JP2009112774A - Gaming machine performing basic game and second game in which prize is changed according to player's selection - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a gaming machine which further includes new entertainment properties. <P>SOLUTION: In a case where a combination for starting a second game is formed in a basic game, a second game is started (S200). In the second game, a so-called race in which a plurality of moving symbols moves toward a stationary symbol is performed. A player predicts which moving symbol reaches the stationary symbol first before the race is started, and inputs the data by an input device (S300). Upon starting the race, in a case where a moving symbol to reach the stationary symbol first is the symbol selected by the player, a relatively large amount of coins is paid out (S500). In a case where a winning symbol is different from the symbol selected by the player, a relatively small amount of coins is paid out (S600). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a basic game and a second game in which a prize changes depending on a player's selection.

Conventionally, there is a known slot machine that executes a second game different from the repetition of a unit game in which symbols are rearranged when a bet and a spin button is input when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the basic game. . This second game is executed when a predetermined symbol is displayed in the basic game, and usually more payouts are made than in the basic game. In the second game, the game process in the basic game is not normally reflected, and it is determined whether or not to payout separately from the basic game. It is disclosed that a bonus feature game is executed when bonus symbols are aligned in the normal mode (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
US Pat. No. 6,168,523

  An object of this invention is to provide the gaming machine provided with the further new entertainment property.

  (1) In a second game, in a second game, a plurality of specific symbols including a stationary symbol that is displayed on the display and is in a stationary state, and a plurality of moving symbols that move within the screen of the display, An input device that accepts selection of one moving symbol; and a controller, wherein the controller determines whether (a) the plurality of specific symbols are displayed on the display in a specific manner in a basic game. And (b) starting execution of the second game when it is determined that the plurality of specific symbols are displayed in the specific mode, and (c) in the second game, the plurality of movements by the input device. In response to accepting selection of one moving symbol from a symbol. Moving the plurality of moving symbols toward the stationary symbol, (d) determining the order in which the plurality of moving symbols arrived at the stationary symbol, and (e) the moving symbol that first reached the stationary symbol. Is a relatively large award when it is the one moving symbol, and (f) if it is determined that a moving symbol different from the one moving symbol has first reached the stationary symbol, A gaming machine, wherein one moving symbol is awarded a smaller prize than when the stationary symbol first reaches the stationary symbol.

  The gaming machine according to the invention of (1) determines whether or not a plurality of specific symbols are displayed on the display in a specific mode in the basic game, and determines that the plurality of specific symbols are displayed in a specific mode , Start running the second game. In the second game, in response to accepting selection of one moving symbol from a plurality of moving symbols, the plurality of moving symbols are moved toward the stationary symbol, and the order in which the plurality of moving symbols reach the stationary symbol. Judging. As a result, a relatively large prize is awarded when the moving symbol that first reaches the stationary symbol is one moving symbol selected by the player. On the other hand, when it is determined that a moving symbol different from the one moving symbol selected by the player has reached the stationary symbol first, the prize is smaller than that when the moving symbol first reaches the stationary symbol. give.

  (2) The gaming machine according to (1), further including a memory that stores a determination table for determining which one of the plurality of moving symbols first reaches the stationary symbol, wherein the controller includes the determination table And determining a moving symbol that reaches the stationary symbol first.

  In the gaming machine according to the invention of (2), in addition to the gaming machine of (1), the controller determines a moving symbol that first reaches a stationary symbol based on a determination table.

  (3) In the gaming machine according to (1), a counter that counts the number of times the plurality of movement symbols are displayed on the display before the execution of the second game is started, and the plurality of movement symbols And a memory for storing a plurality of decision tables for determining which one of the stationary symbols is reached first, and the controller determines whether the plurality of decision tables are based on a result of comparing the counter values. One gaming table is selected, and a moving symbol that first arrives at the stationary symbol is decided based on the one decision table.

  In the gaming machine according to the invention of (3), in addition to the gaming machine of (1), the controller counts the number of times the plurality of moving symbols are displayed on the display before the execution of the second game is started. Are compared, and one decision table is selected from a plurality of decision tables based on the comparison result. Then, based on the one determination table, the moving symbol that reaches the stationary symbol first is determined.

  (4) In a second game, in a second game, a plurality of specific symbols including a stationary symbol that is displayed on the display and is in a stationary state, and a plurality of moving symbols that move within the screen of the display, An input device that accepts a selection for one moving symbol, a memory that stores a decision table that determines which one of the plurality of moving symbols first reaches the stationary symbol, and a controller, the controller comprising: (A) In a basic game, it is determined whether or not the plurality of specific symbols are displayed on the display in a specific mode, and (b) when it is determined that the plurality of specific symbols are displayed in the specific mode Then, the execution of the second game is started, and (c) the second game is started. And the input device moves the plurality of moving symbols toward the stationary symbol in response to accepting selection of one moving symbol from the plurality of moving symbols, and (d) in the decision table And (e) a relatively large prize is awarded when the first moving symbol that reaches the stationary symbol is the one moving symbol, (F) When it is determined that a moving symbol different from the one moving symbol first reaches the stationary symbol, a smaller prize is given than when the one moving symbol first reaches the stationary symbol. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  When the gaming machine according to the invention of (4) determines whether a plurality of specific symbols are displayed on the display in a specific mode in the basic game, and determines that the plurality of specific symbols are displayed in the specific mode Then, the execution of the second game is started. Then, in the second game, the input device moves the plurality of moving symbols toward the stationary symbol in response to accepting selection of one moving symbol from the plurality of moving symbols. At this time, based on the determination table stored in the memory, the moving symbol that reaches the stationary symbol first is determined. When the moving symbol that first reaches the stationary symbol is one moving symbol selected by the player, a relatively large prize is given, and a moving symbol different from the one moving symbol is the first stationary symbol. If it is determined that the moving symbol is reached, a smaller prize is awarded than when one moving symbol first reaches the stationary symbol.

  (5) In a second game, in a second game, a plurality of specific symbols including a stationary symbol that is displayed on the display and is in a stationary state, and a plurality of moving symbols that move within the screen of the display, An input device that accepts selection of one moving symbol, a counter that counts the number of times the plurality of moving symbols are displayed on the display before the execution of the second game is started, and the plurality of moving symbols And a controller for storing a plurality of decision tables for determining which one of the static symbols is reached first, and a controller, wherein the controller (a) is a mode in which the plurality of specific symbols are specific in the basic game. To determine whether it is displayed on the display. (B) When it is determined that the plurality of specific symbols are displayed in the specific mode, the execution of the second game is started, and (c) the plurality of determinations based on a result of comparing the counter values One of the tables is selected, (d) a moving symbol that first arrives at the stationary symbol is determined based on the one determination table, and (e) the plurality of movements are performed by the input device. In response to accepting selection of one moving symbol from a symbol, the plurality of moving symbols are moved toward the stationary symbol, and (f) a moving symbol that first reaches the stationary symbol is If it is a moving symbol, a relatively large prize is given. (G) A moving symbol different from the one moving symbol reaches the stationary symbol first. When it is determined that the game has been performed, the gaming machine is characterized by giving a smaller prize than when the one moving symbol first reaches the stationary symbol.

  The gaming machine according to the invention of (5) determines whether or not a plurality of specific symbols are displayed on the display in a specific mode in the basic game, and determines that the plurality of specific symbols are displayed in a specific mode , Start running the second game. Then, one execution table is selected from the plurality of determination tables based on the result of comparing counter values that respectively count the number of times a plurality of moving symbols are displayed on the display before the execution of the second game is started. Then, based on the one determination table, the moving symbol that reaches the stationary symbol first is determined. The input device moves the plurality of moving symbols toward the stationary symbol in response to accepting selection of one moving symbol from the plurality of moving symbols. When the first moving symbol that reaches a stationary symbol is a single moving symbol, a relatively large prize is given, and when it is determined that a moving symbol different from one moving symbol has reached the stationary symbol first. , Give a smaller prize than if one moving symbol first reached a stationary symbol.

  (6) Among a plurality of specific symbols consisting of a display that displays video, and a stationary symbol that is displayed on the display and becomes stationary in the second game, and a plurality of moving symbols that move within the screen of the display, An input device that accepts a selection of one moving symbol, wherein the controller determines whether or not the plurality of specific symbols are displayed on the display in a specific manner in a basic game; , When it is determined that the plurality of specific symbols are displayed in the specific form, the step of starting execution of the second game; and the controller, in the second game, using the input device, the plurality of movement symbols To select one of the moving symbols Moving the plurality of moving symbols toward the stationary symbol, the controller determining an order in which the plurality of moving symbols arrived at the stationary symbol, and the controller However, when the moving symbol that first reaches the stationary symbol is the one moving symbol, the controller gives a relatively large prize, and the controller first receives a moving symbol that is different from the one moving symbol. And determining that the stationary symbol has been reached, and providing a smaller prize than when the first moving symbol first reaches the stationary symbol.

  In the game control method according to the invention of (6), the controller determines whether or not a plurality of specific symbols are displayed on the display in a specific mode in the basic game, and the controller specifies the plurality of specific symbols. In the case where it is determined that the display is performed in the mode, the stage of starting the execution of the second game, and in response to the controller accepting selection of one movement symbol from the plurality of movement symbols by the input device in the second game, The step of moving a plurality of moving symbols toward a stationary symbol, the step of determining the order in which the plurality of moving symbols arrived at the stationary symbol, and the state where the controller first arrived at the stationary symbol A relatively large award for a moving symbol of If the controller determines that a moving symbol that is different from one moving symbol has reached the stationary symbol first, giving a smaller prize than if the one moving symbol first reached the stationary symbol; including.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the gaming machine provided with the further new entertainment property can be provided.

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

  The gaming machine 13 according to the present invention includes a liquid crystal display 30 that displays an image and a start switch 25 that outputs a signal for starting a basic game, and the CPU 106 receives a signal from the start switch 25, Start the basic game. In the basic game, the second game starts when the second game start combination which is a specific mode is established. In the second game, a so-called race is performed in which a plurality of moving symbols move toward stationary symbols. Before the race is started, the player predicts the moving symbol that reaches the stationary symbol earliest and is input by the input device. The CPU 106 starts the race in response to accepting this input, and when the moving symbol that has reached the stationary symbol earliest (hereinafter referred to as the “win symbol”) is the symbol selected by the player, When a large number of coins are paid out and the win symbol is different from the symbol selected by the player (hereinafter referred to as a loose symbol), relatively few coins are paid out.

  Specifically, as will be described later in detail, as shown in FIG. 1, the CPU 106 starts a basic game in response to receiving a signal from the start switch 25 (step S100). The second game is executed on the condition that the stop symbol for shifting to the second game has stopped in a specific manner (step S200), and the video of the second game is displayed in response to the selection input of the moving symbol received from the input device. It is displayed on the display 30 (step S300). Then, it is determined whether or not the selected moving symbol is a win symbol (step S400), and if it is determined that the selected symbol is a win symbol, the number of coins corresponding to the win symbol is determined. Is paid out (step S500), and if it is determined that the selected symbol is not a win symbol, coins corresponding to the loose symbol are paid out (step S600).

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

  A liquid crystal display 30 is provided approximately at the center of the front surface of the cabinet 20, and a liquid crystal display 40 is provided above the liquid crystal display 30.

  The liquid crystal display 30 realizes a display device for displaying various images related to the game including effect images and the like. The player advances the game while visually recognizing various images displayed on the liquid crystal display 30. In such a game, a slot game and a second game as described later are displayed.

  The gaming machine 13 is composed of video reels, and displays five virtual reels on the liquid crystal display 30. The video reel is to display a reel represented as an image on the liquid crystal display 30 instead of the mechanical reel. As a plurality of kinds of symbols necessary for the game, “FLAG”, “LACE CHARACTER 1”, “LACE CHARACTER 2”, “BONUS”, “WILD”, “TREASURE BOX”, “GOLDEN MASK”, “HOLY CUP”, “ “COMPASS & MAP”, “SNAKE”, “A”, “K”, “Q”, “J”, and “10” are displayed together with an image as if the reel is rotating.

  Another liquid crystal display 40 above the liquid crystal display 30 is a display that plays a role of sub-display such as displaying game rules or displaying a demonstration screen.

  Sound transmitting holes 29 a and 29 b for propagating sound effects emitted from the speakers 41 (see FIG. 4) housed inside the cabinet 20 to the outside of the cabinet 20 are provided on both the upper left and right sides of the liquid crystal display 40. ing. The sound transmission holes 29a and 29b generate sound effects and the like accompanying the progress of the game. In addition, decorative lamps 42 a and 42 b are provided on both the left and right sides of the approximate center of the gaming machine 13. The decorative lamps 42a and 42b emit light as the game progresses.

  A substantially horizontal operation unit 21 is provided below the liquid crystal display 30. A coin insertion slot 22 for inserting coins into the gaming machine 13 is provided on the right side of the operation unit 21. On the other hand, on the left side of the operation unit 21, it is determined which of the nine lines L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6, L7, L8, and L9 for giving a prize to be described later is to be activated. The BET switch 23 for selecting the number of coins as a game medium to bet on the line for giving the activated prize (hereinafter simply referred to as “winning line”), and the winning in the previous game A spin / repeat / bet switch 24 is provided to play the game again without changing the number of coins bet on the line. By pressing the BET switch 23 or the spin / repeat / bet switch 24, the number of coins bet on the winning line is determined according to the operation.

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

  On the other hand, in the operation unit 21, a cashout switch 26 is provided in the vicinity of the coin insertion slot 22. When the player presses the cashout switch 26, the inserted coins are paid out from a coin payout opening 27 opened at the lower front of the cabinet 20, and the paid out coins are stored in the coin tray 28.

  FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the display area of the gaming machine 13. The gaming machine 13 has lines L1 to L9 for giving nine prizes as shown in FIG. The lines L1 to L9 for giving each award extend so as to pass one symbol of each of the video reels 3A to 3E when the rotating images of the five video reels 3A to 3E are stopped.

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

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

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

  A game that can be executed in the basic game in the present embodiment is a game in which symbols are aligned along a winning line.

  In addition, a payout number display unit 48, a BET number display unit 50, and a credit number display unit 49 are displayed above the liquid crystal display 30 in order from the left. The payout number display section 48 displays the number of coin payouts when a combination for giving a prize along the winning line is established. The credit amount display section 49 displays the number of coin credits stored in the gaming machine 13. The BET number display unit 50 displays the BET number which is the number of coins bet on the winning line.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of the game controller 100 of the gaming machine 13. As shown in FIG. 4, the game controller 100 of the gaming machine 13 is a microcomputer, and includes an interface circuit group 102, an input / output bus 104, a CPU 106, a ROM 108, a RAM 110, a communication interface circuit 111, a random number generator 112, a speaker. A drive circuit 122, a hopper drive circuit 124, a lamp drive circuit 126, and a display / input controller 140 are provided.

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

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

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

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

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

  The CPU 106 reads out the game program and executes the game when the game start operation is received by the start switch 25. The game program displays on the liquid crystal display 30 via the display / input controller 140 to start scrolling the symbols of the five video reels, and then displays to stop the five video reels. Reposition symbols on reels. A combination of stopped symbols is shown on the winning line, and when a specific combination for giving a prize is shown, it is programmed to pay out coins corresponding to the specific combination for giving a prize.

  The ROM 108 includes a control program that controls the gaming machine 13 in an integrated manner, a program for executing the routines shown in FIGS. 8 to 11 (hereinafter referred to as “routine execution program”), and an initial program for executing the control program. Data and various data tables used in the determination process are stored. The routine execution program includes the game program. Examples of the data table include the tables shown in FIGS. 7, 12, and 13. The RAM 110 temporarily stores flags and variable values used in the control program.

  A communication interface circuit 111 is also connected to the input / output bus 104. The communication interface circuit 111 is a circuit for communicating with the center controller 11 and the like via a network including various network networks.

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

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

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

  Note that the payout of coins may be a mode in which credit data is stored in a data card or the like instead of a physical coin. That is, the player may bring a card as a recording medium and insert the card into the gaming machine 13 to store data related to credit.

  The input / output bus 104 is also connected to a lamp driving circuit 126 for driving the decorative lamps 42a and 42b. The CPU 106 transmits a signal for driving the lamp to the lamp driving circuit 126 based on a predetermined condition based on the program stored in the ROM 108. Thereby, the decoration lamps 42a and 42b blink.

  A display / input controller 140 is also connected to the input / output bus 104. The CPU 106 generates an image display command according to the game state and the game result, and outputs the generated image display command to the display / input controller 140 via the input / output bus 104. When an image display command from the CPU 106 is input, the display / input controller 140 generates a drive signal for driving the liquid crystal display 30 based on the input image display command, and the generated drive signal is displayed on the liquid crystal display. Output to 30. As a result, a predetermined image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 30. In addition, the display / input controller 140 includes a touch panel 32 on the surface of the liquid crystal display 30. Then, a signal received by the touch panel 32 is transmitted as an input signal to the CPU 106 via the input / output bus 104. Note that the image display command includes commands corresponding to the payout number display unit 48, the credit number display unit 49, and the BET number display unit 50.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Each video reel 3A to 3E has a “BONUS” symbol (symbol 61) (hereinafter abbreviated as “BONUS”), a “FLAG” symbol (symbol 62) (hereinafter abbreviated as “FLAG”), and “TREASURE BOX”. "Symbol (symbol 63) (hereinafter abbreviated as" TREASURE BOX ")," GOLDEN MASK "symbol (symbol 64) (hereinafter abbreviated as" GOLDEN MASK ")," HOLLY CUP "symbol (symbol 65) (hereinafter referred to as" sold 65 ") , "HOLY CUP"), "COMPASS & MAP" symbol (symbol 66) (hereinafter abbreviated as "COMPASS & MAP"), "SNAKE" symbol (symbol 67) (hereinafter abbreviated as "SNAKE"), "A "Symbol (symbol 68) (hereinafter referred to as" "A"), "K" symbol (symbol 69) (hereinafter abbreviated as "K"), "Q" symbol (symbol 70) (hereinafter abbreviated as "Q"), "J" symbol ( Symbol 71) (hereinafter abbreviated as “J”) and “10” symbol (symbol 72) (hereinafter abbreviated as “10”), “LACE CHARACTER 1” symbol (symbol 73) (hereinafter “LACE CHARACTER 1”) ), “LACE CHARACTER 2” (symbol 74) (hereinafter abbreviated as “LACE CHARACTER 2”). The symbol columns of the video reels 3A to 3E are moved by displaying an image in which the reels 3A to 3E rotate in the forward direction. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that “FLAG” is provided only on the first video reel.

  Here, in the present embodiment, “BONUS”, “SECOND”, “SNAKE”, “TREASURE BOX”, “GOLDEN MASK”, “HOLY CUP”, “COMPASS & MAP”, “A”, “K” ”,“ Q ”,“ J ”, and“ 10 ”. The combination (combination data) is basically control information in which a profit (the number of coins to be paid out) given to the player and a winning symbol combination are associated with each other, stop control of each video reel 3A to 3E, game state Control information used for switching (transferring) and giving coins.

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

  In FIG. 7, “TREASURE BOX”, “GOLDEN MASK”, “COMPASS & MAP”, “LACE CHARACTER 1”, and “LACE CHARACTER 2” are respectively “TREASURE”, “MASK”, “COMPASS”, “CHARAS” "And" CHARACTER 2 ".

  FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 are flowcharts showing the flow of processing operations in the basic game of the gaming machine 13 executed by the game controller 100 of the gaming machine 13. When the routines shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 are processed once, the unit game is executed once.

  It is assumed that the gaming machine 13 has been activated in advance, and on the other hand, the variables used in the CPU 106 on the game controller 100 side have been initialized to predetermined values, whereby the gaming machine 13 is in steady operation. .

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

  In step S2, the CPU 106 determines whether the spin / repeat / bet switch 24 has been pressed. When the spin / repeat / bet switch 24 is pressed and an operation signal is input from the spin / repeat / bet switch 24 (when YES is determined in the process of step S2), the CPU 106 Then, the process proceeds to step S15. On the other hand, if the operation signal from the spin / repeat / bet switch 24 is not input even after the predetermined time has elapsed (when NO is determined in the process of step S2), the CPU 106 performs the spin / repeat / bet switch 24. Is determined not to be pressed, and the process proceeds to step S3.

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

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

  On the other hand, when the process proceeds from step S2 to step S15, the CPU 106 determines whether or not the value of the credit number C is equal to or larger than the total bet number in the previous game. In other words, the CPU 106 determines whether or not the game can be started by pressing the spin / repeat / bet switch 24. Specifically, when the spin / repeat / bet switch 24 is pressed and an operation signal is input from the switch 24, the CPU 106 stores the credit number C written in a predetermined memory area in the RAM 110 and the credit number C. The number of BETs related to the winning lines L1 to L9 in the previous game is read, and the value of the credit number C is the value of the total bet number in the previous game based on the relationship between the read credit number C and the number of BETs. Processing is performed based on whether or not the above is true. When it is determined that the value of the credit number C is less than the value of the total bet number in the previous game (when NO is determined in the process of step S15), the CPU 106 cannot start the game, so This routine is terminated without performing. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the credit number C is equal to or greater than the total bet number in the previous game (when determined to be YES in the process of step S15), the CPU 106 determines from the value of the credit number C the previous time The total bet value in the game is subtracted, and the subtracted value is stored in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 110. Thereafter, the CPU 106 moves the process to step S5.

  In step S5, the CPU 106 performs a combination determination process. The specific processing content of this combination determination processing is as follows.

  In the combination determination process, first, the CPU 106 determines a combination of stop symbols along the winning line. Specifically, the CPU 106 issues a command for generating a random number to the random number generator 112, and a random number within a predetermined range generated by the random number generator 112 (“0” to “65535 in the present embodiment). )). The CPU 106 stores the random number extracted by the random number generator 112 in a predetermined memory area in the RAM 110. In this embodiment, the random number is generated by the random number generator 112 provided outside the CPU 106, but may be generated by the arithmetic processing of the CPU 106 without providing the random number generator 112. .

  Next, in step S <b> 5, the CPU 106 reads the basic game random number table (see FIG. 12) stored in the ROM 108 and stores it in a predetermined memory area in the RAM 110. The basic game random number table is composed of a combination name of a specific symbol for giving a prize and a random number table, and is a table in which a combination name (winning combination) and a random number range in the random number table are associated with each other. Details will be described later. Then, the CPU 106 reads a random number value and a basic game random number table from a predetermined memory area in the RAM 110, and determines a combination of stop symbols related to the winning line, that is, a specific combination for giving a prize.

  As described above, when a specific combination is determined, the CPU 106 stores specific combination data indicating the determined specific combination in a predetermined memory area in the RAM 110. The CPU 106 reads a random number value and specific combination data written in a predetermined memory area in the RAM 110, and determines a stop symbol combination to be stopped and displayed based on the read random value and the specific combination data. At this time, the symbol arrangement table stored in the ROM 108 is read by the CPU 106, stored in a predetermined memory area in the RAM 110, and referred to. The CPU 106 stores stop symbol combination data indicating the determined stop symbol combination in a predetermined memory area in the RAM 110. Alternatively, a stop symbol may be determined for each reel using a random number table.

  As described above, when the stop symbol combination related to the winning line is determined, the CPU 106 determines whether or not the stop symbol combination is a specific combination that gives the award described above. When the stop symbol combination corresponding to the winning line is a specific combination for giving a prize, the CPU 106 activates a flag indicating that a prize is given. This flag indicates the type of a specific combination, and is activated to generate a prize corresponding to the combination of the stop symbols corresponding to the specific combination. The activated flag indicating that the award is given is stored in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 110 by the CPU 106. On the other hand, when the combination of the stop symbols stopped on the winning line is a combination of loses, the CPU 106 does not validate the flag indicating that a prize is awarded. Thereafter, the CPU 106 moves the process to step S7.

  In the subsequent step S6, the CPU 106 displays an image for starting the rotation of the video reels 3A to 3E. Specifically, the CPU 106 displays an image in which the video reels 3A to 3E are rotated in order or simultaneously based on the symbol arrangement table stored in the RAM 110.

  When an image for starting the rotation of the video reels 3A to 3E is displayed, the CPU 106 waits for a predetermined time to elapse (step S7). When the predetermined time has elapsed (when it is determined YES in the process of step S7), the CPU 106 automatically stops the rotation of the video reels 3A to 3E (step S8). Specifically, the CPU 106 determines that the stop symbol corresponding to the specific combination for giving a prize determined in step S5 based on the specific combination for giving a prize written in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 110 is the player. Are displayed in such a manner that the images of rotation of the video reels 3A to 3E are stopped in order or simultaneously. Thereafter, the CPU 106 shifts the processing to step S9 (FIG. 9).

  In step S10, the CPU 106 determines whether or not a predetermined combination is established. Specifically, CPU 106 makes a determination based on the state of a flag stored in a predetermined memory area in RAM 110. As described above, this flag indicates that when a stop symbol combination corresponds to a specific combination, an award corresponding to the specific combination is given. When the flag is not activated, that is, when the specific combination for giving a prize is “others” (when NO is determined in step S10), the CPU 106 establishes the specific combination for giving a prize. This routine is terminated. On the other hand, when the flag is enabled, that is, when the specific combination giving a prize is other than the above “others” (when it is determined YES in the process of step S10), the CPU 106 performs the process. Move to step S11.

  In step S10, the CPU 106 determines whether or not the established symbol combination is the second game start combination (the winning combination is “SECOND”) by the combination determination process in step S6. Specifically, when the specific combination that gives a prize is the second start combination (when YES is determined in the process of Step S10), the CPU 106 shifts the process to Step S11. On the other hand, when the specific combination that gives a prize is not the second game start combination (when NO is determined in the process of step S10), the CPU 106 shifts the process to step S14.

  Here, the second game start combination means that “FLAG”, which is a specific symbol, becomes a stop symbol on the first video reel, and “LACE CHARACTER1” and “LACE CHARACTER2” which are also specific symbols on the fifth video reel. Is a stop symbol at the same time. When the video reels 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E are stopped in this manner, the second game is started. In this case, the stop symbol in the second video reel to the fourth video reel may be an arbitrary symbol.

  In step S13, the CPU 106 performs a second game process. Thereafter, the CPU 106 ends this routine.

  In step S16, the CPU 106 pays out the number of coins corresponding to the specific combination that gives the prize. Specifically, the CPU 106 refers to the payout table and calculates the payout number of coins corresponding to the specific combination that gives the prize. The CPU 106 reads the number of credits stored in a predetermined memory area in the RAM 110, adds the calculated payout number to the read number of credits, and stores this added value in a predetermined memory area in the RAM 110. The CPU 106 displays the stored value on the credit number display unit 49. Thereafter, the CPU 106 ends this routine.

  The second game process will be described with reference to FIG.

  The second game is a game that is executed when the second game start combination is established as described above. In the present embodiment, the second game is a game in which “LACE CHARACTER1” and “LACE CHARACTER2” move within the screen of the liquid crystal display 40 as movement symbols and perform a so-called race. Then, among the plurality of moving symbols “LACE CHARACTER1” and “LACE CHARACTER2”, the moving symbol that has reached “FLAG” that is the stationary symbol first becomes the Win symbol. In addition, a moving symbol that has reached “FLAG” later becomes a loose symbol as a symbol that has lost the race.

  First, in step S21, the CPU 106 determines whether a selection input has been accepted. Specifically, the CPU 106 first causes the player to select which one of “LACE CHARACTER1” and “LACE CHARACTER2” reaches “FLAG” first in a race performed as a second game. In order to make the selection, the CPU 106 transmits an image display signal to the CPU 146, displays “LACE CHARACTER1” and “LACE CHARACTER2” on the liquid crystal display 40, and accepts input from the touch panel 32 as an input device. If this input is accepted (YES in step S21), CPU 106 stores the selected moving symbol in RAM 110, and moves the process to step S22. Further, CPU 106 waits until this input is accepted (NO is determined in step S21). In addition, although the touch panel 32 was provided as an input device, it is not restricted to this, For example, you may provide the button only for selection input.

  In step S22, the CPU 106 determines a win symbol. This process will be described later. When this process ends, the CPU 106 moves the process to step S23.

  In step S <b> 23, the CPU 106 displays the race image on the liquid crystal display 30. In other words, an image in which “LACE CHARACTER1” and “LACE CHARACTER2” move from the fifth video reel serving as the start line toward “FLAG” that is a stationary symbol displayed on the first video reel serving as the goal is displayed. (See FIG. 16). When this process ends, the CPU 106 moves the process to step S24.

  In step S24, the CPU 106 determines whether or not the winning symbol is a symbol selected by the player. Specifically, the CPU 106 reads out the moving symbol and the win symbol selected by the player and stored in the RAM 110, and determines whether or not the same symbol is shown. If the moving symbol and the win symbol selected by the player indicate the same symbol (if YES is determined in step S24), the process proceeds to step S25. If the moving symbol and the win symbol selected by the player do not indicate the same symbol (if NO is determined in step S24), the process proceeds to step S26.

  In step S25, the CPU 106 performs payout corresponding to the win symbol. Specifically, the CPU 106 refers to the payout table and calculates the number of coin payouts corresponding to the win symbol. The CPU 106 reads the number of credits stored in a predetermined memory area in the RAM 110, adds the calculated payout number to the read number of credits, and stores this added value in a predetermined memory area in the RAM 110. The CPU 106 displays the stored value on the credit number display unit 49. When this process ends, the CPU 106 ends this routine.

  In step S26, the CPU 106 performs payout corresponding to the loose symbol. The specific process is the same as that in step S25. When this process ends, the CPU 106 ends this routine.

  When the second game is executed, coins are paid out even when the moving symbol selected by the player is not a win symbol. In the present embodiment, the number of coins to be paid out is determined so that the number of coins corresponding to the loose symbol is smaller than the number of coins corresponding to the win symbol. Therefore, when the moving symbol selected by the player is a win symbol, a relatively large prize is awarded.

  The win symbol determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S31, the CPU 106 generates a random number. Specifically, a command for generating a random number is issued to the random number generator 112, and the random number generated by the random number generator 112 is extracted. This random number is a numerical value within a predetermined range (“0” to “65535” in the present embodiment). The CPU 106 stores the random number extracted by the random number generator 112 in a predetermined memory area in the RAM 110. In this embodiment, the random number is generated by the random number generator 112 provided outside the CPU 106, but may be generated by the arithmetic processing of the CPU 106 without providing the random number generator 112. . If this process ends, the process moves to a step S32.

  Next, in step S <b> 32, the CPU 106 reads a win symbol determination table (FIG. 13) for determining the win symbol stored in the ROM 108 and stores it in a predetermined memory area in the RAM 110. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S33.

  In step S33, the CPU 106 determines a win symbol based on the win symbol determination table and the random value generated in step S31. The determined win symbol is stored in a predetermined memory area in the RAM 110. When this process ends, the CPU 106 ends this routine and moves the process to step S23 in FIG.

  The basic game random number table will be described with reference to FIG. In this basic game random number table, a range of random numbers and a probability of winning are registered in association with each specific combination for giving a prize. Therefore, in the combination determination process (step S5 in FIG. 8), for example, when random numbers within the range of “0” to “199” are extracted from the random numbers of “0” to “65535”, the final determination is performed. It is determined inside the gaming machine 13 to generate a specific combination that gives a “BONUS” prize as a result of a simple game. In other words, the probability that the combination of stop symbols is determined as a specific combination giving the “BONUS” prize is “200/65536”.

  Here, in the basic table random number table, the above-mentioned second game start combination is described as “SECOND”.

  The win symbol determination table will be described with reference to FIG. This win symbol determination table determines which one of the movement symbols “LACE CHARACTER1” and “LACE CHARACTER2” is the win symbol in the second game (which reaches “FLAG” first in the second game race). This is a table for determining whether to use symbols. The win symbol determination table is referred to by the CPU 106 in step S32 in the win symbol determination process of FIG. For example, when the random number generated by the random number generator 112 is “10000”, it belongs to the random number range “0-32767”, so “LACE CHARACTER1” is determined as the win symbol.

  In the present embodiment, a second game developed from the result of the basic game can be executed. In the second game, the number of coins to be paid out differs depending on the symbol selected by the player. Thus, the player becomes more interested in whether or not the stop mode is a second game start combination in the basic game. Further, in the second game, it takes a certain amount of time, for example, a race video is displayed until the result obtained by the player's own selection changes and the result is determined, so the player is more interested in the result of the second game. It becomes like this. For this reason, further entertainment property can be improved.

  14 to 16 are diagrams showing effect images in the second game.

  The effect image in FIG. 14 will be described. FIG. 14 is a diagram in the case where the combination that becomes “second game transition” is stopped in the basic game. That is, “FLAG” is displayed as a stop symbol on the first video reel 3A, and “LACE CHARACTER1” (symbol 73) and “LACE CHARACTER2” (symbol 74) are both displayed as stop symbols on the fifth video reel. Yes.

  The effect image in FIG. 15 will be described. FIG. 15 is an image for selecting a symbol that the player is likely to reach “FLAG” first before the race in the second game is executed. That is, it is an image displayed in step S21 of FIG. In FIG. 15, the video reels 3 </ b> A to 3 </ b> E are displayed on the upper side of the liquid crystal display 30, and an object for the player to select is displayed on the lower side of the liquid crystal display 30. The selection objects 83 and 84 are preferably in the same manner as the symbols displayed on the video reel 3E. In FIG. 15, the selection object 83 corresponds to “LACE CHARACTER1” (symbol 73), and the object 84 corresponds to “LACE CHARACTER2” (symbol 74). Further, a line 85 displayed so as to surround the object 83 in FIG. 15 indicates that the object 83 is selected.

  The effect image in FIG. 16 will be described. FIG. 16 is an image showing a state in which a race in the second game is being executed. That is, a race in the second game is started, and “LACE CHARACTER1” (symbol 73) and “LACE CHARACTER2” which are moving objects are moving toward the first video reel displaying “FLAG”. ing. In this case, the video reels 3A to 3E may not be displayed on the liquid crystal display 30, and the video reels 3A to 3E may be displayed so as to rotate from one end side to the other end side of the liquid crystal display 30. That is, “LACE CHARACTER1” and “LACE CHARACTER2” may be moved like a frame advance as the video reels 3A to 3E rotate from one end side to the other end side.

  Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 20.

  The modification differs in the aspect of the effect image for the win symbol determination process and the selection input in the second game. The following modifications will be described with a focus on the differences from the above-described embodiment, and the portions not particularly described are the same as those in the above-described embodiment. Moreover, the same code | symbol is provided about the part similar to the above-mentioned embodiment.

  A modified example of the win symbol determination process will be described with reference to FIG. A routine execution program for the win symbol determination process is stored in the ROM 108. In the basic game executed between the previous execution of the second game and the execution of the second game, the winning symbol determination process is performed with the stop symbols displayed on the video reels 3A to 3E as “LACE CHARACTER1” and “LACE CHARACTER2”. This is a process in which the probability of becoming a win symbol in the second game changes depending on the number of times it has become.

  In step S41, the CPU 106 generates a random number. This process is the same as step S31 in FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S42.

  Next, in step S42, the CPU 106 reads display count data. The display count data is data indicating a value obtained by counting the number of times “LACE CHARACTER1” and “LACE CHARACTER2” become stop symbols displayed on the video reels 3A to 3E in the basic game. This display count data is provided for each of “LACE CHARACTER1” and “LACE CHARACTER2”. Then, when the rotation display of the video reels 3A to 3E is stopped in step S8 of FIG. 8, the count is incremented when “LACE CHARACTER1” or “LACE CHARACTER2” is displayed as a stop symbol. The display count data is stored in the RAM 110 and is referred to by the CPU 106 as appropriate. Whether or not “LACE CHARACTER1” or “LACE CHARACTER2” stops is determined by the CPU 106 based on the stop symbol combination determined in step S5 of FIG. When the process of this step is finished, the process is moved to step S43.

  In step S43, the CPU 106 compares the display count data. Specifically, the CPU 106 reads out the display count data of “LACE CHARACTER1” and “LACE CHARACTER2” from the RAM 110 and compares them. If this process ends, the process moves to step S44.

  In step S44, the CPU 106 selects a win symbol determination table. Specifically, a win symbol determination table is selected based on the comparison result in step S43. That is, two Win symbol determination tables are provided in the present modification (FIGS. 18 and 19), and either “LACE CHARACTER1” or “LACE CHARACTER2” is set to have a higher probability. ing. Then, as a result of the comparison in step S43, a win symbol determination table with a high probability that a symbol having a large display count data is determined as a win symbol is selected. For example, in the present modification, when the display count data of “LACE CHARACTER1” is larger than the display count data of “LACE CHARACTER2”, the win symbol determination table A in FIG. 18 is selected. If the display count data of “LACE CHARACTER2” is larger than the display count data of “LACE CHARACTER1”, the win symbol determination table A of FIG. 19 is selected. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S45.

  In step S45, the CPU 106 reads the win symbol determination table determined in step S44. This process is the same as step S32 in FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S46.

  In step S46, the CPU 106 determines a win symbol based on the read win symbol determination table and the random value generated in step S41. This process is the same as step S33 in FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

  In step S47, the CPU 106 updates the display count data of each moving symbol to 0. Thus, the number of times “LACE CHARACTER1” or “LACE CHARACTER2” is displayed can be newly counted in the basic game executed from the end of the current second game to the next second game. When this process is finished, this routine is finished.

  18 and 19 are diagrams showing win symbol determination tables A and B in the modified example. This win symbol determination table is stored in the ROM 108.

  The win symbol determination tables A and B are the same as the win symbol determination table in the above-described embodiment. However, in the modification, two tables are provided. One table (FIG. 18) is set to increase the possibility that “LACE CHARACTER1” is determined to be a win symbol. The other table (FIG. 19) is set so that there is a high possibility that “LACE CHARACTER2” is determined to be a win symbol. Which of these tables is referred to is determined by the process in step S44 of FIG.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an effect image in the modification.

  FIG. 20 is an image for selecting a symbol that the player is likely to reach “FLAG” first before the race in the second game is executed. That is, it is an image displayed in step S21 of FIG. 10, and is the same scene as FIG. 15 in the above-described embodiment. That is, the video reels 3 </ b> A to 3 </ b> E are displayed above the liquid crystal display 30, and objects 83 and 84 for the player to select are displayed below the liquid crystal display 30. Counters 86 and 87 are displayed beside the objects 83 and 84, respectively. The counters 86 and 87 indicate the number of times that “LACE CHARACTER1” or “LACE CHARACTER2” is displayed in the basic game that has been executed since the end of the second game before the current second game is executed. It is a counter shown. This counter is synchronized with each display count data stored in the RAM 110, and is counted up in the same manner as each display count data is counted up.

  In this modification, “LACE CHARACTER1” or “LACE CHARACTER2” is a win symbol in the second game depending on the number of “LACE CHARACTER1” or “LACE CHARACTER2” displayed as a stop symbol on the video reels 3A to 3E in the basic game. Probability changes. In addition, since the number of times is displayed on the liquid crystal display 30, it is possible to win symbols with higher probability in the second game. And even if it is the combination of the aspect in which an award is not given in a basic game, the further entertainment property that can influence the result of a second game can be improved.

  As mentioned above, although the embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention has been described, only a specific example is illustrated, the present invention is not particularly limited, and the specific configuration of each means and the like can be appropriately changed in design. is there. The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are only the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

  For example, in the present embodiment and the modified example, the video of the basic game is displayed in the upper display area of the display area of the liquid crystal display 30, and the second game selection screen is displayed in the lower display area. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the selected image may be displayed in the upper display area, and the video of the basic game may be displayed in the lower display area. Alternatively, the second game image may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 40.

12 is a flowchart showing a flow of a game executed in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 1 is an external perspective view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an enlarged front view showing an enlarged display area of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a controller of the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a display / input controller of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a view illustrating symbol columns represented on each video reel of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. 12 is a flowchart of basic game processing executed in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 12 is a flowchart of basic game processing executed in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 12 is a flowchart of second game processing executed in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 12 is a flowchart of a win symbol determination process executed in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the random number table for basic games which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the win symbol determination table which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 14 is an example of a display screen showing a mode for starting a second game executed in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 12 is an example of a display screen in a second game executed in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 is an example of a display screen in a second game executed in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 12 is a flowchart of a win symbol determination process executed in a gaming machine according to a modification of the present invention. It is an example of the win symbol determination table which concerns on the modification of this invention. It is an example of the win symbol determination table which concerns on the modification of this invention. FIG. 16 is an example of a display screen in a second game executed in the gaming machine according to the modification of the present invention.

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3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E Video reel 11 Center controller 13 Gaming machine 20 Cabinet 21 Operation unit 22 Coin slot 24 Bet switch 25 Start switch 26 Cash out switch 27 Coin payout port 28 Coin tray 29a, 29b Sound transmission port 30 Liquid crystal display 32 Touch panel 40 Liquid crystal display 41 Speaker 42a, 42b Decoration lamp 43 Coin sensor 44 Hopper 48 Payout number display part 49 Credit number display part 50 BET number display part 100 Game controller 102 Interface circuit group 104 I / O bus 106 CPU
108 ROM
110 RAM
111 Communication Interface Circuit 112 Random Number Generator 122 Speaker Drive Circuit 124 Hopper Drive Circuit 126 Lamp Drive Circuit 140 Input Controller 142 Interface Circuit 144 I / O Bus 146 CPU
148 ROM
150 RAM
154 video RAM
156 Image data ROM
158 Drive circuit 160 Touch panel control circuit

Claims (6)

A display for displaying images,
In a second game, an input for accepting selection of one moving symbol among a plurality of specific symbols including a stationary symbol that is displayed on the display and is in a stationary state and a plurality of moving symbols that move within the screen of the display The device,
A gaming machine comprising a controller,
The controller is
(A) In the basic game, it is determined whether or not the plurality of specific symbols are displayed on the display in a specific manner;
(B) When it is determined that the plurality of specific symbols are displayed in the specific mode, the execution of the second game is started,
(C) In the second game, in response to accepting selection of one moving symbol from the plurality of moving symbols by the input device, the plurality of moving symbols are moved toward the stationary symbol,
(D) determining the order in which the plurality of moving symbols arrived at the stationary symbol;
(E) When the moving symbol that first reaches the stationary symbol is the one moving symbol, a relatively large prize is given;
(F) When it is determined that a moving symbol different from the one moving symbol first reaches the stationary symbol, a smaller prize is given than when the one moving symbol first reaches the stationary symbol. A gaming machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
A memory for storing a decision table for determining which one of the plurality of moving symbols first reaches the stationary symbol;
The gaming machine, wherein the controller determines a moving symbol that first reaches the stationary symbol based on the determination table. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
A counter that respectively counts the number of times the plurality of moving symbols are displayed on the display before the execution of the second game is started;
A memory for storing a plurality of decision tables for determining which of the plurality of moving symbols first reaches the stationary symbol;
The controller is
Based on the result of comparing the counter values, one decision table is selected from the plurality of decision tables,
A gaming machine that determines a moving symbol that first reaches the stationary symbol based on the one determination table. A display for displaying images,
In a second game, an input for accepting selection of one moving symbol among a plurality of specific symbols including a stationary symbol that is displayed on the display and is in a stationary state and a plurality of moving symbols that move within the screen of the display The device,
A memory for storing a decision table for determining which one of the plurality of moving symbols first reaches the stationary symbol;
A gaming machine comprising a controller,
The controller is
(A) In the basic game, it is determined whether or not the plurality of specific symbols are displayed on the display in a specific manner;
(B) When it is determined that the plurality of specific symbols are displayed in the specific mode, the execution of the second game is started,
(C) In the second game, in response to accepting selection of one moving symbol from the plurality of moving symbols by the input device, the plurality of moving symbols are moved toward the stationary symbol,
(D) determining a moving symbol that reaches the stationary symbol first based on the determination table;
(E) When the moving symbol that first reaches the stationary symbol is the one moving symbol, a relatively large prize is given;
(F) When it is determined that a moving symbol different from the one moving symbol first reaches the stationary symbol, a smaller prize is given than when the one moving symbol first reaches the stationary symbol. A gaming machine characterized by that. A display for displaying images,
In a second game, an input for accepting selection of one moving symbol among a plurality of specific symbols including a stationary symbol that is displayed on the display and is in a stationary state and a plurality of moving symbols that move within the screen of the display The device,
A counter that respectively counts the number of times the plurality of moving symbols are displayed on the display before the execution of the second game is started;
A memory for storing a plurality of decision tables for determining which of the plurality of moving symbols first reaches the stationary symbol;
A gaming machine comprising a controller,
The controller is
(A) In the basic game, it is determined whether or not the plurality of specific symbols are displayed on the display in a specific manner;
(B) When it is determined that the plurality of specific symbols are displayed in the specific mode, the execution of the second game is started,
(C) Based on the result of comparing the counter values, one determination table is selected from the plurality of determination tables;
(D) determining a moving symbol that first reaches the stationary symbol based on the one determination table;
(E) moving the plurality of moving symbols toward the stationary symbol in response to accepting selection of one moving symbol from the plurality of moving symbols by the input device;
(F) a relatively large prize is awarded when a moving symbol that first reaches the stationary symbol is the one moving symbol;
(G) When it is determined that a moving symbol different from the one moving symbol first reaches the stationary symbol, a smaller prize is given than when the first moving symbol first reaches the stationary symbol. A gaming machine characterized by that. A display for displaying images,
In a second game, an input for accepting selection of one moving symbol from among a plurality of specific symbols that are displayed on the display and are in a stationary state and a plurality of moving symbols that move within the screen of the display A game control method comprising: a device;
A controller determining whether or not the plurality of specific symbols are displayed on the display in a specific manner in a basic game;
A step of starting execution of the second game when the controller determines that the plurality of specific symbols are displayed in the specific manner;
In the second game, the controller moves the plurality of moving symbols toward the stationary symbol in response to selection of one moving symbol from the plurality of moving symbols by the input device. When,
The controller determining the order in which the plurality of moving symbols have reached the stationary symbol;
The controller awarding a relatively large prize when the first moving symbol that reaches the stationary symbol is the one moving symbol;
If the controller determines that a moving symbol different from the one moving symbol first reaches the stationary symbol, the controller receives a smaller prize than when the first moving symbol first reaches the stationary symbol. Providing a game control method.

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