JP2008264263A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a new game machine capable of paying out credits in an appropriate range without extreme increase/decrease in the quantity of credits to be paid out over time from the game machine. <P>SOLUTION: The slot machine 1 has a RAM 52 for accumulating and storing part of bet credits. A CPU 50 executes a process of determining payout of a prescribed quantity of credits if a prescribed combination of a plurality of symbols are stopped and displayed on a plurality of reels 22L, 22C and 22R; a process of increasing the credits by a prescribed quantity to be paid out for a specific symbol combination on condition that a prescribed condition is satisfied; and a process of paying out credits preferentially from those stored in the RAM 52 in paying out the credits increased when the specific symbol combination is stopped/displayed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine that plays a game using gaming media (game value) such as coins, and to a gaming machine that gives a player a gaming value such as credit.

  In a conventional slot machine, a game is started by betting a predetermined amount, a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are drawn starts to rotate, and after a predetermined time elapses, the rotation of the plurality of reels stops. As a result, there is known one that gives a prize based on a combination of symbols displayed in a stopped state.

  For example, in a gaming machine equipped with a progressive equivalent to a cumulative addition type jackpot, generally credits inserted into the gaming machine are cumulatively added at a predetermined ratio, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the credit is accumulated until then. It is known to pay out the added credit to a player (for example, Patent Document 1).

US Patent Application Publication No. 2005/0192083

  However, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, there is a case where it is difficult to perform a payout within a reasonable range in which there is no extreme increase or decrease in the credit amount that the gaming machine pays out over time.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to make a payout within a reasonable range without an extreme increase or decrease in the amount of credits that a gaming machine pays out over time. It is to provide a new gaming machine.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention provides the following.
(1) A method executed by a gaming machine that pays out a predetermined amount of credit on condition that a credit bet has been received,
Accepting a bet in response to an operation from the player;
In response to accepting a bet, starting the game;
Accumulating and storing a part of the credits inserted as the bet;
Progressing through the game as the game starts,
Displaying a plurality of symbols on a display device in accordance with the progress of the game;
Deciding to pay out a predetermined amount of credit when a plurality of symbols displayed on the display device display a predetermined combination as a result of the game;
Increasing a credit to be paid out for a specific symbol combination by a predetermined amount on condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied;
A step of paying out preferentially from the stored credit when paying out the raised credit when the specific symbol combination is displayed on the display device after executing the raising process; A method of executing a game comprising:

  According to the invention of (1), the gaming machine accepts a bet in response to an operation from the player, starts a game in accordance with the acceptance of the bet, and accumulates a part of the credits inserted as a bet. The game is stored, the game is progressed according to the start of the game, a plurality of symbols are displayed on the display device according to the progress of the game, and the plurality of symbols displayed on the display device as a result of the game are a predetermined combination. Is determined to pay out a predetermined amount of credit, and on the condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied, the credit to be paid out for a specific symbol combination is increased by a predetermined amount and increased. When a specific symbol combination is displayed on the display device after executing the above, when paying out the raised credit, the paid-out credit is preferentially paid out.

  Therefore, on the condition that a predetermined condition is established during the game, the credits to be paid out for a specific symbol combination are increased by a predetermined amount, and the credits stored when the increased credits are paid out. Therefore, it is possible to pay out within a reasonable range with no extreme increase or decrease in the credit amount that the gaming machine pays out over time.

(2) A gaming machine that pays out a predetermined amount of credit on the condition that a credit bet is accepted,
A plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols around;
A motor that rotates and stops the plurality of reels in response to receiving the signal;
An input device for starting the game, provided that a credit bet is received;
A memory for accumulating and storing a part of the credits accepted for the bet;
A gaming machine comprising: a controller that executes the following processing.
(A) A process of lottering random numbers in response to an input to the input device and starting a game;
(B) a process of transmitting a signal for rotating the plurality of reels to the motor;
(C) a process of transmitting a signal for stopping rotation of the plurality of reels to the motor in accordance with the random number lottery result;
(D) a process of determining to pay out a predetermined amount of credit when a plurality of symbols of the plurality of reels that have been stopped display a predetermined combination;
(E) A process of increasing a credit to be paid out for a specific symbol combination by a predetermined amount on condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied;
(F) When the specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed after the process of increasing, when the increased credit is paid out, the credit stored in the memory is preferentially paid. Processing to issue.

  According to the invention of (2), the gaming machine performs random lottery according to the input to the input device, starts a game, transmits a signal for rotating a plurality of reels to the motor, and the motor rotates. When a signal for stopping the rotation of a plurality of reels is transmitted to the motor according to the random number lottery result, the motor stops the rotation, and a plurality of symbols of the plurality of reels that are stopped and displayed indicate a predetermined combination. After determining that a predetermined amount of credit is to be paid out and executing a process of increasing the credit to be paid out for a specific symbol combination by a predetermined amount on condition that the predetermined condition is satisfied When a specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed, when paying out the increased credit, the credit stored in the memory is preferentially paid out.

  Therefore, on the condition that a predetermined condition is established during the game, the credits to be paid out for a specific symbol combination are increased by a predetermined amount, and the credits stored when the increased credits are paid out. Therefore, it is possible to pay out within a reasonable range with no extreme increase or decrease in the credit amount that the gaming machine pays out over time.

  (3) In the process of (e), the predetermined condition is a cumulative addition of predetermined points on condition that a predetermined symbol combination different from the specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the display device. The gaming machine according to (2), characterized in that the cumulative added points have reached a predetermined value.

  Therefore, in addition to the effect of (2), even if a predetermined symbol combination different from the specific symbol combination is displayed, it is reflected in the points for paying out the specific symbol combination. It is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for winning a symbol. Furthermore, it is possible to attract the player to the game by a new method based on the concept of points that change according to the displayed combination.

(4) A gaming machine that pays out a predetermined amount of credit on the condition that a credit bet has been received,
A display that rotates and displays multiple symbols;
An input device for starting the game, provided that a credit bet is received;
A memory for accumulating and storing a part of the credits accepted for the bet;
A gaming machine comprising: a controller that executes the following processing.
(A) A process of lottering random numbers in response to an input to the input device and starting a game;
(B) a process of rotating a plurality of symbols displayed on the display;
(C) a process of stopping and displaying the rotation of the plurality of symbols on the display according to the random number lottery result;
(D) a process of determining to pay out a predetermined amount of credit when a plurality of symbols stopped and displayed on the display display a predetermined combination;
(E) A process of increasing a credit to be paid out for a specific symbol combination by a predetermined amount on condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied;
(F) When the specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the display after executing the process of increasing, the credit stored in the memory is given priority when paying out the increased credit. Processing to pay out.

  According to the invention of (4), the gaming machine performs random lottery in response to an input to the input device, starts a game, rotates a plurality of symbols displayed on the display, and performs random lottery results. In response to the display, the rotation of the plurality of symbols is stopped and displayed on the display, and when the plurality of symbols stopped and displayed on the display display a predetermined combination, it is determined that a predetermined amount of credit is paid out. If the specified symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the display after executing the process of increasing the credit for payout for the specific symbol combination by a predetermined amount and then increasing the payout credit for the specific symbol combination. When paying out the credits, the credits stored in the memory are preferentially paid out.

  Therefore, on the condition that a predetermined condition is established during the game, the credits to be paid out for a specific symbol combination are increased by a predetermined amount, and the credits stored when the increased credits are paid out. Therefore, it is possible to pay out within a reasonable range with no extreme increase or decrease in the credit amount that the gaming machine pays out over time.

  (5) In the process of (e), the predetermined condition is a cumulative addition of predetermined points on condition that a predetermined symbol combination different from the specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the display, (4) The gaming machine according to (4), characterized in that the accumulated points have reached a predetermined value.

  Therefore, in addition to the effect of (4), even if a predetermined symbol combination different from the specific symbol combination is displayed, it is reflected in the points for paying out the specific symbol combination. It is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for winning a symbol. Furthermore, the player can be attracted to the game by a new method of accumulating points and obtaining payouts based on the concept of points that change according to the displayed combination.

  According to the present invention, when a predetermined condition is established during a game, a credit to be paid out for a specific symbol combination is increased by a predetermined amount, and when the increased credit is paid out, Since the credits that are paid out are preferentially paid out, the amount of credits that the gaming machine pays out over time can be paid out in a reasonable range without any extreme increase or decrease.

  In the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 rotates and stops the reels 22L, 22C, and 22R having display symbols 23, 24, and 25 having a plurality of symbols around them, and the plurality of reels in response to receiving signals. A motor 68, a 1-BET button 11, a 3-BET button 13, and a 5-BET button 14 for accepting credit bets, and a RAM 52 for accumulating and storing a part of the credits accepted for the bets. The lottery process (step S14 in FIG. 8 to be described later) performs random lottery according to the input to the SPIN / REPEAT-BET button 17, starts the game, and controls the reel rotation control process (step in FIG. 8 to be described later). S15) performs rotation stop control of a plurality of reels and rearranges a plurality of symbols. Then, the winning determination process (step S16 in FIG. 8 described later) decides to pay out a predetermined amount of credit when a plurality of rearranged symbols display a predetermined combination, and a predetermined condition is satisfied. On the condition, the credit to be paid out for a specific symbol combination is increased by a predetermined amount (for example, RANKUP effect 1 in FIG. 26 described later). In addition, when a specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed after executing a process of raising by progressive payout process (FIG. 52 described later), the paid-in credit is stored in the RAM 52 when paid out. Pay out preferentially from the credits that are. Therefore, the slot machine 1 can perform a payout within a reasonable range with no extreme increase or decrease in the credit amount to be paid out over time.

  FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram for explaining preferential payout when a specific symbol combination whose credit is increased by a predetermined amount is established from credits stored for progressive payout. That is, the credit has been raised under a predetermined condition in advance (the payout rate displayed on the sub-display 3 in FIG. 1 × 2) specific symbol combination (“7, 7, 7” displayed on the main display in FIG. 1) ), A credit for paying out the specific symbol combination is paid out from the credits stored as progressive payouts.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 1, in a state where the credit 150 stored as progressive payout is stored, a specific symbol combination in which the credit is increased is established (establishment of “7, 7, 7”). Pay out credits. This payout credit amount is preferentially subtracted from the stored credit amount 150 (subtracted as indicated by the credit amount 151). Here, if the amount of credits paid out for a specific symbol combination exceeds the amount of credits stored for progressive use, the credits paid out for progressive use are paid out preferentially, and the difference is the normal amount. Compensation by payout.

[Example 1]
Hereinafter, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. First, a schematic configuration of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Appearance of slot machine 1]
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the slot machine 1. In FIG. 2, the slot machine 1 has a cabinet 2 that forms the entirety of the slot machine 1, and a sub-display 3 is disposed at the front upper portion of the cabinet 2, and a main display 4 is disposed at the front center of the cabinet 2. Is arranged. Here, the sub-display 3 is composed of a generally used liquid crystal display, and the main display 4 is composed of a transparent liquid crystal display described later. The detailed structure of the main display 4 will be described later. The sub-display 3 displays a payout table, which will be described later, during normal games and standby.

  On the lower side of the main display 4, there is provided an operation table 5 that protrudes toward the front side. The operation table 5 includes a change button 6 from the leftmost side, a refund (CASH-OUT) button 7, A help (HELP) button 8 is disposed, and a coin insertion unit 9 and a bill insertion unit 10 are provided on the right side of the help button 8. Further, from the left side of the operation table 5 from the left side, a 1-BET button 11, a SPIN / REPEAT-BET button (hereinafter abbreviated as “spin button”) 17, a 3-BET button 13, and a 5-BET button 14. Is arranged.

  Here, the exchange button 6 is a button that is pressed when the banknotes inserted into the banknote insertion unit 10 are exchanged, and the exchanged coins are received from a coin payout opening 15 provided at the lower part of the cabinet 2. 16 is paid out. The exchange button 6 is provided with a change switch 62 described later, and a switch signal is output from the exchange switch 62 to the CPU 50 when the exchange button 6 is pressed.

  The payout button 7 is a button that is pressed at the end of the normal game. When the payout button 7 is pressed, coins acquired in the game are paid out from the coin payout exit 15 to the coin receiving portion 16. The refund button 7 is provided with a later-described refund (CASH-OUT) switch 63, and a switch signal is output to the CPU 50 when the refund button 7 is pressed.

  The help button 8 is a button that is pressed when the game operation method or the like is unknown. When the help button 8 is pressed, various types of help information are displayed on the sub-display 3 or the main display 4. A help (HELP) switch 64 described later is attached to the help button 8, and a switch signal is output from the help switch 64 to the CPU 50 when the help button 8 is pressed.

  When a payout table (to be described later) is not displayed on the sub-display 3 during the game, the payout table is displayed on the sub-display 3 when the help button 8 is pressed.

  A coin sensor 65, which will be described later, is disposed in the coin insertion portion 9. When a coin is inserted into the coin insertion portion 9, a coin detection signal is output to the CPU 50 via the coin sensor 65. A bill sensor 66 is disposed in the bill insertion unit 10. When a bill is inserted into the bill insertion unit 10, a bill detection signal is output to the CPU 50 via the bill sensor 66.

  The 1-BET button 11 is a button for betting one by one each time it is pressed, and can bet by pressing up to three times. The 1-BET button 11 is provided with a 1-BET switch 59 described later. When the 1-BET button 11 is pressed, a switch signal is output from the 1-BET switch 59 to the CPU 50 based on the pressing. The

  The spin button 17 is a button for starting rotation of reels 22L, 22C, and 22R, which will be described later, in order to start the game with the current bet number or the previous bet number when pressed. The spin button 17 is provided with a spin switch 58 described later. When the spin button 17 is pressed, a switch signal is output from the spin switch 58 to the CPU 50 based on the press. In addition, as the number of bets that can be bet by pressing the spin button 17, there may be 1, 2, 3, and 5 bets.

  The 3-BET button 13 is a button for starting a game with three bets based on the depression thereof. The 3-BET button 13 is provided with a 3-BET switch 60 described later, and a switch signal is output from the 3-BET switch 60 to the CPU 50 when pressed. The 5-BET button 14 is a button that is pressed when a game is started with five bets based on the pressing of the button or when a bonus game described later is started. The 5-BET button 14 is provided with a 5-BET switch 61 which will be described later, and a switch signal is output from the 5-BET switch 61 to the CPU 50 when the button is pressed.

  In addition, a coin payout exit 15 is formed at the lower portion of the cabinet 2, and a coin receiving portion 16 that receives coins paid out from the coin payout exit 15 is provided. Inside the coin payout exit 15, a coin detection unit 73 configured by a sensor or the like is disposed, and the coin detection unit 73 detects the number of coins paid out from the coin payout exit 15.

[Reel and main display]
Next, the detailed structure of the main display 4 and the three reels 22L, 22C, and 22R that are rotatably provided inside the cabinet 2 on the back side of the main display 4 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view of the main display 4 and the reels 22L, 22C, 22R, and FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the main display 4. As shown in FIG.

  3 and 4, the main display 4 has a transparent touch panel 30 (hereinafter abbreviated as “touch panel 30”) disposed on the front side (left side in FIG. 3), and a front center portion of the cabinet 2 of the slot machine 1. 3 is arranged inside the display window portion 21 of the device front panel 20, and three reels 22L, 22C, 22R (see FIG. 3) are provided on the back side of the main display 4 (right side in FIG. 3). (Only one of the three reels 22L, 22C, and 22R is shown) is in parallel and is rotatably supported independently of each other.

  Here, the reels 22L, 22C, and 22R will be described. Of the three reels 22L, 22C, and 22R, the reel 22L of the slot machine 1 is displayed on the left display window 23 (see FIG. 2) formed on the main display 4. The reel 22C faces the middle display window 24 (see FIG. 2) formed on the main display 4 and the reel 22R displays the right display formed on the main display 4 in the same manner. It faces the window 25 (see FIG. 2). The structure of each display window 23, 24, 25 will be described in the structure of the main display described later.

[Reel symbol arrangement]
FIG. 5 shows an example of a symbol row in which nine symbols of a plurality of types shown on each reel 22L, 22C, 22R are arranged. This array is tabulated as data and stored in a ROM 51 (see FIG. 6) described later. Each symbol is given a code number “00” to “08” as shown in FIG. 5, and is stored as a data table in a ROM 51 (see FIG. 6) described later. That is, a symbol can be uniquely identified by the distinction between the reels 22L, 22C, and 22R and the code number.

  As shown in FIG. 5, nine types of symbols including blank symbols are formed on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 22L, 22C, and 22R. Specifically, symbols formed on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 22L, 22C, and 22R are a WILD symbol 91, a red 7 symbol 92, a 7DORA symbol 93, a 3BAR symbol 94, a 2BAR symbol 95, a BAR symbol 96, a blank symbol 97, BARDORA98 and HALFWILD99. These nine types of symbols are arranged in the order shown in FIG. 5 on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 22L, 22C, and 22R. Each reel 22L, 22C, 22R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  Note that various winning combinations are set in advance based on a plurality of combinations of symbols, and when the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination stops on the winning line L (see FIG. 2), The point that the coins are paid out from the coin payout exit 15 is the same as in the conventional slot machine, and the description thereof is omitted here. For forming various symbols on the peripheral surface of each reel 22, nine symbols are printed on a long sticker that matches the width and circumference of each reel 22, and such a seal is attached to each reel 22. In general, the symbol is formed by being attached to the peripheral surface. However, it is of course possible to form the symbol by a method other than this method.

  Here, in this embodiment, the winning line L is only the center line, and the winning line L is a press of a 1-BET button 11, a 3-BET button 13, and a 5-BET button 14 or a spin button. When playing a game by rotating / stopping each reel 22 based on the depression of 17, the bonus game is displayed on the main display 4 while playing a bonus game based on the depression of the 5-BET button 14 when acquiring various bonus games described later. Is deleted from the main display 4.

  The bonus trigger symbol 93 acts as a trigger for acquiring various bonus games. In the present embodiment, one bonus trigger symbol 93 is provided only on the peripheral surface of the reel 22R. Various bonus games can be obtained based on the fact that the bonus trigger symbol 93 existing on the peripheral surface of the reel 22R stops on the winning line L.

[Structure of main display 4]
Next, the structure of the main display 4 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4, the main display 4 includes a touch panel 30, a reel glass base 31, a bezel metal frame 32, a liquid crystal panel 33, a liquid crystal holder 34, a diffusion sheet 35, a light guide plate 36, white color from the front side of the slot machine 1. The reflector 37, the rear holder 38, and the antistatic sheet 39 are arranged. The diffusion sheet 35 is formed with openings 35A, 35B, and 35C. Similarly, the light guide plate 36, the reflector 37, and the rear holder 38 have openings 36A and 36A, respectively, so as to coincide with the openings 35A to 35C. 36B, 36C, openings 37A, 37B, 37C, and openings 38A, 38B, 38C are formed. The openings 35A to 38A are stacked so as to coincide with each other to form the left display window 23 (see FIG. 2), and the openings 35B to 38B similarly form the middle display window 24 (see FIG. 2). Moreover, each opening 35C-38C comprises the right display window 25 (refer FIG. 2) similarly.

  Here, the openings 35 </ b> A to 35 </ b> C of the diffusion sheet 35 and the openings 36 </ b> A to 36 </ b> C of the light guide plate 36 constitute a transmissive region that ensures the visibility of variable display on each reel 22.

  In order to attach the main display 4 to the display window portion 21 of the device front panel 20, as shown in FIG. 3, each bracket 40 provided protruding in the vertical direction of the reel glass base 31 is attached to the device front panel 20 with screws 41. This is done by screwing on the back.

  A pair of cold cathode ray tubes 42 are provided as light sources of the liquid crystal panel 33 at the upper and lower ends of the light guide plate 36. In addition, a pair of cold cathode lines 43 that illuminate symbols formed on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 22 are provided above and below the rear side of each opening 38 </ b> A to 38 </ b> C of the rear holder 38.

  The liquid crystal panel 33 is a transparent electrical display panel made of ITO or the like that is disposed on the front surface of each reel 22 and allows the reels 22L, 22C, and 22R to be seen through. Is held by. The light guide plate 36 is made of a light transmissive resin panel, and is formed with a lens cut that guides light emitted from the cold cathode ray tube 42 located on the side to the back side of the liquid crystal panel 33. The diffusion sheet 35 is made of a light-transmitting resin sheet, diffuses the light guided by the light guide plate 36, and makes the light irradiated to the liquid crystal panel 33 uniform. The liquid crystal holder 34 that holds the liquid crystal panel 33, the diffusion sheet 35, and the light guide plate 36 are integrated and the periphery thereof is inserted into the bezel metal frame 32. By this insertion, the front side of the display unit in the liquid crystal panel 33 is held by the bezel metal frame 32.

  The liquid crystal holder 34, the diffusion sheet 35, and the light guide plate 36, which are integrated by being fitted to the bezel metal frame 32, are further inserted into the reel glass base 31, and the display front surface of the liquid crystal panel 33 is opened. It is held by a reel glass base 31. The touch panel 30 is bonded to the front surface of the reel glass base 31 by the reel glass base 31 being attached to the device front panel 20 via screws 41, and is superimposed on the display unit front surface of the liquid crystal panel 33.

  The rear holder 38 is made of a white resin plate, and holds the bezel metal frame 32 supported on the reel glass base 31, the liquid crystal holder 34 holding the liquid crystal panel 33, the diffusion sheet 35, and the light guide plate 36 on the reel glass base 31 from behind. is doing. The rear holder 38 also functions as a reflecting plate that reflects light emitted from the cold cathode ray tube 42 to the light guide plate 36 toward the liquid crystal panel 33. The antistatic sheet 39 is transparent and is adhered to the back surface of the rear holder 38 with a double-sided tape, and covers the back surfaces of the openings 38 </ b> A to 38 </ b> C formed in the rear holder 38.

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

In FIG. 6, the control system of the slot machine 1 is basically configured with a CPU 50 as a core, and a ROM 51 and a RAM 52 are connected to the CPU 50. The CPU 50, the ROM 51, and the RAM 52 constitute the main control circuit 50a of the slot machine 1. The ROM 51 performs various lotteries including a game control program to be described later, various effect programs and various effect data for performing various effects on the sub-display 3 and the main display 4 as the game progresses, and lotteries for various winning combinations. A random lottery table (not shown), various programs necessary for controlling the slot machine 1, a data table, and the like are stored. The RAM 52 is a memory that temporarily stores various data calculated by the CPU 50.

  The CPU 50 is connected to a clock pulse generating circuit 53 and a frequency divider 54 for generating a reference clock pulse, and a random number generator 55 and a random number sampling circuit 56 for generating a random number. The random numbers sampled through the random number sampling circuit 56 are used for various lotteries such as winning combinations and effects. Further, the CPU 50 includes a spin switch 58 attached to the spin button 17, a 1-BET switch 59 attached to the 1-BET button 11, and a 3-BET switch 60 attached to the 3-BET button 13, 5-BET. Attached to the 5-BET switch 61 attached to the button 14, the change (CHANGE) switch 62 attached to the exchange button 6, the refund (CASH-OUT) switch 63 attached to the refund button 7, and the help button 8. Help (HELP) switches 64 are connected to each other. The CPU 50 performs control to execute various operations corresponding to the buttons based on the switch signals output from the switches when the buttons are pressed.

  Further, a coin sensor 65 disposed in the coin insertion unit 9 and a bill sensor 66 disposed in the bill insertion unit 10 are respectively connected to the CPU 50. The coin sensor 65 detects a coin inserted from the coin insertion unit 9, and the CPU 50 calculates the number of coins inserted based on a coin detection signal output from the coin sensor 65. The bill sensor 66 detects the type and amount of the bill inserted from the bill insertion unit 10, and the CPU 50 calculates the number of coins equivalent to the amount of the bill based on the bill detection signal output from the bill sensor 66.

  The CPU 50 is connected to three stepping motors 68L, 68C, and 68R that rotate the reels 22L, 22C, and 22R via a motor driving circuit 67, and a reel position detection circuit 69 is connected thereto. When a motor drive signal is output from the CPU 50 to the motor drive circuit 67, each stepping motor 68 is rotationally driven by the motor drive circuit 67. As a result, the reels 22L, 22C, and 22R are rotated.

  At this time, after the rotation of the reels 22L, 22C, and 22R is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 68 is calculated, and the calculated value is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 52. Further, a reset pulse is output from each reel 22L, 22C, 22R for each rotation, and the reset pulse is input to the CPU 50 via the reel position detection circuit 69. When the reset pulse is input to the CPU 50 in this way, the calculated value written in the RAM 52 is cleared to “0”, and the CPU 50 corresponds to the rotational position within one rotation range of each reel 22L, 22C, 22R. Each reel 22L based on the calculated value to be calculated and the symbol table in which the rotational position of each reel 22L, 22C, 22R stored in the ROM 51 is associated with the symbol formed on the peripheral surface of each reel 22L, 22C, 22R. , 22C, 22R recognize the rotational position of the symbol.

  A hopper 71 is connected to the CPU 50 via a hopper drive circuit 70. When a driving signal is output from the CPU 50 to the hopper driving circuit 70, the hopper 71 pays out a predetermined number of coins from the coin payout exit 15.

  Further, a coin detection unit 73 is connected to the CPU 50 via a payout completion signal circuit 72. The coin detection unit 73 is disposed inside the coin payout exit 15, and when it is detected that a predetermined number of coins have been paid out from the coin payout exit 15, a coin payout detection signal is issued from the coin detection unit 73. Based on this, the payout completion signal circuit 72 outputs a payout completion signal to the CPU 50.

  In addition, a sub control circuit 171 is connected to the CPU 50. The sub display 3, the main display 4, the speakers 80L and 80R, the LED 78, and the touch panel 30 are connected to the sub control circuit. Note that bidirectional communication is performed between the CPU 50 and the sub-control circuit 171.

[Electric configuration of sub-control circuit]
Next, the sub control circuit 171 shown in FIG. 7 will be described. The sub control circuit 171 includes a sub CPU 221, a sub ROM 223, a sub RAM 222, image display control circuits 74 and 75, a sound output circuit 79, an LED control circuit 77, and a touch panel control circuit 76. Note that an IN port, an OUT port, and the like are appropriately arranged between the main control circuit 50a and the sub control circuit 171 and between the sub CPU 221 and each actuator.

  The sub CPU 221 determines what kind of display is to be performed on the sub display 3 and the main display 4 based on the game information command transmitted from the main control circuit 50a, and transmits the display contents to the image display control circuits 74 and 75. To do.

  The sub ROM 223 stores a communication sequence program with the main control circuit 50a, programs and data necessary for the slot game and bonus game.

  The sub RAM 222 is used as a work area for executing these control programs.

  The image display control circuit 74 includes a video ROM (not shown) and a video RAM (not shown), and controls display contents on the sub-display 3. The image display control circuit 75 also includes a video ROM (not shown) and a video RAM (not shown), and controls display contents on the main display 4. The image display control circuits 74 and 75 display predetermined effect images on the sub display 3 and the main display 4 based on various effect commands transmitted from the main control circuit 50a.

  The sound output circuit 79 includes a sound source ROM (not shown) and a work RAM (not shown), and controls sound output to the speakers 80L and 80R. The sound output circuit 79 causes the speakers 80L and 80R to generate a predetermined sound based on various sound effect commands transmitted from the main control circuit 50a.

  The LED control circuit 77 controls the light emission of various LEDs 78 that decorate the game of the slot machine 1. The LED control circuit 77 causes the LED 78 to emit light at a predetermined timing based on various LED effect commands transmitted from the main control circuit 50a.

  The touch panel control circuit 76 controls the touch panel 30 to detect that the player has touched the predetermined touch area image, and transmits the detection to the sub CPU 221. Thereafter, when the sub CPU 221 executes control of a predetermined image, various games are executed and continued on the sub display 3 and the main display 4.

  In this embodiment, it is assumed that the sub-control circuit 171 independent of the main control circuit 50a controls the sub display 3, the main display 4, the speakers 80L, 80R, etc., and the main control circuit 50a and the sub-control circuit 171 are However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the main control circuit 50a may directly control the sub display 3, the main display 4, the speakers 80L, 80R, and the like.

[Control operation of slot machine 1]
Various control operations executed by the main control circuit 50a and the sub control circuit 171 of the slot machine 1 will be described. In this description, the point giving symbol means a symbol for giving a point or a combination of symbols. For example, reach state, 7DORA, RANKUP! Etc. The point addition target symbol means a combination of symbols to be multiplied by a magnification determined based on points or a magnification determined based on another method at the time of payout. For example, “7, 7, 7” or the like is indicated.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a game execution process routine that is a game process of the slot machine 1.

  In the game execution process, first, the CPU 50 determines whether or not a coin is bet (step S10). In this process, the CPU 50 outputs an input signal output from the 1-BET switch 59 when the 1-BET button 11 is operated, and is output from the 3-BET switch 60 when the 3-BET button 13 is operated. It is determined whether an input signal or an input signal output from the 5-BET switch 61 when the 5-BET button 14 is operated is received. If it is determined that no coin is bet, the process returns to step S10.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S10 that a coin has been betted, the CPU 50 performs a process of subtracting the number of credits stored in the RAM 52 in accordance with the number of coins bet (step S11).

  Next, the CPU 50 determines whether or not the spin button 17 is turned on (step S12). In this process, the CPU 50 determines whether or not an input signal output from the spin switch 58 when the spin button 17 is pressed is received. If it is determined that the spin button 17 is not turned on, the process returns to step S12. When the spin button 17 is not turned on (for example, when an instruction to end the game is input without the spin button 17 being turned on), the CPU 50 cancels the subtraction result in step S11.

  Next, the CPU 50 performs progressive addition (step S13). Specifically, a certain percentage of the bet coins is added. This added credit number may be in a non-displayed state (hidden progressive), and is paid out preferentially when a progressive winning is achieved or when a later-described point addition target symbol or magnification change target symbol is won.

  Next, the CPU 50 performs lottery processing (step S14). In this lottery process, the CPU 50 (arithmetic processing unit) executes the lottery program stored in the RAM 52 (storage device), thereby causing the code No. when the reels 22 are stopped. To decide. Thereby, a combination of symbols to be rearranged is determined. In the present embodiment, a case will be described in which one combination is determined from a plurality of types by determining a combination of symbols to be rearranged. In the present invention, for example, first, by lottery, One combination selected from a plurality of types of combinations may be determined, and then a combination of symbols to be rearranged may be determined based on the combination.

  Next, the CPU 50 performs a reel rotation control process (step S15). This process is a process of stopping the rotation of each reel so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination determined in step S14 is rearranged on the winning line after starting the rotation of all the reels 22. Next, the CPU 50 performs a winning determination process (step S16). This process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 10, FIG. 24, FIG. 32, FIG. Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a lottery process subroutine called and executed in step S14 of the game execution process shown in FIG. This process is a process performed by the CPU 50 executing the lottery program stored in the RAM 52.

  First, the CPU 50 executes a random number generation program included in the lottery program to select a random number value corresponding to each of the three reels 22 from a numerical range of 0 to 255 (step S20). In the present embodiment, a case where random numbers are generated on a program (a case where so-called software random numbers are used) will be described. However, in the present invention, a random number generator 55 may be provided and a random number may be extracted from the random number generator (a so-called hardware random number is used).

  Next, the CPU 50 determines the code number of each reel 22 based on the selected three random numbers. (See FIG. 5) is determined (step S21). Thereafter, the process ends.

  The code No. of each reel 22 Is the code number of the symbol to be rearranged on the winning line. It corresponds to. The CPU 50 sets the code number of each reel 22. By determining the role. For example, the code No. Is determined to be “00”, “00”, “00”, the CPU 50 has determined that the combination is “WILD”. The reel code No. Based on the above, reel rotation control processing is performed.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the winning determination process 1 that is called and executed in step S16 of the game execution process shown in FIG.

  In the winning determination process 1, first, the CPU 50 determines whether or not a bonus game trigger is established (step S30). In this process, the CPU 50 determines whether or not the rearranged symbol combination has won the bonus game execution. If it is determined that a bonus game trigger has been established, a bonus game process (see FIG. 11 described later) is called (step S31). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S30 that the bonus game trigger has not been established, the CPU 50 determines whether or not it is a winning combination (step S32). In this process, the CPU 50 determines whether or not the rearranged symbol combination has won a winning combination. If it is determined that a winning combination has been won, a payout process (see FIG. 12 or FIG. 17 described later) is called (step S33). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S32 that the winning combination has not been won, it is determined whether or not the rearranged symbol combination is a point grant symbol (step S34). For example, referring to FIG. 14, the point grant symbol may be a combination of symbols that are out of reach, such as “7, 7, BARBAR”. The CPU 50 may determine the point grant symbol in advance. When determining that the point grant symbol is established, the CPU 50 performs a point addition target symbol determination process (step S35). In this process, the CPU 50 determines a combination of symbols (for example, “7, 7, 7” in FIG. 14) to be multiplied when a payout is performed. Next, point addition processing (see FIG. 13 described later) is performed (step S36). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S34 that no point grant symbol has been established, the CPU 50 thereafter ends this process.

  11 shows step S31 of the winning determination process 1, step S81 of the winning determination process 2, step S101 of the winning determination process 3, step S121 of the winning determination process 4, or step S131 of the winning determination process 5 shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the bonus game process called and performed. In the bonus game process, first, the CPU 50 determines the bonus game number T based on a random number value obtained by executing a random number generation program included in the lottery program stored in the RAM 52 (step S40). The CPU 50 stores the determined number T of bonus games in the RAM 52 as data.

  Subsequently, the CPU 50 performs lottery processing (step S41) and reel rotation control processing (step S42). The process of step S41 is substantially the same as the process described with reference to FIG. Further, the process in step S42 is substantially the same as the process described in FIG. Since these processes have already been described, description thereof is omitted here.

  Next, the CPU 50 determines whether or not a bonus game trigger is established, that is, whether or not a bonus game trigger that triggers a bonus game is won in the display windows 23, 24, and 25 (step S43). If it is determined that the bonus game trigger has been established, the bonus game repeat count t is newly determined by lottery (step S44), and the determined repeat count t is added to the current bonus game count T. (Step S45). Thus, if the bonus game is won during the bonus game, the remaining number of bonus games is increased. More specifically, for example, when the game is shifted to the 20th bonus game for the first time, if the bonus game is won for the 17th bonus game at the 12th time, then 25 times (20-12 times + 17 times) A bonus game is held.

  On the other hand, when the bonus game trigger is not established in step S43, the CPU 50 determines whether or not a winning combination is established (step S46). When determining that the winning combination has been established, the CPU 50 performs a payout process (see FIG. 12 or FIG. 17 described later) (step S47).

  When the process of step S45 or S47 is executed, or when it is determined in step S46 that any combination is not established (when it is determined that it is out), the CPU 50 stores the bonus game stored in the RAM 52. The game number T is read out, and 1 is subtracted from the value of the read game number T. Then, the subtracted game number T is stored again in the RAM 52 (step S48).

  Next, the CPU 50 determines whether or not the number of bonus games has reached the number determined in step S40 (step S49). Specifically, the determination is made based on whether or not the number of games T stored in the RAM 52 has become zero. If the number of games T is not zero, that is, the number of executions of the bonus game has reached the number determined in step S40. If it is determined that it is not, the process returns to step S41 and the above-described process is repeated. On the other hand, if the number of games T is 0, that is, if it is determined that the number of times determined in step S40 has been reached, then this subroutine is terminated.

  FIG. 12 shows step S33 of the winning determination process 1, step S83 of the winning determination process 2, step S103 of the winning determination process 3, step S123 of the winning determination process 4, step S133 of the winning determination process 5 shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the payout process 1 which is one Example of the payout process called and performed in step S47 of a bonus game process.

  In the payout process 1, first, the CPU 50 determines whether or not the winning is a point addition target symbol (step S50). When determining that the symbol is a point addition target symbol, the CPU 50 refers to the magnification (step S51). Next, the process goes to step S53.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S50 that the symbol is not a point addition target symbol, the CPU 50 sets the magnification to 1 (step S52).

  Next, in step S53, the CPU 50 performs payout by multiplying the payout of the winning symbol by the magnification.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the point addition process that is called and executed in step S36 of the winning determination process shown in FIG.

  In the point addition process, first, the CPU 50 adds points (step S60). Next, it is determined whether or not the point exceeds the reference value (step S61). If it is determined that the point does not exceed the reference value, this process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the point has exceeded the reference value, the magnification is updated (step S62). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

[About trigger production and WIN production]
The effect of the point addition process using the point grant symbol described in the above-described flowchart (steps S33 and S34 to S36 in FIG. 10) is referred to as a trigger effect, and the effect of the payout process using the point addition target symbol is referred to as a WIN effect. About this effect, it is displayed about the trigger effect 1 and the trigger effect 2 and the trigger effect 3 which are the modifications, the WIN effect 1 in the case of the trigger effect 1 and the trigger effect 2, and the WIN effect 2 in the case of the trigger effect 3. An example of the image will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Trigger production 1]
FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image representing the trigger effect 1 displayed on the main display 4 and the sub display 3. In the trigger effect 1, the payout rate is determined by the points added when the rearranged symbol combination is reach. The image of the trigger effect 1 shown in this figure represents that the rearranged symbol combination is reach with respect to the combination of “7”, so that the point is 1 and the magnification is 1.5 times. . Since points are accumulated even if the player goes off, it is possible to prevent the player from losing interest in the game.

  FIG. 14 (1) is a diagram illustrating an example of an image of the trigger effect 1 displayed on the sub display 3. The image shown in this figure represents the points that have been acquired, the magnification when paying out, and the combination of symbols to be paid out. In the trigger effect 1 (display type showing the required number), the acquired points are represented by hatched marks 102, and the payout rates are “× 1.5”, “× 2”, “× 3” and The combination of symbols to be paid out is represented by “7, 7, 7” 104. A point necessary for increasing the magnification (for example, 1.5 times to 2 times) is represented by a white circle 103. For example, in the image shown in this figure, the points are 1.5 times when the point is 2 or less, 2 times when the point is 3 to 5, 3 times when the point is 6 to 10, and 6 times when the point is 11 or more. That is, the image of the trigger effect 1 shown in this figure indicates that when the symbol combination is “7, 7, 7”, 1.5 times the normal payout is paid, and the message “POINT GET!” 101 Indicates that points have been earned.

  FIG. 14B is a diagram illustrating an example of an image of the trigger effect 1 displayed on the main display 4. In the image shown in this figure, symbols are rearranged, and the combination of “7, 7, BARBAR”, which is the reach for the combination of “7, 7, 7”, is the left display window 23, the middle display window 24, and the right display. It is displayed in the window 25. The message “YOU'VE GOT A POINT!” 105 indicates that points have been earned.

[WIN production 1]
FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image representing the WIN effect 1 displayed on the main display 4 and the sub display 3. In the WIN effect, when the rearranged symbol combination is a point addition target symbol, payout is performed at a magnification based on the point addition. The image of the WIN effect 1 shown in this figure indicates that payout is performed at a magnification based on point addition because the rearranged symbol combination is “7, 7, 7”.

  FIG. 15A is a diagram illustrating an example of an image of WIN effect 1 displayed on the sub-display 3. In the image shown in this figure, the fact that 5 points have been acquired is indicated by a hatched mark 102. Then, “7, 7, 7” 104 and “× 2” indicate that when the symbol combination is “7, 7, 7”, the payout is twice the normal payout.

  FIG. 15B is a diagram illustrating an example of an image of WIN effect 1 displayed on the main display 4. The image shown in this figure shows that symbols are rearranged and the combination of “7, 7, 7” is displayed in the left display window 23, the middle display window 24, and the right display window 25. Then, the message “WIN! 100 × 2” 111 indicates that if the normal payout when winning a prize of “7, 7, 7” is 100 credits, the payout will be twice as much as 100 credits.

[Trigger production 2]
In the trigger effect 1, the payout rate is determined based on the points added when the rearranged symbol combination is reach. In the trigger effect 2, the payout rate is rearranged. This is determined based on the points added when one of the symbols is a drag mark. This embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image representing the trigger effect 2 displayed on the main display 4 and the sub display 3. The image of the trigger effect 2 shown in this figure shows that points are added when one of the rearranged symbols is “7DORA”.

  FIG. 16 (1) is a diagram illustrating an example of an image of the trigger effect 2 displayed on the sub display 3. The image shown in this figure indicates that when the symbol combination is “7, 7, 7 DORA” 112, 1.5 times the normal payout is paid out.

  FIG. 16B is a diagram illustrating an example of an image of the trigger effect 2 displayed on the main display 4. In the image shown in this figure, the symbols are rearranged, and the combination of “BARBAR, BAR, 7DORA” including the symbol of the drag mark is displayed in the left display window 23, the middle display window 24, and the right display window 25. Represents.

  In addition, as a modified example of point grant, when the symbol of the drag mark is displayed, it is not an aspect of adding the point each time, but when the symbol of the drag mark is displayed, a lottery is performed, and based on the result, It may be a mode for determining the grant of points.

[Trigger production 3 (half wild)]
In the trigger effect 1, the payout rate is determined by the points added when the rearranged symbol combination is reach. In the trigger effect 3, the payout rate is determined by the rearranged symbols. Is determined based on the points added when one of the symbols is a specific symbol (“HALFWILD”). This embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Flow chart of payout process 2 (half wild)]
FIG. 17 shows the step S33 of the winning determination process shown in FIG. 10, the step S83 of the winning determination process 2, the step S103 of the winning determination process 3, the step S123 of the winning determination process 4, the step S133 of the winning determination process 5, or the bonus. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the payout process 2 (process about a half wild) which is one Example of the payout process called and performed in step S47 of a game process.

  In the payout process 2, first, the CPU 50 determines whether or not the winning is a symbol subject to point addition (step S70). When determining that the symbol is a point addition target symbol, the CPU 50 refers to the magnification (step S71). Next, the process goes to step S73.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S70 that the symbol is not a point addition target symbol, the CPU 50 sets the magnification to 1 (step S72).

  Next, in step S73, the CPU 50 determines whether or not the rearranged symbol combination includes a half wild symbol. If it is determined that the half wild symbol is included, the CPU 50 pays out half of the value obtained by multiplying the payout of the winning symbol by the magnification (step S74). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S73 that the half wild symbol is not included, the CPU 50 pays out a value obtained by multiplying the payout of the winning symbol by the magnification (step S75). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image representing the trigger effect 3 displayed on the main display 4. The image of the trigger effect 3 shown in this figure shows that symbols are rearranged and the combination of “7, 7, HALFWILD” is displayed in the left display window 23, the middle display window 24, and the right display window 25. ing. One of the rearranged symbols is “HALFWILD”, which indicates that points are added.

[WIN production 2]
FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image representing the WIN effect 2 displayed on the main display 4. The image of WIN effect 2 shown in this figure shows that symbols are rearranged and the combination of “7, 7, HALFWILD” is displayed in the left display window 23, the middle display window 24, and the right display window 25. ing. Since it is a half-wild prize, it means that a payout of a magnification based on points is made. The message “WIN! 80 × 3 240CREDITS!” 113 shows that if the normal payout of “7,7,7” is 160 when the magnification is 3 based on the points acquired so far, half of This means that 240 times the triple is paid out.

[Variations of point display]
The image of the trigger effect displays the acquired points, the magnification for paying out, and the combination of symbols to be paid out. As an example of the image, a display type showing the points necessary for changing the magnification is shown in FIG. 14, but other display types will be described. For example, a point saving effect 1 (see FIG. 20 to be described later) that does not display information about how many points the magnification changes, and a point saving effect 2 that does not display information about how many points are (see FIG. 21 to be described later) ), There is a point saving effect 3 (see FIG. 22 described later) for saving points for each combination. Each can be displayed in combination with a trigger effect. Details of each display type will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Point saving production 1]
FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of the display of acquired points displayed on the sub-display 3. This display type (gauge type) does not display specific information about how many points there are and how many points the magnification changes from. In the image shown in this figure, the message “RANK UP BAR” 121 indicates that the gauge represents RANK UP, and “NEXT × 2” 122 doubles the magnification when the rank is increased due to an increase in points. Represents that. That is, in this example, when the rearranged symbol combination is “7, 7, 7”, the payout of the magnification based on the addition of the points is performed, and when the RANK UP is performed, the payout magnification is doubled. Represents.

[Point saving production 2]
FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of the display of acquired points displayed on the sub display 3. In this display type (numerical display type), information about how many points are present is not displayed. An arrow 131 divided into three represents the current magnification and a transition to the next magnification if the condition is satisfied. “7DORA” 133 represents a point grant target symbol, and “× 3 Hit” 132 represents a shift to the next magnification when the number of point grant target symbols is three. That is, in this example, the current magnification is 1.5 times, and the occurrence of “7DORA” three times indicates that the magnification is doubled. When the magnification is changed, for example, the display of “× 1.5” 134 is changed to “× 2”, and the display of “× 2” 135 is changed to “× 3”.

[Point saving production 3]
FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of the display of acquired points displayed on the sub display 3. In this display, there are gauges separated by necessary points for each combination, and when points are accumulated, the rank is increased, and the gauge until the next rank is displayed. In the effect image shown in this figure, the image 141 has a payout of 100 when the rearranged symbol combination is “7, 7, 7”. In this example, the current magnification is 1. 5 times indicates that 3 points are required until the next RANK UP, but 2 points are currently acquired. Similarly, when the rearranged symbol combination is “3BAR, 3BAR, 3BAR”, the payout is 50. In this example, the current RANK is doubled and the next RANK is Up to UP indicates that 6 points are required but 3 points are currently earned. Further, in the image 143, when the rearranged symbol combination is “BAR, BAR, BAR”, the payout is 30. In this example, the current RANK is 1 and the next RANK UP Up to this point, 2 points are required, but 1 is currently acquired.

  In the aspect of the point saving effect 3, for example, the CPU 50 adds the image 141, that is, the point of “7-7-7” when the rearranged symbol combination is “7, 7, BAR”. , “3BAR, 3BAR, 7”, points of “3BAR-3BAR-3BAR” may be added. That is, the symbol combination which gives a point for every combination may be different.

[Variation 2: RANKUP! ]
A modification example in which the symbol “RANKUP!” Is provided will be described. When the symbol “RANKUP!” Is rearranged, points are added, and when the reference value is exceeded, the point addition target symbol is updated. This embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram showing symbols and code numbers drawn on the reels 22L, 22C, and 22R. An example of a symbol row in which seven types of symbols represented on each reel 22L, 22C, 22R are arranged respectively is shown. This is the same except that “RANKUP!” 100 exists in the arrangement of the plurality of types of symbols shown in FIG.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of winning determination processing 2 in “RANKUP!”. The winning determination process 2 is called and executed in step S16 of the game execution process shown in FIG. 8 when there is “RANKUP!” 100 in a plurality of types of symbols represented on the reels 22L, 22C, and 22R.

  In the winning determination process 2, first, the CPU 50 determines whether or not a bonus game trigger is established (step S80). In this process, the CPU 50 determines whether or not the rearranged symbol combination is a bonus game trigger. When it is determined that the bonus game trigger is established, a bonus game process (see FIG. 11) is called (step S81), and then this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S80 that the bonus game trigger has not been established, the CPU 50 determines whether or not it is a winning combination (step S82). In this process, the CPU 50 determines whether or not the rearranged symbol combination has won a winning combination. If it is determined that a winning combination has been won, a payout process (see FIG. 12 or FIG. 17) is called (step S83), and then this process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S82 that the winning combination has not been won, it is determined whether or not the rearranged symbol combination has won “RANKUP!” (Step S84). In this process, the CPU 50 determines whether or not “RANKUP!” Exists in the rearranged symbols. When determining that there is “RANKUP!”, The CPU 50 performs a point addition target symbol / magnification change process (see FIG. 25 described later) (step S85). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S84 that “RANKUP!” Has not been won, the CPU 50 thereafter ends this process.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of point addition target symbol / magnification change processing that is called and executed in step S85 of the winning determination processing 2 shown in FIG.

  In the point addition target symbol / magnification change process, first, the CPU 50 performs a point addition process (step S90). Next, the CPU 50 determines whether or not the point exceeds the reference value (step S91). If it is determined that the point does not exceed the reference value, this process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S91 that the point has exceeded the reference value, the point addition target symbol is changed (step S92) (see FIG. 27 described later). Next, the CPU 50 determines whether or not the symbol combination is “7, 7, 7” (step S93). If it is determined that the symbol combination is not “7, 7, 7”, the present process is terminated. On the other hand, when determining that the symbol combination is “7, 7, 7”, the CPU 50 changes the magnification (step S94) (see FIG. 28 described later). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

[RANKUP production 1]
FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image representing the RANKUP effect 1 displayed on the main display 4 and the sub display 3. In the image of RANKUP effect 1 shown in this figure, when “RANKUP!” Is included in the rearranged symbols, points are added, and when the added points exceed the reference value, the point addition target symbol is updated. Represents.

  FIG. 26 (1) is a diagram showing an example of an image of RANKUP effect 1 displayed on the sub-display 3. In the image shown in this figure, “BARBAR BARBAR BARBAR... 50” 156 indicates that the payout is 50 credits when the rearranged symbol combination is “BARBAR”. Similarly, “BAR BAR BAR... 100” 155 indicates that when the rearranged symbol combination is BAR, the payout is 100 credits, and “777... 300” 154 is When the rearranged symbol combination is “7, 7, 7”, it indicates that the payout is 300 credits. “× 2” indicates that the payout rate is double. Furthermore, a game is executed, the symbols are rearranged, “RANKUP!” Appears, and the point addition target symbol is changed by an arrow 158 when the added point exceeds a predetermined reference value. In this example, the point addition target symbol is 2BAR and the magnification is 2 is represented by a thick frame 157 of “× 2”.

  FIG. 26 (2) is a diagram illustrating an example of an image of RANKUP effect 1 displayed on the main display 4. The image shown in this figure shows that symbols are rearranged and the combination of “BAR, 7, RANKUP!” Is displayed in the left display window 23, the middle display window 24, and the right display window 25. Marks 151, 152, and 153 indicate that “RANKUP!” Has appeared and points have been added. In this example, “RANKUP!” Appears once, indicating that one mark 151 is lit. If it appears three times, it means that the reference value has been exceeded and the point addition target symbol is changed from 2 BAR to “BAR BAR BAR... 100”.

[RANKUP production 2]
FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image representing the RANKUP effect 2 displayed on the main display 4 and the sub display 3. The image of the RANKUP effect 2 shown in this figure shows that the payout rate is updated when the point by “RANKUP!” Exceeds the reference value and the point target symbol is updated once.

  FIG. 27 (1) is a diagram illustrating an example of a RANKUP effect 2 image displayed on the sub-display 3. In the image shown in this figure, “BARBAR BARBAR BARBAR... 50” 156 and “× 2” are the same as those in FIG. When a game is executed, symbols are rearranged and “RANKUP!” Appears, the added point exceeds a predetermined reference value, and the point addition target symbol is changed from “777... 300 × 2” The arrow 160 indicates that the magnification is 3 times, and if the cycle is similarly, the magnification is further 4 times.

  FIG. 27 (2) is a diagram showing an example of a RANKUP effect 2 image displayed on the main display 4. The image shown in this figure shows that symbols are rearranged and the combination of “BARBAR, BAR, RANKUP!” Is displayed in the left display window 23, the middle display window 24, and the right display window 25. Since the added point is 3, all of the marks 151, 152, and 153 are lit, and the sub-display indicates that the point addition target symbol has been changed to “BAR BAR BAR... 100” 155.

  FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example of the image of the RANKUP effect 2 displayed on the main display 4 and the sub display 3 when the game is executed and the game state has progressed from FIG.

  FIG. 28 (1) is a diagram showing an example of an image of RANKUP effect 2 displayed on the sub-display 3. In the image shown in this figure, when “BAR BAR BAR” is established in the rearranged symbol combination, a thick frame 161 indicates that the payout is 100 credits and the magnification is 3 times.

  FIG. 28 (2) is a diagram showing an example of an image of RANKUP effect 2 displayed on the main display 4. The image shown in this figure shows that symbols are rearranged and a combination of “BAR, BAR, BAR” is displayed in the left display window 23, the middle display window 24, and the right display window 25. Since “BAR, BAR, BAR” has been established, a message “WIN! 300 × 3 300CREDITS !!!!” 162 indicates that the payout is 300.

[Variation 3: WHEEL]
A modification example in which the symbol “WHEEL” is provided will be described. When the symbol “WHEEL” is rearranged, the payout rate or payout is determined by lottery. At this time, a WHEEL winning combination is determined. Here, the WHEEL winning combination is a symbol combination to which a payout is awarded according to a payout rate or a payout determined by lottery. This embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

[WHEEL Production 1]
FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image of the WHEEL effect 1 displayed on the main display 4 and the sub display 3. The image of WHEEL effect 1 shown in this figure indicates that when the symbol “WHEEL!” Is rearranged, a payout rate or a payout is selected.

  FIG. 29 (1) is a diagram illustrating an example of an image of WHEEL effect 1 displayed on the sub-display 3. The image shown in this figure represents that a magnification or a payout is selected from among four layers of ellipses 190 based on the lottery result. With the appearance of “WHEEL!”, The magnification or payout of the first layer 191 becomes a lottery target. As a result of lottery, a magnification such as “× 2” is selected, or an arrow that moves to the second layer is selected. In this example, as a result of lottery, “× 2” is selected and the magnification is double is indicated by a round frame 195 and a message “BONUS WHEEL! × 2” 196. Here, the WHEEL winning combination may be determined by lottery at the timing of appearance of “WHEEL!” Or may be determined in advance.

  Here, for example, the CPU 50 determines any magnification or arrow from the first layer by random number lottery. As a result, when the arrow is selected, the CPU 50 proceeds to the second layer. Furthermore, if any of the magnification, the payout, and the arrow drawn in the second layer is determined and, as a result, 30 indicating the payout is determined, the transition to the next game, the WHEEL winning combination (7 Each time (-7-WILD) is established, 30 credits are paid in addition to the normal payout. Further, for example, when × 2 is determined, it is configured to pay the usual double every time the WHEEL winning combination (7-7-WILD) is established after the next game. Each time the “WHEEL!” Symbol appears and the WHEEL effect is executed, the state (× 2, × 3, 30, etc.) is changed. In addition, when the WHEEL effect reaches the fourth layer, a progressive is paid. In addition, the lottery method in the WHEEL effect may determine symbols for each layer, or may determine from all layers (1 to 4 layers) based on one lottery result.

  FIG. 29 (2) is a diagram illustrating an example of an image of WHEEL effect 1 displayed on the main display 4. The image shown in this figure shows that symbols are rearranged and the combination of “BAR, 7, WHEEL!” Is displayed in the left display window 23, the middle display window 24, and the right display window 25. The message “BONUS WHEEL!” 197 indicates that the production of the appearance of “WHEEL!” Starts.

  FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image of WHEEL effect 1 displayed on the main display 4 and the sub display 3 when the game is executed and the game state progresses from FIG.

  FIG. 30A is a diagram illustrating an example of an image of WHEEL effect 1 displayed on the sub-display 3 when rearranged in the WHEEL winning combination. The image shown in this figure is drawn from the second layer 192 and the fact that the magnification is 3 is indicated by a round frame 181 and a message “BONUS WHEEL! × 3” 182.

  FIG. 30 (2) is a diagram illustrating an example of an image of WHEEL effect 1 displayed on the main display 4. In the image shown in this figure, the symbols are rearranged and the combination of “7, 7, WILD” which becomes a WHEEL winning combination is displayed in the left display window 23, the middle display window 24, and the right display window 25. Represents. The message “WIN! 300 × 3 900 CREDITS !!” 183 indicates that 300 credits of 300 × 3 are paid out because the player has won the WHEEL winning combination.

[WHEEL Production 2]
FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image representing the WHEEL effect 2 displayed on the main display 4 and the sub display 3 when rearranged in the WHEEL winning combination. In the image of WHEEL production 2 shown in this figure, when rearranged in the WHEEL winning combination, an arrow that moves to the second layer is selected by random number lottery, and “30” is selected from the second layer. The case where it was done is shown.

  FIG. 31 (1) is a diagram illustrating an example of an image of WHEEL effect 2 displayed on the sub-display 3. The image shown in this figure is drawn from the second layer 192 and a payout of 30 as a fixed payout is indicated by a round frame 185 and a message “BONUS WHEEL! 30” 186. For example, as described above, even though “× 2” is selected as the magnification, the WHEEL is awarded in a state where the arrow moving to the second layer is won and the payout is “30” by random number lottery. When winning a winning combination, an additional payout 30 is added to the normal payout 300, and a total of 330 credits are paid out. That is, the magnification “× 2” is canceled, the predetermined payout “30” is paid out, and the WHEEL effect is ended.

  FIG. 31 (2) is a diagram illustrating an example of an image of WHEEL effect 2 displayed on the main display 4. In the image shown in this figure, symbols are rearranged, and a symbol combination of “7, 7, WILD” which is a WHEEL winning combination is displayed in the left display window 23, the middle display window 24, and the right display window 25. Represents. The message “WIN! 300 + 30 330 CREDITS!” 187 is a message indicating that 330 credits will be paid out because a prize has been won.

[About WILD]
A case where the symbol “WILD” is rearranged will be described. The symbol “WILD” can be substituted for other rearranged symbols. For example, when the rearranged symbol combination is “BAR, BAR, WILD”, “BAR, BAR, BAR” is established. The symbol combination (“BAR, BAR, BAR”) in this case is referred to as including a combination. A description of the WILD effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 32 and 33. FIG. In the following embodiments, since the magnification is not determined based on the added points, the point addition target symbol will be described as a magnification change target symbol.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of winning determination process 3 (WILD effect) which is called and executed in step S16 of the game execution process shown in FIG.

  In the winning determination process 3, first, the CPU 50 determines whether or not a bonus game trigger is established (step S100). In this process, the CPU 50 determines whether or not the rearranged symbol combination is a bonus game trigger. If it is determined that the bonus game trigger has been established, a bonus game process (see FIG. 11) is called (step S101), and then this process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S100 that the bonus game trigger has not been established, the CPU 50 determines whether or not it is a winning combination (step S102). In this process, the CPU 50 determines whether or not the rearranged symbol combination has won a winning combination. If it is determined that a winning combination has been won, a payout process (see FIG. 12 or FIG. 17) is called (step S103), and then this process ends. In the payout process, a payout process when a “included role” described later is established is also executed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S102 that the winning combination has not been won, it is determined whether or not the rearranged symbol combination is “reach combination and WILD” (step S104). Here, the “reach combination” is a winning combination including symbols displayed on the first reel 22L and the second reel 22C together with WILD. For example, in S110 of FIG. 33, the reach role is “BAR, BAR”. The “included combination”, which will be described later, is a symbol combination in which symbols included in the reach combination are displayed on the first reel 22L, the second reel 22C, and the third reel 22R. For example, when the “reach role” is “BAR, BAR”, the “include role” is “BAR, BAR, BAR”.

  Next, in step S105, it is determined whether or not the same reach combination. Then, the CPU 50 determines whether the reach combination previously stored in the RAM 52 and the reach combination rearranged this time are the same reach combination. And when it is judged that it is a different reach combination, it goes to step S106. That is, when “reach role and WILD” is established after rearrangement, the CPU 50 always stores the reach role in the RAM 52 as a magnification change target symbol. The reach combination is stored in the RAM 52 and is retained after the next game. Here, the magnification change target symbol is a symbol combination whose magnification is to be changed, as shown in FIG.

  If the CPU 50 determines that the reach combination is different, in step S106, the CPU 50 sets a magnification change target symbol in the union combination corresponding to the reach combination (step S106). Then, it goes to step S108.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S105 that they have the same reach combination, a change of the magnification at the time of formation of the unrecognized combination, that is, a change of the credit to be paid out when winning the unrecognized combination is performed (step S107).

  Next, after the processing in step S106 or step S107, in step S108, a credit to be paid out at the time of formation of the hidden combination is paid out. Thereafter, this process is terminated.

[Directed by HALF WILD]
FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating a transition of an image representing a HALF WILD effect displayed on the main display 4. Here, HALF WILD differs from WILD only in that the payout when HALF WILD is established pays out half of the payout when WILD is established, and is similar in that the symbol of the third reel 22L functions as a wild card. Therefore, in the following embodiments, HALF WILD will be described, but it can be applied to WILD as well.

  When the HALF WILD effect is rearranged and the reach combination and the symbol “HALF WILD” are rearranged, the payout rate increases when the same reach combination and the symbol “HALF WILD” are further rearranged. On the other hand, when a different reach combination and the symbol “HALF WILD” are rearranged, the magnification change target symbol is changed. In this figure, when the rearranged symbol combination is “BAR, BAR, BAR”, the payout is 100 credits, and when “7, 7, 7”, the payout is 200 credits.

  FIG. 33 (S110) shows that the magnification change target symbol is “BAR” due to the appearance of the combination of “BAR, BAR, HALF WILD”, and the magnification is doubled. Also, it is shown that 50 credits, which is half of 100 credits, have been obtained due to the formation of the combination by “HALF WILD”.

  FIG. 33 (S111) shows that with the appearance of the combination of “BAR, BAR, BAR”, the payout is doubled to 100 credits and 200 credits are obtained.

  In FIG. 33 (S112), since the combination of “BAR, BAR, and HALF WILD” is further introduced from (S110), the reach combination is the same as the previous one. Therefore, the magnification when the combination is established is doubled to tripled. Indicates that it has been changed.

  FIG. 33 (S113) shows that from the state of (S112), due to the appearance of the combination of “BAR, BAR, BAR”, the payout is three times 100 credits and 300 credits are obtained.

  In FIG. 33 (S114), since the reach combination is “7, 7” due to the appearance of the combination of “7, 7, HALF WILD” from the state of (S110), the magnification change target symbol is “BAR, BAR, BAR ”is changed to“ 7, 7, 7 ”, and the magnification is doubled. It is shown that 100 credits, which is half of the 200 credits, have been obtained due to the formation of the role of “HALF WILD”. In this case, the magnification of “BAR, BAR, BAR”, which was the previous reach role, is reset, and the magnification of “× 2” is not taken over when the reach role of “BAR, BAR” is established next time.

  FIG. 33 (S115) shows that from the state of (S114), due to the appearance of the combination of “7, 7, 7”, the payout is doubled to 200 credits and 400 credits are obtained.

[Example 2]
Hereinafter, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment when the sub reel is provided will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 to 46. First, a schematic configuration of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 and 35, with respect to differences from the first embodiment.

  FIG. 34 is a perspective view of the slot machine 2. In the slot machine 2, a first sub reel 26 and a second sub reel 27 are added to the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment. The first sub reel 26 exists in the main display 4, and a symbol is newly rotated and rearranged by the rearranged symbol. The second sub-reel 27 exists in the sub-display 3, and symbols are newly rotated and rearranged by the symbols rearranged on the first sub-reel 26.

  FIG. 35 is a block diagram schematically showing a control system of the slot machine 2. In the slot machine 2, as the first sub reel 26 and the second sub reel 27 are added to the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, the motor drive circuit 82, the stepping motor 82R, the reel position for the first sub reel 26 are added. A detection circuit 85, a motor drive circuit 83 for the second sub reel 27, a stepping motor 83R, and a reel position detection circuit 84 are added.

[Example using the first sub reel]
An embodiment using the first sub reel will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Symbol arrangement of the first sub reel]
FIG. 36 is a diagram showing symbols and code numbers displayed on the first sub reel 26. An example of a symbol column in which six types of symbols represented on the first sub reel 26 are arranged is shown. This array is tabulated as data and stored in the ROM 51 (see FIG. 35). Each symbol is assigned a code number “00” to “05” as shown in FIG. 36 and is stored in the ROM 51 (see FIG. 35) as a data table. That is, a symbol can be uniquely identified by the distinction of the first sub reel 26 and the code number.

  As shown in FIG. 36, four types of symbols are formed on the peripheral surface of the first sub reel 26. Specifically, the symbols formed on the peripheral surface of the first sub reel 26 are a “× 1” symbol 210, a “× 2” symbol 211, a “× 10” symbol 212, and a “× 3” symbol 213. These four types of symbols are arranged in the order shown in FIG. 36 on the peripheral surface of the first sub reel 26. The first sub reel 26 is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of winning determination process 4 that is called and executed in step S16 of the game execution process shown in FIG.

  In the winning determination process 4, first, the CPU 50 determines whether or not a bonus game trigger is established (step S120). In this process, the CPU 50 determines whether or not the rearranged symbol combination is a bonus game trigger. If it is determined that a bonus game trigger has been established, a bonus game process (see FIG. 11) is called (step S121). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S120 that the bonus game trigger has not been established, the CPU 50 determines whether or not it is a winning combination (step S122). In this process, the CPU 50 determines whether or not the rearranged symbol combination has won a winning combination. If it is determined that the winning combination has been won, a payout process (see FIG. 12 or 17) is called (step S123). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S122 that the winning combination has not been won, it is determined whether or not the rearranged symbol is “RANKUP!” (Step S124). When determining that the symbol is “RANKUP!”, The CPU 50 performs a first sub-reel rotation process (step S125). Next, a payout rate determination process is performed when the union combination is established (step S126). The “included combination” here may be the same as the “included combination” described in the WILD of the first embodiment, or the CPU 50 may determine in advance as an included combination. Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  If the first sub-reel rotates after being rearranged again, the magnification determined by the previously determined magnification determination process (S126) is reset and based on the result of the rearrangement of the newly rotated first sub-reel. The magnification is determined.

  FIG. 38 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image of the first sub reel effect 1 displayed on the main display 4. The image shown in this figure shows that symbols are rearranged and the combination of “7, BAR, RANKUP!” Is displayed in the left display window 23, the middle display window 24, and the right display window 25. The first sub-reel arrow 241 represents that the first sub-reel 26 is rotating due to the appearance of “RANKUP!”.

  FIG. 39 is a diagram showing an example of an image of the first sub-reel effect 1 displayed on the main display 4 when the game is executed and the game state progresses from FIG. The image shown in this figure represents that the first sub-reel 26 has been rotated, the symbols have been rearranged, and the symbols “× 1”, “× 2”, and “× 10” have appeared. The first sub-reel frame 242 and the message “× 2” 243 indicate that “× 2” has been determined.

[Examples using the first and second sub reels]
An embodiment using the first sub reel and the second sub reel will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Symbol arrangement of the first sub reel and the second sub reel]
FIG. 40 is a diagram showing symbols and code numbers displayed on the first sub reel 26 and the second sub reel. The first sub reel of FIG. 40 shows an example of a symbol row in which seven types of symbols represented on the first sub reel 26 are arranged. This array is tabulated as data and stored in the ROM 51 (see FIG. 35). That is, each symbol is assigned a code number “00” to “06” as shown in FIG. 40, and is stored in the ROM 51 (see FIG. 35) as a data table. That is, a symbol can be uniquely identified by the distinction of the first sub reel 26 and the code number.

  As shown in FIG. 40, seven types of symbols including blank symbols are formed on the peripheral surface of the first sub reel 26. Specifically, symbols formed on the circumferential surface of the first sub reel 26 are a WILD symbol 200, a red 7 symbol 201, a 7DORA symbol 202, a 3BAR symbol 203, a 2BAR symbol 204, a BAR symbol 205, and a blank symbol 206. These seven types of symbols are arranged in the order shown in FIG. 40 on the peripheral surface of the first sub reel 26. The first sub reel 26 is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  The second sub reel in FIG. 40 shows an example of a symbol row in which six types of symbols represented on the second sub reel 27 are arranged. This array is tabulated as data and stored in the ROM 51 (see FIG. 35). As shown in FIG. 40, each symbol is assigned a code number “00” to “05” and stored in the ROM 51 (see FIG. 35) as a data table. That is, a symbol can be uniquely identified by the distinction of the second sub reel 27 and the code number.

  As shown in FIG. 40, four kinds of symbols are formed on the peripheral surface of the second sub reel 27. Specifically, the symbols formed on the peripheral surface of the second sub reel 27 are a “× 1” symbol 230, a “× 2” symbol 231, a “× 10” symbol 232, and a “× 3” symbol 233. Then, on the peripheral surface of the second sub reel 27, these four kinds of symbols are arranged in the order shown in FIG. The second sub reel 27 is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of winning determination processing 5 that is called and executed in step S16 of the game execution processing shown in FIG.

  In the winning determination process 4, first, the CPU 50 determines whether or not a bonus game trigger is established (step S130). In this process, the CPU 50 determines whether or not the rearranged symbol combination is a bonus game trigger. If it is determined that a bonus game trigger has been established, a bonus game process (see FIG. 11) is called (step S131). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S130 that the bonus game trigger has not been established, the CPU 50 determines whether or not it is a winning combination (step S132). In this process, the CPU 50 determines whether or not the rearranged symbol combination has won a winning combination. If it is determined that the winning combination is won, a payout process (see FIG. 12 or 17) is called (step S133). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S132 that the winning combination has not been won, it is determined whether or not the rearranged symbol is a “RANKUP!” Symbol (step S134). When determining that the “RANKUP!” Symbol is established, the CPU 50 performs the first sub-reel rotation process (step S135). Then, the union combination is determined (step S136). Next, a second sub reel rotation process is performed (step S137). Then, a payout rate determination process is performed when the union combination is established (step S138). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S134 that the “RANKUP!” Symbol has not been established, this processing ends.

  FIG. 42 is a diagram illustrating an example of images of the first and second sub reel effects 1 displayed on the main display 4. In the images of the first and second sub reel effects 1-1 shown in this figure, symbols are rearranged, and the combination of “7, BAR, RANKUP!” Is displayed on the left display window 23, the middle display window 24, and the right display window 25. It is displayed. The first sub-reel arrow 245 represents that the first sub-reel 26 is rotating due to the appearance of the symbol “RANKUP!” In the right display window 25.

  FIG. 43 is a diagram showing an example of images of the first and second sub-reel effects 1 displayed on the main display 4 when the game is executed and the game state progresses from FIG. In the images of the first and second sub reel effects 1-2 shown in this figure, the first sub reel 26 rotates, the symbols are rearranged, and the symbols “7”, “7”, “BAR” appear, The sub reel frame 246 and the message “RANK UP7!” 247 indicate that the symbol “7” has been won. As a result, the impending combination is determined as “7, 7, 7”.

  FIG. 44 is a diagram showing an example of images of the first and second sub reel effects 1 displayed on the sub display 3 when the game is executed and the game state has progressed from FIG. The images of the first and second sub-reel effects 1-3 shown in this figure indicate that the second sub-reel 27 is rotating by the second sub-reel arrow 248.

  FIG. 45 is a diagram showing an example of images of the first and second sub-reel effects 1 displayed on the sub-display 3 when the game is executed and the game state progresses from FIG. The images of the first and second sub-reel effects 1-4 shown in this figure indicate that the symbol is determined to be “× 2” as a result of rearranging the symbols on the second sub-reel 27. The message “× 2 GET” 249 indicates that the payout rate is doubled when the impregnation combination “7, 7, 7” is established.

  FIG. 46 is a diagram illustrating an example of images of the first and second sub reel effects 2 displayed on the main display 4 and the sub display 3. The image shown in this figure is a diagram showing a case where the symbol “RANKUP!” Appears in the first and second sub reel effects 2. For explanation of the operation, description will be made from FIG.

  FIG. 46 (2) is a diagram showing an example of images of the first and second sub reel effects 2 displayed on the main display 4. The image shown in this figure shows that symbols are rearranged and the combination of “7, BAR, RANKUP!” Is displayed in the left display window 23, the middle display window 24, and the right display window 25. Then, the first sub reel 26 rotates, the symbols are rearranged, and the symbol “BAR” is won. As a result, the message “RANK UP BAR!” 252 indicates that the improper combination has been determined as “BAR, BAR, BAR”. When the inclusion combination is determined for the first sub reel, the second sub reel then rotates.

  FIG. 46 (1) is a diagram showing an example of images of the first and second sub reel effects 2 displayed on the sub display 3. The image shown in this figure represents that a symbol of “× 10” has been won as a result of rearranging the symbols on the second sub reel 27. The message “× 10 GET!” 251 indicates that the payout rate will be 10 times when the contingency combination “BAR, BAR, BAR” is established. The first sub reel 26 and the second sub reel 27 are described as mechanical reels, but may be pseudo reels displayed on the main display 4.

[Example 3]
Hereinafter, the video slot 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 47 to 51. First, the schematic configuration of the video slot 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 47 and 48, with respect to differences from the first embodiment.

  FIG. 47 is a perspective view of the video slot 1. Since the video slot 1 does not have the reels 22L, 22C, and 22R, the video slot 1 is different from the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment in that it does not have the display windows 23, 24, and 25. The symbols are rearranged in a symbol display frame configured on the display. In the case of this embodiment, five frames of symbol display frames 301, 302, 302, 304, and 305 are formed on the display (see FIG. 49 described later).

  FIG. 48 is a block diagram schematically showing a control system of the video slot 1. Since the video slot 1 does not have a reel, the video slot 1 does not have a motor drive circuit, a stepping motor, and a reel position detection circuit, and is different from the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment.

  FIG. 49 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image representing the free game effect 1 displayed on the main display 4 and the sub display 3. Similar to the bonus game shown in the flowchart of FIG. 11, the free game is played a predetermined number of times, and when the combination of the magnification change target symbols is established, the payout is performed at the determined rate. This combination and the determined magnification are determined by lottery in the free game production 1. And in free game production 2, a free game is started and payout is performed. In the image of the free game effect 1 shown in this figure, since the symbols are rearranged and the symbol “RANKUP!” Appears, lottery is performed to determine the role of the magnification change target symbol and a predetermined magnification. This indicates that the symbol change target symbol role is “7” and the magnification is 2.

  FIG. 49 (1) is a diagram showing an example of an image of the free game effect 1 displayed on the sub display 3. In the image shown in this figure, since the symbol “RANKUP!” Appears on the main display 4, the symbols are rearranged in the symbol display frame 314 of the sub-display 3. The symbol “BARBAR” 313 indicates that the symbol “7” 311 has won “× 2”.

  FIG. 49 (2) is a diagram illustrating an example of an image of the free game effect 1 displayed on the main display 4. In the image shown in this figure, symbols are rearranged in the symbol display frames 301, 302, 303, 304, and 305, and a combination of “7, BAR, BARBAR, 7, and RANKUP!” Is displayed in each frame. Represents that. Then, the message “7 × 2 GET!” 306 won the symbol “7” 311 with “× 2”, so that the payout of the symbol combination “7, 7, 7, 7, 7” is doubled. Indicates that the magnification has been acquired.

  FIG. 50 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image of the free game effect 2 displayed on the main display 4. In the free game effect 2, when the symbols are rearranged and the scatter symbol “S” appears in three places, the free game starts, and when the combination of the symbol to be changed is established, the payout is performed at the determined magnification. In the image of the free game effect 2-1 shown in this figure, symbols are rearranged in the symbol display frames 301, 302, 303, 304, and 305, and a combination of “S, 7, S, BAR, S” is displayed. It represents that. Since the scatter symbol “S” appears in three places, the number of free games is determined, and the message “10 FREE GAME start” 321 indicates that the free games will be played ten times.

  FIG. 51 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image of the free game effect 2 displayed on the main display 4 when the game is executed and the game state progresses from FIG. In the image of the free game effect 2-2 shown in this figure, the symbols are rearranged, and the combination of “7, 7, 7, 7, 7” is displayed in the symbol display frames 301, 302, 303, 304, 305. It represents that. Then, the message “FREE GAME remaining 3 GAME” 322 indicates that the remaining number of free games is performed 3 times. The message “WIN! 300 × 2 600CREDITS !!” 323 is based on “7, 7, 7, 7, 7” based on the free game effect 1 in which the symbol “7” of the magnification change target symbol and the magnification 2 are determined. This shows that double 600 credits are paid out with respect to the payout 300 when it is established.

[Other variations: Progressive payout]
FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of progressive payout processing. An example of payout processing that is called and executed in the case of progressive payout processing will be described.

  In the progressive payout process, first, the CPU 50 determines whether or not there is a payout request (step S140). If it is determined that there is no payout request, the process returns to step S140.

  On the other hand, when determining in step S140 that there is a payout request, the CPU 50 determines whether or not the progressive addition amount is 0 or more (step S141).

  When it is determined in step S141 that the progressive addition amount is 0 or more, the CPU 50 pays out preferentially from the progressive addition amount (step S142). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S141 that the progressive addition amount is not 0 or more, the CPU 50 performs normal payout (step S143). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

[Other variations: About trigger production 4]
FIG. 53 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image representing the trigger effect 4 displayed on the main display 4 and the sub display 3. The image of the trigger effect 4 shown in this figure represents that points are added when the combination of symbols is out of the predetermined range. Since points are accumulated for predetermined off-set symbol combinations, it is possible to prevent the player from losing interest in the game. Predetermined symbol combinations may be determined in advance or may be determined at a predetermined timing by lottery.

  FIG. 53 (1) is a diagram illustrating an example of an image of the trigger effect 4 displayed on the sub display 3. In the image shown in this figure, when the symbol combination is “7, 7, 7”, it means that 1.5 times the normal payout is paid out, and that the acquired point is 1. ing.

  FIG. 53 (2) is a diagram illustrating an example of an image of the trigger effect 4 displayed on the main display 4. In the image shown in this figure, symbols are rearranged, and combinations of predetermined symbol combinations “BARBAR, BAR, 7” that do not correspond to all predetermined winning combinations are a left display window 23 and a middle display window 24. , It is displayed on the right display window 25. Since the rearranged symbol combination is a predetermined symbol combination, it indicates that points have been acquired.

  In the present embodiment, in the rank 1 production 1, in the state “777 300 × 2”, the case where the point addition by “RANKUP!” Exceeds the reference value is not clearly shown, but the number of payout credits of 2 BAR is It can also be updated to “BARBAR BARBAR BARBAR... 100”. When “RANKUP!” Is rearranged, the number of payout credits may be updated. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from losing interest in the game.

  Although the embodiment has been described above, it is merely an example, and the present invention is not particularly limited, and is not limited to the combination of symbols shown on the reels 22L, 22C, and 22R of the slot machine or the like. It can also be applied to a combination of symbols of a table game (for example, a card game, a mahjong game, etc.), and various structural requirements can be appropriately changed in design. In addition, the effects shown in the examples are merely a list of the most preferable effects resulting from the examples, and the effects of the present invention are not limited to those described in the examples. Further, the magnification and other numerical values shown in the present embodiment can be appropriately changed in design in order to improve the gameability of the slot machine 1 or the video slot 1.

It is a conceptual diagram explaining paying out preferentially from the credit stored for progressive payout. 2 is a perspective view of the slot machine 1. FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of a main display 4 and a reel 22. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a main display 4. FIG. It is a figure which shows the symbol and code number which were drawn on reel 22L, 22C, 22R. FIG. 4 shows an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1. 3 is a diagram showing an electrical configuration of a sub control circuit 171 of the slot machine 1. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a game execution process routine that is a game process of the slot machine 1. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the lottery process called and performed in the game execution process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the winning determination process 1 called and performed in the game execution process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the bonus game process called and performed in the winning determination process 1 shown in FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of payout processing 1 which is an embodiment of payout processing called and executed in the winning determination processing 1 or bonus game processing shown in FIG. 10. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the point addition process called and performed in the winning determination process 1 shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the image showing the trigger production | presentation 1 displayed on the main display 4 and the sub display 3. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the image showing the WIN effect 1 displayed on the main display 4 and the sub display 3. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the image showing the trigger production | presentation 2 displayed on the main display 4 and the sub display 3. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of payout processing 2 (processing for half wild) which is an embodiment of payout processing called and executed in the winning determination processing shown in FIG. 10. It is a figure which shows an example of the image showing the trigger production | presentation 3 displayed on the main display 4. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the image showing the WIN effect 2 displayed on the main display 4. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example (gauge type) about the display of the acquired point displayed on the sub display. It is a figure which shows an example (numerical value display type) about the display of the acquired point displayed on the sub display. It is a figure which shows an example (gauge for every combination) about the display of the acquired point displayed on the sub display. It is a figure which shows the symbol ("RANKUP!" Exists) and code number which were drawn on reel 22L, 22C, 22R. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the winning determination process 2 in "RANKUP!". FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a point addition target symbol / magnification change process that is called and executed in the winning determination process 2 shown in FIG. 24. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the image showing the RANKUP production 1 displayed on the main display 4 and the sub display 3. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the image showing the RANKUP production 2-1 displayed on the main display 4 and the sub display 3. FIG. FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image of a RANKUP effect 2-2 displayed on the main display 4 and the sub display 3 when the game is executed and the game state progresses from FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the image showing the WHEEL effect 1-1 displayed on the main display 4 and the sub display 3. FIG. FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image of the WHEEL effect 1-2 displayed on the main display 4 and the sub display 3 when the game is executed and the game state progresses from FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the image showing the WHEEL effect 2 displayed on the main display 4 and the sub display 3. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the winning determination process 3 (WILD process) called and performed in the game execution process shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the transition of the image showing the WILD effect displayed on the main display. 4 is a perspective view of the slot machine 2. FIG. 3 is a block diagram schematically showing a control system of the slot machine 2. FIG. It is a figure which shows the symbol and code number which are displayed on the 1st sub reel. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the winning determination process 4 called and performed in the game execution process shown in FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image of a first sub reel effect 1 displayed on a main display 4. FIG. 39 is a diagram showing an example of an image of the first sub-reel effect 1 displayed on the main display 4 when a game is executed and the game state has progressed from FIG. It is a figure which shows the symbol and code number which are displayed on the 1st sub reel 26 and the 2nd sub reel 27. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the winning determination process 5 called and performed in the game execution process shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the image of the 1st, 2nd sub-reel production 1-1 displayed on the main display. 42 is a diagram illustrating an example of images of first and second sub-reel effects 1-2 displayed on the main display 4 when a game is executed and a game state progresses from FIG. FIG. 44 is a diagram illustrating an example of images of first and second sub reel effects 1-3 displayed on the sub display 3 when a game is executed and a game state progresses from FIG. 43. FIG. 45 is a diagram illustrating an example of images of first and second sub reel effects 1-4 displayed on the sub display 3 when a game is executed and a game state progresses from FIG. 44. It is a figure which shows an example of the image of the 1st, 2nd sub reel production | presentation 2 displayed on the main display 4 and the sub display 3. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a video slot 1. FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing a control system of a video slot 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the image showing the free game production 1 displayed on the main display 4 and the sub display 3. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the image of the free game effect 2-1 displayed on the main display 4. FIG. FIG. 50 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image of a free game effect 2-2 displayed on the main display 4 when a game is executed and a game state progresses from FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the payout process from progressive. It is a figure which shows an example of the image showing the trigger production | presentation 4 displayed on the main display 4 and the sub display 3. FIG.

Explanation of symbols

1 Slot machine 3 Sub display 4 Main display 22L, 22C, 22R Reel 23, 24, 25 Display window 50 CPU
50a Main control circuit 51 ROM
52 RAM
171 Sub control circuit 223 Sub ROM

Claims (5)

A method executed by a gaming machine that pays out a predetermined amount of credit on condition that a credit bet has been received,
Accepting a bet in response to an operation from the player;
In response to accepting a bet, starting the game;
Accumulating and storing a part of the credits inserted as the bet;
Progressing through the game as the game starts,
Displaying a plurality of symbols on a display device in accordance with the progress of the game;
Deciding to pay out a predetermined amount of credit when a plurality of symbols displayed on the display device display a predetermined combination as a result of the game;
Increasing a credit to be paid out for a specific symbol combination by a predetermined amount on condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied;
A step of paying out preferentially from the stored credit when paying out the raised credit when the specific symbol combination is displayed on the display device after executing the raising process; A method of executing a game comprising: A gaming machine that pays out a predetermined amount of credit on the condition that a credit bet is accepted,
A plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols around;
A motor that rotates and stops the plurality of reels in response to receiving the signal;
An input device for starting the game, provided that a credit bet is received;
A memory for accumulating and storing a part of the credits accepted for the bet;
A gaming machine comprising: a controller that executes the following processing.
(A) A process of lottering random numbers in response to an input to the input device and starting a game;
(B) a process of transmitting a signal for rotating the plurality of reels to the motor;
(C) a process of transmitting a signal for stopping rotation of the plurality of reels to the motor in accordance with the random number lottery result;
(D) a process of determining to pay out a predetermined amount of credit when a plurality of symbols of the plurality of reels that have been stopped display a predetermined combination;
(E) A process of increasing a credit to be paid out for a specific symbol combination by a predetermined amount on condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied;
(F) When the specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed after the process of increasing, when the increased credit is paid out, the credit stored in the memory is preferentially paid. Processing to issue.   In the processing of (e), the predetermined condition is that a predetermined point combination different from the specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the condition that the predetermined point combination is accumulated, and the cumulative added point The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the game machine has a condition that a predetermined value has been reached. A gaming machine that pays out a predetermined amount of credit on the condition that a credit bet is accepted,
A display that rotates and displays multiple symbols;
An input device for starting the game, provided that a credit bet is received;
A memory for accumulating and storing a part of the credits accepted for the bet;
A gaming machine comprising: a controller that executes the following processing.
(A) A process of lottering random numbers in response to an input to the input device and starting a game;
(B) a process of rotating a plurality of symbols displayed on the display;
(C) a process of stopping and displaying the rotation of the plurality of symbols on the display according to the random number lottery result;
(D) a process of determining to pay out a predetermined amount of credit when a plurality of symbols stopped and displayed on the display display a predetermined combination;
(E) A process of increasing a credit to be paid out for a specific symbol combination by a predetermined amount on condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied;
(F) When the specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the display after executing the process of increasing, the credit stored in the memory is given priority when paying out the increased credit. Processing to pay out.   In the process of (e), the predetermined condition is that a predetermined point combination different from the specific symbol combination is cumulatively added on condition that the predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the display, and the cumulative addition is performed. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein a condition is that a given point has reached a predetermined value.

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