JP2008259837A - Gaming machine and play method of gaming machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a gaming machine capable of improving convenience when a player lays a bet and allowing the player to feel an attraction to the game; and a play method of the gaming machine. <P>SOLUTION: This gaming machine scrolls symbols in three display areas and, when symbol "7" is stopped in each thereof, executes a free game. When playing 1,000 games without stopping symbol "7" in the respective three display areas, this gaming machine also executes the free game. The execution of the free game by playing the 1,000 games is a rescue pay, and the player bets the rescue pay for acquiring the rescue pay. The player can lay the bet at a group unit by setting a plurality of games, for example 10 games, as 1 group. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of betting on insurance pay and a playing method of the gaming machine.

Conventional gaming machines such as slot machines include US Pat. No. 5,820,459 (Patent Document 1), US Pat. No. 6,695,697 (Patent Document 2), US Patent Application Publication No. 2003/0069073 (Patent Document). 3) European Patent Application Publication No. 1192975 (Patent Document 4), US Pat. No. 6,254,483 (Patent Document 5), US Pat. No. 5,611,730 (Patent Document 6), US Pat. No. 5,639,088 (Patent Document 7), US Pat. No. 6,257,981 (Patent Document 8), US Pat. No. 6,234,896 (Patent Document 9), US Pat. No. 6001016 (Patent Document 10), US Pat. No. 6,273,820. No. (Patent Document 11), US Pat. No. 6,224,482 (Patent Document 12), US Pat. No. 667331 (Patent Document 13), US Pat. No. 6,244,957 (Patent Document 14), Patent No. 59110048 (Patent Document 15), US Pat. No. 5,695,402 (Patent Document 16), US Pat. No. 6003013 (Patent Document 17), US Pat. No. 4,283,709 (Patent Document 18), European Patent Application No. 0631798 (Patent Document 19), German Patent Application No. 4137010 ( Patent Document 20), British Patent Application Publication No. 2326830 (Patent Document 21), German Patent Application Publication No. 3712841 (Patent Document 22), US Pat. No. 4,964,638 (Patent Document 23), US Japanese Patent No. 6089980 (Patent Document 24), US Patent No. 5280909 (Patent Document 25) US Pat. No. 5,702,303 (Patent Document 26), US Pat. No. 6,270,409 (Patent Document 27), US Pat. No. 5,770,533 (Patent Document 28), US Pat. No. 5,837,817 (Patent Document 29) ), US Pat. No. 6,932,704 (Patent Document 30), US Pat. No. 6,932,707 (Patent Document 31), US Pat. No. 4,837,728 (Patent Document 32), and Patent Application Publication No. 1302914 ( Patent Document 33), US Pat. No. 4,624,459 (Patent Document 34), US Pat. No. 5,564,700 (Patent Document 35), International Publication No. 03/083795 (Patent Document 36), German Patent Application Publication No. 3242890 (Patent Document 37), European Patent Application Publication No. 0840264 (Patent Document) 38), German Patent Application Publication No. 10049444 (Patent Document 39), International Publication No. 04/095383 (Patent Document 40), European Patent Application Publication No. 1544811 (Patent Document 41), US Known are those described in Japanese Patent No. 5890963 (Patent Document 42), European Patent Application Publication No. 14777947 (Patent Document 43), and European Patent Application Publication No. 1351180 (Patent Document 44). Yes.
US Pat. No. 5,820,459 US Pat. No. 6,695,697 US Patent Application Publication No. 2003/0069073 European Patent Application No. 1192975 US Pat. No. 6,254,483 US Pat. No. 5,611,730 US Pat. No. 5,639,088 US Pat. No. 6,257,981 US Pat. No. 6,234,896 US Patent No. 6001016 US Pat. No. 6,273,820 US Pat. No. 6,224,482 US Pat. No. 4,669,731 US Pat. No. 6,244,957 Japanese Patent No. 5910048 US Pat. No. 5,695,402 US Pat. No. 6,0030,313 US Pat. No. 4,283,709 European Patent Application No. 0631798 German Patent Application Publication No. 4137010 British Patent Application No. 2326830 German Patent Application No. 3712841 US Pat. No. 4,964,638 US Pat. No. 6,089,980 US Pat. No. 5,280,909 US Pat. No. 5,702,303 US Pat. No. 6,270,409 US Pat. No. 5,770,533 US Pat. No. 5,836,817 US Pat. No. 6,932,704 US Pat. No. 6,932,707 U.S. Pat. No. 4,837,728 Patent Application Publication No. 1302914 U.S. Pat. No. 4,624,459 US Pat. No. 5,564,700 International Publication No. 03/083795 Specification German Patent Application Publication No. 3242890 European Patent Application No. 0840264 German Patent Application Publication No. 10049444 International Publication No. 04/095383 Specification European Patent Application No. 1544811 US Pat. No. 5,890,963 European Patent Application Publication No. 1477947 European Patent Application No. 1351180

  In a facility where such a gaming machine is installed, a player can play a game provided by the gaming machine by betting coins, credits, or the like on the gaming machine.

  For example, the slot machine executes a unit game in which a plurality of symbols arranged on the display are rearranged each time a player bets a bet on the slot machine and presses a start switch. When the combination of symbols rearranged on the display becomes a predetermined winning combination, the slot machine pays out a wager corresponding to the winning combination.

  Furthermore, the slot machine generates a prize called a jackpot. That is, the slot machine stores a part of the bet placed on the slot machine as a bet for the jackpot. Then, the slot machine determines whether or not to pay out the jackpot wager at a predetermined timing, and if it decides to pay out, the slot machine pays out the stored jackpot wager to the player. .

  Compared to the conventional gaming machines as described above, the gaming machine and the playing of the gaming machine can be made convenient for the player to place a wager and can make the player feel attractive to the game. The emergence of methods is desired.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a conventional problem, and the purpose of the present invention is to provide convenience for the player to place a wager and to make the player feel attractive to the game. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine and a gaming machine playing method that can be performed.

  According to a first aspect of the present invention, a display for displaying an image relating to a unit game for determining whether or not a play result that generates a prize is displayed, and a count value is reset along with the execution of the unit game. A gaming machine including an incrementing counter and a controller that performs the following processes (a) to (c).

  (A) A process of paying out a predetermined number of bets as a prize when the play result of the unit game is a predetermined play result. (B) A process of accepting a bet of a wager as a condition for obtaining an insurance pay, with an arbitrary number of the unit games as one group. (C) In the unit game of the group in which the bet amount which is a condition for obtaining the insurance pay is bet, the unit without betting the bet amount when the count value reaches a predetermined value A process that runs a game multiple times.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, a display for displaying an image relating to a unit game for determining whether or not a play result that generates a prize is displayed, and a bet that is reset under a predetermined condition and serves as a condition for obtaining the insurance pay. A gaming machine including a counter that increments a count value in accordance with execution of a unit game in which gold is bet, and a controller that performs the following processes (a) to (c).

  (A) A process of paying out a predetermined number of bets as a prize when the play result of the unit game is a predetermined play result. (B) A process of accepting a bet of a wager as a condition for obtaining an insurance pay, with an arbitrary number of the unit games as one group. (C) In the unit game of the group in which the bet amount which is a condition for obtaining the insurance pay is bet, the unit without betting the bet amount when the count value reaches a predetermined value A process that runs a game multiple times.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, a display that displays an image relating to a unit game that determines whether or not a play result that generates an award is displayed, and a count value is reset along with the execution of the unit game. A gaming machine including an incrementing counter and a controller that performs the following processes (a) to (c).

  (A) A process of paying out a predetermined number of bets as a prize when the play result of the unit game is a predetermined play result. (B) A process of accepting a bet of a wager as a condition for obtaining an insurance pay, with an arbitrary number of the unit games as one group. (C) When the count value reaches a predetermined value in the unit game of the group in which the bet amount which is a condition for obtaining the insurance pay is bet, the game is executed without betting the bet amount. Processing for randomly determining the number of unit games. (D) A process of executing the determined number of unit games without betting a bet.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine playing method for continuously executing unit games, the step of accepting a bet on the unit game, and the result of playing the unit game is a predetermined result. A step of paying out a predetermined number of bets as a prize when a play result is obtained, and a step of accepting a bet of bets as a condition for obtaining insurance pay, with an arbitrary number of the unit games as one group, and In the unit game of the group in which a wager which is a condition for obtaining the insurance pay is bet, and a count value that is reset under a predetermined reset condition is incremented as the unit game is executed. , When the count value reaches a predetermined value, the unit without betting Characterized in that it comprises the step of performing a plurality of times over arm.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine playing method for continuously executing unit games, wherein a step of accepting a bet for the unit game and a result of playing the unit game are predetermined. A step of paying out a predetermined number of bets as a prize when a play result is obtained, and a step of accepting a bet of bets as a condition for obtaining insurance pay, with an arbitrary number of the unit games as one group, and A step of incrementing a count value that is reset under a predetermined reset condition as a unit game in which a wager which is a condition for obtaining the insurance pay is betted, and a condition for obtaining the insurance pay In the unit game of the group where the wager to be Value when it reaches a predetermined value, characterized in that it comprises the step of performing a plurality of times the unit game without a bet.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine playing method for continuously executing unit games, the step of accepting a bet for the unit game, and the result of playing the unit game is a predetermined value. A step of paying out a predetermined number of bets as a prize when a play result is obtained, and a step of accepting a bet of bets as a condition for obtaining insurance pay, with an arbitrary number of the unit games as one group, and In the unit game of the group in which a wager which is a condition for obtaining the insurance pay is bet, and a count value that is reset under a predetermined reset condition is incremented as the unit game is executed. When the count value reaches a predetermined value, the bet is executed without betting Randomly determining the number of serial unit game, the unit game number determined, characterized in that it comprises a step of performing without a bet.

  According to the present invention, it is not necessary to bet a bet that is a condition for obtaining an insurance pay for each unit game, so that it is possible to improve convenience when a player bets a bet. In addition, since the player can surely obtain an insurance pay by performing a lot of unit games, the player can feel attractive to the game.

[First Embodiment]
The operation of the slot machine, which is an example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, will be described below with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 1 and the perspective view of the slot machine 10 shown in FIG.

  The slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment first accepts a bet on a unit game as a delimiter for execution of each slot game (step S11). Specifically, the slot machine 10 accepts insertion of medals and coins or bet of valuable information.

  In the following description, medals are taken as an example of bets used when a game is executed. However, the wager is not limited to medals, and may be, for example, coins, tokens, electronic money, or electronic valuable information corresponding to these.

  Next, the slot machine 10 accepts a wager bet as a condition for obtaining an insurance pay (hereinafter referred to as “rescue pay”; both “insurance pay” and “rescue pay” are pending for trademark) (step S12). Here, the “rescue pay” is provided to suppress the player's loss amount, and is generated when the three conditions are satisfied in the present embodiment. One of these conditions (first condition) is satisfied when the player bets a predetermined number of bets in step S12. Specifically, “YES” is determined in step S17 described later, and one of the three conditions is satisfied.

  After step S12, the slot machine 10 sets the number of rescue games (step S13). Here, the “rescue game” refers to a game that indicates that a rescue pay can be generated and that satisfies the first condition. The number of rescue games is the number of rescue games that are continued. For example, when a bet is made in step S12 and the number of rescue games is “10”, the first condition for receiving a rescue pay is satisfied from the present until the end of 10 unit games. It becomes.

  In the present embodiment, in step S12, an arbitrary number (for example, 10) of unit games can be grouped into one group so as to bet to obtain a rescue pay. For this reason, for example, by betting the bet for 10 medals in step S12, the number of rescue games is “10”. Further, the bet amount of 20 medals is bet, so that the number of rescue games is “20”. Thus, in this embodiment, it is not necessary to make a bet for obtaining a rescue pay for each unit game, and a bet for obtaining a rescue pay can be made for each of a plurality of games.

  Next, the slot machine 10 executes a slot game (step S14). In this process, when the player presses the start switch 27, the symbols are scrolled in the three display areas Q1 to Q3, and then stopped. When symbols that are displayed in the display areas Q1 to Q3 when stopped, that is, when the play result of the slot game is a winning combination, a wager is paid out according to the winning combination.

  Thereafter, the slot machine 10 counts the number of digest games of the unit game (step S15). Next, the slot machine 10 determines whether or not the play result of the slot game has become a specific play result (step S16). Here, the “specific play result” is, for example, that three “7” s, which are one of the symbols, are arranged.

  If it is determined that the specific play result is obtained (step S16: YES), the slot machine 10 resets the number of digested games (or the number of consumed credits) counted in the process of step S15 (step S20), and the free game. Is executed (step S21). Here, the “number of consumed credits” refers to the number of medals, coins, tokens, electronic money, or electronic valuable information corresponding to these consumed by the game.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the specific play result has not been obtained (step S16: NO), the second condition for receiving the rescue pay is satisfied. Then, the slot machine 10 determines whether or not the current unit game is a rescue game (step S17). If it is determined that the current unit game is not a rescue game (step S17: NO), the process proceeds to step S11. On the other hand, when it is determined that the current unit game is a rescue game (step S17: YES), the first condition is satisfied. Then, the slot machine 10 determines whether or not the number of digest games has reached the upper limit game number (predetermined game number) (step S18).

  When it is determined that the number of digest games has not reached the upper limit game number (step S18: NO), the process proceeds to step S11. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of digested games has reached the upper limit number of games (for example, 1000 games) (step S18: YES), the third condition for receiving the rescue pay is satisfied, and the slot machine 10 Is executed (step S19). The free game in step S19 becomes a rescue pay. A free game is a game in which a unit game is executed a plurality of times without betting a bet, and a payout of a bet corresponding to a play result of the unit game executed a plurality of times occurs. As described above, in this embodiment, even if a specific play result is not obtained in the unit game, a free game is generated in step S19 (that is, a rescue pay is generated), so that the player's loss amount is suppressed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, the number of digested games is counted in step S15, and it is determined in step S18 whether or not the number of digested games has reached the upper limit number of games. In step S18, the number of consumed credits may be counted, and it may be determined in step S18 whether or not the number of consumed credits has reached an upper limit number (for example, 1000 medals).

  Thus, in this embodiment, a rescue game can be set for each predetermined number of games (for example, 10 games, 20 games, etc.). Also, during the rescue game, when the number of digested games reaches the upper limit number of games, or when the number of consumed credits reaches the upper limit number, the unit game is executed multiple times without betting money. The For this reason, the player bets a wager as a condition for obtaining a rescue pay (step S12), so that a specific play result does not occur (step S16: NO), and the number of digested games reaches the upper limit number of games. If it has been reached (or if the number of credits consumed has reached a predetermined number) (step S18: YES), a plurality of unit games are executed without betting of bets. Accordingly, payout occurs according to the play results, and the loss amount can be suppressed. As a result, the anxiety felt by the player can be reduced.

  Further, the bet amount for obtaining the rescue pay is not automatically collected by the slot machine 10, and betting of the bet amount which is a condition for obtaining the rescue pay can be made every predetermined number of games. Therefore, a rescue game can be set according to the player's preference. In particular, when the predetermined number of games is a plurality of games (for example, 10 games), it is not necessary to bet a bet that is a condition for obtaining a rescue pay for each unit game. Convenience can be achieved with respect to the betting amount to be.

  Next, the configuration of the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes a cabinet 11, a top box 12 provided on the upper side of the cabinet, and a main door 13. The cabinet 11 is provided with a liquid crystal display (display) 16 on the surface facing the player. Further, in the cabinet 11, a controller 40 (see FIG. 3) for electrically controlling the slot machine 10 and a hopper 44 (see FIG. 3) for controlling the insertion, storage and payout of medals, etc. Various constituent members are provided.

  The main door 13 is attached to the cabinet 11 so as to be openable and closable, and a liquid crystal display 16 is provided at the approximate center of the main door 13. As will be described later, the liquid crystal display 16 displays images relating to various games including a slot game. In the slot game, symbols arranged in the three display areas Q1 to Q3 arranged in the horizontal direction are changed and then rearranged. When a symbol rearranged in each of the display areas Q1 to Q3 becomes a winning combination (see FIG. 24), a predetermined number of medals are paid out.

  Below the liquid crystal display 16, there are provided a medal insertion slot 21 for inserting medals used when playing a game, and a banknote discriminator 22 for identifying properness of banknotes and receiving legitimate banknotes. Yes. Various operation switches are provided in the vicinity of the medal slot 21 and the bill validator 22.

  As various operation switches, a cash-out switch 23, a MAXBET switch 24, a BET switch 25, a spin repeat bet switch 26, and a start switch 27 are provided.

  The BET switch 25 is a switch for determining the number of bets to bet on the slot game executed on the liquid crystal display 16. Each time the BET switch 25 is pressed, a bet for one medal is bet. Is done.

  The spin repeat bet switch 26 is a switch for performing a slot game by betting a bet without changing the bet bet by the BET switch 25 in the previous unit game.

  The start switch 27 is a switch for starting a slot game on the liquid crystal display 16 after a bet is bet. When a medal is inserted into the medal slot 21 or a bet is placed by the BET switch 25 and then the start switch 27 is pressed, a slot game is started in each display area Q1 to Q3 of the liquid crystal display 16. The

  The cashout switch 23 is a switch for paying out the inserted medals, and the medals to be paid out are discharged from a medal payout opening 28 opened at the lower front of the main door 13. Are accumulated in the medal tray 18.

  The MAXBET switch 24 is a switch for betting a maximum number of bets that can be bet in one game (for example, three medals) by one operation. Note that the maximum number of bets that can be bet in one game can be changed by the operation of the administrator.

  A foot display 34 is provided on the lower front surface of the main door 13 and displays various images related to the game of the slot machine 10. Examples of this image include a character of the slot machine 10.

  Lamps 47 are provided on both sides of the foot display 34, and light is emitted based on a preset light emission pattern for playing the slot machine 10. A medal payout port 28 is provided below the foot display 34.

  An upper display 33 is provided on the front surface of the top box 12. The upper display 33 includes a display panel, and displays the number of medals paid out for a combination of symbols.

  The top box 12 is provided with a speaker 29. Below the upper display 33, a ticket printer 35, a card reader 36, a data display 37, and a keypad 38 are provided. The ticket printer 35 prints a bar code in which each data such as the number of credits, date and time, and an identification number of the slot machine 10 is encoded on a ticket, and outputs it as a ticket 39 with a bar code. Here, the “number of credits” refers to the number of medals, coins, tokens, electronic money, or electronic valuable information corresponding to these currently owned by the player.

  The player reads the ticket 39 with barcode to another slot machine and plays a game with this slot machine, or exchanges the ticket 39 with barcode with a bill or the like at a predetermined place in the gaming facility (for example, a cashier in a casino). You can do it.

  The card reader 36 can insert a smart card, and reads data from the inserted smart card and writes data to the smart card. The smart card is a card carried by the player, and stores data for identifying the player, data relating to a history of games played by the player, and the like.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the controller 40 provided in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment and various devices connected to the controller 40. The controller 40 of the slot machine 10 shown in FIG. 3 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, and a random number generator 112. A speaker drive circuit 122, a hopper drive circuit 124, a counter 128, and a display controller 140.

  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 27 is connected to the interface circuit group 102. The start signal output from the start switch 27 is converted into a predetermined signal in the interface circuit group 102 and then transmitted to the CPU 106 via the input / output bus 104.

  Further, the BET switch 25, the MAXBET switch 24, the spin repeat bet switch 26, and the cashout switch 23 are connected to the interface circuit group 102. The switching signals output from the switches 25, 24, 26, and 23 are supplied to the interface circuit group 102, converted into predetermined signals by the interface circuit group 102, and then input / output bus 104. Is transmitted to the CPU 106 via

  In addition, a medal sensor 43 is connected to the interface circuit group 102. The medal sensor 43 is a sensor for detecting a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 21, and is provided at a medal insertion part of the medal insertion slot 21. The detection signal output from the medal sensor 43 is supplied to the interface circuit group 102, converted into a predetermined signal by the interface circuit group 102, and then transmitted to the CPU 106 via the input / output bus 104.

  The input / output bus 104 is connected to a ROM 108 for storing system programs and a RAM 110 for storing various data. Further, a random number generator 112, a communication interface circuit 111, a display controller 140, a hopper drive circuit 124, a speaker drive circuit 122, and a counter 128 are connected to the input / output bus 104.

  When the start operation of the game is received by the start switch 27, the CPU 106 reads the game execution program from the ROM 108 and executes the slot game. The game execution program is a program for executing a slot game on the liquid crystal display 16 via the display controller 140.

  In other words, the game execution program scrolls the symbols in the display areas Q1 to Q3 (see FIG. 2), then stops the symbols (rearranges the arranged symbols), and determines the winning combination by the stopped symbols. It is programmed to execute a slot game that generates a payout when the symbols become complete.

  The communication interface circuit 111 is connected to a hall server or the like, and transmits the play history data and the like executed by the slot machine 10 to the hall server. It also receives various data transmitted from the hall server.

  The random number generator 112 generates a random number. This random number determines whether or not the winning combination is rearranged in the slot game executed on the liquid crystal display 16.

  The counter 128 has a function of counting the number of slot games executed in each display area Q1 to Q3, a function of counting the number of medals inserted in each slot game executed continuously, and A function is provided for counting the difference between the number of medals inserted and the number of coins paid out in each slot game executed continuously. Here, “the number of medals inserted in each slot game executed continuously” means that, for example, when a slot game is executed ten times by betting three medals, the inserted medals The number of sheets is 30 sheets. Further, “the number of differences between the number of medals inserted and paid out in each slot game executed continuously” means, for example, that three medals are bet and the slot game is played 10 times. If 10 medals are paid out during the ten slot games, the difference number is 20.

  The speaker drive circuit 122 outputs an audio signal to the speaker 29. That is, the CPU 106 reads out the audio data stored in the ROM 108 and transmits this audio data to the speaker drive circuit 122 via the input / output bus 104. Thereby, a predetermined sound effect is emitted from the speaker 29.

  The hopper driving circuit 124 outputs a payout signal to the hopper 44 when the cashout switch 23 is operated and a cashout signal is generated. That is, when a cashout signal is input from the cashout switch 23, the CPU 106 outputs a driving signal to the hopper driving circuit 124 via the input / output bus 104. As a result, the hopper 44 pays out medals corresponding to the remaining number of credits stored in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 110 at that time.

  The display controller 140 performs display control for executing a slot game on the liquid crystal display 16. That is, the CPU 106 generates an image display command signal according to the state of the slot game and the result of the slot game, and outputs the image display command signal to the display controller 140 via the input / output bus 104. When an image display command signal output from the CPU 106 is input, the display controller 140 generates a drive signal for driving the liquid crystal display 16 based on the image display command, and the generated drive signal is displayed on the liquid crystal display. 16 is output. As a result, various images such as effect images and game explanation images are displayed on the liquid crystal display 16.

  Further, a touch panel sensor 19 is provided on the surface of the liquid crystal display 16. When the player touches the touch panel sensor 19, data on a position touched on the liquid crystal display 16 is detected and transmitted to the CPU 106.

  Further, the display controller 140 performs control to display various images such as effect images and game description images on the upper display 33.

  Next, a description will be given of the execution process of a unit game, which is a break to be executed by the slot game in the slot machine (gaming machine) 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, with reference to flowcharts shown in FIGS. .

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing unit game execution processing of the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment. When the unit game is executed, the CPU 106 shown in FIG. 3 first accepts a bet (step S31). Specifically, when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 21, or when the BET switch 25 and the MAXBET switch 24 are pressed to place a bet, these operations are detected by the CPU 106.

  Next, the CPU 106 executes a bet process for the rescue pay (step S32). In this process, the CPU 106 accepts a bet for the rescue pay through the touch panel sensor 19 provided on the liquid crystal display 16. Details will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  Thereafter, the CPU 106 determines whether or not the start switch 27 is turned on (step S33). When it is determined that the start switch 27 is not turned on (step S33: NO), this process is repeated until it is determined that the start switch 27 is turned on. On the other hand, when it is determined that the start switch 27 is turned on (step S33: YES), the process proceeds to step S34.

  In step S34, the CPU 106 performs a slot game execution process (step S34). In this process, the CPU 106 executes a process for rearranging symbols arranged in the three display areas Q1 to Q3. Details will be described with reference to a flowchart shown in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 106 performs a unit game count process (step S35). In this process, the CPU 106 increments the counter 128 every time the unit game is executed. Details will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  Thereafter, the CPU 106 performs a rescue pay execution process (step S36). In this process, the CPU 106 executes a free game when a specific play result does not occur continuously in a predetermined number of unit games set in advance. Details will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the CPU 106 generates a payout (step S37). In this process, the CPU 106 pays out a wager when a symbol that is a winning combination is stopped in the three display areas Q1 to Q3. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S31.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing detailed processing of the betting process for the rescue pay shown in step S32 of FIG. First, the CPU 106 determines whether or not the current unit game is a rescue game (step S51). If it is determined that the current unit game is a rescue game (step S51: YES), the processing shown in FIG. 5 ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the current unit game is not a rescue game (step S51: NO), the process proceeds to step S52.

  In step S52, the CPU 106 accepts a bet for the rescue pay in units of 10 games (step S52). That is, a bet for the rescue pay is accepted in units of 10 games such as 10 games, 20 games, and 30 games. Thereafter, the CPU 106 displays a bet acceptance image for the rescue pay on the upper display 33 and the liquid crystal display 16 (step S53).

  FIG. 25A and FIG. 25B are explanatory diagrams showing a display example of the upper display 33 and a display example of the liquid crystal display 16, respectively. As shown in FIG. 25A, the upper display 33 displays a character 200 “RESCUE OFF” indicating that no bet is currently bet on the rescue pay. In addition, as shown in FIG. 25B, a selection image 210 for selecting display of detailed explanation about the rescue pay is displayed on the liquid crystal display 16. When the player touches the selected image 210, the touch operation is detected by the touch panel sensor 19 (see FIG. 3).

  As shown in FIG. 25B, the liquid crystal display 16 includes an image 31 indicating the number of credits currently owned by the player, a payout image 32 indicating the number of credits paid out to the player, and a payline. An image 214 is displayed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 26, an explanation image 220 regarding the rescue pay is displayed. In this example, “What is Rescue Pay? A 10 credit bet is collected for every 10 games, and if there are not three“ 7 ”s before reaching 1000 games, a free game will be executed. Do you want to rescue yourself? "Is displayed. As a result, the slot machine 10 notifies the player of the detailed contents of the rescue pay and prompts the player to select either the “YES” image 221 or the “NO” image 222.

  When the “YES” image 221 is selected, an image 220 for selecting the number of rescue games is displayed on the liquid crystal display 16 as shown in FIG. Specifically, the selection image 220 includes a first selection image 220a “10 games, 10 credits”, a second selection image 220b “20 games, 20 credits”, and a third selection image “30 games, 30 credits”. 220c is included. Further, the selection image 220 includes a fourth selection image 220d “40 games, 40 credits”, a fifth selection image 220e “50 games, 50 credits”, and a sixth selection image 220f “60 games, 60 credits”. include. By displaying such images 220a to 220f, the slot machine 10 prompts the player to set a rescue game with 10 games as a unit.

  Reference is again made to FIG. After the image is displayed as described above, in step S54 in FIG. 5, the CPU 106 determines whether or not a bet for the rescue pay has been input (step S54). That is, the CPU 106 determines whether or not the player has selected any of the selection images 220a to 220f shown in FIG. When it is determined that none of the selected images 220a to 220f has been selected (step S54: NO), the process illustrated in FIG. 5 ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that any one of the selected images 220a to 220f has been selected by the player (step S54: YES), the CPU 106 sets the number of games of each of the selected selected images 220a to 220f as a rescue game ( Step S55). For example, when the image 220b of “20 games, 20 credits” is selected from the six selection images 220a to 220f displayed in FIG. 27, 20 unit games after this unit game are rescue games. Set as Also, 20 credits are bet by this selection. Thereafter, the process shown in FIG. 5 ends.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the slot game execution process shown in step S34 of FIG. Hereinafter, the slot game execution process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 106 determines symbols to be stopped in the display areas Q1 to Q3 based on the random number generated by the random number generator 112 (see FIG. 3) (step S71). As shown in FIG. 24, the symbols include “7”, “triple BAR”, “double BAR”, “CHERRY”, and “single BAR”, and the CPU 106 determines a stop symbol from these symbols.

  Next, the CPU 106 scrolls and displays the symbols in the display areas Q1 to Q3, and stops and displays the symbols after a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed (step S72). At this time, the symbols to be stopped and displayed are those determined in step S71.

  Thereafter, the CPU 106 determines whether or not specific symbols are prepared (step S73). Here, the specific symbol is “7”. If it is determined that the specific symbols have been prepared (step S73: YES), the CPU 106 determines whether or not 3 credit bets have been placed in step S31 shown in FIG. 4 (step S74). If it is determined that 3 credit bets have not been made (step S74: NO), the processing shown in FIG. 6 ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that 3 credit bets have been placed (step S74: YES), the CPU 106 performs a free game execution process (step S75). Then, the CPU 106 sets the specific symbol establishment flag to “1” (step S76). Thereafter, the process shown in FIG. 6 ends.

  By the way, when it is determined that the specific symbols are not prepared (step S73: NO), the CPU 106 determines whether or not the winning combination which is a symbol generating a prize in each display area Q1 to Q3 is stopped (step S77). ). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24, the CPU 106 sets 3 symbols of “triple BAR” in each display area Q1 to Q3, 3 in case of “double BAR”, 3 in “CHERRY”. When there are 3 pieces of “Single BAR”, when 3 pieces of “Triple BAR”, “Double BAR” and “Single BAR” are arranged (ANYBAR), “CHERRY” is 2 It is determined that the winning combination is stopped when the pieces are arranged and when one “CHERRY” appears.

  If it is determined that the winning combination has not stopped (step S77: NO), the process shown in FIG. 6 ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning combination has been stopped (step S77: YES), the CPU 106 calculates a payout amount corresponding to the winning combination (step S78). Specifically, the CPU 106 calculates the payout amount as follows. That is, when the three “triple BAR” symbols are arranged, the CPU 106 sets the payout to the number of credits bet on the unit game × 60. Further, when three “double BARs” are arranged, the CPU 106 sets the payout to the number of credits bet on the unit game × 30, and when three “CHERRY” are arranged, the payout is made to the unit game. The number of credits bet x. Further, when three “single BARs” are prepared, the CPU 106 sets the payout to be the number of credits bet on the unit game × 15, and among the above “triple BAR”, “double BAR”, and “single BAR” If any of the three are collected (ANYBAR), the payout is set to the number of credits bet on the unit game × 5. Furthermore, when two “CHERRY” are prepared, the CPU 106 sets the payout to the number of credits bet on the unit game × 5, and when one “CHERRY” appears, the payout is given to the unit game. The number of credits bet x 2. Thereafter, the process shown in FIG. 6 ends.

  In this way, in the slot game execution process shown in FIG. 6, when the winning combination is prepared, the CPU 106 calculates the payout amount according to the winning combination, and when the specific symbol is prepared, the free game And the specific symbol establishment flag is set to “1”.

  Next, the unit game counting process shown in step S35 of FIG. 4 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the unit game counting process shown in step S35 of FIG.

  First, the CPU 106 increments the count value Ta of the unit game (step S91). That is, the CPU 106 sets Ta = Ta + 1. Here, the count value Ta is initially zero, and is reset in the process of step S93 described later. Here, the count value Ta is a count value of the number of times the unit game is executed.

  CPU 106 determines whether or not the specific symbol establishment flag is “1” (step S92). That is, it is determined whether or not the specific symbol establishment flag shown in step S76 of FIG. 6 is “1”. When the specific symbol establishment flag is “1” (step S92: YES), the CPU 106 resets the count value Ta (step S93).

  Thereafter, the CPU 106 resets the specific symbol establishment flag (step S94), and resets the wager for the rescue pay (step S95). That is, when the free game is executed, a great profit is given to the player, so the count value of the unit game is reset and the bet for the rescue pay executed in step S32 of FIG. 4 is reset. To do.

  If the specific symbol establishment flag is not “1” (step S92: NO), the process shown in FIG. 7 ends. That is, when the specific symbol establishment flag is not “1”, the process proceeds to the next unit game with the count value Ta incremented. Thereafter, the process shown in FIG. 7 ends.

  Next, the procedure of the rescue pay execution process shown in step S36 of FIG. 4 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a procedure of the rescue pay execution process shown in step S36 of FIG.

  First, the CPU 106 determines whether or not the current unit game is a rescue game (step S101). That is, it is determined whether or not the unit game is set as a rescue game in the process shown in step S55 of FIG. If it is determined that the game is not a rescue game (step S101: NO), the process shown in FIG. 8 ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the game is a rescue game (step S101: YES), the CPU 106 determines whether or not the count value Ta of the unit game is a preset upper limit value Tamax (for example, Tamax = 1000). (Step S102).

  When it is determined that the count value Ta = Tamax is not satisfied (step S102: NO), the processing illustrated in FIG. 8 ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the count value Ta = Tamax (step S102: YES), the CPU 106 performs a free game execution process (step S103). Thereafter, the process shown in FIG. 8 ends.

  That is, when a specific symbol is not established continuously for the number of times of the upper limit value Tamax (a predetermined number of games), specifically, when three “7” s are not prepared, a preset rescue pay (free game) occurs. To do.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the free game execution process in step S75 of FIG. 6 and step S103 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, first, the CPU 106 determines the number N of free games (step S111). The number of times at this time is determined by the random number of the random number generator 112, for example.

  Thereafter, the CPU 106 determines symbols to be stopped in the display areas Q1 to Q3 based on the random numbers generated by the random number generator 112 (see FIG. 3) (step S112). Next, the CPU 106 scrolls and displays the symbols in the display areas Q1 to Q3, and stops and displays the symbols after a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed (step S113). At this time, the symbols to be stopped and displayed are those determined in step S112. In a free game, symbols for generating a prize are easily arranged.

  Then, the CPU 106 determines whether or not a winning combination that is a symbol for generating a prize in each of the display areas Q1 to Q3 is stopped (step S114). If it is determined that the winning combination has not stopped (step S114: NO), the process proceeds to step S117. On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning combination has been stopped (step S114: YES), the CPU 106 calculates a payout amount according to the winning combination (step S115). Then, the CPU 106 generates a payout (step S116). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S117.

  In step S117, the CPU 106 determines whether or not the current number n has reached the number N of free games determined in step S111 (step S117). Here, the current number of times n is the current number of times that the free game has been executed. If it is determined that the current number n has not reached the number N of free games (step S117: NO), the CPU 106 increments the current number n (step S118), and then the process proceeds to step S112. On the other hand, when it is determined that the current number n has reached the number N of free games (step S117: YES), the process shown in FIG. 9 ends.

  Next, an image display example of the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 28 is a display example of the upper display 33 and the liquid crystal display 16 during the rescue game. As shown in FIG. 28A, the upper display 33 displays a person image 302 such as various effects and an image 230 indicating that a rescue game is currently set. As shown in FIG. 28B, an image 235 indicating that a rescue game is currently set and an image 236 indicating details of the rescue pay are displayed on the liquid crystal display 16. As an example of the image 236 showing the details of the rescue pay, a free game will be executed if there are not three “7” s in 1000 consecutive games. ”Or the like.

  FIG. 29 is a display example of the upper display 33 and the liquid crystal display 16 when the count value Ta approaches the upper limit value Tamax. For example, when the count value Ta is “992”, as shown in FIG. 29A, an image 308 is displayed to notify the player that the remaining number of games until the rescue pay is generated is eight games. . In addition, as shown in FIG. 29B, an image 246 of an angel folding the wings is displayed on the liquid crystal display 16.

  FIG. 30 is a second display example of the upper display 33 and the liquid crystal display 16 when the count value Ta is approaching the upper limit value Tamax. When the count value Ta is “999”, as shown in FIG. 30A, the upper display 33 has an image 315 for informing the player that the remaining game until the rescue pay is generated is one game. Is displayed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 30B, an image 249 of an angel spreading the wings is displayed on the liquid crystal display 16.

  FIG. 31 is a display example of the upper display 33 and the liquid crystal display 16 when the count value Ta is the upper limit value Tamax. When the count value Ta reaches “1000”, the upper display 33 and the liquid crystal display 16 display images 316 and 416 indicating that a free game has occurred.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 31B, images 252 and 253 indicating that the free game is currently being executed are displayed on the liquid crystal display 16. Although not shown in FIG. 31B, the remaining number of free games may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 16.

  FIG. 32 is a display example of the liquid crystal display 16 after the rescue pay is completed. When the free game is executed and the free game is ended, an image 255 indicating that the rescue pay is currently turned off is displayed.

  Thus, the free game shown in step S74 in FIG. 6 and step S103 in FIG. 8 is executed.

  Thus, according to the slot machine 10 as a gaming machine and the playing method of the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the count value of the unit game reaches a predetermined value, without betting a bet. Since the unit game is executed a plurality of times, a prize is generated without a bet on the bet according to the play result of the unit game, and the loss amount can be suppressed. Therefore, the anxiety felt by the player can be reduced.

  In addition, the bet amount for obtaining the rescue pay is not automatically collected by the slot machine 10, and it is possible to bet the bet amount as a condition for obtaining the rescue pay for each predetermined number of games. Rescue game can be set according to your preference.

  In particular, when the predetermined number of games is a plurality of games (for example, 10 games), there is no need to bet a bet amount which is a condition for obtaining a rescue pay for each unit game. Convenience can be achieved for a bet of

  In addition, when the number of executions of the unit game reaches a predetermined value, the unit game is executed a plurality of times without betting a wager. Can be obtained, and it is possible to make the player feel attractive about playing the slot machine 10. Therefore, the operating rate of the slot machine 10 can be improved.

  In addition, since the count value is reset when a specific play result is reached, it is possible to prevent a situation where more free medals are paid out by executing a free game for a player who receives a lot of payouts. Can do.

  Further, since the number of unit games executed without a wager at the time of the free game is determined at random, the number of unit games executed at the time of the free game can be interesting, and the operating rate of the slot machine 10 is further increased. Can be improved.

  Next, a modification of the above-described first embodiment will be described. In this modified example, only the unit game counting process shown in step S35 of FIG. 4 is different from the first embodiment described above. The unit game counting process according to the modification will be described below with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the unit game counting process (step S35) according to the modification of the first embodiment.

  First, the CPU 106 determines whether or not the current unit game is a rescue game (step S131). That is, it is determined whether or not the current unit game is a unit game set as a rescue game in the process of step S55 of FIG. If it is determined that the current unit game is set as a rescue game (step S131: YES), the process proceeds to step S132. Here, the processing of steps S132 to S136 is the same as the processing of steps S91 to S95 of FIG. 7, and therefore detailed description of the processing procedure will be omitted.

  On the other hand, if the current unit game is not a rescue game (step S131: NO), the process shown in FIG. 10 ends without incrementing the count value Ta. That is, in a unit game that is not set as a rescue game, the count value Ta is not incremented. In other words, the count value Ta is incremented only in the unit game set as the rescue game.

  Thus, in this modified example, every time the rescue game is executed, the count value Ta is incremented, and when the count value Ta reaches the upper limit value Tamax, the rescue payout is paid out. You can be interested in setting up a rescue game.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a unit game processing procedure executed by the slot machine 10 as the gaming machine according to the second embodiment. Note that steps S151 to S154 and S157 shown in FIG. 11 are the same as steps S31 to 34 and S37 shown in FIG.

  After the slot game execution process (step S154), the CPU 106 executes a count process of consumed bets (step S155). With reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 12, the spent wager counting process shown in step S155 of FIG. 11 will be described.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the spent wager counting process shown in step S155 of FIG. First, the CPU 106 adds the newly inserted bet amount α to the bet amount count value Tb currently consumed (step S171). That is, the CPU 106 sets Tb = Tb + α. Here, the count value Tb is initially zero, and is reset in the process of step S173 described later. Here, the count value Tb is a cumulative value of bets (the number of medals or the number of credits) inserted in each unit game. For example, when a bet of three medals is bet in one unit game, α = 3 and the count value Tb = Tb + 3.

  Thereafter, the CPU 106 determines whether or not the specific symbol establishment flag is “1” (step S172). That is, it is determined whether or not the specific symbol establishment flag shown in step S76 of FIG. 6 is “1”. When it is determined that the specific symbol establishment flag is not “1” (step S172: NO), the processing illustrated in FIG. 12 ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the specific symbol establishment flag is “1” (step S172: YES), the CPU 106 resets the count value Tb (step S173). Thereafter, in steps S174 and S175, the same processing as in steps S94 and S95 in FIG. 7 is executed, and the processing shown in FIG. 12 ends.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, when specific symbols are not prepared, the count value α corresponding to the bet amount betted in the current unit game is added to the count value Tb indicating the accumulated value of the bet amount consumed. When specific symbols are prepared, the count value Tb is reset.

  Next, the procedure of the rescue pay execution process shown in step S156 of FIG. 11 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the rescue pay execution process shown in step S156 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 13, first, the CPU 106 determines whether or not the current unit game is a rescue game (step S191). That is, the CPU 106 determines whether or not it is a unit game set as a rescue game in the process shown in step S55 of FIG.

  If it is determined that the game is not a rescue game (step S191: NO), the process shown in FIG. 13 ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is a rescue game (step S191: YES), the CPU 106 determines whether the count value Tb of the consumed wager is a preset upper limit value Tbmax (for example, Tbmax = 3000 to 3002). Judge whether or not. If it is determined that Tb = Tbmax is not satisfied (step S192: NO), the process shown in FIG. 13 ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that Tb = Tbmax (step S192: YES), the CPU 106 performs a free game execution process (step S193). That is, if the specific symbol is still not established even when the bet amount of the upper limit value Tbmax is inserted, specifically, when the winning combination with the “7” symbols does not occur, the free game shown in FIG. Is executed.

  Thus, according to the slot machine 10 as the gaming machine and the playing method of the slot machine 10 according to the second embodiment, when the accumulated value of bets bet on a plurality of unit games reaches a predetermined value. Since the unit game is executed a plurality of times without betting a bet, the player can get a rescue pay by betting a lot in the unit game, which makes the player feel attractive about playing the slot machine 10 be able to. Therefore, the operating rate of the slot machine 10 can be improved.

  Next, a modification of the above-described second embodiment will be described. In this modified example, only the consumed wager counting process shown in step S155 of FIG. 11 is different from the second embodiment described above. Hereinafter, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 14, the consumed wager counting process according to the modification will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the spent wager counting process (step S155) according to the modification of the second embodiment.

  First, the CPU 106 determines whether or not the current unit game is a rescue game (step S201). That is, it is determined whether or not the current unit game is a unit game set as a rescue game in the process of step S55 of FIG. If it is determined that the current unit game is set as a rescue game (step S201: YES), the process proceeds to step S202. Here, the processing of steps S202 to S206 is the same as the processing of steps S91 to S95 in FIG. 7, and thus detailed description of the processing procedure will be omitted.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the current unit game is not set as a rescue game (step S201: NO), the process shown in FIG. 14 ends without incrementing the count value Tb. That is, in a unit game that is not set as a rescue game, the count value Tb is not incremented. In other words, the count value Tb is incremented only in the unit game set as the rescue game.

  As described above, in this modification, the count value Tb is counted every time a wager is bet in the unit game, which is a rescue game, and when the count value Tb reaches the upper limit value Tbmax, the rescue is performed. Since payouts are paid out, it is possible to give the player an interest in setting a rescue game.

  In the above-described second embodiment and this modification, the example in which the bet α bet in the unit game is added to the count value Tb as the bet α consumed is shown. The difference from the wager paid out in the unit game may be added to the count value. For example, in the case where a payout for 10 medals occurs due to betting of bets for a total of 30 medals in 10 unit games, and further, winning combinations are arranged during the 10 unit games. It is also possible to add the bet amount for 20 medals as the difference to the count value Tb.

  In this case, the count value Tb is added according to the substantial loss of the wager for the player.

  In the above-described first embodiment, an example in which a free game is executed when the count value Ta of the number of unit games reaches the upper limit value Tamax will be described. In the second embodiment, consumption is performed in consecutive unit games. The example in which the free game is executed when the counted bet count value Tb reaches the upper limit value Tbmax has been described, but it is also possible to set such that the free game is executed in combination.

  That is, when either one of the case where the unit game count value Ta reaches the upper limit value Tamax or the case where the wager count value Tb consumed in successive unit games reaches the upper limit value Tbmax is established, A configuration in which a game is executed is also possible.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure executed in the slot machine 10 as the gaming machine according to the third embodiment, and shows details of the unit game counting process shown in step S35 of the flowchart of FIG. .

  First, the CPU 106 increments the count value Ta of the unit game (step S211). That is, the CPU 106 sets Ta = Ta + 1. Here, the count value Ta is initially zero, and is a count value of the number of times the unit game has been executed.

  Next, the CPU 106 determines whether or not the specific symbol establishment flag is “1” (step S212). When it is determined that the specific symbol establishment flag is not “1” (step S212: NO), the processing illustrated in FIG. 15 ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the specific symbol establishment flag is “1” (step S212: YES), the CPU 106 resets the bet for the rescue pay (step S213) and resets the specific symbol establishment flag (step S214). ). Thereafter, the process shown in FIG. 15 ends. Thus, in the third embodiment, the count value Ta is not reset in the counting process of the unit game.

  Next, the procedure of the rescue pay execution process (step S36 in FIG. 4) according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the rescue pay execution process according to the third embodiment, and shows details of the rescue pay execution process shown in step S36 of the flowchart of FIG.

  First, the CPU 106 determines whether or not the current unit game is a rescue game (step S231). If it is determined that the current unit game is not a rescue game (step S231: NO), the processing shown in FIG. 16 ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the current unit game is a rescue game (step S231: YES), the CPU 106 has a preset upper limit value Tamax (for example, Tamax = 1000) as the unit game count value Ta. Whether or not (step S232). When it is determined that Ta = Tamax is not satisfied (step S232: NO), the process illustrated in FIG. 16 ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that Ta = Tamax (step S232: YES), the CPU 106 performs the free game execution process shown in FIG. 9 (step S233). Thereafter, the CPU 106 resets the count value Ta (step S234). Then, the process shown in FIG. 16 ends.

  As described above, according to the slot machine 10 as the gaming machine and the playing method of the slot machine 10 according to the third embodiment, the count value is not reset unless the count value reaches the predetermined value and the free game is executed. It has become. That is, even if a free game is executed with a specific symbol (that is, “7”) in the unit game, the count value Ta is not reset. Accordingly, even if the specific symbol establishment flag is “1” before the count value Ta reaches the upper limit value Tamax, the count value Ta is not reset. Therefore, if the bet amount for the rescue pay is bet again, the count value When Ta reaches the upper limit Tamax, payout by rescue pay occurs.

  Next, a modification of the third embodiment will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a unit game counting process according to a modification of the third embodiment. As shown in FIG. 17, first, the CPU 106 determines whether or not the current unit game is a rescue game (step S251).

  If it is determined that the current unit game is a rescue game (step S251: YES), the process proceeds to step S252. Here, the processing of steps S252 to S255 is the same as the processing of steps S211 to S214 of FIG. 15, and thus detailed description of the processing procedure will be omitted.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the current unit game is not a rescue game (step S251: NO), the process shown in FIG. 17 ends without incrementing the count value Ta. That is, in a unit game that is not set as a rescue game, the count value Ta is not incremented. As a result, the count value Ta is incremented only in the unit game set as the rescue game.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, a slot machine as a gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the procedure of unit game execution processing in the slot machine according to the fourth embodiment. First, when a unit game is executed, the CPU 106 accepts a bet of a wager (step S271). Specifically, when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 21, or when the BET switch 25 and the MAXBET switch 24 are pressed to place a bet, these operations are detected by the CPU 106.

  Next, the CPU 106 executes a unit game count process (step S272). The unit game counting process will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  Thereafter, the CPU 106 determines whether or not the count value Ta counted in the unit game counting process has reached a preset count value Ta1 (for example, Ta1 = 100) (step S273). If it is determined that the count value Ta has not reached Ta1 (step S273: NO), the process proceeds to step S275.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the count value Ta has reached Ta1 (step S273: YES), the CPU 106 executes a bet process for the rescue pay (step S274). In this process, a bet for the rescue pay by the touch panel sensor 19 provided on the liquid crystal display 16 is accepted. That is, only when the count value Ta has reached Ta1, a bet can be placed on the rescue pay. Note that the detailed procedure of the betting process for the rescue pay is the same as the process shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  Thereafter, in steps S275 and S276, the CPU 106 executes the same processes as steps S33 and S34 shown in FIG. Then, the process proceeds to step S277.

  In step S277, the CPU 106 performs a reset process (step S277). The detailed processing procedure will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. Thereafter, in steps S278 and S279, the CPU 106 executes the same processing as steps S36 and S37 shown in FIG. Then, the process shown in FIG. 18 proceeds to step S271.

  Next, the unit game counting process shown in step S272 of FIG. 18 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the unit game counting process shown in step S272 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 106 increments the count value Ta of the unit game (step S291). Thereafter, the process shown in FIG. 19 ends. Thus, in the fourth embodiment, in the unit game count process, only the unit game count is executed, and the process ends.

  Next, the reset process shown in step S277 of FIG. 18 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the reset process shown in step S277 of FIG.

  First, the CPU 106 determines whether or not the specific symbol establishment flag is “1” (step S301). That is, it is determined whether or not the specific symbol establishment flag shown in step S76 of FIG. 6 is “1”. When the specific symbol establishment flag is “1” (step S301: YES), the CPU 106 resets the count value Ta (step S302).

  Thereafter, the CPU 106 resets the specific symbol establishment flag (step S303), and resets the wager for the rescue pay (step S304). Then, the process shown in FIG. If the specific symbol establishment flag is not “1” (step S301: NO), the process shown in FIG. 20 ends.

  Thus, according to the slot machine 10 as the gaming machine and the playing method of the slot machine 10 according to the fourth embodiment, when the count value Ta reaches the predetermined reference value Ta1 by executing the unit game. , Betting on the rescue pay becomes possible. Thus, when the count value Ta is a small value, the bet for the rescue pay is not made, and the count value Ta cannot reach the upper limit value Tamax as shown in step S102 of FIG. It is possible to prevent the player from making a bet on the rescue pay in vain.

[Fifth Embodiment]
Next, a slot machine as a gaming machine according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the unit game execution process in the slot machine according to the fifth embodiment.

  First, when a unit game is executed, the CPU 106 accepts a bet of bet (step S311). This process is the same as step S271 shown in FIG. Next, the CPU 106 executes a process for counting the consumed bets (step S312). This process will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  Thereafter, the CPU 106 determines whether or not the count value Tb counted in the above-described consumption bet counting process has reached a preset count value Tb1 (for example, Tb1 = 300 to 302) (step S313). ). When it is determined that the count value Tb has not reached Tb1 (step S313: NO), the process proceeds to step S315.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the count value Tb has reached Tb1 (step S313: YES), the CPU 106 executes a bet process for the rescue pay (step S314). This process is the same as step S274 shown in FIG.

  Thereafter, in steps S315 and S316, the CPU 106 executes the same processing as steps S275 and S276 shown in FIG. Then, the process proceeds to step S317.

  In step S317, the CPU 106 performs a reset process (step S317). The detailed processing procedure will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. Thereafter, in steps S318 and S319, the CPU 106 executes the same processing as steps S278 and S279 shown in FIG. Then, the processing illustrated in FIG. 21 proceeds to Step S311.

  Next, the spent wager counting process shown in step S312 of FIG. 22 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the unit game counting process shown in step S312 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 106 adds the bet amount α bet in the unit game to the count value Tb (step S331). Thereafter, the process shown in FIG. 22 ends. Thus, in the fourth embodiment, in the unit game count process, only the unit game count is executed, and the process ends.

  Next, the reset process shown in step S317 of FIG. 21 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the reset process shown in step S317 of FIG.

  First, the CPU 106 determines whether or not the specific symbol establishment flag is “1” (step S351). If the specific symbol establishment flag is “1” (step S351: YES), the CPU 106 resets the count value Tb (step S352).

  Thereafter, the CPU 106 resets the specific symbol establishment flag (step S353), and resets the wager for the rescue pay (step S354). Then, the process shown in FIG. If the specific symbol establishment flag is not “1” (step S301: NO), the process shown in FIG. 23 ends.

  Thus, according to the slot machine 10 as the gaming machine and the playing method of the slot machine 10 according to the fifth embodiment, when the count value Tb reaches the predetermined reference value Tb1 by executing the unit game. , Betting on the rescue pay becomes possible. As a result, when the count value Tb is a small value, that is, when the player has not inserted a large amount of wager and the count value Tb cannot reach the upper limit value Tbmax, the rescue pay is wasted to the player. It is possible to prevent a bet from being made.

  As described above, the slot machine and the playing method of the slot machine according to the present invention have been described based on the illustrated embodiment. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the specific configuration of each means and the like can be appropriately changed in design. It is. In addition, the specific configuration of each means, etc. can be replaced with other means having equivalent functions, or a combination of a plurality of means having a part of functions, and others having an extended function. It is also possible to realize with some functions of the means.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the liquid crystal display 16 is provided with three display areas Q1 to Q3, and the slot game is executed in each of the display areas Q1 to Q3. However, the present invention is limited to this. It is not a thing.

  In addition, although the player touches the touch panel sensor 19 to select an arbitrary option, the touch panel sensor 19 may not be used, and an arbitrary option may be selected by a switch operation.

  In the above embodiment, the slot machine is described as an example of a gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to other gaming machines such as a horse racing game.

  Furthermore, although the video reel has been described as an example in the above embodiment, the present invention is not limited thereto, and a video reel may be used.

  The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are only the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

4 is a flowchart schematically showing a processing procedure of the slot machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the slot machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the slot machine according to the first embodiment. 4 is a flowchart showing a unit game execution process of the slot machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a detailed process of a bet process for a rescue pay shown in step S32 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the slot game execution process shown to FIG.4 S34. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the count process of the unit game shown to step S35 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the rescue pay execution process shown to step S36 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the free game execution process of FIG.6 S75 and FIG.8 S103. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the count process (step S35) of the unit game which concerns on the modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the unit game performed with the slot machine as a gaming machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the count process of the betting amount consumed shown to step S155 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the rescue pay execution process shown to step S156 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the count process (step S155) of the betting amount consumed based on the modification of 2nd Embodiment. 12 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure executed in a slot machine as a gaming machine according to a third embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the rescue pay execution process which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the count process (step S35) of the unit game which concerns on the modification of 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the unit game execution process in the slot machine which concerns on 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the count process of the unit game shown to step S272 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the reset process shown to step S277 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the unit game execution process in the slot machine which concerns on 5th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the count process of the unit game shown to step S312 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the reset process shown to step S317 of FIG. 3 is a payout table showing the relationship between winning combinations and payouts of the slot machine according to the first embodiment. (A) is a figure which shows the example of a display of the upper display displayed on the liquid crystal display of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment. FIG. 6B is a view showing a display example of the liquid crystal display displayed on the liquid crystal display of the slot machine according to the first embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the explanatory image about a rescue pay. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the image which selects the game number of a rescue game. (A) is a figure which shows the example of a display of the upper display in a rescue game. (B) is a figure which shows the example of a display of a liquid crystal display in a rescue game. (A) is a figure which shows the example of a display of an upper display when a count value is approaching an upper limit. (B) is a figure which shows the example of a display of a liquid crystal display when a count value is approaching an upper limit. (A) is a figure which shows the example of a display of an upper display when a count value is approaching an upper limit. (B) is a figure which shows the example of a display of a liquid crystal display when a count value is approaching an upper limit. (A) is a figure which shows the example of a display of an upper display when a count value is an upper limit. (B) is a figure which shows the example of a display of a liquid crystal display when a count value is an upper limit. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the liquid crystal display 16 after the rescue pay end.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Slot machine 19 ... Touch panel sensor 21 ... Medal insertion slot 24 ... MAXBET switch 25 ... BET switch 26 ... Spin repeat bet switch 27 ... Start switch 32 ... Dispensing image 33 ... Upper display 34 ... Foot display 36 ... Card reader 37 ... Data Display 38 ... Keypad 39 ... Bar code ticket 40 ... Controller 102 ... Interface circuit group 104 ... Input / output bus 106 ... CPU
108 ... ROM
110 ... RAM
111 ... Communication interface circuit 140 ... Display controller

Claims (18)

A display that displays an image relating to a unit game that determines whether or not a play result is generated, a counter that is reset under a predetermined condition and increments a count value in accordance with the execution of the unit game, and a controller. A gaming machine,
The controller is
A process of paying out a predetermined number of bets as a prize when the play result of the unit game is a predetermined play result;
A process of accepting a bet of a wager as a condition for obtaining insurance pay, with an arbitrary number of unit games as one group,
In the unit game of the group in which the bet amount which is a condition for obtaining the insurance pay is bet, when the count value reaches a predetermined value, the plurality of unit games are made without betting the bet amount. Processing to be executed once,
A gaming machine characterized by   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the count value counted by the counter is a number of executions of the unit game, a cumulative number of bets bet on a plurality of unit games, or a bet bet on a plurality of unit games. A gaming machine, characterized in that it is one of a cumulative value of differences between the number of payments and the number of payouts.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined reset condition is a case where a specific play result is obtained in the unit game. A display that displays an image relating to a unit game that determines whether or not a play result is generated, and a unit game that is reset under a predetermined condition and has a bet as a condition for obtaining the insurance pay. A gaming machine including a counter that increments a count value along with execution and a controller.
The controller is
A process of paying out a predetermined number of bets as a prize when the play result of the unit game is a predetermined play result;
A process of accepting a bet of a wager as a condition for obtaining insurance pay, with an arbitrary number of unit games as one group,
In the unit game of the group in which the bet amount which is a condition for obtaining the insurance pay is bet, when the count value reaches a predetermined value, the plurality of unit games are made without betting the bet amount. Processing to be executed once,
A gaming machine characterized by   5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the count value counted by the counter is the number of executions of the unit game, the total number of bets bet on a plurality of unit games, or a bet bet on a plurality of unit games. A gaming machine characterized by being one of a cumulative value of a difference between the number and the number of payouts.   5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the predetermined reset condition is a case where a specific play result is obtained in the unit game. A display that displays an image relating to a unit game that determines whether or not a play result is generated, a counter that is reset under a predetermined condition and increments a count value in accordance with the execution of the unit game, and a controller. A gaming machine,
The controller is
A process of paying out a predetermined number of bets as a prize when the play result of the unit game is a predetermined play result;
A process of accepting a bet of a wager as a condition for obtaining an insurance pay, with an arbitrary number of unit games as one group,
In the unit game of the group in which the bet amount which is a condition for obtaining the insurance pay is betted, the unit game which is executed without betting the bet amount when the count value reaches a predetermined value Processing to randomly determine the number of times,
Executing the determined number of unit games without betting a wager;
A gaming machine characterized by   8. The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the count value counted by the counter is a number of executions of the unit game, a cumulative number of bets bet on a plurality of unit games, or a bet bet on a plurality of unit games. A gaming machine, characterized in that it is one of a cumulative value of differences between the number of payments and the number of payouts.   8. The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the predetermined reset condition is a case where a specific play result is obtained in the unit game. A gaming machine playing method for continuously executing a unit game,
Accepting a bet on the unit game;
Paying out a predetermined number of bets as a prize when the play result of the unit game is a predetermined play result;
Accepting a bet of a wager as a condition for obtaining insurance pay, with an arbitrary number of unit games as one group;
Incrementing a count value reset under a predetermined reset condition as the unit game is executed;
In the unit game of the group in which the bet amount which is a condition for obtaining the insurance pay is bet, when the count value reaches a predetermined value, the plurality of unit games are made without betting the bet amount. Steps to run once,
A method for playing a gaming machine, comprising:   11. The gaming machine playing method according to claim 10, wherein the count value is the number of executions of the unit game, a cumulative number of bets bet on a plurality of unit games, or a bet bet on a plurality of unit games. A gaming machine playing method, characterized in that it is one of a cumulative value of differences between the number and the number of payouts.   11. The gaming machine playing method according to claim 10, wherein the predetermined reset condition is a case where a specific play result is obtained in the unit game. A gaming machine playing method for continuously executing a unit game,
Accepting a bet on the unit game;
Paying out a predetermined number of bets as a prize when the play result of the unit game is a predetermined play result;
Accepting a bet of a wager as a condition for obtaining insurance pay, with an arbitrary number of unit games as one group;
A step of incrementing a count value that is reset under a predetermined reset condition as a unit game in which a wager serving as a condition for obtaining the insurance pay is bet;
In the unit game of the group in which the bet amount which is a condition for obtaining the insurance pay is bet, when the count value reaches a predetermined value, the plurality of unit games are made without betting the bet amount. Steps to run once,
A method for playing a gaming machine, comprising:   14. The gaming machine playing method according to claim 13, wherein the count value is the number of executions of the unit game, the cumulative number of bets bet on a plurality of unit games, or the bet amount bet on a plurality of unit games. A gaming machine playing method, characterized in that it is one of a cumulative value of differences between the number and the number of payouts.   14. The gaming machine playing method according to claim 13, wherein the predetermined reset condition is a case where a specific play result is obtained in the unit game. A gaming machine playing method for continuously executing a unit game,
Accepting a bet on the unit game;
Paying out a predetermined number of bets as a prize when the play result of the unit game is a predetermined play result;
Accepting a bet of a wager as a condition for obtaining insurance pay, with an arbitrary number of unit games as one group;
Incrementing a count value reset under a predetermined reset condition as the unit game is executed;
In the unit game of the group in which the bet amount which is a condition for obtaining the insurance pay is betted, the unit game which is executed without betting the bet amount when the count value reaches a predetermined value Randomly determining the number of times,
Executing the determined number of unit games without betting a wager;
A method for playing a gaming machine, comprising:   17. The gaming machine playing method according to claim 16, wherein the count value is the number of executions of the unit game, the cumulative number of bets bet on a plurality of unit games, or the bet amount bet on a plurality of unit games. A gaming machine playing method, characterized in that it is one of a cumulative value of a difference between the number and the number of payouts.   17. The gaming machine playing method according to claim 16, wherein the predetermined reset condition is a case where a specific play result is obtained in the unit game.

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