JP2011030955A - Gaming machine and control method of gaming machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a gaming machine especially forming an effective line every game round based on a combination of symbols, and a control method of the same. <P>SOLUTION: The gaming machine includes: (a) a process of determining a plurality of kinds of identification symbols to be arranged on a display; (b) a process of rearranging the plurality of kinds of identification symbols according to the result of determination in the process (a); (c) a process of determining whether the same kinds of identification symbols are adjacently rearranged on the display as a result of the process (b) and whether the same kinds of line patterns drawn on the same kinds of a plurality of identification symbols adjacent to each other are connected to each other; and (d) a process of providing a prize according to the state of rearrangement of the identification symbols based on the result of the determination in the process (c). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that allows a player to voluntarily perform many BET operations and a gaming machine control method.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine, when a player inserts gaming media such as medals and bills into the gaming machine and operates a spin button, symbols are rearranged on the display. When the symbols rearranged on the preset active line form a predetermined winning combination, a prize is paid out in accordance with the winning combination. Examples of this are US Pat. No. 6,960,133, US Pat. No. 6012983, and US Pat. No. 6,093,102.

US Pat. No. 6,960,133 US Patent 6012983 US Pat. No. 6,093,102

  The present invention provides a gaming machine in which an effective line is formed for each game based on a combination of symbols, and a control method therefor, which are not in the above-described prior art.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention described in claim 1 is a gaming machine having the following configuration. (1) a display on which a plurality of kinds of distinguishable identification symbols are rearranged, and (2) a controller that controls display of the display. The controller is configured to perform the following processing. (A) a process of determining a plurality of types of identification symbols arranged on the display; (b) a process of rearranging a plurality of types of identification symbols according to the determination result of (a) on the display; ) As a result of (b), the same type of identification symbols are adjacently rearranged on the display, and the line patterns drawn on the plurality of adjacent identification types of the same type are connected to each other in the same type. And (d) a process of providing a prize according to the rearrangement state of the identification symbol based on the determination result of (c).

  According to the present invention, the provision of a prize is determined based on the arrangement state of a plurality of types of identification symbols and the connection state of line patterns in the identification symbols. Since there are so many connection patterns of line patterns, the player cannot determine whether or not a prize is obtained until all the identification symbols are rearranged, and the game result until all the identification symbols are rearranged on the display. Can have a sense of expectation.

  A second aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the first aspect, wherein the plurality of types of identification symbols are one matrix region of a symbol matrix that divides the display into a plurality of sections, and are drawn on the identification symbols. The line pattern is composed of lines connecting at least two sides of the matrix region drawn on the matrix region.

  According to the present invention, the identification symbol is displayed in the matrix area, and the line pattern connects at least two sides of the matrix area. Therefore, adjacent matrix regions can be easily connected, and the player can easily determine whether a line pattern is connected.

  A third aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the first aspect, wherein the controller is further configured to perform the following processing. As a result of the determination in (c), when it is determined that the line patterns drawn on the adjacent identification symbols of the same type are connected to each other in the same type, the determined connections are made to each other. Changing the display mode of the same type of the line pattern so as to notify the player that the line pattern has been switched from the invalid connection state to the valid connection state.

  According to the present invention, when a plurality of line patterns are in a connected state, the display pattern of the line pattern is changed, so that the connected state of the line patterns can be easily recognized, and the player's expectation for a prize can be increased.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the line pattern of the identification symbols is oblique to the first line pattern that connects the horizontally adjacent identification symbols to each other. A second line pattern for connecting the identification symbols adjacent to each other, and a third line pattern for connecting the identification symbols adjacent to each other vertically.

  According to the present invention, the second symbol can be connected to the line pattern of the identification symbol adjacent in at least one of up / down / left / right and diagonal directions. Therefore, the connection mode of the identification symbols can be varied, and the player can have a great sense of expectation for the prize payout.

  A fifth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the first aspect, wherein the controller is configured to perform the following process in the process (c). As a result of the determination in (c), if it is determined that the line patterns drawn on the plurality of adjacent identification symbols of the same type are connected to each other of the same type, the determined identification symbols Based on the process for determining whether or not the rearrangement state is established in a plurality of groups and the determination result of (c), the rearrangement state of the identification symbol in the determination result is established in the plurality of groups. And a process of providing a prize according to each group.

  According to the present invention, when a plurality of groups to which line patterns are connected are established, the award corresponding to all the groups is paid out, so that the player's sense of expectation for the award can be increased.

  A sixth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the first aspect, wherein the display includes n display columns in which the identification symbols are arranged, and the controller further performs the following processing: It is configured as follows. As a result of the determination in (c), if it is determined that the line patterns drawn on the adjacent identification symbols of the same type are connected to each other of the same type, the determined plurality of the same type And a process of providing a special prize having a predetermined value based on the result of the determination. The process of determining whether or not the identification symbols are rearranged on the display on the display columns of all the n columns.

  According to the present invention, a special prize having a predetermined value is awarded depending on the connection pattern of the line pattern. Therefore, the player can be expected to give a special prize in addition to the normal prize for the line pattern connection mode, and the entertainment characteristics can be improved.

  The invention described in claim 7 is a gaming machine having the following configuration. (1) a display on which a plurality of kinds of distinguishable identification symbols are rearranged, and (2) a controller that controls display of the display. And the plurality of types of identification symbols are one matrix region of a symbol matrix that divides the display into a plurality of sections, and the line pattern drawn on the identification symbols is at least of the matrix region drawn on the matrix region. It is comprised by the line which connects two sides, and the said controller is comprised so that the following processes may be performed. (A) a process of determining a plurality of types of identification symbols arranged on the display; (b) a process of rearranging a plurality of types of identification symbols according to the determination result of (a) on the display; ) As a result of (b), the same type of identification symbols are adjacently rearranged on the display, and the line patterns drawn on the plurality of adjacent identification types of the same type are connected to each other in the same type. And (d) a process of providing a prize according to the rearrangement state of the identification symbol based on the determination result of (c).

  According to the present invention, the provision of a prize is determined based on the arrangement state of a plurality of types of identification symbols and the connection state of line patterns in the identification symbols. Since there are so many connection patterns of line patterns, the player cannot determine whether or not a prize is obtained until all the identification symbols are rearranged, and the game result until all the identification symbols are rearranged on the display. Can have a sense of expectation. Further, since the line pattern connects at least two sides of the matrix area, adjacent matrix areas can be easily connected to each other, and the player can easily determine whether or not the line pattern is connected.

  The invention according to an eighth aspect is the gaming machine according to the seventh aspect, wherein the controller is further configured to perform the following processing. As a result of the determination in (c), when it is determined that the line patterns drawn on the adjacent identification symbols of the same type are connected to each other in the same type, the determined connections are made to each other. Changing the display mode of the same type of the line pattern so as to notify the player that the line pattern has been switched from the invalid connection state to the valid connection state.

  According to the present invention, when a plurality of line patterns are in a connected state, the display pattern of the line pattern is changed, so that the connected state of the line patterns can be easily recognized, and the player's expectation for a prize can be increased.

  A ninth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the seventh aspect, wherein the line pattern of the identification symbols is diagonally different from a first line pattern that connects the horizontally adjacent identification symbols to each other. A second line pattern for connecting the identification symbols adjacent to each other, and a third line pattern for connecting the identification symbols adjacent to each other vertically.

  According to the present invention, the second symbol can be connected to the line pattern of the identification symbol adjacent in at least one of up / down / left / right and diagonal directions. Therefore, the connection mode of the identification symbols can be varied, and the player can have a great sense of expectation for the prize payout.

  A tenth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the seventh aspect, wherein the controller is configured to perform the following process in the process of (c). As a result of the determination in (c), if it is determined that the line patterns drawn on the plurality of adjacent identification symbols of the same type are connected to each other of the same type, the determined identification symbols Based on the process for determining whether or not the rearrangement state is established in a plurality of groups and the determination result of (c), the rearrangement state of the identification symbol in the determination result is established in the plurality of groups. And a process of providing a prize according to each group.

  According to the present invention, when a plurality of groups to which line patterns are connected are established, the award corresponding to all the groups is paid out, so that the player's sense of expectation for the award can be increased.

  The invention described in claim 11 is the gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the display includes n display columns in which the identification symbols are arranged, and the controller further performs the following processing: It is configured as follows. As a result of the determination in (c), if it is determined that the line patterns drawn on the adjacent identification symbols of the same type are connected to each other of the same type, the determined plurality of the same type And a process of providing a special prize having a predetermined value based on the result of the determination. The process of determining whether or not the identification symbols are rearranged on the display on the display columns of all the n columns.

  According to the present invention, a special prize having a predetermined value is awarded depending on the connection pattern of the line pattern. Therefore, the player can be expected to give a special prize in addition to the normal prize for the line pattern connection mode, and the entertainment characteristics can be improved.

  The invention described in claim 12 is a gaming machine control method having the following configuration. (1) a display on which a plurality of kinds of distinguishable identification symbols are rearranged, and (2) a controller that controls display of the display. (A) determining a plurality of types of identification symbols arranged on the display; (b) rearranging a plurality of types of identification symbols according to the determination result of (a) on the display; (C) As a result of (b), identification symbols of the same type are adjacently rearranged on the display, and the line patterns drawn on the plurality of identification symbols of the same type adjacent to each other are of the same type. And (d) providing a prize according to the rearrangement state of the identification symbol based on the determination result of (c). No.

  According to the present invention, the provision of a prize is determined based on the arrangement state of a plurality of types of identification symbols and the connection state of line patterns in the identification symbols. Since there are so many connection patterns of line patterns, the player cannot determine whether or not a prize is obtained until all the identification symbols are rearranged, and the game result until all the identification symbols are rearranged on the display. Can have a sense of expectation.

  A thirteenth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine control method according to the twelfth aspect, wherein the plurality of types of identification symbols are one matrix region of a symbol matrix that divides the display into a plurality of sections, and the identification The line pattern drawn on the symbol is composed of lines connecting at least two sides of the matrix area drawn on the matrix area.

  According to the present invention, the identification symbol is displayed in the matrix area, and the line pattern connects at least two sides of the matrix area. Therefore, adjacent matrix regions can be easily connected, and the player can easily determine whether a line pattern is connected.

  According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine control method according to the twelfth aspect, as a result of the determination in (c), the line drawn on the plurality of adjacent identification symbols of the same type. When it is determined that the patterns are of the same type and connected to each other, the display mode of the determined same type of line pattern that is connected to each other is changed from a connection state in which the line pattern is not valid to a valid connection state. And changing to notify the player of the switching.

  According to the present invention, when a plurality of line patterns are in a connected state, the display pattern of the line pattern is changed, so that the connected state of the line patterns can be easily recognized, and the player's expectation for a prize can be increased.

  A fifteenth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine control method according to the twelfth aspect, wherein the line pattern of the identification symbols is a first line pattern that connects the identification symbols horizontally adjacent to each other. And a second line pattern that connects the identification symbols that are obliquely adjacent to each other, and a third line pattern that connects the identification symbols that are vertically adjacent to each other.

  According to the present invention, the second symbol can be connected to the line pattern of the identification symbol adjacent in at least one of up / down / left / right and diagonal directions. Therefore, the connection mode of the identification symbols can be varied, and the player can have a great sense of expectation for the prize payout.

  According to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the gaming machine control method according to the twelfth aspect, wherein the line drawn on the plurality of adjacent identification symbols of the same type as a result of the determination in (c). If it is determined that the patterns are connected to each other of the same type, a step of determining whether the determined rearrangement state of the identification symbols is established in a plurality of groups, and based on the determination result, And providing a prize corresponding to each group when the rearranged state of the identification symbol of the determination result of (c) is established in the plurality of groups.

  According to the present invention, when a plurality of groups to which line patterns are connected are established, the award corresponding to all the groups is paid out, so that the player's sense of expectation for the award can be increased.

  The invention according to claim 17 is the gaming machine control method according to claim 12, wherein the display includes n display columns in which the identification symbols are arranged, and the determination of (c) As a result, when it is determined that the line patterns drawn on the adjacent identification symbols of the same type are connected to each other of the same type, the determined identification symbols of the same type are all and determining whether or not the display is rearranged on the display on n display columns, and providing a special prize having a predetermined value based on the determination result.

  According to the present invention, a special prize having a predetermined value is awarded depending on the connection pattern of the line pattern. Therefore, the player can be expected to give a special prize in addition to the normal prize for the line pattern connection mode, and the entertainment characteristics can be improved.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which an effective line is formed for each game based on a combination of symbols, and a control method therefor.

It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of a game process. FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating an appearance of the gaming machine. It is a figure for demonstrating a symbol arrangement | sequence table. It is a figure for demonstrating a line pattern. It is a figure for demonstrating the scatter prize payout table. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of the gaming machine. FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a main process routine of the gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of an insurance selection process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of a coin insertion and start check process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of a jackpot related process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of an insurance related process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of a symbol determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of a symbol rearrangement process. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image displayed on a lower image display panel 141. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of payout number determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of free game processing. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of an insurance check process.

  Hereinafter, a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of game processing.

  First, the main CPU 71 provided in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment determines identification symbols to be rearranged on the display (step S1). Here, the identification symbols are rearranged in each display block 28 which is a matrix area, and are divided into three types by color. One of a plurality of line patterns is drawn on the identification symbol.

  Next, the main CPU 71 rearranges the identification symbols determined in step S1 in the leftmost display column of the display columns on which the identification symbols are not rearranged (step S2).

  Next, the main CPU 71 combines line patterns drawn on the same type of identification symbol to form an effective line indicating an effective connection state (step S3). Then, the main CPU 71 repeats the processes of step S2 and step S3, rearranges the identification symbols in all display columns, and combines the line patterns drawn on the same type of identification symbols to form an effective line. (Step S4).

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a winning combination has been established by an effective line (step S5). If the main CPU 71 determines that a winning combination has been established, the main CPU 71 determines the number of payouts based on the winning combination (step S6) and provides a prize.

  Next, when the active line formed based on the rearranged line pattern connects all the display columns, the main CPU 71 executes a free game as a special prize (steps S7 and S8). Then, the main CPU 71 pays out a payout obtained by the game to the player (step S9).

  As described above, according to the present invention, identification symbols on which line patterns are drawn are randomly determined and rearranged, and a prize is provided based on the connection state of line patterns on the same type of identification symbols. Therefore, the player cannot determine whether or not a prize is provided until all the identification symbols are rearranged. Therefore, the player can have a sense of expectation regarding the game result until all the identification symbols are rearranged on the display.

  Next, the configuration of each gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating an appearance of the gaming machine.

  In the gaming machine 1, coins, bills, or electronic valuable information corresponding to these are used as game media. In the present embodiment, a ticket with a barcode, which will be described later, is also used. Note that game media is not limited to these, and for example, medals, tokens, electronic money, and the like can be employed.

  The gaming machine 1 includes a cabinet 11, a top box 12 installed on the upper side of the cabinet 11, and a main door 13 provided on the front surface of the cabinet 11.

  A lower image display panel 141 is provided at the center of the main door 13. The lower image display panel 141 includes a transparent liquid crystal panel, and displays a display block 28 as a symbol matrix formed by 15 matrix regions of 5 columns and 3 rows. Each display block 28 displays one symbol. The lower image display panel 141 corresponds to the display according to the present invention.

  The lower image display panel 141 is set with a credit number display unit 142 and a payout number display unit 143. The number of credited coins is displayed on the credit number display unit 142 as an image. In the payout number display portion 143, the number of coins to be paid out when a predetermined number or more of the same type of symbols are stopped and displayed on the display block 28 is displayed as an image.

  Further, a touch panel 114 is provided on the front surface of the lower image display panel 141, and the player can input various instructions by operating the touch panel 114.

  Below the lower image display panel 141, a control panel 30 including a plurality of buttons 31 to 35 for inputting instructions relating to game progress by the player, a coin receiving slot 36 for receiving coins into the cabinet 11, and bill identification A container 115 is provided.

  The control panel 30 is provided with a spin button 31, a change button 32, a cashout button 33, a 1-BET button 34, a maximum BET button 35, and an insurance BET button 37. The spin button 31 is used to input an instruction to start symbol scroll display. The change button 32 is used when requesting a change of money from an attendant of the game facility. The cashout button 33 is for inputting an instruction to pay out the credited coins to the coin tray 15.

  The 1-BET button 34 is for inputting an instruction to insert one coin out of the credited coins into the game. The maximum BET button 35 is used to input an instruction to insert the maximum number of coins (50 coins in this embodiment) that can be inserted into one game among the credited coins into the game. is there. The 1-BET button 34 and the maximum BET button 35 are BET buttons for starting a game.

  The insurance BET button 37 is used to input an instruction to insert a predetermined number (for example, one) of the credited coins in order to activate the insurance function. Unlike the BET buttons 34 and 35, the player B can arbitrarily insert the insurance BET button 37 to activate the insurance function. In this embodiment, when the insurance BET button 37 is operated, $ 1.00 is subtracted from the credit stored in the RAM 73 for each game as insurance.

  The bill validator 115 is provided for receiving bills. The banknote discriminator 115 sorts whether or not the banknote is appropriate, and accepts the appropriate banknote into the cabinet 11. Note that the bill validator 115 may be configured to be able to read a barcoded ticket 175 described later.

  An upper image display panel 131 including a liquid crystal panel is provided on the front surface of the top box 12. On the upper image display panel 131, an image related to the effect, an introduction of game content, and an image showing a game rule are displayed. Further, the top box 12 is provided with a speaker 112 and a lamp 111. In the gaming machine 1, an effect is executed by displaying an image, outputting sound, outputting light, or a combination thereof.

  Below the upper image display panel 131, a ticket printer 171, a card slot 176, a data display 174, and a keypad 173 are provided.

  The ticket printer 171 prints on a ticket a bar code in which data such as the number of credits, date and time, and an identification number of the gaming machine 1 are encoded, and outputs it as a ticket 175 with a bar code. The player can play the game by reading the barcode-added ticket 175 with a gaming machine, or exchange the ticket 175 with the barcode with a bill or the like at a predetermined place (for example, a cashier in the casino).

  The card slot 176 is for inserting a card storing predetermined data. For example, the card stores data for identifying the player and data regarding the history of games played by the player.

  The card inserted into the card slot 176 is read and written by a card reader 172 described later. The card may store data corresponding to coins, bills or credits.

  The data display unit 174 includes a fluorescent display, an LED, and the like, and displays data read by the card reader 172 or data input by the player via the keypad 173, for example. The keypad 173 is for inputting instructions and data related to ticket issuance and the like.

  Next, the symbol arrangement table will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the symbol arrangement table. As shown in FIG. 3, the display block 28 displays any one of a total of 22 identification symbols including code numbers “00” to “21”. Each symbol row is configured by combining the color of the identification symbol and the line pattern.

  Next, identification symbols and line patterns will be described. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining identification symbols and line patterns. As shown in FIG. 4, the identification symbol includes symbols 200, 201, and 202 of three kinds of colors “red”, “green”, and “blue”. The three types of identification symbols are one matrix area (display blocks 28a to 28o) of the display block 28 that is a symbol matrix that divides a plurality of lower image display panels 141 that are displays, and lines drawn on the identification symbols. The pattern is composed of lines drawn on the matrix area and connecting at least two sides of the matrix area. Here, a first line pattern that connects horizontally adjacent identification symbols to each other, a second line pattern that connects diagonally adjacent identification symbols, and vertically adjacent identification symbols are connected to each other. And a third line pattern. The combination of the identification symbol color and line pattern shown in FIG. 3 is determined. For example, 200a is red 1, 201a is green 6, 202a is blue 3. In the present invention, the identification symbol and line pattern and the combination of the identification symbol color and line pattern are stored in the RAM 73. Each game, the combination of the color of the identification symbol and the line pattern is determined and rearranged in the display block. Thereafter, the rearranged line patterns are combined according to a predetermined condition to generate an effective line. In red 1, a line pattern 204 is drawn horizontally on the identification symbol 203.

  Next, the scatter prize will be described. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a scatter prize payout table. When three or more line patterns are connected, it becomes a trigger symbol for the scatter prize. That is, when these identification symbols are rearranged so that three or more line patterns are connected by the combination of the line patterns shown in FIG. 4, it is determined that the winning combination is established. Based on FIG. 5, a predetermined number of coins are paid out as a scatter prize according to the type, number, and BET number of the identification symbols. For example, when 3 line patterns drawn on a blue identification symbol are connected, 4 coins are connected, 12 are connected when 5 are connected, and 50 coins are paid out when 7 are connected (calculation per number of coins inserted). .

  Next, an internal configuration of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of the gaming machine. The gaming board 50 includes a CPU 51, a ROM 52, and a boot ROM 53, which are connected to each other via an internal bus, a card slot 55 corresponding to the memory card 54, and an IC socket 57 corresponding to a GAL (Generic Array Logic) 56.

  The memory card 54 is composed of a nonvolatile memory and stores a game program and a game system program. The game program includes a program related to game progression, a scatter prize determination program, and a program for executing effects by images and sounds. The scatter prize determination program is a program for determining symbols (which can be referred to as code numbers corresponding to the symbols as shown in FIG. 3) to be rearranged in the respective display blocks 28.

  The scatter prize determination program includes symbol weighting data corresponding to each of a plurality of types of payout rates (for example, 80%, 84%, 88%). The symbol weighting data is data defining a random value when each symbol is determined according to each display block 28.

  The card slot 55 is configured so that the memory card 54 can be inserted and removed, and is connected to the motherboard 70 via an IDE bus.

  The GAL 56 is a kind of PLD (Programmable Logic Device) having an OR fixed type array structure. The GAL 56 includes a plurality of input ports and an output port. When a predetermined input is input to the input port, the corresponding data is output from the output port.

  The IC socket 57 is configured so that the GAL 56 can be attached and detached, and is connected to the mother board 70 by a PCI bus. Changing the character and content of the game performed in the gaming machine 1 by replacing the memory card 54 with another program written or rewriting the program written on the memory card 54 with another one. Can do.

  The CPU 51, ROM 52, and boot ROM 53 connected to each other via an internal bus are connected to the motherboard 70 via a PCI bus. The PCI bus transmits signals between the motherboard 70 and the gaming board 50 and supplies power from the motherboard 70 to the gaming board 50.

  The ROM 52 stores an authentication program. The boot ROM 53 stores a preliminary authentication program and a program (boot code) for the CPU 51 to start the preliminary authentication program.

  The authentication program is a program (tamper check program) for authenticating the game program and the game system program. The preliminary authentication program is a program for authenticating the authentication program. The authentication program and the preliminary authentication program are described in accordance with a procedure (authentication procedure) for authenticating that the target program has not been tampered with.

  The motherboard 70 includes a main CPU 71 as a controller, a ROM 72, a RAM 73 as a memory, and a communication interface 82.

  The ROM 72 includes a memory device such as a flash memory, and stores a program such as a BIOS executed by the main CPU 71 and permanent data. When the BIOS is executed by the main CPU 71, initialization processing of predetermined peripheral devices is performed. In addition, the game program and the game system program fetching process stored in the memory card 54 is started via the gaming board 50.

The RAM 73 stores data and programs used when the main CPU 71 operates. For example, when the above-described game program, game system program, and authentication program are loaded, these can be stored. The RAM 73 is provided with a work area for executing the program. For example, an area for storing a counter for managing the number of games, the number of BETs, the number of payouts, the number of credits, an area for storing a determined symbol (code number), and the like are provided. In the present embodiment, the RAM 73 stores an identification line shown in FIG. 4, an effective line 100 formed by combining line patterns shown in FIG. 14 described later, and the like. In addition, the RAM 73 stores various flags such as an insurance effective flag indicating whether the insurance function is effective.

  The communication interface 82 is for communicating with an external control device such as a server via a communication line. Also, a door PCB 90 and a main body PCB (Printed Circuit Board) 110, which will be described later, are connected to the motherboard 70 by USB. Further, a power supply unit 81 is connected to the motherboard 70.

  When power is supplied from the power supply unit 81 to the motherboard 70, the main CPU 71 of the motherboard 70 is activated, and power is supplied to the gaming board 50 via the PCI bus to activate the CPU 51.

  Input devices such as switches and sensors and peripheral devices whose operations are controlled by the main CPU 71 are connected to the door PCB 90 and the main body PCB 110.

  A control panel 30, a reverter 91, a coin counter 92C, and a cold cathode tube 93 are connected to the door PCB 90.

  The control panel 30 is provided with a spin switch 31S, a change switch 32S, a CASHOUT switch 33S, a 1-BET switch 34S, a maximum BET switch 35S, and an insurance BET switch 37S corresponding to the above-described buttons. Each switch detects that the corresponding button has been pressed by the player, and outputs a signal to the main CPU 71.

  The coin counter 92C determines whether or not the coins inserted into the coin receiving slot 36 are appropriate in material and shape, and outputs a signal to the main CPU 71 when an appropriate coin is detected. Inappropriate coins are discharged from the coin payout opening 15A.

  The reverter 91 operates based on a control signal output from the main CPU 71, and distributes appropriate coins selected by the coin counter 92C to a hopper 113 or a cash box (not shown). When the hopper 113 is not filled with coins, it is sorted into the hopper 113, and when the hopper 113 is filled with coins, it is sorted into the cash box.

  The cold cathode tube 93 functions as a backlight installed on the back side of the lower image display panel 141 and the upper image display panel 131, and lights up based on a control signal output from the main CPU 71.

  Connected to the main body PCB 110 are a lamp 111, a speaker 112, a hopper 113, a coin detection unit 113S, a touch panel 114, a bill validator 115, a graphic board 130, a ticket printer 171, a card reader 172, a key switch 173S, and a data display 174. ing.

  The lamp 111 is lit based on a control signal output from the main CPU 71. The speaker 112 outputs a sound such as BGM based on a control signal output from the main CPU 71.

  The hopper 113 operates based on a control signal output from the main CPU 71 and pays out a designated number of coins to the coin tray 15 from the coin payout port 15A. The coin detection unit 113 </ b> S detects coins paid out by the hopper 113 and outputs a signal to the main CPU 71.

  The touch panel 114 detects the position of the part touched by the player's finger and outputs a position signal corresponding to the detected position to the main CPU 71.

  When the banknote discriminator 115 receives an appropriate banknote, it outputs a signal corresponding to the amount of the banknote to the main CPU 71.

  The graphic board 130 controls display of images performed by each of the upper image display panel 131 and the lower image display panel 141 based on a control signal output from the main CPU 71. The graphic board 130 includes a VDP that generates image data, a video RAM that stores image data generated by the VDP, and the like.

  Based on the control signal output from the main CPU 71, the ticket printer 171 prints on the ticket a bar code in which data such as the number of credits, date and time, and identification number of the gaming machine 1 stored in the RAM 73 is encoded. Output as a ticket 175 with code.

  The card reader 172 reads the data stored in the card inserted in the card slot 176 and transmits it to the main CPU 71 or writes data based on a control signal from the main CPU 71.

  The key switch 173S is provided on the keypad 173, and outputs a predetermined signal to the main CPU 71 when the keypad 173 is operated by the player.

  The data display 174 displays data read by the card reader 172 or data input by the player via the keypad 173 based on a control signal output from the main CPU 71.

  Next, a program executed by the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the main process will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a main processing routine of the gaming machine 1. First, when the gaming machine 1 is powered on, the main CPU 71 reads out the authenticated game program and game system program from the memory card 54 via the gaming board 50 and writes them in the RAM 73 (step S11).

  Next, the main CPU 71 conducts insurance selection processing (step S12). In this process, the player is made to select whether or not to make insurance effective. The insurance selection process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs an initialization process at the end of one game (step S13). For example, data that needs to be erased for each game is cleared in the work area of the RAM 73, such as the number of BETs and the identification symbol determined by the determination in step S112 of FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 71 conducts coin insertion / start check processing (step S14). In this process, input of a BET switch or a spin switch is checked. The coin insertion / start check process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs symbol determination processing (step S15). In this process, the scheduled stop symbol (code number) is determined based on the symbol determination random value. The symbol determination process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs effect content determination processing (step S16). In this process, the contents of the effect are determined based on the effect random number with reference to the scheduled stop symbol determined in the symbol determination process in step S15.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs symbol rearrangement processing (step S17). In this process, the scheduled stop symbols determined in the symbol determination process in step S15 are automatically rearranged in the display blocks 28 of the lower image display panel 141. The symbol rearrangement process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs a payout amount determination process (step S18). In this process, when the symbol rearranged in the display block 28 is a scatter prize, the number of payouts is determined based on the scatter prize payout table and the BET amount. Stored in The payout amount determination process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the active line connects all the display columns (step S19). Here, it is determined whether or not the effective line is formed so as to connect all the display columns like the effective line 102 shown in FIG. The effective line 102 shown in FIG. 14C is formed by connecting line patterns of red identification symbols rearranged in the display blocks 28a, 28d, 28g, 28e, 28i, 28l, and 28o. A first display column composed of display blocks 28a to 28c; a second display column composed of display blocks 28d to 28f; a third display column composed of display blocks 28g to 28i; a fourth display column composed of display blocks 28j to 28l; All the fifth display columns including the display blocks 28m to 28o are connected. As described above, when it is determined that the active line connects all the display columns, a free game process is performed (step S20). This free game process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. Here, the program relating to the free game process is read out, and the free game is started by executing this program from the next time. In this way, it is determined when it is determined that the line patterns drawn on a plurality of adjacent identification symbols of the same type include five display columns in which the identification symbols are arranged and are connected to each other of the same type. It is determined whether a plurality of identification symbols of the same type are rearranged on the displays on all five display columns, and line patterns drawn on the plurality of identification symbols of the same type are connected to each other in the same type. If it is determined that the determined plurality of identification symbols of the same type are rearranged on the displays on all the five display columns, a special prize (free game) having a predetermined value is provided.

  Next, the main CPU 71 conducts insurance check processing (step S21). The main CPU 71 performs an insurance check process after the process of step S20 or when it is determined in step S19 that the active line does not connect all the display columns. Here, the main CPU 71 checks whether or not the number of games played with the insurance enabled has reached a threshold when an insurance effective flag, which will be described later, is on. When the main CPU 71 determines that the number of games played with insurance enabled has reached a threshold, the main CPU 71 pays out insurance. The insurance check process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs a payout process (step S22). In this process, basically, the value stored in the payout number counter is added to the credit number counter provided in the RAM 73. In this process, the driving of the hopper 113 may be controlled based on the input of the CASHOUT switch 33S, and the coins may be discharged from the coin payout opening 15A. Alternatively, the ticket printer 171 may be controlled to issue a barcoded ticket. After this process is performed, the process proceeds to step S12.

  Next, insurance selection processing will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of insurance selection processing. First, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the insurance effective flag is on (step S31). When determining that the insurance-effective flag is not on, the main CPU 71 displays an insurance-ineffective image (step S32). Here, the main CPU 71 transmits a command to display the insurance invalid image to the graphic board 130. Based on the command, the graphic board 130 generates an insurance invalid image and displays it on the lower image display panel 141. When the main CPU 71 determines that the insurance-effective flag is on, the main CPU 71 displays an insurance-effective image (step S36).

  As the insurance invalid image, for example, an image indicating “INSURANCE BET $ 1.00 TOUCH TO BET” is displayed. This image is an image for prompting the player to select whether to activate insurance and notifying the player of an amount necessary for enabling insurance. The player can input an instruction to activate insurance by touching a predetermined location on the touch panel 114.

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not there is an insurance-effective instruction input (step S33). When the main CPU 71 determines that there is no insurance-effective instruction input, the main CPU 71 keeps the insurance-effective flag off and proceeds to step S31. On the other hand, when the main CPU 71 determines that there is an insurance-effective instruction input, the main CPU 71 turns on the insurance-effective flag (step S34).

  Next, the main CPU 71 subtracts the insurance participation value from the credit number counter (step S35). In the present embodiment, for example, a value corresponding to 1 dollar is subtracted from the credit number counter. Then, the main CPU 71 displays an insurance effective image (step S36). That is, the main CPU 71 displays an insurance effective image after step S35 or when it is determined in step S31 that the insurance effective flag is on.

  As the insurance effective image, for example, an image indicating “INSURANCE CONTINUED WIN 200 CREDIT” is displayed. This image informs the player that the insurance is valid and that 200 coins will be paid out when the insurance condition is satisfied. When this process is performed, the insurance selection process is terminated.

  Next, coin insertion / start check processing will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of coin insertion / start check processing. First, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not coin insertion has been detected by the coin counter 92C (step S41). When the main CPU 71 determines that coin insertion has been detected, the main CPU 71 adds a credit number counter (step S42). In addition to the insertion of coins, it is determined whether or not the insertion of banknotes is detected by the banknote discriminator 115, and when it is determined that the insertion of banknotes is detected, the value corresponding to the banknotes is added to the credit counter. You may make it do.

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the credit number counter is 0 (step S43). That is, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the credit number counter is 0 after step S42 or when it is determined in step S41 that coin insertion has not been detected. When the main CPU 71 determines that the credit number counter is not 0, the main CPU 71 permits operation acceptance of the BET button (step S44).

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the BET button operation has been detected by the BET switch (step S45). When the main CPU 71 determines that the operation of the BET button has been detected by the BET switch, the main CPU 71 adds a BET number counter provided in the RAM 73 and subtracts the credit number counter based on the type of the BET button (step) S46).

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the BET number counter is maximum (step S47). When the main CPU 71 determines that the BET number counter is maximum, the main CPU 71 prohibits updating of the BET number counter (step S48). Next, the main CPU 71 permits the operation reception of the spin button (step S49). That is, the main CPU 71 permits the spin button operation reception after step S48 or when it is determined in step S47 that the BET number counter is not maximum.

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not an operation of the spin button 31 has been detected (step S50). That is, the main CPU 71 operates the spin button 31 after step S49 when it is determined that the BET button operation is not detected in step S45, or when the credit number counter is determined to be 0 in step S43. It is determined whether or not it has been detected. When the main CPU 71 determines that the operation of the spin button is not detected, the main CPU 71 proceeds to step S41.

  When the main CPU 71 determines that the operation of the spin button 31 has been detected, the main CPU 71 performs jackpot-related processing (step S51). The jackpot related processing will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. Next, the main CPU 71 performs insurance-related processing (step S52). The insurance-related processing will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. When this process is performed, the coin insertion / start check process is terminated.

  Next, jackpot related processing will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of jackpot related processing. First, the main CPU 71 calculates an accumulated amount (step S71). Here, the product of the value of the BET number counter and a preset cumulative ratio is obtained, and the cumulative amount to the jackpot amount is calculated.

  Next, the main CPU 71 transmits the calculated accumulated amount to an external control device (not shown) (step S72). The external control device updates the jackpot amount when the accumulated amount is received. When this process is performed, the jackpot-related process is terminated.

  Next, insurance-related processing will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of insurance-related processing. First, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the insurance effective flag is on (step S91). The insurance-effective flag is set to ON when an operation on the touch panel 114 by the player is detected in step S34 of the insurance selection process described with reference to FIG.

  When the main CPU 71 determines that the insurance-effective flag is not on, the main CPU 71 ends the insurance-related processing. On the other hand, when the main CPU 71 determines that the insurance-effective flag is on, the main CPU 71 updates the insurance game number counter provided in the RAM 73 (step S92). The insurance game number counter is a counter for managing the number of games played since the insurance effective flag was turned on, and is incremented by one in the process of step S92. When this process is performed, the insurance-related process is terminated.

  Next, the symbol determination process will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of symbol determination processing. First, the main CPU 71 extracts a random value for determining an identification symbol (step S111). Specifically, the main CPU 71 executes 15 random number generation programs included in the symbol determination program, so that 15 random values corresponding to the respective display blocks 28a to 28o are selected from the numerical range of 0 to 255. select. 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 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 main CPU 71 determines a stop scheduled identification symbol (code number) (see FIG. 3) (step S112). Code number of symbol string Is the code number of the symbol stopped and displayed on each display block 28. It corresponds to. The main CPU 71 sets the code number of each symbol column. Determine the award. As shown in FIG. 3, for example, the main CPU 71 sets the code number of the identification symbol corresponding to the display block 28a. When “15” is determined, the identification symbol rearranged in the display block 28a is determined to be “red 6”. In this case, the identification symbol indicated by 220a in FIG. 4 is rearranged in the display block 28a.

  Next, the main CPU 71 stores the determined stop scheduled identification symbol in the symbol storage area provided in the RAM 73 (step S113).

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines the scatter prize based on the symbol storage area by referring to the effective line obtained by combining the line patterns drawn on the identification symbols of the same color and the scatter prize payout table (see FIG. 5) (step 5). S117). When this process ends, the symbol determination process ends.

  Next, the symbol rearrangement process will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of symbol rearrangement processing. FIG. 14A shows a display on the lower image display panel 141 during symbol rearrangement. Note that FIG. 14B will be described in detail in the explanation of the payout amount determination process shown in FIG. Note that FIG. 14C is described in detail in step S19 of FIG.

  First, the main CPU 71 rearranges the identification symbols in the leftmost display column among the display columns in which the identification symbols are not rearranged (step S131). Specifically, the main CPU 71 rearranges the identification symbols in order from the left display column of the display block 28 as shown in FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether it is in contact with the line pattern drawn on the adjacent identification symbol (step S132). Specifically, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the line pattern line drawn on the identification symbol rearranged in step S131 is in contact with the adjacent line pattern line.

  Next, when the main CPU 71 determines that the line of the rearranged line pattern is in contact with the adjacent line pattern, the main CPU 71 determines whether the line pattern in contact with the line is drawn on the same type of identification symbol. Determination is made (step S133). That is, it is determined whether it is in contact with the line of the line pattern drawn on the identification symbol of the same color.

  When the main CPU 71 determines that the line pattern in contact with the line is drawn on the same type of identification symbol, the main CPU 71 combines the line portions of the line pattern in contact with the line to form an effective line, and The fact that the line has been formed is highlighted (step S134). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14A, the line patterns rearranged in the display block 28a and the display block 28d are both “red”, and since the lines of the line pattern are in contact, they are combined. It becomes an effective line. Similarly, the green line pattern rearranged in the display block 28b and the display block 28e and the red line pattern rearranged in the display block 28c and the display block 28f are combined to form an effective line. Further, when it is determined that the line patterns drawn on a plurality of adjacent identification symbols of the same type are connected to each other in the same type, the display mode of the determined same type of line pattern connected to each other is displayed. Then, a change is made so as to notify the player that the line pattern has been switched from the invalid connection state to the valid connection state. For example, the red 5 symbol (see FIG. 4) rearranged in the display block 28d is highlighted thicker than the line inclined in the upper right direction because the line inclined in the lower right direction is part of the effective line 100. Yes.

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not symbols have been rearranged in all display columns (step S135). When the main CPU 71 determines that symbols have not been rearranged in all display columns, the main CPU 71 returns the process to step S131. When the main CPU 71 determines that the symbols have been rearranged in all the display columns, the symbol rearrangement process ends.

  Next, the payout number determination process will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of payout amount determination processing. First, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the scatter prize is a jackpot (step S151). If the main CPU 71 determines that the scatter prize is not a jackpot, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a winning combination is established by the active line (step S152). If the main CPU 71 cannot determine that the winning combination has been established by the active line, the main CPU 71 ends the payout amount determination process.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 71 determines that the winning combination is established by the active line, the main CPU 71 determines the number of payouts corresponding to the scatter prize (step S153). For example, in FIG. 14B, an effective line 100 is formed by combining line patterns drawn on five red identification symbols. At the same time, line patterns drawn on four blue identification symbols are combined to form an effective line 101. Therefore, 6 coins are paid out based on the effective line 100 and 8 coins are paid out based on the effective line 101 (calculation per coin inserted number) (see FIG. 5). Here, when it is determined that line patterns drawn on a plurality of adjacent identification symbols of the same type are connected to each other of the same type, the rearrangement state of the determined identification symbols is a plurality of It is determined whether it is established in the group, and when the rearrangement state of the identification symbol is established in the plurality of groups based on the determination result, each group (the effective line 100 and the effective line 101) is assigned to the group. Providing scatter prizes according to the requirements. In the case of so-called loss, “0” is determined as the number of payouts. Next, the main CPU 71 stores the determined number of payouts in the payout number counter (step S154). When this process is performed, the payout number determination process is terminated.

  Next, when determining that the scatter prize is a jackpot, the main CPU 71 notifies the external control device that the jackpot has been won (step S155). When the external control device that controls the plurality of gaming machines 1 receives the notification, the external control device transmits the jackpot amount updated so far to the gaming machine 1. At this time, a part of the jackpot amount (for example, 80%) may be transmitted, and the rest may be carried over in preparation for the next jackpot trigger establishment.

  Next, the main CPU 71 receives the amount of jackpot from the external control device (step S156). Next, the main CPU 71 stores the received jackpot amount in the payout number counter (step S157). When this process is performed, the payout number determination process is terminated.

  Next, free game processing will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of free game processing. First, the main CPU 71 determines the number of free games (step S171). In the present embodiment, as the number of free games, for example, a plurality of types of numbers such as “50”, “70”, and “100” are defined, and any one of these is determined.

  Next, the main CPU 71 stores the determined number of free games in a free game number counter provided in the RAM 73 (step S172).

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs an initialization process at the end of one game, similarly to the process of step S13 shown in FIG. 7 (step S173). Next, the main CPU 71 performs the symbol determination process shown in FIG. 12 (step S174). Next, the main CPU 71 performs effect content determination processing in the same manner as the processing in step S16 shown in FIG. 7 (step S175). Next, the main CPU 71 performs the symbol rearrangement process shown in FIG. 13 (step S176). Next, the main CPU 71 performs a payout amount determination process shown in FIG. 15 (step S177).

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the active line connects all the display columns (step S178). Here, it is determined whether or not the effective line is formed so as to connect all the display columns as in step S19 of FIG. If it is determined that the active line connects all the display columns, the number of free games to be added is determined (step S179). Here, the number of free games is determined in the same manner as in step S171 described above. Next, the main CPU 71 adds the determined number of free games to the free game number counter (step S180).

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs a payout process (step S181). That is, the main CPU 71 performs a payout process after the process of step S180 or when it is determined in step S178 that the active line does not connect all the display columns. In this process, the main CPU 71 adds the value of the payout number counter stored in the payout number determination process in step S177 to the free game payout number counter. The free game payout counter is used to manage the total payout determined during the free game.

  When the free game ends, the value stored in the free game payout number counter is added to the credit number counter provided in the RAM 73 in the payout process in step S22 of FIG. That is, the total number of payouts determined through the free game is paid out collectively. The coin may be discharged from the coin payout port 15A, or a ticket with a barcode may be issued.

  Next, the main CPU 71 decrements the free game number counter by 1 (step S182). Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the free game number counter is 0 (step S183). When the main CPU 71 determines that the free game number counter is not 0, the main CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S173. On the other hand, when determining that the free game number counter is 0, the main CPU 71 turns off the insurance-effective flag (step S184). Thereafter, the free game process is terminated. When the free game process ends, the process proceeds to step S21 of the main control process shown in FIG.

  Next, insurance check processing will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of insurance check processing.

  First, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the insurance effective flag is on (step S201). When the main CPU 71 determines that the insurance-effective flag is not on, the main CPU 71 ends the insurance-check process.

  Next, when determining that the insurance-effective flag is on, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a predetermined scatter prize has been established (step S202). In the present embodiment, “free game trigger” and “jackpot” are targeted as predetermined scatter prizes.

  Next, when determining that the predetermined scatter prize has not been established, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the insurance game number counter has reached a threshold value (for example, 100 times) (step S203). When the main CPU 71 determines that the insurance game number counter has not reached the threshold value, the main CPU 71 ends the insurance check process.

  Next, when the main CPU 71 determines that the insurance game number counter has reached the threshold value, the main CPU 71 performs payout processing based on the insurance amount (step S204). In the present embodiment, a predetermined amount (for example, 200) is defined as the insurance amount, and this is added to the credit counter.

  The main CPU 71 resets the insurance game number counter after step S204 or when it is determined in step S202 that a predetermined winning combination has been established (step S205). Next, the main CPU 71 turns off the insurance effective flag (step S206). When this process is performed, the insurance check process is terminated.

  The embodiment of the present invention has been described above, but only specific examples are illustrated, and the present invention is not particularly limited. The specific configuration of each unit and the like can be appropriately changed. 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.

  In the above example, the case of displaying a total of 15 symbols in 5 columns and 3 rows has been described. However, the display of symbols in the present invention is not limited to 5 columns and 3 rows, but 3 columns, 3 rows, It can be applied to various forms such as rows. In the above example, the case where symbols are scroll-displayed for each display column has been described. However, symbols may be individually scroll-displayed for each symbol.

  In the above example, it has been described that the symbol is displayed by scrolling using a liquid crystal display device or the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a mechanical reel may be used.

  In the above example, the rearrangement of the identification symbols for each display row has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the identification symbols may be rearranged simultaneously in all the display blocks.

  In the above example, it has been described that the identification symbols on which the line pattern is drawn are rearranged. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the identification symbols are rearranged, and then the line patterns are rearranged on the identification symbols. It may be what you do.

  In the above example, the prize payout is determined only by the identification symbol on which the line pattern is drawn. However, when other symbols are further rearranged in the display block and a predetermined number of the other symbols are rearranged under the active line. In addition, a prize may be given.

  In the above example, the identification symbol surrounds each display block with the color line of the identification symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the inside of each display block is filled with the color of the identification symbol. Alternatively, the identification symbols rearranged by displaying a specific mark or the like may be distinguished. In addition, although the types of identification symbols are divided into three types by color, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be divided into two types or four or more types by characters, specific symbols, or the like.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Gaming machine 11 Cabinet 12 Top box 13 Main door 15 Coin tray 28 Display block 30 Control panel 31 Spin button 32 Change switch 70 Motherboard 114 Touch panel 131 Upper image display panel 141 Lower image display panel

Claims (17)

A gaming machine having the following configuration,
(1) a display on which a plurality of types of identification symbols that can be identified and re-arranged are symbols on which a plurality of types of line patterns that can be connected to each other are drawn;
(2) a controller for controlling display of the display;
The controller is configured to perform the following processing.
(A) a process of determining a plurality of types of identification symbols arranged on the display;
(B) a process of rearranging a plurality of types of identification symbols according to the determination result of (a) on the display;
(C) As a result of (b), identification symbols of the same type are adjacently rearranged on the display, and the line patterns drawn on the plurality of identification symbols of the same type adjacent to each other are of the same type. A process for determining whether it is connected;
(D) a process of providing a prize according to the rearrangement state of the identification symbol based on the determination result of (c). The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The plurality of types of identification symbols are one matrix area of a symbol matrix that divides the display into a plurality of sections,
The line pattern drawn on the identification symbol is composed of lines connecting at least two sides of the matrix area drawn on the matrix area. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The controller is further configured to perform the following processing.
As a result of the determination in (c), when it is determined that the line patterns drawn on the adjacent identification symbols of the same type are connected to each other in the same type, the determined connections are made to each other. Changing the display mode of the same type of the line pattern so as to notify the player that the line pattern has been switched from the invalid connection state to the valid connection state. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The line pattern of the identification symbols is vertically adjacent to a first line pattern connecting the identification symbols horizontally adjacent to each other and a second line pattern connecting the identification symbols adjacent to each other diagonally. And a third line pattern connecting the identification symbols. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The controller is configured to perform the following process in the process (c).
As a result of the determination in (c), when it is determined that the line patterns drawn on the plurality of adjacent identification symbols of the same type are connected to each other of the same type,
A process of determining whether the determined rearrangement state of the identification symbol is established in a plurality of groups;
Based on the determination result, when the rearrangement state of the identification symbol of the determination result in (c) is established in the plurality of groups, a process of providing a prize according to each group, Including. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The display includes n display columns in which the identification symbols are arranged,
The controller is further configured to perform the following processing.
As a result of the determination in (c), when it is determined that the line patterns drawn on a plurality of adjacent identification symbols of the same type are connected to each other in the same type,
A process of determining whether or not the determined plurality of identification symbols of the same type are rearranged on the display on all the n columns of display columns;
And providing a special prize having a predetermined value based on the result of the determination. A gaming machine having the following configuration,
(1) a display on which a plurality of types of identification symbols that can be identified and re-arranged are symbols on which a plurality of types of line patterns that can be connected to each other are drawn;
(2) a controller for controlling display of the display;
The plurality of types of identification symbols are one matrix area of a symbol matrix that divides the display into a plurality of sections,
The line pattern drawn on the identification symbol is composed of lines connecting at least two sides of the matrix region drawn on the matrix region,
The controller is configured to perform the following processing.
(A) a process of determining a plurality of types of identification symbols arranged on the display;
(B) a process of rearranging a plurality of types of identification symbols according to the determination result of (a) on the display;
(C) As a result of (b), identification symbols of the same type are adjacently rearranged on the display, and the line patterns drawn on the plurality of identification symbols of the same type adjacent to each other are of the same type. A process for determining whether it is connected;
(D) a process of providing a prize according to the rearrangement state of the identification symbol based on the determination result of (c). The gaming machine according to claim 7,
The controller is further configured to perform the following processing.
As a result of the determination in (c), when it is determined that the line patterns drawn on the adjacent identification symbols of the same type are connected to each other in the same type, the determined connections are made to each other. Changing the display mode of the same type of the line pattern so as to notify the player that the line pattern has been switched from the invalid connection state to the valid connection state. The gaming machine according to claim 7,
The line pattern of the identification symbols is vertically adjacent to a first line pattern connecting the identification symbols horizontally adjacent to each other and a second line pattern connecting the identification symbols adjacent to each other diagonally. And a third line pattern connecting the identification symbols. The gaming machine according to claim 7,
The controller is configured to perform the following process in the process (c).
As a result of the determination in (c), when it is determined that the line patterns drawn on the plurality of adjacent identification symbols of the same type are connected to each other of the same type,
A process of determining whether the determined rearrangement state of the identification symbol is established in a plurality of groups;
Based on the determination result, when the rearrangement state of the identification symbol of the determination result in (c) is established in the plurality of groups, a process of providing a prize according to each group, Including. The gaming machine according to claim 7,
The display includes n display columns in which the identification symbols are arranged,
The controller is further configured to perform the following processing.
As a result of the determination in (c), when it is determined that the line patterns drawn on a plurality of adjacent identification symbols of the same type are connected to each other in the same type,
A process of determining whether or not the determined plurality of identification symbols of the same type are rearranged on the display on all the n columns of display columns;
And providing a special prize having a predetermined value based on the result of the determination. A gaming machine control method having the following configuration,
(1) a display on which a plurality of types of identification symbols that can be identified and re-arranged are symbols on which a plurality of types of line patterns that can be connected to each other are drawn;
(2) a controller for controlling display of the display;
(A) determining a plurality of types of identification symbols arranged on the display;
(B) rearranging a plurality of types of identification symbols according to the determination result of (a) on the display;
(C) As a result of (b), identification symbols of the same type are adjacently rearranged on the display, and the line patterns drawn on the plurality of identification symbols of the same type adjacent to each other are of the same type. Determining whether it is connected;
(D) providing a prize according to the rearrangement state of the identification symbol based on the determination result of (c). A gaming machine control method according to claim 12,
The plurality of types of identification symbols are one matrix area of a symbol matrix that divides the display into a plurality of sections,
The line pattern drawn on the identification symbol is composed of lines connecting at least two sides of the matrix area drawn on the matrix area. A gaming machine control method according to claim 12,
As a result of the determination in (c), when it is determined that the line patterns drawn on the adjacent identification symbols of the same type are connected to each other in the same type, the determined connections are made to each other. Changing the display mode of the line pattern of the same type so as to notify the player that the line pattern has been switched from the invalid connection state to the valid connection state. A gaming machine control method according to claim 12,
The line pattern of the identification symbols is vertically adjacent to a first line pattern connecting the identification symbols horizontally adjacent to each other and a second line pattern connecting the identification symbols adjacent to each other diagonally. And a third line pattern connecting the identification symbols. A gaming machine control method according to claim 12,
As a result of the determination in (c), when it is determined that the line patterns drawn on the plurality of adjacent identification symbols of the same type are connected to each other of the same type,
Determining whether the determined rearrangement state of the identification symbol is established in a plurality of groups;
When the rearrangement state of the identification symbol of the determination result of (c) is established in the plurality of groups based on the determination result, providing a prize according to each group; Including. A gaming machine control method according to claim 12,
The display includes n display columns in which the identification symbols are arranged,
As a result of the determination in (c), when it is determined that the line patterns drawn on a plurality of adjacent identification symbols of the same type are connected to each other in the same type,
Determining whether the determined plurality of identification symbols of the same type are rearranged on the display on all the n columns of display columns;
Providing a special prize having a predetermined value based on the result of the determination.

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