JP2008229165A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a player with a story developing as a game progresses whether or not it is necessary to hit a specific pattern. <P>SOLUTION: As the kind of roles drawn by a winning combination drawing means 61, a first winning combination (replay) not needing to hit a specific pattern and a second winning combination (a minor winning combination 3) needing to hit the specific pattern are provided. A performance control means 70 performs control so that a performance image at a stage more advanced than the previous step is displayed in succession every time each stop switch 42 is operated when the first winning combination is drawn by the role drawing means 61 and a direction image at a stage more advanced than the first stage in the game is displayed as a last stop switch 42 is operated when the second winning combination is drawn by the role drawing means 61. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine that allows a player to see a story in which an effect image is developed as the game progresses.

In the prior art, a ball game machine that displays an image in which one story is completed for each game is known (for example, see Patent Document 1).
Also, a ball game machine is known in which a story is developed in accordance with the progress of the number of continuations (rounds) during a jackpot game (see, for example, Patent Document 2).
JP 2001-252433 A Japanese Patent No. 3007495

  However, in the above-described conventional technique, in the case of a ball game machine, since the handle is only fixed, the game can be advanced while watching the story. On the other hand, when trying to develop a story with a slot machine, there is a game that can concentrate on the story and a game that cannot concentrate on the story because it may be necessary to win depending on the winning combination. Therefore, it is difficult to develop a story as the game progresses in the slot machine.

  Therefore, the problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a player with a story that is developed according to the progress of the game in the slot machine, and when the need is not needed and when the story is needed, Is to be able to enjoy the development of

The present invention solves the above-described problems by the following means.
According to the first aspect of the present invention, an image display device that displays an effect image and an effect image that is displayed on the image display device according to the progress of the game are developed so that the story is shown to the player. A slot machine including production control means, a plurality of reels displaying a plurality of types of symbols constituting a combination, a start switch operated when a player rotates the reels, and a plurality of the reels A stop switch provided when the player stops the reel; a combination lottery means for lottery of a combination including a first combination and a second combination when the start switch is operated; and the stop A reel control means for controlling the stop of the reel based on a result of lottery by the role lottery means when the switch is operated, When the first combination is won, the reel symbols are arranged so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the first combination can be stopped on the effective line regardless of the timing of operation of the stop switch. And the reel control means is controlled to stop the reel, and when the second combination is won by the combination lottery means, the operation of the stop switch corresponds to the second combination when the operation timing is a predetermined timing. The combination of symbols to be stopped can be stopped on the effective line, and when the operation timing of the stop switch is a timing other than the predetermined timing, the combination of symbols corresponding to the second role is not stopped on the effective line. In addition, the reel symbols are arranged and the reel control means controls the reel to stop. When the first combination is won by the combination lottery unit, the production control unit sequentially displays the production image of the stage advanced from the previous stage every time each stop switch is operated. And when the second combination is won by the combination lottery means, when the last stop switch is operated, an effect image at a stage advanced from the first stage in the game is displayed. It is characterized by controlling.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to the first aspect, when the production control means is not won by the winning lottery means, the front is sequentially increased each time each stop switch is operated. Control is performed so as to display an effect image at a stage advanced from the stage.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to the first or second aspect, the combination lottery means draws a combination including a third combination, and the combination lottery unit wins the third combination. When the operation timing of the stop switch is any timing, the symbols of the reels are arranged so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the third role can be stopped on the effective line and the reel control means When the reel is controlled to stop and the effect control means wins the third role by the role lottery means, and the first stop switch is operated, the effect of the first stage in the game The display of the image is maintained, and when the second and subsequent stop switches are operated, control is performed so as to display the effect image at the stage advanced from the previous stage sequentially. To.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, the first role is a replay for causing a player to replay. To do.
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the presentation control means is specific when the first combination is won by the combination lottery section. When the condition is satisfied, the game is controlled so as not to display an effect image at a stage advanced from the previous stage even when the stop switch is operated at least once in the game. To do.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, the winning combination lottery means draws a winning combination including a fourth winning combination. When the fourth role high-probability game is set with a high probability of winning the four roles, and the conditions for shifting to the fourth role high-probability game are satisfied, the game moves to the fourth role high-probability game, and the effect The control means displays the effect image in a stepwise manner in the fourth high-probability game.
In a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to the sixth aspect, the fourth role is a replay for allowing the player to replay.

The invention according to claim 8 is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the combination lottery means includes a special combination for shifting to a special game advantageous to the player, In the game until the combination of symbols corresponding to the special combination is stopped on the active line when the special combination including the fifth combination is performed and the special combination is won by the combination lottery means, The reel control means controls the 5th role in the game when the 5th role is won in the game carrying over the winning of the special role. Priority is given to stopping the combination of symbols on the active line, and when the special combination is won by the combination lottery means, the fifth combination high probability game in which the winning probability of the fifth combination is set higher than the normal game Migrate and said Output control means, in the fifth roles high probability, characterized by stepwise displaying an effect image.
According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to the eighth aspect, the fifth role is a replay for allowing a player to replay.

(Function)
In the above invention, the first combination that can be won in most cases without winning when winning the winning combination, and the second that cannot be surely won without winning when winning the winning combination. A role is provided. When the first combination is won, every time the stop switch is operated, the effect images of the stage advanced from the previous stage are displayed. That is, each time the stop switch is operated, the effect image is developed. On the other hand, when the second combination is won, when the last stop switch is operated, an effect image at a stage advanced from the first stage in the game is displayed.
Therefore, when winning the first role where there is no need to push forward, the development of the production image will be increased (the story will be advanced), and when the second role that needs to be pushed is won, the player will stop for the push. After finishing the switch operation, develop the production image (advance the story).

The “story” in the present invention is a concept including all of stories, episodes, novels, narratives, plays, comics, movies and the like.
In the following embodiments, the “first combination” in the present invention corresponds to replay or a small combination 1, and the “second combination” corresponds to a small combination 3.
In addition, the “third role” corresponds to a replay or a small role 1 in the following embodiment.
Furthermore, the “fourth role” and the “fifth role” correspond to replays in the following embodiments, and the “fourth role high probability game” corresponds to an RT game.

  According to the present invention, in the slot machine, it is possible to provide a player with a story that is developed as the game progresses. A story can be developed both when it is unnecessary and when it is necessary.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of control of the slot machine 10 in the present embodiment.
The game control means 60 of the slot machine 10 is means for comprehensively controlling the entire slot machine 10 including the progress and effects of the game of the slot machine 10, and includes lottery of the role, drive control of the reel 31, and payout at the time of winning. It controls the progress of the game and the output of the production. The game control means 60 is provided on the control board, and is a CPU that performs calculations, a ROM that stores programs necessary for the progress of the game, data for production, and the like, and when the CPU performs various controls. RAM etc. which memorize | store the data etc. which were taken in are temporarily stored.

As shown in FIG. 1, a bet switch 40, a start switch 41, and a stop switch 42 are electrically connected to the input side (left side in FIG. 1) of the game control means 60.
The bet switch 40 is a switch that is operated when a player inserts a stored medal, and is a switch in which an effective line is set by the operation. Similar to the bet switch 40, the medal insertion slot 43 is a part where an actual medal is inserted in order to set an effective line. The insertion of the medal from the medal insertion slot 43 is included in the operation of the bet switch 40. It is what

The start switch 41 is a switch operated by the player when starting the reel 31.
Furthermore, three stop switches 42 are provided corresponding to the three reels 31 and are operated by the player when stopping the corresponding reels 31.

Peripheral devices such as the motor 32 described below are electrically connected to the output side (right side in FIG. 1) of the game control means 60.
The motor 32 is for rotating the reel 31, is connected to the center of rotation of the reel 31, and is controlled by the game control means 60.
The reel 31 has a ring shape, and a reel tape on which a plurality of types of symbols (such as symbols constituting a combination of symbols corresponding to a combination) is attached is attached to an outer peripheral surface thereof.

  In the present embodiment, three reels 31 are provided in parallel. Each reel 31 is arranged so that three symbols that are continuous in the vertical direction can be seen from a display window (not shown) provided on the front panel of the slot machine 10. Therefore, nine symbols are arranged so that a total of nine symbols can be seen from the display window of the slot machine 10.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the reel 31 is provided with left, middle, and right three, and the stop switch 42 is provided with left, middle, and right three correspondingly. That is, the reel 31 corresponding to the left stop switch 42 is the left reel 31, the reel 31 corresponding to the middle stop switch 42 is the middle reel 31, and the reel 31 corresponding to the right stop switch 42 is the right reel 31.

Furthermore, the output side of the game control means 60 is electrically connected to effect output devices such as the lamp 21, the speaker 22, and the image display device 23.
The lamps 21 are effects lamps for the slot machine 10 and are turned on in a predetermined pattern when predetermined conditions are satisfied. The lamp 21 includes a back lamp (not shown) arranged on the inner peripheral side of each reel 31, an upper lamp and a side lamp which are arranged on the front surface of the casing of the slot machine 10 and blink when a winning combination is made. A lamp (not shown) and the like are included.

The speaker 22 outputs a predetermined sound when a predetermined condition is satisfied in order to perform various effects during the game.
Furthermore, the image display device 23 includes a liquid crystal image display device, a dot display, and the like, and displays various effect images, predetermined information, and the like during the game. In particular, in this embodiment, a story (story) is developed as an effect image.

Although not shown, a symbol combination line (effective line) is provided in a portion including the display window of the slot machine 10.
Here, the “symbol combination line” is a line of symbols when the reel 31 is stopped, and is a line that forms a combination of symbols. In the present embodiment, it is composed of a total of five lines: lines provided respectively in the middle, upper, and lower stages in the horizontal direction, and diagonal lines in the downward and leftward diagonal directions. The three symbols that are continuous above and below each reel 31 are positioned on one or more symbol combination lines.

Further, among the five symbol combination lines, an effective line and an invalid line are set from the symbol combination lines according to the number of medals inserted or set by the player.
Here, in the present embodiment, the “effective line” is a line for winning a combination when a combination of symbols corresponding to any combination stops on the line.

  On the other hand, an “invalid line” is a line that is not set as an effective line among symbol combination lines, and even if a combination of symbols corresponding to any combination stops on that line, This is a line that does not give profits (medal payout etc.). In other words, the invalid line is a line that is not a target of combination of symbols in the first place.

In the present embodiment, in all gaming states, three medals are inserted to play a game, and all five symbol combination lines are set as valid lines.
However, one medal is inserted and a game is played on one active line in the horizontal middle stage, or two medals are inserted and a game is played on the three active lines in the horizontal upper, middle and lower stages. You may do it.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing combinations of combinations of types (combinations drawn by the combination lottery means 61 described later), the number of payouts, and the like in this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, special combinations, small combinations, and replays are provided as combinations.

The special role is a role that shifts from a normal game to a special game (a game in which a medal can be expected more than a normal game). In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, 1BB (first type big bonus) and RB (regular bonus) are listed as special roles. 1BB is a role for shifting to 1BB game, which is one of special games, and RB is a role for shifting to RB game, which is another one of special games.
Other special roles include 2BB (second-type big bonus), SB (single bonus), and CB (challenge bonus), which are not provided in this embodiment.

Furthermore, a small combination is a combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out. In the present embodiment, two types of small combination 1, small combination 2, and small combination 3 are provided. The combination of symbols and the number of payouts at the time of winning are set differently for each small role. In FIG. 2, “any” in the small role 2 means that any symbol may be used.
Furthermore, the replay is a re-playing role that enables the re-playing while maintaining the number of medals inserted in the game.

In each of the above-mentioned combinations, if the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination does not stop on the active line in the game selected for the combination, a combination that is carried over after the next game and a combination that is not carried over are determined. .
Special roles (1BB and RB) are mentioned as the carry-over. When the special combination is won, in the game until the combination of symbols corresponding to the special combination stops on the active line when the reel 31 is stopped, the special combination is controlled to be carried over from the next game onward.

  As described above, the winning of the special role is carried over, but the roles other than the special role (small role and replay) are not carried over. When a role other than the special role is won in the lottery of the role, the winning role is valid only in the game, and the winning is not carried over after the next game. In other words, in the game where these winning combinations are won, the reel 31 is controlled to stop so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination can be stopped (winning) on the active line. Regardless, at the end of the game, the right to the winning role will cease.

  A game in which a special role is not won (a game in which a special role is not carried over) is referred to as “non-inside”. In addition, the combination of symbols corresponding to the selected special combination is not stopped on the active line (not winning) in the game (the special combination is selected) The game that is carried over) is called “inside”.

  At the start of the game, the player operates the bet switch 40 to insert a previously stored medal, or inserts a medal from the medal insertion slot 43, and turns on the start switch 41. When the start switch 41 is operated, an effective line is set and a signal generated at that time is input to the game control means 60. When the game control means 60 (specifically, the reel control means 64 described later) receives this signal, it controls to drive all the motors 32 and rotate all the reels 31. As the reel 31 is rotated by the motor 32 in this way, the symbols on the reel 31 are moved up and down in the display window at a predetermined speed.

  Then, the player presses each stop switch 42 to stop the rotation of each reel 31. When the stop switch 42 is operated, a signal generated at that time is input to the game control means 60. When the game control means 60 (specifically, the reel control means 64 described later) receives this signal, it controls the drive of the motor 32 corresponding to the stop switch 42 and controls the stop of the reel 31 related to the motor 32. I do. When all the reels 31 are stopped, the combination of symbols on the reels 31 stopped on the active line coincides with a predetermined combination of symbols of any combination (see FIG. 2). When this happens, medals are paid out according to the winning combination.

The game control means 60 includes the following part lottery means 61 and the like. The following means in the present embodiment are examples, and the game control means 60 is not limited to the means shown in the present embodiment.
The role lottery means 61 performs lottery of a role (the special role, the small role, and the replay described above). The role lottery means 61 is based on, for example, a random number generation means (hardware random number, etc.) for a role lottery, a random number extraction means for extracting a random number generated by the random number generation means, and a random value extracted by the random number extraction means. And determining means for determining the presence / absence of a winning combination and the winning combination.

  The random number generation means generates random numbers in a predetermined area (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal notation). The random number is, for example, a random number for which the counter that performs 1 count at 200 n (nano) sec continues to count as a cycle in the range of 0 to 65535, and continues to count the random number while the slot machine 10 is powered on. .

  The random number extracting means extracts the random number generated by the random number generating means at a predetermined time, in this embodiment, when the start switch 41 is turned on by the player. The determination unit determines the combination corresponding to the region to which the random number value belongs by comparing the random number value extracted by the random number extraction unit with a combination lottery table 62 described later. For example, if the extracted random value belongs to the 1BB winning area, it is determined to be 1BB winning, and if it belongs to the non-winning area, it is determined not to win.

The combination lottery table 62 defines the types of combinations to be selected and the winning probability of each combination. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the role lottery tables 62A to 62E of the present embodiment. The combination lottery table 62 includes a specific combination lottery table 62 for each gaming state.
Each combination lottery table 62 has a predetermined range of lottery areas. The lottery area is divided into a winning area and a non-winning area for each combination, and the winning combination has a predetermined winning probability. It is set to a predetermined ratio so that

  In FIG. 3, a role lottery table 62A is a role lottery table used during a normal game (non-inside). 1BB, RB, small role 1, small role 2, small role 3, and replay winning area and non-winning An area is provided. In FIG. 3, each winning area is divided as appropriate. Actually, the winning area for 1BB is about 1/350, the winning area for RB is about 1/500, The winning probability of the small role is about 1/10 to 1/100, the winning area for replay is about 1 / 7.3, and the non-winning area is about 4/5.

In addition, the combination lottery table 62B is a combination lottery table used in the normal game (inside). First, when compared with the combination lottery table 62A, there is no winning area for the special combination (1BB and RB) ( The point that is set in the non-winning area is different. Second, the replay winning probability is set to about 1/4, which is higher than the replay winning probability (about 1 / 7.3) of the winning lottery table 62A.
Furthermore, the role lottery table 62C is a role lottery table 62 used in 1BB game and RB game, and is provided with a winning area and a non-winning area for the small role 1, the small role 2 and the small role 3. The winning area of the small part 1 is formed most widely.

Further, the combination lottery table 62D is a combination lottery table 62 used during RT game (not inside), and the winning probability of replay is set higher than that of the combination lottery table 62A. The winning probability of replay in the role lottery table 62A is about 1 / 7.3, but the winning probability of replay in the role lottery table 62D is about 1 / 1.2, so that almost every game and replay is won. Is set to
Further, the role lottery table 62E is a role lottery table 62 used during RT game (inside), and compared with the role lottery table 62D, there is no winning area for the special role (1BB and RB) (non-winning area) Is different).

Next, the game play rate in the gaming state will be described.
The payout rate means an expected value of the number of payouts with respect to the number of medals inserted (number of payouts × winning probability of a role). When the payout rate is 100% (1), it means that the number of medals inserted and the number of payouts are the same value.
Therefore, when the payout rate is less than 100%, medals will decrease as the game progresses. When the payout rate exceeds 100%, the medals increase as the game continues. Will go.

Here, in the present embodiment, during a normal game, the game is a game in which the payout rate is less than 100%. On the other hand, during the RT game, the game play rate is set to a game slightly exceeding 100%. Specifically, the net increase in the number of medals per game is set to about 0.6.
Therefore, in RT games, replays are frequently won and the payout rate exceeds 100%, so that the player can wait for the special role to be won while gradually increasing medals.

Returning to FIG.
When the special combination winning means 63 is won, the special combination is won in the game until the combination of symbols corresponding to the special combination stops on the active line (until the selected special combination wins a prize). Is controlled to carry over after the next game.
Although not shown, a special combination flag corresponding to 1BB and RB is provided, the 1BB flag is turned on when 1BB is won, and turned off when 1BB wins. The same applies to the RB flag.

  First, the reel control means 64 controls to start rotation of all (three) reels 31 when the start switch 41 is operated. Further, the reel control means 64 determines a stop position determination table, which will be described later, based on the winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 61 when the stop switch 42 is operated and the timing when the stop switch 42 is operated. The stop position of the reel 31 corresponding to the stop switch 42 is determined with reference to 65, and the motor 32 is driven and controlled to stop the reel 31 at the determined position.

  For example, the reel control means 64 controls to stop the reel 31 so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is stopped on the effective line within the range of the stop control of the reel 31 in the game won for the winning combination. The reel 31 is controlled to stop so that a combination of symbols corresponding to a combination other than the combination is not stopped on the effective line.

  Here, “within the range of stop control of the reel 31” means within the range of the amount of rotation of the reel 31 (the number of movements of the symbol) from the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated until the reel 31 actually stops. In this embodiment, however, the number is set within 5 symbols from the symbol at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated. In other words, it means within the range of the stop control time of the reel 31, that is, the time from the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated until the reel 31 actually stops. In this embodiment, the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated. Within 190 ms.

  Thus, any of the symbols up to the number of symbols (5 symbols) within the range of stop control of the reel 31 counted from the symbol at the moment when the operation of the stop switch 42 is detected is a symbol to be stopped on the effective line. When the stop switch 42 is operated, the symbol is controlled to stop at the active line.

  In other words, if the reel 31 is stopped immediately at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated at the time of winning the winning combination, when the symbol related to the winning winning combination does not stop on the effective line, when the reel 31 stops, By controlling the rotational movement of the reel 31 within the “range of control”, the symbol related to the winning combination is controlled to stop as much as possible on the effective line.

  On the contrary, if the reel 31 is stopped immediately at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated when the winning combination is not won, the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is stopped on the effective line. When the reel 31 is stopped, the reel 31 is controlled to rotate and move within the “reel 31 stop control range” so that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not stopped on the active line.

The stop position determination table 65 determines the stop position of the symbol of the reel 31 from the lottery result of the combination by the combination lottery means 61 and the position of the reel 31 at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated.
The stop position determination table 65 includes the following 1BB table and the like.

The 1BB table is used on condition that 1BB is won in the game, or 1BB is won in the game before the game and is not won in the game, and the 1BB table is used within the range of the stop control of the reel 31. The combination of symbols when the reel 31 is stopped is determined so that the combination of symbols corresponding to 1 is stopped on the effective line and the combination of symbols corresponding to the role other than 1BB is not stopped on the effective line.
The RB table is the same as the 1BB table described above, and corresponds to a table in which “1BB” in the 1BB table is replaced with “RB”.

  The small role 1 table is used on condition that the small role 1 is won in the game, and within the range of the stop control of the reel 31, the combination of symbols corresponding to the small role 1 is stopped on the effective line, The combination of symbols when the reel 31 is stopped is determined so that combinations of symbols corresponding to the combinations other than the small combination 1 are not stopped on the effective line.

  The small role 2 table, the small role 3 table, and the replay table are the same as the small role 1 table described above, and “small role 1” in the small role 1 table is changed to “small role 2” and “small role 3”, respectively. "And" Replay ".

  Furthermore, the replay priority special role / replay table is used on condition that the replay is won while the game is overtaking the special role. First, the combination of symbols corresponding to the replay is stopped on the active line. If the combination of symbols corresponding to replay cannot be stopped on the active line, the combination of symbols corresponding to the special role carrying over the winning is stopped on the effective line. Is a combination of symbols. In addition, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the special combination carrying over the winning cannot be stopped on the active line, the combination of symbols corresponding to any combination is not stopped on the effective line when the reel 31 is stopped. The combination of symbols is defined.

  Furthermore, the special role priority special role / pocket table is used on the condition that a small role (small role 1, small role 2, or small role 3) was won during the game carrying over the special role election, First, priority is given to stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the special role carrying over the winning on the active line, and when the combination of symbols corresponding to the special role cannot be stopped on the active line, the selected small role The combination of symbols when the reel 31 is stopped is determined so that the symbol combination corresponding to is stopped on the effective line. In addition, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the selected small combination cannot be stopped on the effective line, the combination of the symbols corresponding to any combination is not stopped on the effective line. The combination is determined.

  Furthermore, the non-winning table is used in a non-winning game that does not carry over the winning of the special role, and the symbol when the reel 31 is stopped so that the combination of symbols corresponding to any of the combinations does not stop on the active line. Are defined.

  Using the stop position determination table 65 described above, the reel control means 64 responds to the combination within the range of the stop control of the reel 31 when stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to any combination on the effective line. Control is performed so that the symbols constituting the combination of symbols to be stopped are stopped on the active line.

Next, the relationship between the symbol arrangement on the reel 31 and the stop control of the reel 31 in this embodiment will be described.
FIG. 4 is a plan view showing a symbol arrangement on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 31 in the present embodiment. In FIG. 4, only a part of the symbols is shown, but a predetermined symbol is also displayed in a blank part in the diagram, and the illustration is omitted in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 4, on each reel 31, 21 symbols are arranged at equal intervals.
In addition, all the symbols “RP” are arranged on each reel 31 at intervals within 5 symbols. Therefore, symbols of “RP” are arranged on the reel 31 at intervals within the range of the stop control of the reel 31 (within 5 symbols including the symbol at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated). Therefore, the “RP” symbol can be controlled to always stop the “RP” symbol at a desired effective line regardless of the position of the reel 31 at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated. it can.

Thereby, whenever the replay table is used, the combination of symbols corresponding to the selected replay stops at the active line.
Furthermore, when the replay priority special combination / replay table is used, the replay winning is given priority, but in this embodiment, the winning replay always wins. Therefore, there is no case where a special role is won.

  Furthermore, all the symbols of “bell” are arranged on each reel 31 at intervals of 5 symbols or less. Accordingly, symbols of “bell” are arranged on the reel 31 at intervals within the range of stop control of the reel 31 (within 5 symbols including the symbol at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated). Therefore, the “bell” symbol can be controlled to always stop the “bell” symbol at a desired effective line regardless of the position of the reel 31 at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated. it can.

Thereby, whenever the small combination 1 table is used, the combination of symbols corresponding to the selected small combination 1 is stopped on the active line.
Further, when the special role priority special role / small role 1 table is used, if the special role is not won, the small role 1 is always won.

  In addition, “7”, “BAR”, “Cherry”, and “Watermelon”, which are symbols other than “RP” and “Bell”, are arranged one by one on each reel 31. Therefore, 1BB, RB, small combination 2, and small combination 3 will not win if the stop switch 42 is not operated at a timing at which the symbol can be stopped on the active line. In other words, it is necessary to push.

  The stop symbol determination means 66 determines whether or not the symbol combination of the reel 31 stopped on the effective line matches the symbol combination corresponding to any combination when the reel 31 is stopped. The stop symbol determination means 66 determines a symbol on the effective line by detecting, for example, an angle or the number of steps when the motor 32 is stopped.

  The payout unit 67 determines that the combination of symbols stopped on the active line when the reel 31 is stopped matches the combination of symbols corresponding to any combination, and the combination is awarded when the combination is awarded. Depending on the winning combination, a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player, or credits are added. Further, at the time of replay winning, control is performed so that the number of medals inserted in the game is automatically inserted without paying out medals.

The special game control means 68 starts a special game (1BB game or RB game) (transition from normal game to 1BB game or RB game), progress of game during 1BB game or RB game, and 1BB game or RB game. Is used to control the termination of.
First, when the combination of symbols corresponding to 1BB stops on the active line, 1BB is won, and the special game control means 68 controls to start 1BB game from the next game.
In the 1BB game, the lottery of the combination is performed using the combination lottery table 62C. In particular, a gaming state in which a small role 1 is won with a high probability.

In the present embodiment, the end condition for the 1BB game is set such that the number of medals paid out during the 1BB game is 400 or more.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, the special game control means 68 counts the number of medals paid out during the 1BB game, and keeps updating the number of coins paid out for each game.
When the special game control means 68 determines that the counted number of payouts is 400 or more, the special game control means 68 determines that the end condition of the 1BB game is satisfied.

Further, the special game control means 68 shifts to the RB game when the combination of symbols corresponding to the RB stops on the active line. Also in the RB game, a game is played using the combination lottery table 62C, and a gaming state in which the small combination 1 is won with a high probability.
In the present embodiment, the RB game end condition is set such that the number of winning a winning combination reaches 8 times or the number of games reaches 12 times.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, the special game control means 68 counts the number of winnings and the number of games for the winning combination in the RB game, and continuously updates the number of winnings and the number of games for each game. When it is determined that the number of games has been reached or the number of games has reached 12, the CPU determines that the RB game end condition is satisfied.

  The RT game control means 69 controls the transition to the RT game, the progress of the game during the RT game, and the end of the RT game. In the present embodiment, after the special game (1BB game and RB game) ends, control is performed so as to shift to the RT game. In the RT game, the winning lottery is performed using the winning lottery table 62D or 62E. Further, the RT game is continued for 150 games. For this reason, the RT game control means 69 continues to count the number of games in the RT game. When the counted number of games reaches 150, the game shifts from the next game to the normal game.

In addition, even when a special combination is won during RT game, the RT game is continued unless the selected special combination wins.
As described above, in RT games, since replays are frequently won, even during a game that carries over winning of a special role, a replay is won with high probability. When a replay is won during a game that carries over the winning of a special role, the replay winning is given priority, so the special role is not won in the game.

For this reason, even if the RT game (inside the inside) is changed to the RT game (inside), the special combination remains difficult to win. Therefore, the RT game is often continued up to 150 games. Then, after the 150 games are digested without winning the special role, the next game is changed to the normal game (inside).
In addition, when 150 games are digested without remaining in the non-internal state without winning the special role in the RT game, the next game is changed to the normal game (non-internal).

The effect control means 70 controls the output of effects from the above-described effect output devices (the lamp 21, the speaker 22, and the image display device 23).
The effect control means 70 selects an effect pattern for each game based on the lottery result of the combination by the combination lottery means 61. Particularly in this embodiment, a plurality of types of effect patterns are provided in advance. Then, the effect control means 70 selects one effect pattern by lottery using software random numbers after the role lottery means 61 has been drawn at the start of the game.

In addition, a plurality of types of production patterns are provided according to the winning combination. For example, a plurality of types of effect patterns are provided for each special role winning, small role winning, replay winning, non-winning, and the like.
As for the production pattern, as to the progress of the game, at what timing (when the start switch 41 is operated, when each stop switch 42 is operated, etc.) what kind of production is output (how the lamp 21 is lit) And what kind of sound is output from the speaker 22, what kind of image is displayed on the image display device 23, etc.).
Then, the effect control means 70 controls to output an effect from the effect output device at a predetermined timing according to the selected effect pattern.

Further, the effect control means 70 includes a story development means 70a.
The story development means 70a controls the story (story) to be shown to the player by developing the effect image displayed on the image display device 23 as the game progresses in a predetermined gaming state. is there. The story development means 70a controls the development of the story according to the lottery result of the role in the game.

In the present embodiment, first, in the RT game (150 games) after the end of the special game, the story development means 70a performs control.
First, when the story development means 70a develops a story from the game, first, when the start switch 41 is operated, the outline of the frame, the outline of the balloon, and the outline (contour) of the character are imaged. It controls to display (refer Fig.6 (a)). Further, according to the winning combination, when the start switch 41 is operated, when the first (first) stop switch 42 is operated, when the second (second) stop switch 42 is operated, the third (last) stop switch During the operation of 42, the story is developed (in this embodiment, a dialogue is displayed in a balloon of a frame and an image of a character is displayed).

For example, FIG. 6B shows a state in which the dialogue in the balloon of the first frame and the image display of the characters are performed with respect to FIG.
Then, when the images of the dialogue and the characters are filled in all the frames of the displayed page, when the start switch 41 of the next game is operated, as shown in FIG. The outline of the balloon and the outline of the characters are always displayed as images. Accordingly, in this case, (1) when the start switch 41 is operated, the outer shape of the frame, the outer shape of the balloon, and the outer shape of the character are displayed as images, and the images of the lines and characters are displayed in any frame. A pattern that is not displayed, and (2) a frame shape, a balloon shape, and a character's outer shape are displayed as an image, and a line and a character image in at least one frame are displayed.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a winning combination, a selected development pattern and its selection rate, and the contents of the development pattern. First, when the game is not won, the development pattern 1 or the development pattern 2 is selected as shown in FIG. The selection rate of the development pattern 1 is 90%, and the selection rate of the development pattern 2 is 10%.
Further, the development pattern 1 is located in at least one frame when the start switch 41 is operated, when the first stop switch 42 is operated, when the second stop switch 42 is operated, and when the third stop switch 42 is operated. In this pattern, images of lines and characters are displayed.

Furthermore, in the development pattern 2, when the start switch 41 is operated, the images of the lines and characters are not displayed, and when the first stop switch 42 is operated, the second stop switch 42 is operated, and the third stop switch 42 is operated. In some cases, images of lines and characters are displayed in at least one frame.
In FIG. 5, “◯” indicates that the images of the words and characters are displayed, and “X” indicates that the images of the words and characters are not displayed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, once the dialogue and characters images are displayed in the game, all the dialogue and characters images are displayed during subsequent operations. For example, the development pattern 3 selected at the time of winning the small role 1 or winning the small role 2 is a pattern in which images of characters and characters are displayed for the first time when the second stop switch 42 is operated. Even when the switch 42 is operated, images of words and characters are displayed. If it is determined in advance that if a line and characters are displayed during any of the operations, the line and characters are displayed during the subsequent operation of the stop switch 42, the player This is because it is easy to determine whether to concentrate on the eyes or focus on watching the story according to this standard.

At the time of replay winning, it is set so that the development pattern 1 or the development pattern 2 is selected as in the case of non-winning.
At the time of non-winning and replaying, the story is developed from the time when the start switch 41 is operated, or the story is developed from the time when the first stop switch 42 is operated. At the time of non-winning, no matter what timing the stop switch 42 is operated (whether it is pressed or not), there will be no disadvantage to the player, so the story will be developed from an early stage It is a thing.

  Further, at the time of winning the replay, as described above, the winning replay always wins regardless of the timing at which the stop switch 42 is operated. That is, when replay is won, there is no need to push. For this reason, as in the case of non-winning, the story is developed from an early stage.

  When the start switch 41 is operated and when the first stop switch 42 is operated and the story is developed, in most cases (possibly when a special role is elected later), when not winning or replaying The player can know that it is winning. Therefore, in this case, the player can proceed with the game without looking forward and concentrate on the story.

In addition, when winning the small role 1, one of the development pattern 1, the development pattern 2, and the development pattern 3 is selected.
The development pattern 3 is a pattern in which images of words and characters are displayed from the time when the second stop switch 42 is operated.
At the time of winning the small role 1, as in the case of replay, the winning small role 1 always wins regardless of the timing at which the stop switch 42 is operated. In other words, when winning the small role 1 is not necessary. For this reason, as in the case of non-winning and replay winning, the story is developed from an early stage. The reason why the development pattern 3 is provided at the time of winning the small role 1 is to provide a difference from that at the time of non-winning and replaying. When the story is not developed even when the first stop switch 42 is operated, the player can know that one of the small roles has been won.

  Furthermore, at the time of winning the small role 2, one of the development pattern 2, the development pattern 3, and the development pattern 4 is selected. When winning a small role 2, the player needs to push the left reel 31. And since the left reel 31 stops and the symbol of “Cherry” stops on the active line, the winning of the small role 2 is confirmed, so that it is possible to concentrate on the story thereafter. Therefore, when the player operates the left stop switch 42 for the first time (first), the story is developed from when the development pattern 2 is selected and the first stop switch 42 is operated. When the second stop switch 42 is operated for the second time, the development pattern 3 is selected so that the story is developed from the time when the second stop switch 42 is operated, and the third (last) When the left stop switch 42 is operated, the development pattern 4 is selected so that the story is developed from the time when the third stop switch 42 is operated.

In this way, only the symbol of one reel 31 is determined from among the symbol combinations, and when the winning combination is optional for the symbols of the other two reels 31, the reel 31 with the symbol determined is stopped. After that, let the story unfold.
In addition, in the combination of symbols, only the symbols of the two reels 31 are determined, and the other one reel 31 is selected at the time of winning an optional combination of the two reels 31 (both) whose symbols are determined. Make the story unfold after the stop.

Further, when the small role 3 is won, the development pattern 4 is always selected. The unfolded pattern 4 is a pattern in which images of words and characters are displayed only when the third stop switch 42 is operated.
At the time of winning the small role 3, all the reels 31 need to be pressed, so the player should concentrate on the pressing and show the story after operating all the stop switches 42. is there.

Further, when the special role is won, one of the development patterns 1 to 5 is selected. The unfolded pattern 5 is a pattern in which lines and characters are not displayed as images during all operations.
When a special role is elected, by selecting which expansion pattern is selected, regardless of the expansion pattern selected (every game), it is expected that the player may have won the special role. This is to keep giving it to the person.
Further, since the development pattern 5 is selected on the condition that the special role is elected, if the development pattern 5 is selected and the story is not developed even when the third stop switch 42 is operated, the special role election is performed accordingly. It can be set as the effect which alert | reports.

Subsequently, the image display of the outer shape of the frame, the outer shape of the balloon, the outer shape of the character, and the image display of the lines and characters in the frame will be specifically described with reference to FIGS.
First, in the first game, it is assumed that the replay is won and the development pattern 2 is selected. In this case, when the start switch 42 is operated, the outer shape of the frame, the outer shape of the balloon, and the outer shape of the character are displayed as images (FIG. 6A).

Then, when the first (first) stop switch 42 is operated thereafter, the first frame (FIG. 6 (b)), and when the second (second) stop switch 42 is operated, the second frame (FIG. 7 (a)). )) When the third (last) stop switch 42 is operated, the third frame and the fourth frame (FIG. 7B) are displayed as images (the lines and characters in the frames are displayed as images). Since the third frame is a frame without a line, in the present embodiment, the third frame and the fourth frame are displayed simultaneously.
In this way, when replaying is won, there is no need to look forward, so the player can concentrate on seeing the story.

Next, in the second game, it is assumed that the small role 1 is won and the development pattern 3 is selected.
In this case, the image display of FIG. 7B in the previous game is maintained until the start switch 41 is operated and the first stop switch 42 is operated. Then, when the second stop switch 42 is operated, the words and characters of the fifth frame are displayed as images (FIG. 8A). Further, when the third stop switch 42 is operated, the words and characters of the sixth frame are displayed as images (FIG. 8B).

  Since one page of the story has been completed in the first game and the second game, when the start switch 41 of the third game is operated, the frame of the next page is controlled to be displayed as an image (FIG. 9). (A)). In the game, it is assumed that a small role 3 is won. In this case, since the development pattern 4 is selected, the story is not developed when the start switch 41 is operated, the first stop switch 42 is operated, and the second stop switch 42 is operated, and the third stop switch 42 is operated. Control is performed to display a speech balloon and an image of a character for the first time (FIG. 9B). In FIG. 9B, the speech balloons and characters for two frames are displayed as images at a time. In this way, it is not always developed for one frame, but if it is two to three frames, it may be developed at once (for example, when the lines are short).

During RT games, replays are frequently won, so in most games, stories can be developed each time the start switch 41 is operated or each stop switch 42 is operated. This allows the player to continue watching the story with almost no breaks.
And by controlling in this way, even during RT games that tend to be monotonous, the player can play a game while having fun.

  It is also possible to output an effect associated with the effect of developing the story. For example, if you win a lottery (for example, a lottery that wins about 1/100) when a role is not won, or a lottery (for example, a lottery that wins about 1/2) won in a game that won a special role In this case, after all the stop switches 42 are operated, an image in which the characters in the frame displayed in the game jump out of the frame is displayed, and then a plurality of games (for example, three games) are displayed. It is also possible to perform a continuous performance over a period of time and, as a final result, perform an effect of notifying whether a special role has been won or not. Then, at the time of winning the special role, control is performed so as to finally perform an image display that means the special role winning is confirmed. On the other hand, at the time of non-winning, control is performed so as to return to the page of the story immediately before the continuous production is performed.

  In this embodiment, the lines and characters are displayed as images by operating the start switch 41 and the stop switch 42. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, firstly, the lines are displayed in advance, and the images of the characters are displayed according to the development of the story. Second, the images of the characters are displayed in advance, and the lines are displayed according to the development of the story. May be displayed.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when a lottery is made in a normal game (non-inside) (for example, a winning probability of about 1/100) and in a game won for a special role (for example, about a half winning) When winning with a probability), the game is controlled by the story development means 70a in the same manner as the RT game described above.

  This effect is performed, for example, for 20 games. When winning a special role, the winning probability of replay will increase (from about 1 / 7.3 to about 1/4), so the more times that replay will be won during this 20 games, that is, the story will unfold The more you are done, the more you can expect to win a special role. In this case, for example, in the final game (20th game), as in the case described above, an image in which the characters displayed in the game jump out from the page is displayed, and whether or not the special role is won is displayed. Display.

  In the present embodiment, the story development means 70a is controlled when a certain condition is met during RT game or when a special role is won. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Of course, you may go while playing.

In this embodiment, the story is developed when the start switch 41 is operated or when the stop switch 42 is operated. Here, “when the start switch 41 is operated” does not indicate the moment (only) when the start switch 41 is operated, but when the start switch 41 is depressed (tilted), the depressed start switch 41 is the original. When it is returned to the position, when the start switch 41 is operated and a winning lottery is performed, when the start switch 41 is operated and the reel 31 starts rotating, or the speed of the reel 31 becomes equal. Includes all of the time.
Further, “when the stop switch 42 is operated” does not indicate the moment (only) when the stop switch 42 is operated. When the stop switch 42 is pressed, the pressed stop switch 42 returns to the original position. Time (when the player releases the hand), when the stop control of the reel 31 is started by operating the stop switch 42, or when the reel 31 is stopped.

It is a block diagram which shows the outline of control of the slot machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the combination of the kind of combination, the number of payout, etc., and a symbol. It is a figure which shows a role lottery table. It is a top view which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of each reel. It is a figure which shows the winning combination, the expansion | deployment pattern selected, its selection rate, and the content of the expansion | deployment pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of a concrete story development. It is a figure following FIG. It is a figure following FIG. It is a figure following FIG.

Explanation of symbols

10 slot machine 21 lamp 22 speaker 23 image display device 31 reel 32 motor 40 bet switch 41 start switch 42 stop switch 43 medal slot 60 game control means 61 role lottery means 62 (62A to 62E) role lottery table 63 special role carryover Means 64 Reel control means 65 Stop position determination table 66 Stop symbol judgment means 67 Dispensing means 68 Special game control means 69 RT game control means 70 Production control means 70a Story development means

Claims (9)

An image display device for displaying effect images;
An effect control means for controlling the story to be shown to the player by expanding the effect image displayed on the image display device as the game progresses,
A plurality of reels displaying a plurality of types of symbols constituting the role;
A start switch operated when the player rotates the reel;
A stop switch provided for each of the plurality of reels and operated by a player to stop the reels;
A role lottery means for performing lottery of a role including a first role and a second role when the start switch is operated;
Reel control means for controlling stop of the reel based on a result of lottery by the role lottery means when the stop switch is operated,
When the first combination is won by the combination lottery means, the combination of symbols corresponding to the first combination can be stopped on the effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch. The reel is controlled to stop by the reel control means while the symbols are arranged,
When the second combination is won by the combination lottery means, when the operation timing of the stop switch is a predetermined timing, the combination of symbols corresponding to the second combination can be stopped on the effective line, and When the operation timing of the stop switch is a timing other than the predetermined timing, the symbols of the reels are arranged and the reel control is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to the second role is not stopped on the effective line. The reel is controlled to stop by means,
The production control means includes
When the first combination is won by the combination lottery means, each time the stop switch is operated, control is performed so as to display an effect image at a stage advanced from the previous stage sequentially,
When the second combination is won by the combination lottery means, when the last stop switch is operated, control is performed so as to display an effect image at a stage advanced from the first stage in the game. A slot machine featuring. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein
The production control means, when the winning lottery means is not won, each time the stop switch is operated, the production control means sequentially displays the production image at the stage advanced from the previous stage. A slot machine featuring. The slot machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The role lottery means draws a role including the third role,
When the third combination is won by the combination lottery means, the combination of symbols corresponding to the third combination can be stopped on the effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch. The reel is controlled to stop by the reel control means while the symbols are arranged,
In the case where the third combination is won by the combination lottery unit, when the first stop switch is operated, the production control unit maintains the display of the first stage production image in the game, When the second and subsequent stop switches are operated, the slot machine is controlled so as to sequentially display effect images at stages advanced from the previous stage. In the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the first role is a replay for causing a player to replay. In the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
In the case where the first control is won by the winning lottery means and the specific control condition is satisfied, the effect control means may be when the stop switch is operated at least once in the game. A slot machine that is controlled so as not to display an effect image at a stage advanced from the previous stage. In the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The role lottery means draws a role including the fourth role,
A fourth role high-probability game in which the winning probability of the fourth role is set higher than the normal game;
When the condition for shifting to the fourth role high probability game is satisfied, the mode shifts to the fourth role high probability game.
The effect control means displays effect images in stages in the fourth high-probability game. The slot machine according to claim 6, wherein
The slot machine, wherein the fourth role is a replay for allowing a player to replay. In the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The combination lottery means draws a combination including a special combination for shifting to a special game advantageous to the player and a fifth combination,
When the special combination is won by the combination lottery means, in the game until the combination of symbols corresponding to the special combination stops on the effective line, the special combination is controlled to carry over after the next game,
When the reel control means wins the fifth role in a game carrying over the winning of the special role, priority is given to stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the fifth role on the active line in the game. And
When the special combination is won by the combination lottery means, a transition is made to the fifth combination high probability game in which the winning probability of the fifth combination is set higher than the normal game,
The effect control means displays the effect image stepwise with the fifth high probability. The slot machine according to claim 8,
The slot machine, wherein the fifth role is a replay for allowing a player to replay.

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