystal panel 34 provided on the back surface of the front panel 31. The front panel 31 includes a transparent display surface 31a and a pattern formation region 31b on which a pattern is formed. The image information displayed on the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 provided on the back surface of the front panel 31 can be viewed through the display surface 31 a of the front panel 31. In the case where the slot machine 13 is composed of video reels, the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 may be made non-transparent to display an image reel, or a simple liquid crystal panel may be used instead of the transparent liquid crystal panel 34. May be.

  On the left side of the liquid crystal display 30, various display units such as a payout number display unit 48, a credit number display unit 49, and a BET number display unit 50 are provided. In addition, as for the pattern formation area 31b of the front panel 31, the part which covers the front of the said various display parts 48-50 is transparent, and the display content of the said various display parts 48-50 is visually recognizable.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 13 has lines L1 to L9 for giving nine prizes. The lines L1 to L9 for giving each prize extend so as to pass one symbol of each video reel 3A to 3E when the five video reels are stopped.

  When the BET switch 23 is pressed once, for example, a line L3 for giving a third prize, a line L5 for giving a fifth prize, and a line L7 for giving a seventh prize are valid. And one coin is taken in as a credit medal.

  When the BET switch 23 is pressed twice, in addition to the above three lines, for example, a line L1 for giving a first prize, a line L4 for giving a fourth prize, and an eighth prize are given. The line L8 for giving is activated and two coins are taken in as credit medals.

  When the BET switch 23 is pressed three times, in addition to the above six lines, for example, a line L2 for giving a second prize, a line L6 for giving a sixth prize, and a ninth prize are given. The line L9 for giving is activated and three coins are taken in as credit medals.

  The payout number display section 48 is for displaying the number of coin payouts when a combination for giving a prize is established along the winning line. The credit amount display section 49 is for displaying the number of coin credits stored in the slot machine 13. The BET number display section 50 is for displaying a BET number that is the number of bet coins on the winning line. The various display units 48 to 50 are configured to include a 7-segment display. Alternatively, various display units 48 to 50 may display images on the transparent liquid crystal panel 34.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the controller 100 of the slot machine 13 having video reels. As shown in FIG. 4, the controller 100 of the slot machine 13 is a microcomputer, and includes an interface circuit group 102, an input / output bus 104, a CPU 106, a ROM 108, a RAM 110, a communication interface circuit 111, a random number generator 112, a speaker drive. A circuit 122, a hopper drive circuit 124, a display unit drive circuit 128, and a display / input controller 140 are provided.

  The interface circuit group 102 is connected to an input / output bus 104, and the input / output bus 104 inputs and outputs data signals or address signals to the CPU 106.

  A start switch 25 is connected to the interface circuit group 102. The start signal output from the start switch 25 is converted into a predetermined signal in the interface circuit group 102 and then supplied to the input / output bus 104.

  The interface circuit group 102 is also connected to a BET switch 23, a spin / repeat / bet switch 24 and a cashout switch 26. The switching signals output from these switches 23, 24 and 26 are also supplied to the interface circuit group 102, converted into predetermined signals by the interface circuit group 102, and then supplied to the input / output bus 104.

  A coin sensor 43 is also connected to the interface circuit group 102. The coin sensor 43 is a sensor for detecting a coin inserted into the coin insertion slot 22, and is provided in association with the coin insertion slot 22. The sensing signal output from the coin sensor 43 is also supplied to the interface circuit group 102, converted into a predetermined signal by the interface circuit group 102, and then supplied to the input / output bus 104.

  A ROM 108 and a RAM 110 are connected to the input / output bus 104.

  The CPU 106 reads out the basic game program and executes the basic game when the start operation of the basic game is received by the start switch 25. The basic game program displays on the liquid crystal display 30 via the display / input controller 140 to start scrolling the symbols of the five video reels, and then displays to stop the five video reels. If the symbol combination on the video reel is rearranged and the combination of the stopped symbol is shown in the winning line, and if it indicates a specific combination that gives a prize, the specific combination that gives the prize It is programmed to pay out coins according to

  The ROM 108 executes a control program for controlling the slot machine 13 in a centralized manner, a program for executing the routines shown in FIGS. 8, 11 and 17 (hereinafter referred to as “routine execution program”), and a control program. Initial data to be stored, and various data tables used in the determination process are stored. The routine execution program includes the basic game program and the like. The RAM 110 temporarily stores flags and variable values used in the control program.

  A communication interface circuit 111 is also connected to the input / output bus 104. The communication interface circuit 111 is a circuit for communicating with a server or the like via various communication line networks including a public telephone line network and a LAN.

  A random number generator 112 for generating random numbers is also connected to the input / output bus 104. The random number generator 112 generates a random number included in a certain range of numerical values, for example, “0” to “65535 (2 to the 16th power-1)”. Alternatively, a random number may be generated by the arithmetic processing of the CPU 106.

  The input / output bus 104 is also connected to a display unit driving circuit 128 for driving the various display units 48 to 50. The CPU 106 controls the operations of the various display units 48 to 50 via the display unit driving circuit 128 in response to occurrence of a predetermined event.

  A speaker drive circuit 122 for driving the speaker 41 is also connected to the input / output bus 104. The CPU 106 reads the sound data stored in the ROM 108 and transmits the read sound data to the speaker drive circuit 122 via the input / output bus 104. Thereby, a predetermined sound effect is emitted from the speaker 41.

  A hopper driving circuit 124 for driving the hopper 44 is also connected to the input / output bus 104. When the cash-out signal from the cash-out switch 26 is input, the CPU 106 outputs a driving signal to the hopper driving circuit 124 via the input / output bus 104. Accordingly, the hopper 44 pays out coins corresponding to the remaining number of credits stored in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 110 at that time.

  A display / input controller 140 is also connected to the input / output bus 104. The CPU 106 generates an image display command according to the game state and the game result, and outputs the generated image display command to the display / input controller 140 via the input / output bus 104. When an image display command from the CPU 106 is input, the display / input controller 140 generates a drive signal for driving the liquid crystal display 30 based on the input image display command, and the generated drive signal is displayed on the liquid crystal display. Output to 30. As a result, a predetermined image is displayed on the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 of the liquid crystal display 30. The display / input controller 140 transmits a signal received by the touch panel 32 on the liquid crystal display 30 as an input signal to the CPU 106 via the input / output bus 104.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the display / input controller 140 of the slot machine 13. The display / input controller 140 of the slot machine 13 is a sub-microcomputer that performs image display processing and input control from the touch panel 32, and includes an interface circuit 142, an input / output bus 144, a CPU 146, a ROM 148, a RAM 150, a VDP 152, a video RAM 154, An image data ROM 156, a drive circuit 158, and a touch panel control circuit 160 are provided.

  The interface circuit 142 is connected to the input / output bus 144. The image display command output from the CPU 106 on the controller 100 side is supplied to the input / output bus 144 via the interface circuit 142. The input / output bus 144 inputs / outputs data signals or address signals to / from the CPU 146.

  A ROM 148 and a RAM 150 are connected to the input / output bus 144. The ROM 148 stores a display control program for generating a drive signal to be supplied to the liquid crystal display 30 based on an image display command from the CPU 106 on the controller 100 side. On the other hand, the RAM 150 stores flags and variable values used in the display control program.

  A VDP 152 is also connected to the input / output bus 144. The VDP 152 includes a so-called sprite circuit, a screen circuit, a pallet circuit, and the like, and is a processing device that can perform various processes for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 30. The VDP 152 stores a video RAM 154 for storing image data in accordance with an image display command from the CPU 106 on the controller 100 side, and an image data ROM 156 storing various image data including the effect image data and the like. Is connected. Further, a drive circuit 158 that outputs a drive signal for driving the liquid crystal display 30 is also connected to the VDP 152.

  The CPU 146 reads out and executes the display control program stored in the ROM 148, thereby causing the video RAM 154 to store image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 30 in accordance with an image display command from the CPU 106 on the controller 100 side. The image display command includes various image display commands including a display command for the effect image.

  The image data ROM 156 stores various types of image data including the effect image data and the like.

  The touch panel control circuit 160 transmits a signal received by the touch panel 32 on the liquid crystal display 30 as an input signal to the CPU 106 via the input / output bus 144.

  FIG. 6 shows a symbol row in which 21 symbols represented on each of the video reels 3A to 3E are arranged. The symbol column for the first video reel is for the video reel 3A, the symbol column for the second video reel is for the video reel 3B, the symbol column for the third video reel is for the video reel 3C, and for the fourth video reel. The symbol column corresponds to the video reel 3D, and the symbol column for the fifth video reel corresponds to the video reel 3E.

  Referring to FIG. 6, code numbers “00” to “20” are assigned to the symbols of video reels 3A to 3E, and these code numbers are tabulated and stored in the above-described ROM 108 (FIG. 4).

  On each of the video reels 3A to 3E, a “bonus” symbol (symbol 61) (hereinafter abbreviated as “bonus”), a “wild” symbol (symbol 62) (hereinafter abbreviated as “wild”), a “treasure box” "Symbol (symbol 63) (hereinafter abbreviated as" treasure chest ")," golden mask "symbol (symbol 64) (hereinafter abbreviated as" golden mask ")," holy grail "symbol (symbol 65) (hereinafter referred to as" golden mask ") , Abbreviated as “Holy Grail”), “compass and map” symbol (symbol 66) (hereinafter abbreviated as “compass and map”), “snake” symbol (symbol 67) (hereinafter abbreviated as “snake”) "Ace" symbol (symbol 68) (hereinafter abbreviated as "ace"), "King" symbol (symbol 69) (hereinafter abbreviated as "King"), "Queen" symbol Symbol 70) (hereinafter abbreviated as “Queen”), “Jack” symbol (symbol 71) (hereinafter abbreviated as “Jack”) and “10” symbol (symbol 72) (hereinafter abbreviated as “10”). ) Is represented. The symbol column of each video reel 3A to 3E displays an image that moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG. 8 (from top to bottom) by displaying an image in which the reels 3A to 3E are rotated in the forward direction.

  Here, in this embodiment, as a winning combination, “bonus”, “wild”, “snake”, “treasure box”, “golden mask”, “holy grail”, “compass and map”, “ace”, “ “King”, “Queen”, “Jack” and “10” are provided. The combination (combination data) is basically control information in which a profit (the number of coins to be paid out) given to the player is associated with a winning symbol combination, stop control of each video reel 3A to 3E, game state Control information used for switching (transferring) and giving coins.

  FIG. 7 shows a symbol arrangement table. In the symbol arrangement table, the symbols of the video reels 3A to 3E are registered in association with the code numbers indicating the positions of the symbols constituting the symbol row. The first to fifth video reels correspond to the video reels 3A to 3E, respectively. In other words, the symbol arrangement table includes symbol information corresponding to the symbol positions (code numbers) of the video reels 3A to 3E.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing operations in the game machine 13 executed by the controller 100 of the game machine 13. This is called and executed at a predetermined timing from the main program of the game machine 13 that is executed in advance.

  In the following, the game machine 13 is activated in advance, and on the other hand, a variable used in the CPU 106 on the controller 100 side is initialized to a predetermined value, so that the game machine 13 is in steady operation. To do.

  First, the CPU 106 on the controller 100 side determines whether or not a credit that is the remaining number of coins inserted by the player remains (step S1). Specifically, the CPU 106 reads out the credit number C stored in the RAM 110 and performs processing based on the read credit number C. When the credit number C is “0” (when NO is determined in the process of Step S1), the CPU 106 cannot start the game, and thus terminates this routine without performing any process. On the other hand, when the number of credits C is “1” or more (when it is determined YES in the process of step S1), the CPU 106 determines that credits remain and moves the process to step S2.

  In step S2, the CPU 106 determines whether the spin / repeat / bet switch 24 has been pressed. When the spin / repeat / bet switch 24 is pressed and an operation signal is input from the spin / repeat / bet switch 24 (when YES is determined in the process of step S2), the CPU 106 Then, the process proceeds to step S14. On the other hand, if the operation signal from the spin / repeat / bet switch 24 is not input even after a predetermined time has elapsed (NO in the process of step S2), the CPU 106 determines that the spin / repeat / bet switch 24 Is determined not to be pressed, and the process proceeds to step S3.

  In step S3, game conditions are set. Specifically, the CPU 106 determines the number of coins bet on the winning line in this game based on the operation of the BET switch 23. At this time, the CPU 106 receives an operation signal generated by the operation of the BET switch 23 and, based on the number of times the received operation signal is received, calculates the BET number related to the winning line in a predetermined memory of the RAM 110. Remember to area. The CPU 106 reads the credit number C written in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 110, subtracts the total BET number obtained by adding the BET number from the read credit number C, and uses the subtracted value as a predetermined memory area of the RAM 110. Remember me. Thereafter, the CPU 106 shifts the processing to step S4.

  In step S4, the CPU 106 determines whether the start switch 25 is ON by waiting for the start switch 25 to be operated. If the start switch 25 is operated and an operation signal is input from the start switch 25 (when YES is determined in the process of step S4), the CPU 106 determines that the start switch 25 is operated. Judgment is made, and the process proceeds to step S5.

  On the other hand, when proceeding to step S14, the CPU 106 determines whether or not the value of the credit number C is equal to or greater than the total bet number in the previous game. In other words, the CPU 106 determines whether or not the game can be started by pressing the spin / repeat / bet switch 24. Specifically, when the spin / repeat / bet switch 24 is pressed and an operation signal is input from the switch 24, the CPU 106 reads the number of credits C written in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 110 and The BET numbers related to the winning lines L1 to L9 in the previous game are read out, and the value of the credit number C is the total bet value in the previous game based on the relationship between the read credit number C and the BET number. Processing is performed based on whether or not the above is true. When it is determined that the value of the credit number C is less than the value of the total bet number in the previous game (when it is determined NO in the process of step S14), the CPU 106 cannot start the game, so no processing is performed. This routine is terminated without performing. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the number of credits C is equal to or greater than the total number of bets in the previous game (when it is determined YES in the process of step S14), the CPU 106 determines from the value of the number of credits C the previous time. The total bet value in the game is subtracted, and the subtracted value is stored in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 110. Thereafter, the CPU 106 moves the process to step S5.

  In step S5, the CPU 106 performs jackpot processing, and moves the process to step S6.

  In step S6, the CPU 106 performs a symbol combination determination process. The specific processing contents of this symbol combination determination processing are as follows.

  In the symbol combination determination process, first, the CPU 106 determines a combination of stop symbols along the winning line. Specifically, the CPU 106 issues a command for generating a random number to the random number generator 112, and a random number within a predetermined range generated by the random number generator 112 (“0” to “65535 in the present embodiment). )). The CPU 106 stores the extracted random number in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 110. In the present embodiment, the random number is generated by the random number generator 112 provided outside the CPU 106. However, the random number generator 112 is not provided, and the random number is generated by the arithmetic processing of the CPU 106. It doesn't matter. The CPU 106 reads the basic game random number table (see FIG. 9) and the basic game payout table (see FIG. 10) stored in the ROM 108, and stores the read basic game random number table and basic game payout table in the RAM 110. Stored in a predetermined memory area. The CPU 106 controls the stop display for each reel based on the basic game random number table. The CPU 106 reads the basic game random number table and the basic game payout table stored in the predetermined memory area of the RAM 110, and uses the random number value written in the predetermined memory area of the RAM 110 as a parameter. To determine the combination of stop symbols for the winning line. As described above, when the specific combination for giving a prize is determined, the CPU 106 stores the specific combination data for giving the determined prize in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 110. The CPU 106 reads out the random number value written in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 110 and the specific combination data for giving a prize, and stops display based on the read random number value and the specific combination data for giving a prize. Determine the stop symbol combination to be used. At this time, the symbol arrangement table (see FIG. 7) stored in the ROM 108 is read by the CPU 106, stored in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 110, and referenced. The CPU 106 stores the determined stop symbol data in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 110. Alternatively, a stop symbol may be determined for each reel using the basic game random number table.

  When determining the combination of stop symbols related to the winning line, the CPU 106 determines whether or not the combination of stop symbols related to the winning line is a specific combination that gives a prize. When the combination of the stop symbols related to the winning line is a specific combination that gives a prize, the CPU 106 generates a prize corresponding to the symbol combination that is the specific combination that gives the determined prize to the winning line. Therefore, a flag indicating that an award indicating the type of a specific combination for giving the prize is given is activated. A flag indicating that the activated prize is awarded is stored in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 110 by the CPU 106. On the other hand, when the combination of the stop symbols related to the winning line is another combination, that is, a combination of loses, the CPU 106 does not validate the flag indicating that the award is awarded. Thereafter, the CPU 106 moves the process to step S7.

  Here, the basic game random number table shown in FIG. 9 will be described. In this basic game random number table, a random number range and a winning probability are registered in association with each symbol. In the symbol combination determination process, for example, when random numbers in the range of “0” to “299” are extracted from the random numbers of “0” to “65535”, a bonus is generated as a result of the final basic game It is determined within the machine 10 that In other words, the probability that the combination of stop symbols is determined as a bonus combination is “300/65536”. On the other hand, when random numbers in the range of “10000” to “65535” are extracted from the random numbers of “0” to “65535”, it is possible to generate a loss as a result of the final basic game. Determined by In other words, the probability that the combination of stop symbols is determined as a combination indicating a loss is “55536/65536”.

  Further, the basic game payout table shown in FIG. 10 will be described. In this basic game payout table, each symbol is registered in association with the number of coins to be paid out for each credit amount bet in one game. Therefore, at the time of determining the symbol combination, for example, when “wild” occurs, if the number of BET credits is “1”, 50 coins are paid out and the number of BET credits is “2”. 100 coins are paid out, and 150 coins are paid out when the number of BET credits is “3”.

  Returning to FIG. 8, in step S7, the CPU 106 displays an image for starting the rotation of the video reels 3A to 3E. Specifically, the CPU 106 displays an image by rotating the video reels 3A to 3E sequentially or simultaneously based on the symbol arrangement table stored in the RAM 110.

  When an image for starting the rotation of the video reels 3A to 3E is displayed, the CPU 106 waits for a predetermined time to elapse (step S8). When the predetermined time has elapsed (when it is determined YES in step 8), the CPU 106 automatically stops the rotation of the video reels 3A to 3E (step S9). Specifically, the CPU 106 determines that the stop symbol corresponding to the specific combination that gives the prize determined in step S6 is based on the specific combination that gives the prize written in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 110. Are displayed in such a manner that the images of rotation of the video reels 3A to 3E are stopped in order or simultaneously. Thereafter, the CPU 106 shifts the processing to step S10.

  In step S10, the CPU 106 determines whether or not a predetermined symbol combination is established by the symbol combination determination process in step S6. Specifically, the CPU 106 makes a determination based on the state of a flag indicating that a prize relating to a winning line stored in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 110 is given. If the flag indicating that the award is to be awarded is not activated, that is, if the specific combination for awarding is “other” (when NO is determined in step S10), the CPU 106 It is determined that the specific combination for giving is not established, and this routine is terminated. On the other hand, when the flag indicating that a prize is awarded is activated, that is, when the specific combination for giving a prize is other than the above “others” (when it is determined YES in the process of step S10). The CPU 106 moves the process to step S11.

  In step S11, the CPU 106 determines whether or not the established symbol combination is “bonus” by the symbol combination determination process in step S6. Specifically, the CPU 106 makes a determination based on the state of a flag indicating that a prize relating to a winning line stored in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 110 is given. When the flag indicating that an award is given is enabled and the specific combination for giving an award is “bonus”, the CPU 106 moves the process to step S12, and when it is not “bonus”. The process proceeds to step S13.

  In step S12, the CPU 106 performs a free game acquisition hold selection process. When the process of step S12 ends, the CPU 106 ends this routine.

  In step S13, the CPU 106 pays out the number of coins corresponding to the specific combination for giving the prize. Specifically, the CPU 106 refers to the basic game payout table (FIG. 10) and calculates the number of coin payouts corresponding to the specific combination to which the award is awarded. The CPU 106 reads the number of credits stored in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 110, adds the calculated payout number to the read number of credits, and stores this added value in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 110. The CPU 106 displays the stored value on the credit number display unit 49. Thereafter, the CPU 106 ends this routine.

  The jackpot process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S <b> 21, the CPU 106 determines whether or not a part of the bet credit amount has reached a predetermined value. If it is determined that it has been reached, the process proceeds to step S22. If it is determined that it has not been reached, this routine is terminated. Specifically, the CPU 106 compares a predetermined value with a part of the bet credit amount stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 110.

  In step S22, the CPU 106 performs a process of reading the number of times the jackpot is held, and moves the process to step S22. Specifically, the CPU 106 reads out the value of the counter that counts the number of times the jackpot is held from a predetermined storage area of the RAM 110.

  In step S23, the CPU 106 determines whether or not to give a jackpot payout, and moves the process to step S24. Specifically, the CPU 106 refers to a jackpot payout determination random number table, which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 12 to 14, and determines whether to give a jackpot payout.

  Here, the jackpot payout determination random number table shown in FIG. 12 will be described. This jackpot payout determination random number table (holding number 0) is a table that is referred to when the CPU 106 determines whether or not to give a jackpot payout when the jackpot holding number is 0. For example, when the random number generated by the random number generator 112 is “8000”, since it belongs to the random number range “0 to 9999”, it is determined to give a jackpot payout.

  The jackpot payout determination random number table (hold number of times 1) shown in FIG. 13 is the same as the jackpot payout determination random number table (hold number of times 0) shown in FIG. The probability of giving a jackpot payout is higher than that of a random number table (the number of times of holding is 0).

  14 is the same as the jackpot payout determination random number table (holding number 1 time) shown in FIG. 13, but the jackpot payout determination is performed because the holding number is large. The probability of giving a jackpot payout is higher than that of a random number table (holding number of times 1).

  Returning to FIG. 11, in step S <b> 24, the CPU 106 determines whether or not it is determined to give a jackpot payout. If it is determined to be granted, the process proceeds to step S25, and if it is determined not to be given, this routine is terminated.

  In step S25, the CPU 106 accepts a selection input for acquiring or holding a jackpot payout, and moves the process to step S26. Specifically, the CPU 106 receives the selection input signal from the touch panel 32.

  In step S26, it is determined whether or not a selection input for holding the jackpot payout is accepted. If a selection input to be held is accepted, the process proceeds to step S27. If a selection input to be acquired is accepted, the process proceeds to step S28. Specifically, the CPU 106 determines whether to hold or acquire the jackpot payout in response to receiving the selection input signal from the touch panel 32.

  In step S27, the CPU 106 increases the number of times the jackpot is held by one. Specifically, the value of the read jackpot hold count is incremented by 1 and stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 110. When the process of step S27 ends, the CPU 106 ends this routine.

  In step S <b> 28, the CPU 106 gives a prize according to the level of payout corresponding to the number of times the jackpot is held. Specifically, the CPU 106 refers to a jackpot payout table, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 15, determines the number of credits corresponding to the number of times the jackpot is held, and gives a prize according to the determined number of credits. .

  Here, the jackpot payout table shown in FIG. 15 will be described. This jackpot payout table is a table that the CPU 106 refers to when awarding a prize according to a payout at a level corresponding to the number of times the jackpot is held. For example, if the jackpot is held once, 200 credits are paid out.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the effect image. FIG. 16 shows that the current jackpot hold count is displayed on the display area 82 and the credit count corresponding to the jackpot hold count is displayed on the display area 81 during the game. Yes. The CPU 106 displays the main image on the liquid crystal display 30 via the display / input controller 140.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the effect image. According to FIG. 17, when it is determined in step S24 in FIG. 11 that a jackpot payout is to be awarded, “JACPOT winning !! Select whether to win or hold” is displayed, and an acquisition button 83 and a hold button are displayed. 84 is displayed. The CPU 106 displays the main image on the liquid crystal display 30 via the display / input controller 140.

  The free game acquisition hold selection process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S31, the CPU 106 performs a process of reading the number of free games held, and moves the process to step S32. Specifically, the CPU 106 reads a value of a counter that counts the number of free games held from a predetermined storage area of the RAM 110.

  In step S32, the CPU 106 accepts a selection input for acquiring or holding a free game, and moves the process to step S33. Specifically, the CPU 106 receives the selection input signal from the touch panel 32.

  In step S33, it is determined whether a selection input for holding the free game is accepted. If a selection input to be held is accepted, the process proceeds to step S34. If a selection input to be acquired is accepted, the process proceeds to step S35. Specifically, the CPU 106 determines whether to hold or acquire the free game in response to receiving the selection input signal from the touch panel 32.

  In step S34, the CPU 106 increases the number of free games held by one. Specifically, the value of the read free game hold count is incremented by 1 and stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 110. When the process of step S34 ends, the CPU 106 ends this routine.

  In step S <b> 35, the CPU 106 executes a free game and gives a prize according to a level of payout corresponding to the number of free games held. Specifically, the CPU 106 refers to a free game magnification / count table described later with reference to FIG. 21, and executes the free game for the number of times corresponding to the number of free games held. Further, a prize is awarded based on a magnification corresponding to the number of times of holding, a free game random number table described later in FIG. 19, and a free game payout table described later in FIG.

  Here, the free game random number table shown in FIG. 19 will be described. In this random number table for free games, a random number range and a winning probability are registered in association with each symbol. In the symbol combination determination process, for example, when a random number in the range of “3100” to “3899” is extracted from the random numbers of “0” to “65535”, the symbol combination is determined as a result of the final free game. Is determined inside the machine 10. In other words, the probability that a combination of stop symbols is determined as an ace combination is “800/65536”.

  Further, the free game payout table shown in FIG. 20 will be described. In this free game payout table, each symbol is registered in association with the number of coins to be paid out for each credit amount betted in one game. Therefore, at the time of determining the symbol combination, for example, when “ACE” occurs, if the number of BET credits is “1”, 10 coins are paid out and the number of BET credits is “2”. If 15 coins are paid out and the number of BET credits is “3”, 20 coins are paid out.

  Further, the free game magnification / times table shown in FIG. 21 will be described. This free game magnification / count table is a table that the CPU 106 refers to when awarding a prize according to a level of payout corresponding to the number of free games held. For example, when the number of free games held is 1, the payout rate is “2”, and the number of free games is “30”.

  When the payout rate is double, the CPU 106 extracts the number of credits corresponding to the symbol combination from the free game payout table described above with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the effect image. According to FIG. 22, during the execution of the game, the current number of free game hold times is displayed on the display area 82, the magnification corresponding to the number of free game hold times is displayed on the display area 81, and a free game is acquired. A state in which a combination of bonus symbols as conditions is displayed is shown. The CPU 106 displays the main image on the liquid crystal display 30 via the display / input controller 140.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the effect image. According to FIG. 23, when a combination of bonus symbols is established in step S11 of FIG. 8, "Select FREEGAME win !! Select whether to win or hold" is displayed, and an acquisition button 83 and a hold button 84 are displayed. The display is shown. The CPU 106 displays the main image on the liquid crystal display 30 via the display / input controller 140.

  In this embodiment, when a jackpot or free game is put on hold, the jackpot or free game cannot be obtained until the next jackpot or free game is obtained. You may make it cancel and acquire a jackpot or a free game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an example in which a prize to be awarded increases when a jackpot or a free game is put on hold has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a predetermined symbol combination is established or a predetermined symbol is When the predetermined number is displayed, the number of suspensions may be reset to a predetermined value (for example, 0).

  Further, in the present embodiment, an example has been described in which when a part of the number of credits bet reaches a predetermined value, it is randomly determined whether to give a jackpot payout. Instead, a jackpot payout may be awarded when a predetermined condition is satisfied, such as when a predetermined symbol combination is won (when a predetermined symbol combination is established).

  In this embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a video reel slot machine has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be applied to a mechanical reel slot machine.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine (so-called casino machine) that does not include a stop button and that automatically stops rotating after the reel rotates has been described. However, the present invention may be applied to a slot machine (a so-called pachislot machine) that includes a stop button and sequentially stops reels according to the order in which the stop button is pressed.

  Although the embodiment according to the present invention has been described above, it is needless to say that various design changes and modifications can be made within the scope of the claims attached to this specification.

It is a flow explaining the flow of the game performed in the slot machine which concerns on suitable embodiment of this invention. FIG. 2 is an external perspective view of a slot machine according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an enlarged front view showing an enlarged display area of the slot machine according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a controller of the slot machine according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a display / input controller of the slot machine according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol row | line represented on each video reel which concerns on preferable embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table which concerns on suitable embodiment of this invention. FIG. 25 shows a flow of basic game processing executed in the slot machine according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention. It is the figure which showed the random number table for basic games which concerns on suitable embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the payout table for basic games which concerns on suitable embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flow of the jackpot process performed in the slot machine which concerns on suitable embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the jackpot dividend determination random number table (pending number of times of 0 times) which concerns on suitable embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the jackpot payout determination random number table (holding frequency | count 1 time) which concerns on suitable embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the jackpot payout determination random number table (pending number of times 2 times) which concerns on suitable embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the payout table for jackpots which concerns on suitable embodiment of this invention. It is an example of the display screen which concerns on suitable embodiment of this invention. It is an example of the display screen which concerns on suitable embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flow of the jackpot process performed in the slot machine which concerns on suitable embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the random number table for free games which concerns on suitable embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the random number table for free games which concerns on suitable embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the magnification / times table for free games which concerns on suitable embodiment of this invention. It is an example of the display screen which concerns on suitable embodiment of this invention. It is an example of the display screen which concerns on suitable embodiment of this invention.

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13 Slot Machine 23 BET Switch 25 Start Switch 26 Cash Out Switch 30 Liquid Crystal Display 31a Display Surface 32 Touch Panel 106 CPU
112 Random number generator 146 CPU

Claims (5)

A memory for storing multiple levels of payouts;
An input device for accepting a selection input for the player to acquire or hold the payout and transmitting a signal of the selection input;
A counter for storing the number of times the selection input to be held is received;
(A) Start the game,
(B) Randomly decide whether or not to give a predetermined prize,
(C) If it is determined to give the predetermined prize, the selection input signal is received via the input device;
(D) When the signal of the selection input to be held is received, the number stored in the counter is increased by a predetermined number,
(E) a controller that, when receiving a selection input signal to be acquired, gives a prize according to a payout of a level corresponding to the number of times out of a plurality of payouts stored in the memory; Gaming machine characterized by having. A memory for storing a part of the number of credits bet in the game and a plurality of levels of payouts;
An input device for accepting a selection input for the player to acquire or hold the payout and transmitting a signal of the selection input;
A counter for storing the number of times the selection input to be held is received;
(A) Start the game,
(B) When a part of the credits bet reaches a predetermined value, it is randomly determined whether to give a jackpot payout,
(C) When it is determined that the jackpot payout is to be awarded, the selection input signal is received via the input device;
(D) When the signal of the selection input to be held is received, the number stored in the counter is increased by a predetermined number,
(E) a controller that, when receiving a selection input signal to be acquired, gives a prize according to a payout of a level corresponding to the number of times out of a plurality of payouts stored in the memory; Gaming machine characterized by having. A memory for storing a part of the number of credits bet in the game and a plurality of levels of payouts;
An input device for accepting a selection input for the player to acquire or hold the payout and transmitting a signal of the selection input;
A counter for storing the number of times the selection input to be held is received;
(A) Start the game,
(B) When a part of the bet credit amount reaches a predetermined value, whether or not to give a jackpot payout is determined according to the number of times stored in the counter;
(C) When it is determined that the jackpot payout is to be awarded, the selection input signal is received via the input device;
(D) When the signal of the selection input to be held is received, the number stored in the counter is increased by a predetermined number,
(E) a controller that, when receiving a selection input signal to be acquired, gives a prize according to a payout of a level corresponding to the number of times out of a plurality of payouts stored in the memory; Gaming machine characterized by having. A memory for storing multiple levels of payouts;
An input device for accepting a selection input for the player to acquire or hold the payout and transmitting a signal of the selection input;
A counter for storing the number of times the selection input to be held is received;
(A) Start the game,
(B) Randomly decide whether or not to give a prize in a predetermined game state,
(C) If it is determined to give a prize in the predetermined game state, the selection input signal is received via the input device;
(D) When the signal of the selection input to be held is received, the number stored in the counter is increased by a predetermined number,
(E) When the selection input signal to be acquired is received, the game is shifted to the predetermined game state, and a level corresponding to the number of times out of a plurality of levels of payouts stored in the memory is selected. A gaming machine comprising: a controller that gives a prize according to a payout. A memory for storing multiple levels of payouts;
An input device for accepting a selection input for the player to acquire or hold the payout and transmitting a signal of the selection input;
A counter for storing the number of times the selection input to be held is received;
(A) Start the basic game,
(B) Randomly decide whether to give a prize in the free game,
(C) If it is determined to give a prize in the free game, the selection input signal is received via the input device;
(D) When the signal of the selection input to be held is received, the number stored in the counter is increased by a predetermined number,
(E) When the selection input signal to be acquired is received, the basic game is shifted to the free game, and the payout of the level corresponding to the number of times out of the multiple payouts stored in the memory And a controller for giving a prize according to the game machine.

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