JP2012100772A - Gaming machine, and control method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a gaming machine for diversifying a display mode of symbols by rotations of reels.SOLUTION: The gaming machine includes: a plurality of rotation reels; a symbol display area where symbols are displayed in a stopped state by the stop of the rotation reels; a display for displaying video; a multiple color light-emitting backlight for individually irradiating a symbol with light from its back; and a controller for starting a second game when a pattern of specific symbols is displayed in the symbol display area. The controller executes: (a) determining a magnification of each of a plural kinds of colors that can be displayed by the multiple color light-emitting backlight to display it on the display; (b) determining an emission color by means of the multiple color light emitting backlight behind the specific symbols from a plural kinds of colors capable of being displayed; and (c) a payout of a number which is obtained by multiplying a dividend distribution corresponding to the pattern of the specific symbols by the magnification that corresponds to the color determined in the process (b), from among the magnifications of the respective colors, the magnifications being determined in the process (a).

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that displays symbols by stopping a rotating reel and a control method thereof.

  Conventionally, as a slot machine, for example, Patent Documents 1 to 4 are disclosed. In such a slot machine, when a player inserts coins or bills into the slot machine slot and operates the spin button, a plurality of symbols are scrolled and displayed in a symbol display area provided on the front of the housing. After that, each symbol automatically stops.

  In such a slot machine, when the combination of symbols displayed on the winning line is a predetermined combination, or when the number of symbols displayed in the symbol display area is a predetermined number, Alternatively, there is a slot machine that pays out a payout when the divided symbol images constitute one completed image.

US Patent Application Publication No. 2003/013517 US Patent Application Publication No. 2008/146314 US Patent Application Publication No. 2008/139294 European Patent Application Publication No. 1376498

  In a gaming machine represented by such a conventional slot machine, a payout is paid out based on the symbols displayed in the symbol display area, or a transition is made to another game. For this reason, it is necessary to increase the display mode of the symbol display area in order to clearly display the contents of the payout and the game transition state to the player.

  However, when symbols are displayed in the symbol display area by controlling the rotation of the rotating reel, only symbols previously arranged on the peripheral surface of the rotating reel can be displayed, so that the display mode of symbols cannot be increased.

  Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve such a conventional problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of diversifying symbol display modes using a rotating reel and a control method thereof. Is to provide.

  In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to a first aspect of the present invention includes a plurality of rotating reels each having a symbol arranged on a peripheral surface thereof, and symbols scrolled and displayed by the rotation of the rotating reels. A symbol display window having a symbol display area in which symbols are stopped and displayed by the stop, a display arranged on the upper part of the symbol display window and displaying an image, and each symbol displayed in the symbol display area is individually illuminated from behind And a controller for starting a second game when a pattern of a specific symbol serving as a trigger for shifting from a base game to a second game is displayed in the symbol display area. The following processes (a) to (c) are executed. (A) The multicolor light emission bar A process for determining a magnification for each of a plurality of types of colors that can be color-displayed by a crite and displaying the magnification determined for each color on the display; (b) a color display can be performed on the display by the multicolor light-emitting backlight. The multicolor light emission backlight can display the color emitted by the multicolor light emission backlight behind the specific symbol displayed in the symbol display area until the magnification for each of a plurality of colors is displayed. When the second game started is determined from among a plurality of different colors and the start of the second game is finished, the process of controlling light emission with the determined color, (c) of the magnification for each color determined in the process of (a) And a process of executing payout corresponding to the number determined by multiplying the payout corresponding to the pattern of the specific symbol by the magnification corresponding to the color determined in the process of (b).

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention described in claim 1, a light emission color by a multicolor light emission backlight behind a specific symbol is determined from a plurality of types of colors that can be displayed in color, and the determined color is multicolor. Controls the light emission of the light emitting backlight. Therefore, the illumination color of the specific symbol can be changed by changing the emission color of the multicolor emission backlight. For this reason, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of diversifying the display mode of symbols by the rotating reel.

  The gaming machine of the present invention described in claim 2 is the gaming machine of the present invention described in claim 1, wherein the multi-color light emitting backlight is provided with a shielding portion provided for each of a plurality of rotating reels, Each shielding unit is individually provided for each symbol displayed in the symbol display area so that the multi-color light emitting backlight can individually display all symbols displayed in the symbol display area with different colors. It is characterized in that light is shielded for each partitioned area partitioned to irradiate light from behind.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention described in claim 2, in the gaming machine of the present invention described in claim 1, the multicolor light-emitting backlight is provided with a shielding portion provided for each rotating reel, and is a symbol. The light is shielded for each divided area that is divided to irradiate light individually from behind. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the illumination color from being changed from the target color by being illuminated by the illumination light of the surrounding symbols, and to make various symbol display modes.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine according to the present invention, wherein a plurality of rotating reels having symbols arranged on the peripheral surface, the symbols are scroll-displayed by rotation of the rotating reels, and the symbols are stopped-displayed by stopping the rotating reels. A symbol display window having a symbol display area, a multicolor light-emitting backlight that individually illuminates each symbol displayed in the symbol display area from behind, and a base game executed in accordance with a base game program. A controller that shifts from the base game to a second game executed in accordance with a second program when there is the rotating reel in which all symbols displayed in the display area are wild symbols that can be replaced with other symbols; The controller includes the second game. The following processes (a) to (d) are executed. (A) In the base game, all the symbols displayed in the symbol display area are the wild symbols. A process of changing the color illuminated by the multicolor light emitting backlight from behind to a second color different from the first color illuminated in the base game, (b) the symbol display area in all of the symbol display areas in the base game (C) a process of paying out a payout according to a combination of symbols displayed in the symbol display area by rotating and stopping another rotating reel while the rotating reel displaying the wild symbol is stopped; (B) A process for executing the predetermined number of times, (d) After executing the process for the predetermined number of times in (c) When the second game program is terminated and the base game is started in accordance with the base game program, the rotating reel that has been in a stopped state during the second game illuminates the wild symbol displayed in the symbol display window. And a process of changing the color to be changed to the first color.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention described in claim 3, in the second game, in the base game, the rotating reels with the wild symbols displayed in all the symbol display areas are stopped, and the other rotating reels are rotated and stopped. And payout the dividend. The color used to illuminate the wild symbol from behind with the multicolor light emission backlight is changed to a color different from the color illuminated in the base game. For this reason, it is possible to easily recognize that all the rotating reels that have stopped rotating are wild symbols that can be replaced with other symbols.

  Further, by changing the color of the wild symbol illuminated from behind by the multicolor light emitting backlight, it is possible to display that it is easy to obtain a payout by using a wild symbol that can be replaced with another symbol.

  Accordingly, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of diversifying the display mode of symbols by the rotating reel.

  In the gaming machine according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the symbols are scroll-displayed by the rotation of the rotary reels and the symbols are stopped-displayed by the rotation of the rotary reels. A symbol display window having a symbol display area, and a symbol display area provided for each of the plurality of rotating reels, so that all symbols displayed in the symbol display area can be displayed with individually changed colors. A multicolor light-emitting backlight having a shielding unit that shields light for each divided area for irradiating light from behind for each displayed symbol, and a plurality of light emitted from the symbol and the back A memory storing table data for associating a plurality of numerical values with a single symbol in combination with a color; and the symbol After symbols are stopped and displayed in the display area, the light emission color of the multicolor light-emitting backlight is determined at random, and the light emission color determined to illuminate the symbols displayed in the symbol display area and the back thereof. And a controller that refers to the table data stored in the memory and gives a payout in relation to the numerical value obtained by the table data.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention as set forth in claim 4, the emission color of the multicolor emission backlight is determined at random, and the emission is determined to illuminate the symbol displayed in the symbol display area and the back thereof. Depending on the color, a payout is awarded in relation to the numerical value obtained by referring to the table data. Therefore, it is possible to recognize the contents of the payout awarded by visually recognizing the color of the symbol displayed in the symbol display area. Accordingly, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of diversifying the display mode of symbols by the rotating reel.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for controlling a gaming machine according to the present invention, wherein the controller controls a gaming machine including a controller, and the controller displays a symbol by stopping a rotating reel having symbols arranged on a peripheral surface. The second game is started when a pattern of a specific symbol serving as a trigger for shifting from the base game to the second game is displayed in the symbol display area, and (a) each symbol displayed in the symbol display area is individually The magnification for each of the multiple colors that can be displayed by the multicolor light-emitting backlight that illuminates from behind is determined, and the magnification determined for each color is displayed at the top of the symbol display area and displayed on the display. And (b) a plurality of types capable of displaying colors on the display with the multicolor light emitting backlight. A plurality of colors that can be displayed by the multi-color light-emitting backlight in color display by the multi-color light-emitting backlight behind the specific symbol displayed in the symbol display area before the magnification for each color is displayed. When the second game that has been determined and started is finished, the step of controlling the light emission with the determined color, and (c) the magnification for each color determined in the processing of (a) And a step of executing payout corresponding to the number determined by multiplying the payout corresponding to the pattern of the specific symbol by the magnification corresponding to the color determined in the process of (b).

  According to the method for controlling a gaming machine of the present invention as set forth in claim 5, a light emission color by a multicolor light emission backlight behind a specific symbol is determined from a plurality of types of colors that can be displayed in color. Controls the light emission of the multicolor light-emitting backlight by color. Therefore, the illumination color of the specific symbol can be changed by changing the emission color of the multicolor emission backlight. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine control method capable of diversifying the display mode of symbols by the rotating reel.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of diversifying the display mode of symbols by a rotating reel and a control method therefor.

FIG. 10 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the game processing of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a view illustrating a function flow of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a view showing a game system including a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a view illustrating an overall structure of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a view illustrating a rotating reel of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a view illustrating a multicolor light emitting backlight of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a view illustrating an internal configuration of a rotating reel of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a view illustrating a data table stored in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a view illustrating a data table stored in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a view illustrating a data table stored in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a view illustrating a display example of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a view illustrating a display example of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a view illustrating a display example of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a view illustrating a flowchart of main control processing of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of coin insertion / start check processing for the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 11 is a view illustrating a flowchart of jackpot-related processing for the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a view illustrating a flowchart of insurance-related processing for the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a view illustrating a flowchart of symbol lottery processing for the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a view illustrating a flowchart of symbol display control processing for the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the payout amount determination processing for the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a view illustrating a flowchart of insurance check processing for the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 10 is a view illustrating a flowchart of second game processing of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a view illustrating a flowchart of insurance selection processing for the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 20 is a view illustrating a flowchart of game processing of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 20 is a view illustrating a display example of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 20 is a view illustrating a display example of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 20 is a view illustrating a flowchart of second game processing of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a view illustrating a data table stored in the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a view illustrating a flowchart of game processing of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 20 is a view illustrating a display example of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 20 is a view illustrating a display example of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 20 is a view illustrating a display example of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 20 is a view illustrating a display example of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 20 is a view illustrating a flowchart of second game processing of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 25 is a view illustrating a flowchart of second game processing of the gaming machine according to the modification of the third embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the characteristics of the game processing of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing the characteristics of the game processing according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a view illustrating a function flow of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a view illustrating a game system including the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a view illustrating an overall structure of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a view illustrating a rotating reel of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a view illustrating the multicolor light emitting backlight of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention is a slot machine, and realizes functions to be described later with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of gaming machines 1 are connected to one external control device 200.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, a plurality of rotating reels 3 (3a to 3e) having symbols arranged on the peripheral surface, and a symbol display area in which the symbols are stopped and displayed when the rotating reels 3 (3a to 3e) are stopped. 4 and a lower image display panel (symbol display window) 141 and an upper image display panel (display) 131 disposed on the lower image display panel 141 for displaying images.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a multicolor light emitting backlight 5 that individually illuminates each symbol displayed in the symbol display area 4 from behind. A main CPU (controller) 71 for starting a second game when a pattern of a specific symbol serving as a trigger for shifting from the base game to the second game is displayed in the symbol display area 4.

  The multicolor light-emitting backlight 5 illuminates with a plurality of kinds of colors from behind the symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4.

  In the second game, the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention displays a predetermined effect image on the upper image display panel (display) 131 to execute a tree climbing competition by a panda character (described later). (Refer FIG.13 (b) and FIG.13 (c)).

  As shown in FIG. 1, the main CPU 71 scrolls and displays symbols in the symbol display area 4 by rotating the rotating reel 3 (3a to 3e), and then displays the symbol by stopping the rotating reel 3 (3a to 3e). A base game for stopping and displaying symbols in the area 4 is executed (step S1, step S2).

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a specific symbol pattern is displayed in the symbol display area 4 in step S2 (step S3).

  Here, the specific symbol pattern is a symbol pattern that triggers a transition of the symbol displayed in the symbol display area 4 from the base game to the second game (a specific symbol 150 described later with reference to FIG. 13A). 3 in the symbol display area 4).

  Next, when the main CPU 71 determines that the specific symbol pattern is displayed in the symbol display area 4 based on the determination result of step S <b> 3, the main CPU 71 shifts from the base game to the second game, and the multicolor light emission backlight 5 changes the color. The magnification for each of a plurality of types of colors that can be displayed is determined (step S4).

  Here, the magnification for each of a plurality of types of colors that can be displayed in color by the multicolor light emission backlight 5 is for each of a plurality of types of colors (for example, red, blue, and green) that can be displayed in color by the multicolor light emission backlight 5. Specified magnification (for example, 5 times, 3 times, 2 times).

  Next, the main CPU 71 displays a plurality of types of colors (for example, red) that the multicolor light-emitting backlight 5 can display colors emitted by the multicolor light-emitting backlight 5 behind a specific symbol displayed in the symbol display area 4. , Blue, green) (step S5).

  Next, when the second game is started (when climbing competition by a panda character is started), the main CPU 71 can display a plurality of colors that can be displayed in color by the multicolor light-emitting backlight 5 determined in step S4. Each magnification is displayed on the upper image display panel 131 (step S6).

  The magnification for each of a plurality of colors that can be displayed in color by the multicolor light-emitting backlight 5 is a magnification image 153 displayed as red 5 times, blue 3 times, and green 2 times (see FIG. 12B described later). And displayed on the upper image display panel 131.

  Next, when the started second game ends (when the climbing competition by the started panda character ends), the main CPU 71 determines the light emission color by the multicolor light emission backlight 5 behind the specific symbol in step S5. The light emission is controlled with the selected color (step S7). As a result, the specific symbol is illuminated with the color determined in step S5.

  Next, the CPU 71 executes a payout process for paying out a number corresponding to the payout corresponding to the pattern of the specific symbol by multiplying the magnification corresponding to the color determined in step S5 among the magnifications for each color determined in step S4. (Step S8).

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 71 determines in step S3 that the specific symbol pattern is not displayed in the symbol display area 4, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4 are a predetermined combination. Based on the result, a payout corresponding to the symbol combination is paid out (steps S8 and S9).

  As described above, the light emission color of the multicolor light emission backlight 5 behind the specific symbol is determined from a plurality of colors that can be displayed in color, and the light emission of the multicolor light emission backlight 5 is controlled with the determined color. Therefore, the illumination color of the specific symbol can be changed by making the emission color of the multicolor emission backlight 5 different. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of diversifying the display mode of symbols by the rotating reels 3 (3a to 3e).

[Explanation of function flow diagram]
This completes the description of the features of the game processing according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Next, with reference to FIG. 2, a basic function of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  FIG. 2 is a view illustrating a function flow of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

<Coin insertion / start check>
First, the gaming machine 1 checks whether or not the BET button has been pressed by the player, and subsequently checks whether or not the spin button has been pressed by the player.

<Symbol decision>
Next, when the spin button is pressed by the player, the gaming machine 1 extracts a random number for symbol determination, and stops the rotation of the rotary reel 3 (3a to 3e) on which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged. A symbol for stopping and displaying the symbol in the symbol display area 4 of the lower image display panel 141 is determined.

<Symbol display>
Next, the gaming machine 1 scrolls the symbols in the symbol display area 4 by rotating the rotating reel 3 (3a to 3e) on which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged, and then stops the rotating reel 3 (3a to 3e). The symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 4.

  When a specific symbol pattern that triggers the transition from the base game to the second game is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 4 (the specific symbol 150 described later with reference to FIG. 13A is displayed in the symbol display area 4). 2), the second game is started.

<Winning determination>
Next, when the gaming machine 1 stops displaying symbols in the symbol display area 4 by stopping the reels 3a to 3e in the base game, the combination of symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4 is related to winning. It is determined whether or not.

  Here, in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the same symbol is displayed when the number of the same symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4 is a predetermined number or more (for example, 3 or more) in the base game. It is determined that the combination is related to winning.

  When a specific symbol pattern (for example, a pattern in which three specific symbols 150 described later with reference to FIG. 13A are displayed in the symbol display area 4) are stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 4, the base game is displayed. To a second game (bonus game) and a plurality of types of colors (for example, red, blue, green) in which the multicolor light emission backlight 5 can display colors emitted by the multicolor light emission backlight 5 behind the specific symbol. Decide from within.

  Further, in the second game, a tree climbing competition by a panda character (see FIGS. 13B and 13C described later) based on game data (see FIG. 11 described later) corresponding to the magnification corresponding to the determined color. )) Is executed.

<Payout>
Next, when the number of identical symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4 is greater than or equal to a predetermined number in the base game, the gaming machine 1 gives a player a privilege according to the number of identical symbols.

  For example, when the gaming machine 1 displays a combination of symbols related to the payout of coins in the base game (a predetermined number or more of the same symbols are displayed in the symbol display area 4), the number of coins corresponding to the number of the same symbols is displayed. Etc. to the player.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention displays a specific symbol described later with reference to FIG. 13A when a combination of symbols related to a trigger for shifting from the base game to the second game is displayed. When three 150 are displayed in the symbol display area 4), the second game (bonus game) is started.

  When the second game (bonus game) is completed, a payout corresponding to a pattern of a specific symbol (a pattern in which three specific symbols 150 described later with reference to FIG. 13A are displayed in the symbol display area 4) is awarded. The number of coins multiplied by the magnification corresponding to the color determined in the second game is paid out to the player.

  Further, when the gaming machine 1 displays a combination of symbols related to the jackpot trigger, the gaming machine 1 pays out a coin of the jackpot amount to the player.

  A jackpot accumulates a part of coins consumed by a player in each gaming machine 1 as a jackpot amount. When there is a gaming machine 1 for which a jackpot trigger is established, A function that pays out coins of the accumulated jackpot amount.

  The gaming machine 1 calculates the amount (accumulated amount) accumulated in the jackpot amount for each game and transmits it to the external control device. The external control device accumulates the accumulated amount transmitted from each gaming machine 1 in the jackpot amount.

  The gaming machine 1 is provided with benefits such as a mystery bonus and insurance in addition to the above benefits.

  In the mystery bonus, a predetermined amount of coins is paid out by winning a special lottery. When the spin button is pressed, the gaming machine 1 extracts a random value for the mystery bonus and determines by lottery whether or not to establish the mystery bonus trigger.

  Insurance is a function provided for the purpose of relieving a player from a situation where a bonus game (second game) has not been played for a long period of time. In the embodiment of the present invention, it is possible for the player to arbitrarily select whether or not insurance is valid. When insurance is activated, it is exchanged for a predetermined amount of insurance.

  When the insurance is validated, the gaming machine 1 starts counting the number of games. Then, the gaming machine 1 does not pay out a large amount of money by a bonus game (second game) or the like, and when the number of games counted reaches a predetermined number of times, a coin of an amount set for insurance, etc. Make a withdrawal.

<Determination of production>
The gaming machine 1 produces effects by displaying an image on the upper image display panel (display) 131 and the lower image display panel (symbol display window) 141, outputting light from a lamp, and outputting sound from a speaker. The gaming machine 1 extracts a random number for production, and determines the content of the production based on a symbol determined by lottery.

  When the second game (bonus game) is started, the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is configured for each of a plurality of types of colors (for example, red, blue, and green) that can be color-displayed by the multicolor light-emitting backlight 5. A magnification (for example, 5 times, 3 times, and 2 times) is determined, and the determined magnification is displayed on the upper image display panel (display) 131 (see FIG. 13B described later).

  In addition, a specific symbol (a specific symbol described later with reference to FIG. 13A) displayed in the symbol display area 4 until the magnification for each color is displayed on the upper image display panel (display) 131. 150) is determined from a plurality of types of colors (for example, red, blue, and green) that the multicolor light-emitting backlight 5 can display in color.

  When the started second game (bonus game) is completed, the light emission of the multicolor light emission backlight 5 is controlled with a color that can be displayed by the determined multicolor light emission backlight 5.

  Further, a tree climbing competition by a panda character is displayed on the upper image display panel (display) 131 based on game data (see FIG. 11 described later) according to the magnification for each color corresponding to the determined color (described later). (Refer FIG.13 (b) and FIG.13 (c)).

[Overall game system]
The basic function of the gaming machine 1 has been described above. Next, a game system including the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 3 is a view illustrating a game system including the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The game system 300 includes a plurality of gaming machines 1 and an external control device 200 connected to each gaming machine 1 via a communication line 301.

  The external control device 200 controls a plurality of gaming machines 1. In the first embodiment of the present invention, the external control device 200 is a so-called hall server installed in a gaming facility having a plurality of gaming machines 1.

  Each gaming machine 1 is given a unique identification number, and the external control device 200 determines the origin of data sent from each gaming machine 1 based on the identification number. In addition, when transmitting data from the external control device 200 to the gaming machine 1, the transmission destination is specified using the identification number.

  Note that the game system 300 may be built in one gaming facility capable of performing various games such as a casino, or may be built between a plurality of gaming facilities. Further, when the game system 300 is constructed in one game facility, the game system 300 may be constructed for each floor or section of the game facility.

  The communication line 301 may be wired or wireless, and a dedicated line or an exchange line can be employed.

[Overall structure of gaming machine]
This completes the description of the game system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Next, the overall structure of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 6.

  FIG. 4 is a view illustrating an overall configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a view illustrating a rotating reel of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a view illustrating the multicolor light emitting backlight of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  In the gaming machine 1, coins, bills, or electronic valuable information corresponding to these are used as game media.

  In the first embodiment of the present invention, a ticket with a bar code 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 has a symbol display area 4 and constitutes a symbol display window. Behind the symbol display area 4, as shown in FIG. 5, five rotary reels 3 (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e) are rotatably provided.

  A plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the peripheral surface of each rotary reel 3 (3a to 3e). In the symbol display area 4, the symbols are scroll-displayed in the column direction by the rotation of the rotating reel 3 (3 a to 3 e), and the symbol is stopped and displayed by stopping the rotating reel 3 (3 a to 3 e) after a predetermined time has elapsed. To do.

  In the first embodiment of the present invention, when the gaming machine 1 stops the rotating reels 3 (3a to 3e), a part of the symbol rows arranged on the rotating reels 3 (3a to 3e) is displayed in the symbol display area 4. indicate.

  In the symbol display area 4, one symbol (including a blank) is displayed in each of the three areas of the upper stage, the center stage, and the lower stage according to each rotary reel 3 (3a to 3e). That is, 15 symbols (including blanks) in 5 columns × 3 are stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 4.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a plurality of multicolor light emitting backlights 5 are provided on the inner peripheral side of each rotating reel 3 (3a to 3e). This multicolor light emission backlight 5 individually illuminates each symbol displayed in the symbol display area 4 from behind.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the multicolor light-emitting backlight 5 includes a plurality of shielding portions 6 provided for each rotating reel 3 (3 a to 3 e) and a symbol displayed in the symbol display area 4 individually from behind. It is comprised from the division area 7 divided in order to irradiate light, and the board | substrate 9 which mounted LED8.

  The shielding unit 6 includes a left shielding plate 6a and a right shielding plate 6b that shield light from other regions adjacent in the left-right direction, an upper shielding plate 6c that shields light from other regions adjacent in the vertical direction, and a lower shield plate 6c. It is composed of a shielding plate 6d and has a rectangular shape.

  Each of the shielding plates 6 (6a to 6d) is arranged so that the multicolor light-emitting backlight 5 can individually display all the symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4 with different colors. .

  That is, each of the shielding plates 6 (6a to 6d) corresponds to one symbol (one “7” symbol in FIG. 6) (display area 151 described later with reference to FIG. 13A). Are provided to block light from other regions.

  The section area 7 is configured by dividing the area on the back side of the symbol display area 4 into a plurality of sections. Each section area 7 corresponds to one section (a section surrounding the periphery of one “7” symbol). It is formed by the shielding plate 6 (6a to 6d).

  Each shielding plate 6 (6a to 6d) irradiates light from the multi-color light emitting backlight 5 of the rear partition area 7 for each symbol displayed in the symbol display area 4 for each partition area 7. In addition, the light is shielded from other partitioned areas 7.

  The substrate 9 on which the LED 8 is mounted is fitted in the partition area 7. The LED 8 is composed of, for example, red, blue, and green light emitting LEDs, and emits light with a plurality of types of light emission colors (for example, red, blue, and green) individually from the back for each symbol.

  Since the multi-color light emitting backlight 5 is fixed to the stage 10 that supports the rotating shaft of the rotating reel 3 (3a to 3e), the multicolor light emitting backlight 5 is moved to the symbol display area 4 by the rotation of the rotating reel 3 (3a to 3e). Even if the symbols to be stopped are changed, the symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4 can always be individually illuminated from behind.

  Thus, the multicolor light emission backlight 5 is provided for each rotating reel 3 (3a to 3e), and each shielding portion 6 (6a to 6e) of the multicolor light emission backlight 5 is a multicolor light emission backlight. Symbols 5 are arranged so that the symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4 can be individually displayed with different colors.

  For this reason, the display mode of symbols can be diversified by displaying all symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4 by individually changing the colors.

  In addition, by emitting light from the LEDs 8 arranged in the respective partitioned areas 7 shielded by the shielding portions 6 (6a to 6e), the light does not escape to other partitioned areas. For this reason, a predetermined symbol can be highlighted and displayed by changing the color individually for each symbol.

  Further, by highlighting the color of the specific symbol (specific symbol 150, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 13A) with a color different from that of the other symbols, the gaming state currently being executed and the payout are displayed. The multiplication factor can be notified. For this reason, the contents of the game can be clarified.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the lower image display panel 141 has a credit amount display area 142 and a payout number display area 143. In the credit amount display area 142, the number of coins owned by the player and deposited in the gaming machine 1 (hereinafter, credit amount) is displayed.

  The payout number display area 143 displays the number of coins to be paid out to the player when a winning is achieved (hereinafter, the number of payouts).

  The lower image display panel 141 includes a touch panel 114. The player can input various instructions by touching the lower image display panel 141.

  Below the lower image display panel 141, various buttons that are arranged on the control panel 30 and various devices to be operated by the player are arranged.

  The spin button 31 is used when starting the scroll display of the symbols by the rotation of the rotary reels 3 (3a to 3e). The change button 32 is used when requesting a change of money from an attendant of the game facility.

  The CASHOUT button 33 is used when paying out coins deposited in the gaming machine 1 to the coin tray 15.

  The 1-BET button 34 and the maximum BET button 35 are for determining the number of coins (hereinafter referred to as “BET number”) used in the game from the coins deposited in the gaming machine 1.

  The 1-BET button 34 is used when determining the BET number in units of one sheet. The maximum BET button 35 is used when the BET number is set to the specified upper limit number.

  The coin receiving slot 36 is provided for receiving coins. 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 is provided on the front surface of the top box 12. The upper image display panel 131 is composed of a liquid crystal panel and constitutes a display for displaying video.

  The upper image display panel 131 displays an image related to the effect, an image showing an introduction to the contents of the game, and an explanation of the rules. When the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention starts a second game, the magnification (for example, red, blue, green) for each of a plurality of types of colors (for example, red, blue, and green) that can be displayed in color by the multi-color light-emitting backlight 5 (for example, 5 times, 3 times, and 2 times) are determined, and the determined magnification is displayed (see FIG. 13B described later).

  Further, the emission color of the multicolor light emission backlight 5 behind the specific symbol (specific symbol 150 described later with reference to FIG. 13A) displayed in the symbol display area 4 is changed to the multicolor light emission backlight 5. Is determined from a plurality of types of colors (for example, red, blue, and green) that can be displayed in color, and the panda character is based on game data (see FIG. 11 described later) corresponding to the magnification corresponding to the determined color. Is displayed on the upper image display panel (display) 131 (see FIGS. 13B and 13C described later).

  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, and outputting light.

  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.

  A player may cause the gaming machine 1 to read a ticket 175 with a barcode and play the game, or exchange the ticket 175 with a barcode with a bill or the like at a predetermined location of the gaming facility (for example, a cashier in a casino). it can.

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

  A card inserted into the card slot 176 reads and writes data 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.

[Circuit configuration of the gaming machine]
This completes the description of the overall structure of the gaming machine 1. Next, with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8, a configuration of a circuit included in the gaming machine 1 will be described.

  FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a view illustrating the internal configuration of the rotating reel of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  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 (base game program, second game program, etc.) includes a program related to game progression, a lottery program, and a program for executing effects by images and sounds.

  The lottery program stops symbols (scheduled symbols to be stopped) in the symbol display area 4 of the lower image display panel 141 by stopping the rotating reels 3 (3a to 3e) on which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged. It is a program to do.

  The symbols to be stopped are three symbols to be stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 4 among the 22 symbols (including blanks) constituting the symbol row arranged on the peripheral surface of each rotary reel 3 (3a to 3e). This is data for determining a stop scheduled symbol.

  The gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is stopped and displayed in a predetermined area (for example, the upper area) among the three areas corresponding to the rotary reels 3 (3a to 3e) of the symbol display area 4. The symbol to be stopped is determined as the symbol to be stopped.

  The lottery program includes symbol determination data. The symbol determination data indicates that each of the 22 symbols (code numbers “00” to “21”) constituting the symbol row has an equal probability (that is, 1/22) according to each rotary reel 3 (3a to 3e). ) Is data defining a random value as determined in (4).

  The probability that each of the 22 symbols is determined is basically equal. However, since the number of various symbols included in the 22 symbols is different, the probability that various symbols are determined is different (that is, a weight is generated).

  Further, the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes, in the lottery program, contents related to the second game (multiple types of colors that can be displayed with the multicolor light-emitting backlight 5, magnification for each color, symbol display area) 4 for determining the color of light emitted by the multi-color light-emitting backlight 5 behind the specific symbol displayed in 4.

  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 output ports. 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. The contents of the game played in the gaming machine 1 can be changed by replacing the memory card 54 with another program written therein or rewriting the program written in the memory card 54 with another one. .

  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 along a procedure (authentication procedure) for authenticating that the target program has not been tampered with.

  The motherboard 70 includes a main CPU 71, a ROM 72, a RAM 73, 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, a process for taking in the game program and the game system program 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 the number of games, the number of BETs, the number of payouts, the number of credits, a symbol (code number) determined by lottery, and a plurality of types of colors that can be displayed in color with the multicolor light-emitting backlight 5 determined in the second game For example, an area for storing the light emission color of the multicolor light emission backlight 5 behind the specific symbol displayed in the symbol display area 4 is provided.

  The communication interface 82 is for communicating with the external control device 200 such as a server via the communication line 301. Also, a door PCB (Printed Circuit Board) 90 and a main body PCB 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, and a maximum BET switch 35S 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 exit 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 distributed to the hopper 113, and when the hopper 113 is filled with coins, it is distributed to the cash box.

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

  The main body PCB 110 includes a reel control unit 120, 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. A device 174 is connected.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the sub CPU 121 included in the reel control unit 120 controls the rotation and stop of the rotary reel 3 (3a to 3e). The sub CPU 121 is connected to a motor drive circuit 124 including a field programmable gate array (FPGA) 122 and a driver 123.

  The FPGA 122 is a programmable electronic circuit such as an LSI, and functions as a control circuit for the stepping motor 125 (125a to 125e).

  The driver 123 functions as an amplification circuit for pulses input to the stepping motor 125 (125a to 125e). Stepping motors 125 (125a to 125e) that rotate the reels 3 (3a to 3d) are connected to the motor drive circuit 124. The stepping motors 125 (125a to 125e) are 1-2 phase excitation type stepping motors.

  In addition, an index detection circuit 126 and a position change detection circuit 127 are connected to the sub CPU 121. The index detection circuit 126 detects the position (index described later) of the reel 3 (3a to 3d) that is rotating, and can detect the step-out of the reel 3 (3a to 3d).

  The position change detection circuit 127 detects a change in the stop position of the reel 3 (3a to 3d) after the rotation of the reel 3 (3a to 3d) is stopped. For example, the position change detection circuit 127 is not actually in the winning mode, but the reel 3 (3a to 3d) when the stop position is changed by the player to be forced into the winning mode. ) Stop position change is detected.

  The position change detection circuit 127 detects, for example, the stop position of the reel 3 (3a to 3d) by detecting fins (not shown) attached to the inner part of the reel 3 (3a to 3d) at a predetermined interval. Configured to detect changes.

  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 payout number of coins from the coin payout exit 15 </ b> A to the coin tray 15. 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 a position touched by a player's finger or the like on the lower image display panel, and outputs a 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 image display 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.

  In the symbol display area 4 of the lower image display panel 141, symbols are scroll-displayed by the rotation of the five rotary reels 3 (3a to 3e). After a predetermined time has elapsed, the symbols are displayed by stopping the rotary reels 3 (3a to 3e). To stop display.

  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. The credit amount display area 142 of the lower image display panel 141 displays the credit amount stored in the RAM 73. In the payout number display area 143 of the lower image display panel 141, the payout of coins is displayed.

  The graphic board 130 also includes a VDP (Video Display Processor) that generates image data based on a control signal output from the main CPU 71, a video RAM that temporarily stores image data generated by the VDP, and the like. Yes. The VDP displays the image data read from the storage area on the upper image display panel 131 and the lower image display panel 141.

  Note that image data (for example, image data for executing tree climbing competition by a panda character (see FIGS. 13B and 13C described later)) used when generating image data by VDP is used. The game program read from the memory card 54 and stored in the RAM 73 is included.

  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 and data input by the player via the keypad 173 based on a control signal output from the main CPU 71.

[Configuration of various data tables]
This completes the description of the circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1. Next, various data tables (table data) will be described with reference to FIGS. Various data tables are stored in the memory card 54, and are stored in the RAM 73 when the main CPU 71 starts the capturing process (see FIG. 7).

  First, the emission color data table will be described with reference to FIG. The light emission color data table corresponds to the game state executed by the gaming machine 1 for the specific symbol (the specific symbol 150 described later with reference to FIG. 13A), a plurality of identification numbers, and the identification numbers. It defines the emission color of the multicolor backlight 5.

  The emission color data table indicates the emission color of the multicolor emission backlight 5 when the specific symbol (specific symbol 150 described later with reference to FIG. 13A) is illuminated from behind by the multicolor emission backlight 5. Used in determining

  Specifically, in the case of “base game”, an identification number “0010” is defined. In the case of “second game”, identification numbers “0011”, “0012”, and “0013” are defined.

  Each identification number defines a color emitted by the multicolor light emission backlight 5. Specifically, the identification number “0010” defines “white”, “0011” “red”, “0012” “blue”, and “0013” “green”.

  For example, in the “base game”, since the identification number “0010” is selected, “white” is determined as the emission color. Therefore, in the base game, the multicolor light emitting backlight 5 emits light in “white” to illuminate symbols including the specific symbols from behind.

  In the case of a “second game”, one of the identification numbers “0011”, “0012”, and “0013” is selected. That is, in the case of the “second game”, the emission color is determined to be any one of “red”, “blue”, and “green”.

  For example, in the “second game”, when the identification number “0012” is selected, the emission color is determined to be “blue”, so the multi-color emission backlight 5 emits “blue” and the specific symbol is displayed from behind. Illuminate.

  Next, the magnification data table will be described with reference to FIG. The magnification data table defines a plurality of identification numbers, emission colors of the multicolor light emission backlight 5 corresponding to the identification numbers, and magnifications determined in the second game.

  The magnification data table indicates the emission color of the multicolor emission backlight 5 behind the specific symbol (specific symbol 150 described later with reference to FIG. 13A) displayed in the symbol display area 4 in the second game. Is used to indirectly determine the magnification corresponding to the determined emission color.

  Each identification number defines a color emitted by the multicolor light emission backlight 5. Specifically, the identification number “0010” is defined as “white”, the identification number “0011” as “red”, the identification number “0012” as “blue”, and the identification number “0013” as “green”. Has been.

  For the identification number, a magnification is defined for each of a plurality of types of colors that can be displayed by the multicolor light-emitting backlight 5. Specifically, “5 times” is defined for “red”, “3 times” for “blue”, and “2 times” for “green”.

  For example, in the second game, a plurality of types (red, blue, green) in which the multicolor light emission backlight 5 can display colors of the multicolor light emission backlight 5 behind a specific symbol displayed in the symbol display area 4. When “red” is determined from among the colors, the magnification is determined to be “5 times” corresponding to the determined color.

  When the second game is finished, the magnification determined for the payout corresponding to the pattern of the specific symbol (a pattern in which three specific symbols 150 described later with reference to FIG. 13A are displayed in the symbol display area 4) is set. Payout the number you have multiplied.

  Thus, the magnification data table associates a plurality of numerical values (magnifications) with a specific symbol by a combination of the specific symbol and a plurality of colors of light emitted from behind.

  Accordingly, when the emission color emitted by the multicolor emission backlight 5 is determined in the second game, the magnification indicated by the emission color of the multicolor emission backlight 5 is determined by the magnification data table based on the identification number of the emission color. Can be determined.

  As described above, the numerical value (magnification) obtained by referring to the magnification data table is determined according to the specific symbol displayed in the symbol display area 4 and the emission color determined to illuminate the back of the specific symbol. In order to give a payout in relation, it is possible to recognize the content (magnification) of the payout given by visually recognizing the color of the symbol displayed in the symbol display area 4.

  Next, the game data table will be described with reference to FIG. The game data table defines a plurality of movie data to be executed in the second game and game results for the movie data.

  The movie data is a plurality of movie data having different results of the panda climbing competition executed in the second game (see FIGS. 13B and 13C described later), and corresponds to the color determined in the second game. It is used when determining the effect image of the panda climbing competition according to the magnification.

  Specifically, as a result of the panda climbing competition (see FIG. 13B and FIG. 13C described later) executed as the second game, the panda 152a (see FIG. 13C described later) is “ Movie data “A” and “B” that are 1st place, and panda 152b (see FIG. 13C described later) are movie data “C” and “E” that are 1st place, and panda 152c (FIG. 1 that will be described later). Movie data “D” and “F” in which “No. 13 (see 13 (c))” is defined.

  For example, when it is determined that the panda 152a becomes “first place” as a result of the panda climbing competition according to the magnification corresponding to the color determined in the second game, the movie data “A” or “B” is randomly ( The effect image of the panda climbing competition corresponding to the determined movie data is displayed on the upper image display panel 131.

[Display example of upper image display panel and lower image display panel]
This completes the description of the symbol combination table. Next, display examples of the upper image display panel 131 and the lower image display panel 141 of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 12A is a display example when an effect image is displayed on the upper image display panel 131 during execution of the base game. FIG. 12B shows a display example when symbols are displayed in the symbol display area 4 of the lower image display panel 141 during execution of the base game.

  FIG. 13A shows a display example when symbols are displayed in the symbol display area 4 of the lower image display panel 141 during execution of the base game. FIG. 13B is a display example when an effect image is displayed on the upper image display panel 131 at the start of the second game. FIG. 13C is a display example when an effect image is displayed on the upper image display panel 131 during execution of the second game.

  Furthermore, FIG. 14A is a display example when an effect image is displayed on the upper image display panel 131 at the end of the second game. FIG. 14B shows a display example when symbols are displayed in the symbol display area 4 of the lower image display panel 141 at the end of the second game.

  The upper image display panel (display) 131 of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is disposed on the upper side of the lower image display panel (symbol display window) 141 and displays an image.

  On the upper image display panel 131, different effect images are displayed when the base game is being executed and when the second game is being executed. Further, during execution of the second game, an effect image of the panda climbing competition is displayed on the upper image display panel 131 (see FIGS. 13B and 13C described later).

  As shown in FIG. 12A, during the base game, an effect image indicating that the base game is being executed is displayed on the upper image display panel 131. Here, a display example of an effect image displayed on the upper image display panel 131 at the start of the base game is shown. As shown in FIG. 12A, the upper image display panel 131 displays a “PANDA” character image 132 and a panda moving image 133 indicating that the base game has started.

  As shown in FIG. 12B, when the base game is started, the symbols are scroll-displayed in the symbol display area 4 of the lower image display panel 141 by rotating the rotating reel 3 (3a to 3e), and a predetermined time has elapsed. Thereafter, the symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 4 by stopping the rotating reels 3 (3a to 3e).

  In the base game, “white” is selected as the light emission color of the multicolor light emission backlight 5 (see FIG. 9), so the multicolor light emission backlight 5 emits “white” and is displayed in the symbol display area 4. Illuminate each symbol individually from behind.

  When the symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4 are a predetermined combination (when three or more identical symbols are displayed), a payout corresponding to the combination of symbols is paid out.

  In the display example of FIG. 12B, since the symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4 are not in a predetermined combination (since three or more identical symbols are not displayed), the winning is lost.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, when three specific symbols 150 are displayed in the symbol display area 4 of the lower image display panel 141 during the base game (a pattern of the specific symbols 150 is displayed), the base game is changed to the second game. Transition. Here, a display example when the specific symbol 150 arranged on the peripheral surface of the rotating reel 3 (3a to 3c) is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 4 is shown.

  When three specific symbols 150 are displayed in the symbol display area 4, the display area 151 surrounding the specific symbols 150 may be displayed with relatively high luminance by controlling the multicolor light emission backlight 5. In this case, it is possible to easily recognize that a symbol (pattern of the specific symbol 150) serving as a trigger for shifting from the base game to the second game is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 13B, when the second game is started, a panda character image 152 (152a to 152c) is displayed on the upper image display panel 131. Here, a display example of an effect image displayed on the upper image display panel 131 when the player selects an arbitrary panda character is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, the upper image display panel 131 displays the magnification for each of a plurality of types of colors that can be displayed with the multicolor light-emitting backlight 5 determined in the second game. For each color, the color, climbing competition result (ranking), and magnification are specified. The first place in red is 5 times, the second place in blue is 3 times, and the third place in green is 2 times. The scaled image 153 is displayed on the upper image display panel 131.

  The upper image display panel 131 has a select image 134 called “SELECT A PANDA” that prompts the player to select an arbitrary panda character from a plurality of panda character images 152 (152a to 152c). Is displayed.

  The selection of the panda character image 152 (152a to 152c) is performed based on an operation on an input device (for example, a touch panel).

  For example, it may be configured to be selectable by touching a touch panel (not shown) or a selection button (not shown) provided on the upper image display panel 131. Alternatively, a panda character may be displayed on the lower image display panel 141 and selected by touching the touch panel 114 (see FIG. 7) or a selection button (not shown).

  Further, on the upper image display panel 131, when the tree climbing competition by the panda character image 152 (152a to 125c) is finished, a payout for displaying a multiplication factor to be multiplied by the payout (150CREDITS) corresponding to the pattern of the specific symbol 150 is displayed. Several images 154 are displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 13C, when the player selects an arbitrary panda character, the upper image display panel 131 displays an effect image in which the panda character image 152 (152a to 125c) competes for climbing a tree. To do. Here, a display example of the effect image displayed on the upper image display panel 131 when the player selects the panda character image 152b is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 5C, when the tree climbing competition is started, an effect image in which the panda character image 152 (152a to 125c) climbs the tree is displayed. Further, an arrow image 135 is displayed so that the panda character image 152b selected by the player can be recognized.

  As shown in FIG. 14A, when the tree climbing competition by the panda character image 152 (152a to 125c) is finished, the result of the tree climbing competition is displayed on the upper image display panel 131 (the ranking for each panda character image 152). Is displayed), and a multiplication factor for multiplying the payout (150 CREDITS) corresponding to the pattern of the specific symbol 150 is displayed. Here, a display example when the character image 152b of the panda selected by the player is in the third place is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, when the tree climbing competition is completed, the ranking images 136 (136a to 136c) indicating the results (ranking) of the tree climbing competition are displayed. Here, a case will be described in which the panda character image 152a is second, the panda character image 152b is third, and the panda character image 152c is first.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, ranking images 136 (136a to 136c) indicating that the panda character image 152a is second, the panda character image 152b is third, and the panda character image 152c is first. The image is displayed on the upper image display panel 131.

  The ranking image 136 (136a to 136c) is displayed in a color corresponding to the magnification image 153. Here, since the panda character image 152a is second, the panda character image 152b is third, and the panda character image 152c is first, the second rank image 136a is blue, and the third rank image 136b is green. The first ranking image 136c is displayed in red on the upper image display panel 131.

  Also, since the panda character image 152b selected by the player is in the third place, 150CREDITS, which is a magnification (twice as a magnification corresponding to the third place) to be multiplied by the payout (150CREDITS) corresponding to the pattern of the specific symbol 150. A payout number image 154 indicated by × 2 is displayed on the upper image display panel 131.

  In addition, in the tree climbing competition by the panda character image 152 (152a to 125c), when the panda character selected by the player is in the first place, the multiplication factor is 5 times, and in the second place, the multiplication factor is 3 times, In the case of the third place, the payout number image 154 showing the multiplication factor of 2 is displayed on the upper image display panel 131, and the payout corresponding to the payout (150CREDITS) corresponding to the pattern of the specific symbol 150 is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 14B, when the tree climbing competition is over, the emission colors of the multicolor emission backlight 5 behind the specific symbol 150 stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 4 of the lower image display panel 141 are multicolored. The light emitting backlight 5 emits light in a color capable of color display.

  Here, the panda character image 152b selected by the player is in the third place, and at the start of the second game, the magnification image 153 displayed in green and the third place is doubled is displayed (see FIG. 13B). ), A display example when the emission color of the multicolor backlight 5 is determined to be “green” is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, when the climbing competition is over, the multi-color light emitting backlight 5 emits “green” and illuminates the specific symbol 150 displayed in the symbol display area 4 from the back. The display area 151 surrounding 150 is displayed in green.

  As described above, the light emission color of the multicolor light emission backlight 5 is different depending on the result (rank) of the climbing competition of the panda character selected by the player. That is, at the start of the second game, when the magnification image 153 is displayed on the upper image display panel 131 in which the first place in red is 5 times, the second place in blue is 3 times, and the third place in green is 2 times (FIG. 13 ( b)), if the result (rank) of the climbing competition of the panda character selected by the player is 1st place, red if it is 2nd place, blue if it is 2nd place, and green if it is 3rd place. The light emission of the light 5 is controlled.

  In addition, among the magnifications for each color determined at the start of the second game (magnification image 153 displaying the first place in red for 5 times, the second place for blue in 3 times, and the third place in green in 2 times) The light emission color by the light 5 is determined, and illumination is performed from behind the specific symbol 150 with the determined light emission color.

  For this reason, by visually recognizing the display color of the display area 151 surrounding the specific symbol 150, it is possible to recognize the multiplication factor for the payout corresponding to the pattern of the specific symbol 150, and to easily grasp the contents of the game. it can.

[Program contents]
The display examples on the upper image display panel 131 and the lower image display panel 141 have been described above. Next, a program executed by the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Main control processing>
First, the main control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 15 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the main control processing of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  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 performs an initialization process at the end of one game (step S12). For example, unnecessary data for each game is cleared in the work area of the RAM 73, such as the number of BETs and symbols determined by lottery.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs a coin insertion / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 16 (step S13). In this process, input of a BET switch or a spin switch is checked.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs symbol lottery processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 19 (step S14). In this process, the symbol to be stopped is determined based on the random number for symbol determination.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs a mystery bonus lottery process (step S15). In this process, lottery is performed to determine whether or not to establish a mystery bonus trigger. For example, the main CPU 71 extracts a mystery bonus random number value from a range of “0 to 99”, and establishes a mystery bonus trigger when the extracted random value is “0”.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs effect content determination processing (step S16). The main CPU 71 extracts a random number for production, and determines any of a plurality of predetermined production contents by lottery. For example, based on the effect content determined by lottery, the character image 132 of “PANDA” and the moving image 133 of the panda are displayed on the upper image display panel 131 at the start of the base game (see FIG. 12A).

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs a symbol display control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 20 (step S17). In this process, the symbols are scroll-displayed in the symbol display area 4 by rotating the rotating reel 3 (3a to 3e), and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the rotating reel 3 (3a to 3e) is stopped, thereby The scheduled stop symbol determined in the symbol lottery process is stopped at a predetermined position (for example, an upper region in the symbol display area 4) (see FIG. 12B).

  That is, three symbols including symbols to be stopped are displayed in the symbol display area 4. For example, if the symbol to be stopped is a symbol with a code number “10” and is displayed in the upper area, the symbols with the code numbers “11” and “12” are displayed in the upper part of the symbol display area 4. Displayed in the middle and bottom.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs a payout amount determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 21 (step S18). In this process, the number of payouts is determined based on the number of identical symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4 and stored in a payout number storage area provided in the RAM 73.

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a second game trigger is established (step S19). Here, the second game trigger is a case where three specific symbols 150 are displayed in the symbol display area 4 (see FIG. 13A).

  When the main CPU 71 determines that the second game trigger has been established (step S19: YES), the main CPU 71 performs a second game process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 23 (step S20). The result of the second game executed by the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is determined by the rank of tree climbing competition based on the panda character image 152 (152a to 125c) (see FIGS. 12 and 13).

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether the mystery bonus trigger is established after the process of step S20 or when it is determined in step S19 that the second game trigger is not established (step S19: NO) (step S19: NO). Step S21).

  When the main CPU 71 determines that a mystery bonus trigger has been established (step S21: YES), the main CPU 71 performs a mystery bonus process (step S22). In this process, the number of payouts set for the mystery bonus (for example, 300) is stored in the payout amount storage area provided in the RAM 73.

  After the process of step S22 or when determining that the mystery bonus trigger has not been established in step S21 (step S21: NO), the main CPU 71 performs an insurance check process described later with reference to FIG. Step S23). In this process, it is checked whether or not to pay out by insurance.

  Next, the main CPU 71 conducts payout processing (step S24). The main CPU 71 adds the value stored in the payout amount storage area to the value stored in the credit number storage area provided in the RAM 73. The driving of the hopper 113 may be controlled based on the input of the CASHOUT switch 33S, and coins corresponding to the values stored in the payout number storage area may be discharged from the coin payout exit 15A.

  Alternatively, the ticket printer 171 may be controlled to issue a barcoded ticket in which the value stored in the payout amount storage area is recorded. After this process is performed, the process proceeds to step S12.

<Coin insertion / start check process>
Next, the coin insertion / start check process will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 16 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the coin-insertion / start-check processing of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  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 (step S41: YES), the main CPU 71 adds the value stored in the credit amount storage area (step S42). In addition to the insertion of coins, it is determined whether or not the insertion of banknotes has been detected by the banknote discriminator 115. When it is determined that the insertion of banknotes has been detected, the value corresponding to the banknotes is stored in the credit number storage area. You may make it add to the stored value.

  The main CPU 71 determines whether or not the value stored in the credit amount storage area is 0 after step S42 or when it is determined in step S41 that coin insertion has not been detected (step S41: NO). Determination is made (step S43). When the main CPU 71 determines that the value stored in the credit amount storage area is not 0 (step S43: NO), the main CPU 71 permits operation acceptance of the BET button (step S44).

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not an operation of the BET button has been detected (step S45). When the main CPU 71 detects that the BET button has been pressed by the player using the BET switch, the main CPU 71 adds the value stored in the BET number storage area provided in the RAM 73 based on the type of the BET button. Then, the value stored in the credit number storage area is subtracted (step S46).

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the value stored in the BET number storage area is the maximum (step S47). When the main CPU 71 determines that the value stored in the BET number storage area is the maximum (step S47: YES), the main CPU 71 prohibits updating of the value stored in the BET number storage area (step S48).

  After determining that the value stored in the BET number storage area is not the maximum after step S48 or at step S47 (step S47: NO), the main CPU 71 permits the operation reception of the spin button (step S49). .

  The main CPU 71 determines that the operation of the BET button is not detected in step S45 after step S49 (step S45: NO), or the value stored in the credit number storage area in step S43 is 0. Is determined (step S43: YES), it is determined whether or not an operation of the spin button is detected (step S50). When the main CPU 71 determines that the operation of the spin button is not detected (step S50: NO), the main CPU 71 proceeds to step S41.

  When determining that the operation of the spin button has been detected, the main CPU 71 performs jackpot-related processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 17 (step S51). In this process, the amount accumulated in the jackpot amount is calculated and transmitted to the external control device 200.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs insurance-related processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 18 (step S52). In this process, the number of games that triggers payout by insurance is counted. When this process is performed, the coin insertion / start check process is terminated.

<Jackpot-related processing>
Next, jackpot-related processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 17 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the jackpot-related processing of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the main CPU 71 calculates an accumulated amount (step S71). The main CPU 71 obtains the product of the value stored in the BET number storage area and a preset cumulative ratio, and calculates the cumulative amount to the jackpot amount.

  Next, the main CPU 71 transmits the calculated accumulated amount to the external control device 200 (step S72). When receiving the accumulated amount, the external control device 200 updates the jackpot amount. When this process is performed, the jackpot-related process is terminated.

<Insurance-related processing>
Next, insurance-related processing will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 18 is a view illustrating a flowchart of insurance-related processing for the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  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 instruction to enable insurance is input by the player in the insurance selection process described later with reference to FIG.

  When the main CPU 71 determines that the insurance-effective flag is not on (step S91: NO), the insurance-related processing ends. On the other hand, when the main CPU 71 determines that the insurance-effective flag is on (step S91: YES), the main CPU 71 updates the value stored in the insurance game frequency storage area provided in the RAM 73 (step S92). . The insurance game number storage area is an area for storing the number of games until the payout by insurance is performed.

  In the process of step S92, the main CPU 71 adds 1 to the value stored in the insurance game frequency storage area. When this process is performed, the insurance-related process is terminated.

<Symbol lottery processing>
Next, the symbol lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 19 is a view illustrating a flowchart of symbol lottery processing for the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the main CPU 71 extracts random numbers for symbol determination (step S111). Next, the main CPU 71 determines to-be stopped symbols of the rotating reels 3 (3a to 3e) by lottery (step S112).

  The main CPU 71 performs lottery according to the rotating reels 3 (3a to 3e), and determines any of the 22 symbols (code numbers “00” to “21”) as the scheduled stop symbols. At this time, each of the 22 symbols (code numbers “00” to “21”) is determined with an equal probability (that is, 1/22).

  Next, the main CPU 71 stores the determined stop symbol identification data of the rotary reel 3 (3a to 3e) in the symbol storage area provided in the RAM 73 (step S113). Next, the main CPU 71 refers to a symbol combination table (not shown) that defines winning combinations corresponding to the number of identical symbols, and determines a winning combination based on the symbol storage area (step S114).

  The main CPU 71 determines whether or not the combination of symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4 matches the combination of symbols defined in the symbol combination table, and determines a winning combination. When this process is performed, the symbol lottery process is terminated.

<Symbol display control processing>
Next, the symbol display control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 20 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the symbol display control processing of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the main CPU 71 starts scrolling symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4 of the lower image display panel 141 (step S131). Symbol scrolling is started by rotating the reel 3 (3a to 3e) by the reel controller 120 (see FIG. 7), and the symbols are scroll-displayed in the symbol display area 4.

  Next, the main CPU 71 stops scrolling the symbols on the rotary reel 3 (3a to 3e) based on the above-described symbol storage area (step S132). To stop the scrolling, the reel controller 120 (see FIG. 7) controls the rotation of the rotating reels 3 (3a to 3e), and the symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 4. When this process is performed, the symbol display control process is terminated.

  FIG. 21 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the payout amount determination processing of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the winning combination is a jackpot (step S151). When determining that the winning combination is not a jackpot (step S151: NO), the main CPU 71 determines the number of payouts corresponding to the winning combination (step S152).

  For example, in the base game, when the symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4 are in a predetermined combination (for example, when three or more identical symbols are displayed), the number of payouts corresponding to the symbol combination is determined.

  In the case of a loss, “0” is determined as the number of payouts. Next, the main CPU 71 stores the determined number of payouts in the payout number storage area (step S153). When this process is performed, the payout number determination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 71 determines in step S151 that the winning combination is a jackpot (step S151: YES), the main CPU 71 notifies the external control device 200 that the jackpot has been won (step S154). .

  When receiving the notification, the external control device 200 transmits the jackpot amount that has been updated so far to the gaming machine 1. At this time, a part of the jackpot amount (for example, 80%) may be paid out, and the remaining part (for example, 20%) 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 200 (step S155). Next, the main CPU 71 stores the received jackpot amount in the payout amount storage area (step S156). When this process is performed, the payout number determination process is terminated.

<Insurance check processing>
Next, the insurance check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 22 is a view illustrating a flowchart of insurance check processing for the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the insurance effective flag is on (step S171). When the main CPU 71 determines that the insurance-effective flag is not on (step S171: NO), the main CPU 71 ends the insurance-check process.

  When the main CPU 71 determines that the insurance-effective flag is on (step S171: YES), the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a predetermined winning combination has been established (step S172). In the first embodiment of the present invention, “second game trigger”, “jackpot”, and “mystery bonus” are targeted as predetermined winning combinations.

  When the main CPU 71 determines that a predetermined winning combination has not been established (step S172: NO), the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the value stored in the insurance game number storage area has reached a predetermined number (for example, 300). Determination is made (step S173). When the main CPU 71 determines that the value stored in the insurance game count storage area has not reached the predetermined count (step S173: NO), the main CPU 71 ends the insurance check process.

  When the main CPU 71 determines that the value stored in the insurance game number storage area has reached the predetermined number (step S173: YES), the main CPU 71 performs payout processing based on the insurance amount (step S174). The main CPU 71 adds a predetermined amount (for example, 200) as the insurance amount to the value stored in the credit amount storage area.

  The main CPU 71 resets the value stored in the insurance game frequency storage area after step S174 or when it is determined in step S172 that a predetermined winning combination has been established (step S172: YES) (step S175). .

  Next, the main CPU 71 turns off the insurance effective flag (step S176). When this process is performed, the insurance check process is terminated.

<Second game processing>
Next, the second game process will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 23 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the second game process of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the main CPU 71 determines a magnification for each of a plurality of types of colors that can be displayed in color by the multicolor light-emitting backlight 5 (step S191). The magnification may be determined by determining a plurality of magnifications (5 times, 3 times, 2 times) defined in the magnification data table (see FIG. 10). Further, a predetermined number (for example, 3) may be determined randomly (random number random determination) from a plurality of magnifications (for example, 10 times, 7 times, 5 times, 3 times, 2 times).

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines a light emission color by the multicolor light emission backlight 5 behind the specific symbol 150 displayed in the symbol display area 4 from a plurality of types of colors that the multicolor light emission backlight 5 can display. (Step S192). The light emission color is determined in the light emission table (see FIG. 9) before displaying the magnification for each color that can be displayed by the multicolor light emission backlight 5 on the multicolor light emission backlight 5 on the upper image display panel 131. Randomly (random lottery) based on.

  When the emission color is determined, the upper image display panel 131 displays an effect image that prompts the player to select an arbitrary panda character from among a plurality of panda character images 152 (152a to 152c) ( (Refer FIG.13 (b)).

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not there is an input from an input device (for example, a touch panel) (step S193). That is, the main CPU 71 allows the player to select an arbitrary panda character from the panda character image 152 (152a to 152c) displayed on the upper image display panel 131 by an input from the input device (FIG. 13B). ))).

  Here, the input device may be a touch panel (not shown) or a selection button (not shown) provided on the upper image display panel 131. Moreover, the touch panel 114 (refer FIG. 7) and selection button (illustration omitted) provided in the lower image display panel 141 may be sufficient.

  When determining that there is no input from the input device (step S193: NO), the main CPU 71 stands by until there is an input from the input device.

  On the other hand, when determining that there is an input from the input device (step S193: YES), the main CPU 71 selects movie data (step S194). Movie data is selected by selecting the movie data corresponding to the color determined in step S192 from among the magnifications determined in step S191, from among a plurality of movie data (FIG. 11) based on the input from the input device. Select data.

  For example, if the color determined in step S192 is red, the magnification corresponding to the red identification number is determined to be 5 with reference to the magnification data table (see FIG. 10). When the magnification is 5, the movie data is determined randomly (random number lottery) from the movie data “A” and “B” in which the result of the panda climbing competition (see FIGS. 13 and 14) is first.

  Next, the main CPU 71 displays a game corresponding to the selected movie data on the upper image display panel 131 (step S195). When the game corresponding to the selected movie data is started, an effect image in which the panda character image 152 (152a to 152c) climbs a tree is displayed on the upper image display panel 131 (see FIG. 13C).

  Next, the main CPU 71 displays on the upper image display panel 131 the magnification for each of a plurality of types of colors that can be displayed on the multicolor light-emitting backlight 5 determined in step S191 (step S196). On the upper image display panel 131, for example, a magnification image 153 is displayed in which the first place in red is 5 times, the second place in blue is 3 times, and the third place in green is 2 times (see FIG. 13B). ).

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a game result is displayed (step S196). That is, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the tree climbing competition by the panda character image 152 (152a to 125c) started by the selection of the movie data is finished and the result of the tree climbing competition is displayed (the order is displayed). (Step S197).

  The result of the tree climbing competition is performed by displaying the ranking image 136 (136a to 136c) on the upper image display panel 131. For example, if the panda character image 152a is second, the panda character image 152b is third, and the panda character image 152c is first, the second-ranked image 136a is blue and the third-ranked image 136b is green. The first ranking image 136c is displayed in red on the upper image display panel 131 (see FIG. 14A).

  When determining that the game result is not displayed on the upper image display panel 131 (step S197: NO), the main CPU 71 stands by until the game result is displayed. On the other hand, when the main CPU 71 determines that the game result is displayed on the upper image display panel 131 (step S197: YES), the main CPU 71 controls the light emission of the multicolor light emission backlight 5 (step S198).

  That is, the main CPU 71 controls the light emission of the multicolor light emission backlight 5 to illuminate the specific symbol 150 displayed in the symbol display area 4 of the lower image display panel 141 from behind with the emission color determined in step S192. To do.

  For example, when the panda character selected by the player is in the third place, and the magnification image 153 displayed in step S196 is displayed in green and the third place is displayed as double (see FIG. 13B), multicolor The light emitting backlight 5 is “green” and illuminates from behind the specific symbol 150 (see FIG. 14B).

  Next, the main CPU 71 conducts payout processing (step S199). In this payout process, the main CPU 71 executes payout by multiplying the combination of the specific symbols 150 displayed in the symbol display area 4 (see FIG. 14B) by the magnification corresponding to the color determined in step S191.

  That is, the payout process is executed based on the magnification image 153 (see FIG. 13B) displayed in step S196. For example, in step S193, when the panda character selected by the player is in the first place, the payout corresponding to the combination of the specific symbols 150 is 5 times, in the second place, 3 times, in the third place, The payout of the number multiplied by 2 is executed.

  When this process is performed, the second game process is terminated. When the second game process ends, the process proceeds to the process of step S21 described with reference to FIG.

  In the second game process, the magnification for each of a plurality of types of colors that can be displayed by the multicolor light emission backlight 5 is determined (step S191), and the multicolor light emission backlight 5 is selected from a plurality of types of colors that can be displayed by the color. Although the case where the payout is executed (step S192) and the payout corresponding to the determined color is multiplied by the payout corresponding to the pattern of the specific symbol 150 has been described, the present invention is not limited to this.

  For example, one magnification is determined for each of a plurality of types of colors that can be displayed by the multicolor light emission backlight 5, and a plurality of types of colors that can be displayed by the multicolor light emission backlight 5 are displayed corresponding to the determined magnification. The payout may be executed by determining the light source, controlling the light emission of the multicolor light emission backlight 5 with the determined color, and multiplying the determined magnification by the payout corresponding to the pattern of the specific symbol 150.

  Thus, the magnification for each of a plurality of types of colors that can be displayed in color by the multicolor light-emitting backlight 5 is determined, and a plurality of types of colors that can display the colors emitted by the multicolor light-emitting backlight 5 behind the specific symbol. The light emitted from the multicolor light-emitting backlight 5 is controlled with the determined color. For this reason, it is possible to illuminate the specific symbol 150 with the determined color among the determined magnifications for each color.

  Further, the light emission color of the multicolor light emission backlight 5 is determined at random, and the magnification data table (table) is determined according to the symbol displayed in the symbol display area 4 and the light emission color determined to illuminate the background. A payout is awarded in relation to the numerical values (identification number, magnification) obtained by referring to the data, FIG. Therefore, it is possible to recognize the contents of the payout awarded by visually recognizing the color of the symbol displayed in the symbol display area 4. Accordingly, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of diversifying the display mode of symbols by the rotating reels 3 (3a to 3e).

<Insurance selection process>
Next, the insurance selection process will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 24 is a view illustrating a flowchart of insurance selection processing for the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the insurance effective flag is on (step S221). When the main CPU 71 determines that the insurance-effective flag is not on (step S221: NO), the main CPU 71 displays an insurance-ineffective image (step S222).

  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.

  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 or not to activate insurance and notifying the player of the amount necessary to activate insurance. The player can input an instruction to activate insurance by touching a predetermined location on the touch panel 114.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not there is an insurance-effective instruction input (step S223). When the main CPU 71 determines that there is no insurance effective instruction input (step S223: NO), the main CPU 71 proceeds to step S221 while keeping the insurance effective flag off.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 71 determines that there is an insurance-effective instruction input (step S223: YES), the main CPU 71 turns on the insurance-effective flag (step S224).

  Next, the main CPU 71 subtracts the insurance participation value from the value stored in the credit amount storage area (step S225). In the present embodiment, for example, a value corresponding to 1 dollar is subtracted from the value stored in the credit amount storage area.

  The main CPU 71 displays an insurance-effective image after step S225 or when it is determined in step S221 that the insurance-effective flag is on (step S221: YES) (step S226).

  As the insurance effective image, for example, an image indicating “INSURANCE continuing WIN 200 CREDIT” is displayed. This image informs the player that the insurance is valid and that the value of “200” is added to the value stored in the credit number storage area when the insurance condition is satisfied. When this process is performed, the process proceeds to step S221.

  In this way, the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is configured to rotate the plurality of rotating reels 3 (3a to 3e) having symbols arranged on the peripheral surface and the rotating reels 3 (3a to 3e). A lower image display panel (symbol display window) 141 having a symbol display area 4 on which symbols are scroll-displayed and the symbols are stopped and displayed by stopping the rotating reels 3 (3a to 3e), and an upper portion of the lower image display panel 141 An upper image display panel (display) 131 arranged to display an image, a multicolor light-emitting backlight 5 that individually illuminates each symbol displayed in the symbol display area 4 from behind, and a base game in the symbol display area 4 When the pattern of the specific symbol 150 (see FIG. 13A) that is a trigger to shift from the second game to the second game is displayed, A main CPU (controller) 71 that starts a cand game, and the main CPU 71 executes the following processes (a) to (c): (a) a plurality of types that can be color-displayed by the multicolor light-emitting backlight 5 The magnification for each color is determined, and the magnification determined for each color is displayed on the upper image display panel 131 (step S191 in FIG. 23). (B) The multicolor light emission back is displayed on the upper image display panel 131. The multi-color light emitting backlight behind the specific symbol 150 displayed in the symbol display area 4 until the magnification for each of a plurality of types of colors that can be displayed with the light 5 is displayed (see FIG. 13B). 5 is determined from a plurality of colors that can be displayed by the multi-color light-emitting backlight 5 (processing in step S192 in FIG. 23), and the started second game is completed. Processing for controlling light emission with the determined color (processing in step S198 in FIG. 23), (c) The magnification corresponding to the color determined in step S192 among the magnifications for each color determined in step S191. A process of executing a payout corresponding to the number of payouts corresponding to the pattern of the specific symbol 150 (step S199).

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the multi-color light emitting backlight 5 includes the shielding portions 6 (6a to 6d) provided for the plurality of rotating reels 3 (3a to 3e). (See FIG. 6), each of the shielding portions (6a to 6d) is a symbol so that the multicolor light-emitting backlight 5 can display all the symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4 by individually changing the color. For each symbol displayed in the display area 4, the light is shielded for each divided area 7 that is divided to irradiate light from behind.

  Furthermore, in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the symbols are scrolled by the rotation of the rotating reels 3 (3a to 3e) having the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface and the rotating reels 3 (3a to 3e). A lower image display panel (symbol display window) 141 having a symbol display area 4 that is displayed and a symbol is stopped and displayed by stopping the rotating reel 3 (3a to 3e), and a plurality of rotating reels 3 (3a to 3e). In order to individually irradiate light from behind for each symbol displayed in the symbol display area 4 so that all the symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4 can be displayed with different colors. A multicolor light-emitting backlight 5 having a shielding portion (see FIG. 6) that shields light for each partitioned area 7, and a symbol and a plurality of colors of light emitted from behind Depending on the combination, a memory RAM 73 storing a magnification data table (table data, see FIG. 10) for associating a plurality of numerical values with one symbol, and after the symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 4, multicolor light emission A light emission color of the backlight 5 is determined at random, and a magnification data table (stored in the memory RAM 73) according to the symbol displayed in the symbol display area 4 and the light emission color determined to illuminate the back of the symbol. A main CPU (controller) 71 that gives a payout in relation to numerical values (identification number, magnification) obtained from the magnification data table (table data).

  Moreover, the control method of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is a method of controlling the gaming machine 1 including the main CPU (controller) 71, and the main CPU 71 rotates with symbols arranged on the peripheral surface. When a specific symbol pattern (see FIG. 13A) that triggers a transition from the base game to the second game is displayed in the symbol display area 4 where the symbols are stopped and displayed when the reels 3 (3a to 3e) are stopped. The second game is started, and (a) a magnification for each of a plurality of types of colors that can be displayed in color by the multicolor light-emitting backlight 5 that individually illuminates each symbol displayed in the symbol display area 4 from behind is determined. An upper image display panel (display) that displays an image with a magnification determined for each color arranged in the upper part of the symbol display area 4 31 (step S191 in FIG. 23), and (b) until the magnification for each of a plurality of types of colors that can be displayed by the multicolor light-emitting backlight 5 is displayed on the upper image display panel 131. 23, the emission color of the multicolor light emission backlight 5 behind the specific symbol 150 displayed in the symbol display area 4 is determined from a plurality of types of colors that can be displayed by the multicolor light emission backlight, and step S192 in FIG. When the second game started is finished, the step of controlling light emission with the determined color (the process of step S198 in FIG. 23), and (c) of the magnification for each color determined in the process of step S191 Executing payouts corresponding to the number determined by multiplying the payout corresponding to the pattern of the specific symbol by the magnification corresponding to the color determined in step S192 (step S192); 199), and a.

  Then, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the light emission color of the multicolor light emission backlight 5 behind the specific symbol 150 is determined from a plurality of types of colors that can be displayed in color. The light emission of the multicolor light-emitting backlight 5 is controlled by the selected color. Therefore, the illumination color of the specific symbol 150 can be changed by changing the emission color of the multicolor emission backlight 5. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of diversifying the display mode of symbols by the rotating reels 3 (3a to 3e).

  Thereby, the same effect as the case where the number of the symbols arrange | positioned on the surrounding surface of the rotation reel 3 (3a-3e) is increased can be acquired.

  Further, the magnification for each of a plurality of types of colors that can be displayed by the multicolor light-emitting backlight 5 is determined and displayed on the display (upper image display panel 131). The corresponding magnification can be grasped. Therefore, the game result can be clearly grasped.

  Moreover, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the multicolor light-emitting backlight 5 includes the shielding portions 6 (6a to 6d) provided for the rotating reels 3 (3a to 3e). Thus, the light is shielded for each divided area 7 which is divided for irradiating light from behind for each symbol. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the illumination color from being changed from the target color by being illuminated by the illumination light of the surrounding symbols, and to make various symbol display modes.

  Furthermore, since light is not leaked to other partitioned areas by emitting the LEDs 8 arranged in the partitioned areas 4 that are shielded by the shielding portions 6 (6a to 6e), each symbol is individually colored. The predetermined symbol can be emphasized and displayed by changing or the like.

  Then, by highlighting the color of the specific symbol 150 with a color different from that of other symbols, it is possible to notify the currently executed gaming state and the multiplication factor for the payout, so that the contents of the game are clarified. be able to.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the light emission color of the multi-color light emission backlight 5 is determined at random, and the symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4 and the back thereof are illuminated. In accordance with the determined emission color, a payout is awarded in relation to a numerical value (identification number, magnification) obtained by referring to a magnification data table (table data, see FIG. 10). Therefore, it is possible to recognize the contents of the payout awarded by visually recognizing the color of the symbol displayed in the symbol display area 4. Accordingly, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of diversifying the display mode of symbols by the rotating reels 3 (3a to 3e).

  Next, a gaming machine 1 according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  Note that the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment has substantially the same configuration and the like as the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and thus the description of the same configuration will be omitted. In addition, the same components as those of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with the same reference numerals.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, symbols are stopped and displayed by stopping the rotating reels 3 (3a to 3e) having symbols arranged on the peripheral surface and the rotating reels 3 (3a to 3e). A lower image display panel (symbol display window) 141 having a symbol display area 4 (see FIG. 4).

  In the rotary reel 3 (3a to 3e) according to the second embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of identical symbols are continuously arranged on the peripheral surface (for example, a wild described later with reference to FIG. 26A). 3 symbols (WILD) 250 are arranged in succession).

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention is provided for each of the plurality of rotating reels 3 (3a to 3e) and changes the color of all symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4 individually. A multicolor light-emitting backlight having a shielding portion 6 (6a to 6d) that shields light for each partition area 7 so that the symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4 are individually irradiated with light from behind so that they can be displayed. 5 (see FIG. 6).

  Furthermore, the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes a CPU (controller, see FIG. 7) 71 that executes a base game according to a base game program and executes a second game according to a second program.

  The gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention has a predetermined number of times as a second game, a game in which rotation of other rotating reels is stopped while rotation of the rotating reels displaying the wild symbols is stopped. Execute.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 25 to 28, a gaming machine 1 according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the characteristics of the game processing of the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the characteristics of the game processing according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the main CPU 71 scrolls and displays the symbols in the symbol display area 4 by rotating the rotating reel 3 (3a to 3e), and then displays the symbol by stopping the rotating reel 3 (3a to 3e). A base game for stopping and displaying symbols in the area 4 is executed (steps S301 and S302).

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a wild symbol pattern is displayed in the symbol display area 4 in step S302 (step S303).

  Here, the wild symbol refers to a symbol that can be replaced with another symbol (for example, a wild symbol (WILD) 250 described later with reference to FIG. 26A). The wild symbol pattern is a case where there is a rotating reel in which all symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4 are wild symbols (for example, a wild symbol (to be described later with reference to FIG. 26A)). (WILD) 250 is displayed in the symbol display area 4 in a row in the column direction).

  Next, when the main CPU 71 determines that the wild symbol pattern is displayed in the symbol display area 4 based on the determination result of step S303, the main CPU 71 shifts from the base game to the second game and changes the emission color of the wild symbol. (Step S304).

  For example, if the emission color of a symbol including a wild symbol is defined as white (first color) in the base game, the emission color of the wild symbol is changed to red (first color) when the second game is entered. 2).

  Next, the main CPU 71 controls the light emission of the multicolor light emission backlight 5 with the light emission color obtained by changing the light emission color of the multicolor light emission backlight 5 behind the wild symbol displayed in the symbol display area 4 in step S304 ( Step S305).

  Next, the main CPU 71 rotates other rotating reels in a state where the rotating reel displaying the wild symbol is stopped, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the main CPU 71 stops the rotating rotating reels to thereby display symbols in the symbol display area 4. A second game to be stopped and displayed is executed (steps S306 and S307).

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a rotating reel other than the rotating reel displaying the wild symbol has been rotated a predetermined number of times (whether or not the processing of step S306 and step S307 has been repeated a predetermined number of times). Based on this, a payout corresponding to a combination of symbols including wild symbols is paid out (steps S308 and S309).

  On the other hand, when determining in step S303 that the wild symbol pattern is not displayed in the symbol display area 4, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4 are a predetermined combination. Based on the result, a payout corresponding to the combination of symbols is paid out (steps S309 and S310).

  After paying out the payout, the light emission color is returned to the previous illumination color changed in step S304. For example, the lighting color changed to red (second color) when the second game is started is changed to white (first color) when starting the base game.

  As described above, in the second game, in a state where the rotation of the rotating reels in which the wild symbols are displayed in all the symbol display areas 4 in the base game is stopped, the other rotating reels are rotated and stopped to pay out the payout. The color used to illuminate the wild symbol from behind with the multicolor light emission backlight 5 is changed to a color different from the color illuminated in the base game. For this reason, it is possible to easily display that all the rotating reels that have stopped rotating are wild symbols that can be replaced with other symbols.

  Further, by changing the color of the wild symbol illuminated from behind by the multicolor light emission backlight 5, it is possible to display that it is easy to obtain a payout by using a wild symbol that can be replaced with another symbol.

  Accordingly, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of diversifying the display mode of symbols by the rotating reels 3 (3a to 3e).

  This completes the description of the features of the game processing according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Next, with reference to FIGS. 26 and 27, a display example of the lower image display panel 141 of the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  FIG. 26A shows a display example when a wild symbol pattern is displayed on the lower image display panel 141 during execution of the base game. FIG. 26B is a display example when a rotating reel other than the rotating reel displaying the wild symbol is rotated.

  FIG. 27A shows a display example when the rotating reel that has been rotated during the execution of the second game is stopped. FIG. 27B is a display example when a rotating reel other than the rotating reel displaying the wild symbol is rotated.

  As shown in FIG. 26A, when the base game is started, the symbols are scroll-displayed in the symbol display area 4 of the lower image display panel 141 by rotating the rotary reel 3 (3a to 3e), and a predetermined time has elapsed. Thereafter, the symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 4 by stopping the rotating reels 3 (3a to 3e).

  In the base game, the light emission color of the multicolor light emission backlight 5 is defined as white (first color), so the multicolor light emission backlight 5 emits “white” and is displayed in the symbol display area 4. Illuminate each symbol individually from behind.

  When the symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4 are a predetermined combination (when three or more identical symbols are displayed), a payout corresponding to the combination of symbols is paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 26A, all the symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4 of the lower image display panel 141 during the base game are the wild symbols (WILD) 250, and the rotating reels (WILD 250) are continuously arranged in the column direction. If there are three reels), the base game is shifted to the second game. Here, a case will be described in which the rotating reel whose all symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4 are the wild symbols 250 is the rotating reel 3b.

  When the pattern of the wild symbol 250 (three WILD 250 consecutive in the column direction) is displayed in the symbol display area 4, the display area 251 surrounding the wild symbol 150 is controlled relative to the multicolor light emission backlight 5. Therefore, it may be displayed with high brightness. In this case, it is possible to easily recognize that a symbol (WILD 250 pattern) serving as a trigger for shifting from the base game to the second game is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, three wild symbols 250 are displayed in the column display area 4 in the column direction by the rotating reel 3b in which all the symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4 are the wild symbols 250. When the pattern of the wild symbol 250 is displayed, the multicolor light emission backlight 5 emits light in “red” and illuminates the wild symbol 250 displayed in the symbol display area 4 from behind, so that the display area 251 surrounding the wild symbol 250 is displayed. Is displayed in red.

  In other words, during the base game, the multi-color light emission backlight 5 is controlled to illuminate white from behind the wild symbol 250, so the background of the wild symbol 250 is white.

  On the other hand, when the second game is entered, the background of the wild symbol 250 is other than white because the multi-color light emitting backlight 5 is controlled to irradiate with a color other than white from behind the wild symbol 250.

  Therefore, when the rotating reel whose rotating symbols 3b are all the symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4 are the wild symbols 250, the display area 251 surrounding the wild symbols 250 is controlled in red ( Light is emitted in the second color), and the background of the wild symbol 250 is displayed in red (second color).

  As shown in FIG. 26B, when the background of the wild symbol 250 is displayed in red, the rotation of the rotating reel 3b displaying the wild symbol 250 in all the symbol display areas 4 in the base game is stopped. The symbols are scroll-displayed by rotating the rotary reels 3a, 3c, 3d, and 3e.

  As shown in FIG. 27A, after rotating the other reels 3a, 3c, 3d, and 3e, the rotation speed is changed to a speed slower than the rotation speed of the reel 3 (3a to 3e) in the base game. The rotation is stopped in order from the reel 3a to the rotating reel 3c, the rotating reel 3d, and the rotating reel 3e.

  Further, when the symbols stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 4 by stopping the rotation of the rotating reels 3a, 3c, 3d, and 3e are symbols having a high payout, the multicolor light-emitting backlight 5 is behind the symbol having a high payout. Irradiate with blinking or lighting in a color other than white or red.

  When there are a plurality of rotating reels in which all the symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4 are wild symbols 250, the other rotating reels are rotated and stopped while the plurality of rotating reels are stopped.

  Then, when the rotation of the rotating reels 3a, 3c, 3d, and 3e is stopped and the combination of symbols including the wild symbol 250 stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 4 is a combination of predetermined symbols, the payout is paid out.

  That is, since the wild symbol 250 is a symbol that can be substituted for other symbols, when three identical symbols are displayed in the symbol display area 4, three wild symbols 250 are displayed in the symbol display area 4. Therefore, the payout is paid out assuming that six identical symbols are displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 27B, when the rotation and stop of the rotating reels 3a, 3c, 3d, and 3e have not been executed a predetermined number of times, the wild symbols (WILD) are again displayed in all the symbol display areas 4 in the base game. In a state where the rotation of the rotating reel 3b displaying 250 is stopped, the symbols are scrolled by rotating the other rotating reels 3a, 3c, 3d, and 3e.

  The display examples on the upper image display panel 131 and the lower image display panel 141 have been described above.

  The process performed by the main CPU 71 of the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment described above is the same as the process performed by the main CPU 71 of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment for the most part. In the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, the second game trigger is changed to a triple display of the wild symbol 250.

  In addition, the main CPU 71 of the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment performs processing of another content instead of the content of the flowchart shown in FIG. 23 in the second game processing in step S20 of FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 28, the second game process performed by the main CPU 71 in the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  FIG. 28 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the second game process of the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the main CPU 71 determines the number of second games (step S321). The number of second games may be determined a predetermined number. Alternatively, a second game number determination random number value may be extracted, and for example, any of a plurality of types of second game numbers such as “2”, “3”, and “5” may be determined by lottery.

  Next, the main CPU 71 stores the determined number of second games in a second game number storage area provided in the RAM 73 (step S322).

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs an initialization process at the end of one game, similarly to the process of step S12 described with reference to FIG. 15 (step S323). Next, the main CPU 71 performs effect content determination processing in the same manner as the processing in step S16 described with reference to FIG. 15 (step S324).

  Next, the main CPU 71 changes the light emission color of the multicolor light emission backlight 5 behind the wild symbol 250 (step S325). For example, if the emission color of a symbol including the wild symbol 250 is defined as white (first color) in the base game, the emission color of the wild symbol is changed to red (when the game is shifted to the second game). The second color is changed (see FIG. 26A).

  When the emission color of the wild symbol is changed, the emission of the multicolor emission backlight 5 is controlled with the emission color (red) of the emission color of the multicolor emission backlight 5 behind the wild symbol displayed in the symbol display area 4. To do.

  That is, the main CPU 71 controls the light emission of the multicolor light emission backlight 5 to illuminate from behind the light emission color (red) in which the wild symbol 250 displayed in the symbol display area 4 of the lower image display panel 141 is changed. To do.

  Next, the main CPU 71 controls the rotating reels 3 (3a to 3e) by the reel control unit 120 (see FIG. 7), and rotates the other rotating reels with the rotating reel displaying the wild symbol 250 stopped (see FIG. 7). Step S326).

  That is, in the base game, all the symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4 are the wild symbols 250, and the rotation of the rotating reel (the rotating reel displaying three WILDs 250 continuously in the column direction) is stopped. The reel is rotated (see FIGS. 26B and 27B).

  For example, when the revolving reel (revolving reel in which three WILDs 250 are displayed in succession in the column direction) is a revolving reel 3b in which all symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4 are wild symbols 250, the other revolving reels 3a, The symbols are scrolled and displayed by rotating 3c, 3d, and 3e.

  Rotation reels other than the rotation reel displaying the wild symbol 250 are changed to a speed slower than the rotation speed of the rotary reel 3 (3a to 3e) in the base game by the reel control unit 120 (see FIG. 7).

  Next, the main CPU 71 conducts symbol lottery processing (step S327). In this process, symbols to be stopped on the rotating reels other than the rotating reel displaying all the wild symbols 250 are determined.

  In the symbol lottery process, a symbol to be stopped is determined based on a random number value for determining a symbol for the second game, using a table in which random numbers are specified so that there is a higher possibility of winning in the base game. May be.

  Next, the main CPU 71 controls the rotating reels 3 (3a to 3e) by the reel control unit 120 (see FIG. 7), and stops rotating reels other than the rotating reel displaying the wild symbol 250 (step S328).

  For example, when the rotating reels whose wild symbols 250 are all the symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4 are the rotating reels 3b, the reel control unit 120 (see FIG. 7), the rotation reel 3a, the rotation reel 3c, the rotation reel 3d, and the rotation reel 3e are performed in this order (see FIG. 27A).

  In other words, in the base game, the rotation reels 3 (3a to 3e) stop rotating all at once, but in the second game, the rotation stops from the left rotation reel to the right rotation reel.

  Next, the main CPU 71 cumulatively adds the number of payouts (payout) corresponding to the symbol combination including the wild symbols to the payout storage area (step S329).

  Next, the main CPU 71 subtracts 1 from the value stored in the second game number storage area (step S330).

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the value stored in the second game number storage area is 0 (step S331). When the main CPU 71 determines that the value stored in the second game number storage area is not 0 (step S331: NO), the main CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S323.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the value stored in the second game number storage area is 0 (step S331: YES), the emission color of the multicolored backlight 5 behind the wild symbol 250 is changed in step S325. Return to the light emission color (white). For example, when the base game is started, the emission color changed to red (second color) when changing to the second game is changed to white (first color) emission color.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs payout processing for paying out a payout corresponding to a combination of symbols including the wild symbol 250 cumulatively added to the payout storage area in step S330 (step S333). When this process is performed, the second game process is terminated. When the second game process ends, the process proceeds to the process of step S21 described with reference to FIG.

  In this way, in the second game, in a state in which the rotating reels in which the wild symbol 250 is displayed in all the symbol display areas 4 in the base game are stopped, the other rotating reels are rotated and stopped to pay out the payout. Since the color that illuminates the wild symbol 250 from behind with the multicolor light emission backlight 5 is changed to a color (second color) different from the color (first color) illuminated in the base game, the illumination color is different (first color). It is possible to easily recognize that all symbols (illuminated with a color of 2) are wild symbols 250 that can be replaced with other symbols.

  Further, by changing the color of the wild symbol 250 illuminated from behind by the multicolor light-emitting backlight 5, it is possible to display that it is easy to obtain a payout by using a wild symbol that can be replaced with another symbol.

  Further, when the second game ends, the emission color (second color) of the multicolor emission backlight 5 behind the wild symbol 250 is returned to the emission color (first color) before the change. Therefore, by visually recognizing the color of the wild symbol 250, it is possible to recognize that the game state has shifted from the second game to the base game. Therefore, the display state of the symbols can be varied and the game state can be clearly grasped.

  Accordingly, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of diversifying the display mode of symbols by the rotating reels 3 (3a to 3e).

  In this way, the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention is configured to rotate the plurality of rotating reels 3 (3a to 3e) having symbols arranged on the peripheral surface and the rotating reels 3 (3a to 3e). The symbols are scrolled and displayed in the symbol display area 4 and the lower image display panel (symbol display window) 141 having the symbol display area 4 in which the symbols are stopped and displayed by stopping the rotating reels 3 (3a to 3e). In the multi-color light-emitting backlight 5 that individually illuminates the symbols and the base game executed in accordance with the base game program, all symbols displayed in the symbol display area can be replaced with other symbols. When there is a rotating reel that has become the symbol 250, the second that is executed from the base game according to the second program A main CPU (controller) 71 that shifts to a game, and the main CPU 71 executes the following processes (a) to (d) in a second game executed in accordance with a second program: (a) a base game For the rotating reel in which all the symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4 are the wild symbols 250, the color that illuminates the wild symbols 350 from behind with the multicolor light emitting backlight 5 is the first color illuminated in the base game. Is a process of changing to a different second color (the process of step S325 in FIG. 28), (b) in a state where the rotation of the rotating reel in which the wild symbol 250 is displayed in all the symbol display areas 4 in the base game is stopped. Symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4 after the other rotating reels are rotated and stopped. (C) a process of executing the processes of steps S323 to S331 a predetermined number of times, and (d) a process of step S323. After executing the number of times determined in the process of step S331, when the second game program is terminated and the base game is started in accordance with the base game program, the rotating reel that has been in a stopped state during the second game displays a symbol. A process of changing the color for illuminating the wild symbol 250 displayed in the window 4 to the first color (the process of step S332 in FIG. 28) is provided.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the multi-color light emitting backlight 5 is provided with a shielding portion 6 (6a to 6d) provided for each of the plurality of rotating reels 3 (3a to 3e). (See FIG. 6), each of the shielding portions (6a to 6d) is a symbol so that the multicolor light-emitting backlight 5 can display all the symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4 by individually changing the color. For each symbol displayed in the display area 4, the light is shielded for each divided area 7 that is divided to irradiate light from behind.

  Furthermore, the control method of the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention is a method of controlling the gaming machine 1 including the main CPU (controller) 71, and the main CPU 71 has a plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface. When there is a rotating reel in which all symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4 where symbols are stopped and displayed by stopping the rotating reels 3 (3a to 3e) become wild symbols 250 that can be replaced with other symbols, The base game is shifted to the second game executed in accordance with the second program. (A) For the rotating reels in which all symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4 in the base game are the wild symbols 250, the wild symbols 350 are behind Multi-color light-emitting batteries that individually illuminate each symbol from the back A step of changing the color illuminated by the light 5 to a second color different from the first color illuminated in the base game (processing in step S325 in FIG. 28), and (b) all the symbol display areas 4 in the base game In a state in which the rotation of the rotating reel on which the wild symbol 250 is displayed is stopped, the other rotating reels are rotated and stopped, and a payout is paid out according to the combination of symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4 ( Steps S323 to S331 and S333 in FIG. 28), (c) Steps S323 to S331 are executed a predetermined number of times, (d) Steps S323 to S331 are set After running, exit the second game program and according to the base game program 28. When starting the first game, changing the color of the rotating reel that has been in a stopped state during the second game to illuminate the wild symbol 250 displayed in the symbol display window 4 to the first color (step in FIG. 28). S332).

  Then, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, in the second game, in the base game, another rotation is performed while the rotating reel in which the wild symbol 250 is displayed in the entire symbol display area 4 is stopped. Rotate the reel to stop and payout the payout. Since the color illuminating the wild symbol 250 from behind with the multicolor light emission backlight 5 is changed to a color (second color) different from the color illuminated in the base game (first color), the rotation is stopped. It can be easily recognized that all the rotating reels are wild symbols that can be replaced with other symbols.

  Further, by changing the color of the wild symbol 250 illuminated from behind with the multicolor light-emitting backlight 5, it is possible to display that it is easier to obtain a payout with the wild symbol 250 that can be replaced with another symbol.

  Further, when the second game ends, the emission color (second color) of the multicolor emission backlight 5 behind the wild symbol 250 is returned to the emission color (first color) before the change. Therefore, by visually recognizing the color of the wild symbol 250, it is possible to recognize that the game state has shifted from the second game to the base game. Therefore, the display state of the symbols can be varied and the game state can be clearly grasped.

  Accordingly, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of diversifying the display mode of symbols by the rotating reel.

  In the second game, when the number of rotating reels in the base game is N (for example, 5), the rotating reels in which all symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4 are wild symbols 250 are stopped. If there are M (for example, 2) rotating reels that hold, the second game is a game with NM rotating reels. When the symbol display area 4 is viewed, since all the stopped reels are wild symbols that can be replaced with other symbols, it can be displayed that it is easy to obtain a payout.

  In other words, in the conventional video reel, the increase / decrease in the number of reels is easy because the increase / decrease in the number of video reels is sufficient. However, in the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to execute a game in which the number of reels is substantially changed between the base game and the second game.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the multicolor light-emitting backlight 5 includes the shielding portions 6 (6a to 6d) provided for the rotating reels 3 (3a to 3e). Thus, the light is shielded for each divided area 7 which is divided for irradiating light from behind for each symbol. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the illumination color from being changed from the target color by being illuminated by the illumination light of the surrounding symbols, and to make various symbol display modes.

  In addition, by emitting light from the LEDs 8 disposed in the respective divided areas 4 shielded by the shielding portions 6 (6a to 6e), the light does not leak into other divided areas. The predetermined symbol can be emphasized and displayed by changing or the like.

  Then, by highlighting the color of the wild symbol 250 with a color different from that of the other symbols, it is possible to notify the game state that is currently being executed, so that the content of the game can be clarified.

  Next, a modification according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the second embodiment, when the emission color of the multicolor emission backlight 5 behind the wild symbol 250 is white (first color) in the base game, the emission color is red (second emission) when the second game is entered. In the modified example according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the emission color is determined randomly (random number lottery) from a plurality of emission colors (a plurality of second colors).

  With reference to FIG. 29, a light emission color change data table referred to when the light emission color of the multicolor light emission backlight behind the wild symbol is determined and changed from a plurality of light emission colors will be described.

  The emission color change data table is stored in the memory card 54, and is stored in the RAM 73 when the main CPU 71 starts the capture process (see FIG. 7).

  The illumination color change data table defines a plurality of identification numbers for the wild symbol 250, the emission color of the multicolor emission backlight 5, and the number of times of the second game.

  The illumination color change data table is used when determining the light emission color of the multicolor light emission backlight 5 when the number of times of the second game is performed and when the wild symbol 250 is illuminated from behind by the multicolor light emission backlight 5.

  In the illumination color change data table, a plurality of identification numbers are defined for the wild symbol 250, and the emission colors of the multicolor light emission backlight 5 are defined for each identification number.

  Specifically, the identification number “0021” is defined as “yellow”, the identification number “0022” as “blue”, and the identification number “0023” as “red”. Each of the identification numbers defines the number of times of the second game. The identification number “0021” is “2 times”, the identification number “0022” is “3 times”, and the identification number “0023” is “ "5 times" is specified.

  For example, when a random number value for determining the number of second games is extracted and the identification number “0022” is determined, the number of times of the second game is determined as “3 times”, and the multicolor light emission backlight 5 emits “blue”. The wild symbol 250 is illuminated from behind.

  The illumination color change data table defined in this way is referred to when determining the number of second games in the process of step S321 of FIG. 29 described in the second embodiment, and in the process of step S325 of FIG. The light emission color of the multicolor light emission backlight 5 is changed to the light emission color corresponding to the number of second games determined in the process of step S321.

  As described above, the wild symbol 250 displayed in the symbol display area 4 has an emission color change data table (table data) in which the emission color for illuminating the back of the wild symbol 250 and the number of games corresponding to the emission color are defined. A payout is awarded in relation to a numerical value (number of games) obtained by reference (additional payout of the obtained number of games is cumulatively added, and a payout is awarded after the game is completed). Therefore, the number of second games can be recognized by visually recognizing the color of the wild symbol 250 displayed in the symbol display area 4.

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 according to the modification of the second embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of rotating reels 3 (3a to 3e) having symbols arranged on the peripheral surface and the rotating reels 3 (3a to 3e). The symbols are scrolled by the rotation of the rotary reel 3 (3a to 3e), and the lower image display panel (symbol display window) 141 having the symbol display area 4 on which the symbols are stopped and stopped by the rotation of the rotary reels 3 (3a to 3e). Provided for each (3a to 3e), the symbols displayed in the symbol display area are individually illuminated from behind so that all the symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4 can be displayed with different colors. A multicolor light-emitting backlight 5 having a shielding portion 6 (6a to 6d) that shields light for each partition area 7, and a symbol and a light emitted from behind. The symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 4 and the memory card 54 and ROM 72 (memory) storing table data (see FIG. 10) for associating a plurality of numerical values with one symbol. After that, the light emission color of the multi-color light emission backlight 5 is determined at random, and depending on the symbol displayed in the symbol display area 4 and the light emission color determined to illuminate the back thereof, the memory card 54, A main CPU 71 (controller) that refers to the table data (see FIG. 10) stored in the ROM 72 and gives a payout in relation to the numerical value obtained from the table data.

  And according to the gaming machine 1 which concerns on the modification of 2nd Embodiment of this invention, the wild symbol 250 displayed in the symbol display area 4 respond | corresponds with the luminescent color for illuminating the back, and luminescent color. A payout is awarded in relation to a numerical value (number of games) obtained by referring to a light emission color change data table (table data) in which the number of played games is defined (additional payout of the obtained number of games is cumulatively added) And a payout is awarded after the game ends). Therefore, the number of second games can be recognized by visually recognizing the color of the wild symbol 250 displayed in the symbol display area 4. Accordingly, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of diversifying the display mode of symbols by the rotating reels 3 (3a to 3e).

  Next, a gaming machine 1 according to a third embodiment of the present invention is described with reference to the drawings.

  Note that the gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment has substantially the same configuration and the like as the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and thus the description of the same configuration will be omitted. In addition, the same components as those of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with the same reference numerals.

In the gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of rotating reels having symbols arranged on a peripheral surface, symbols are scrolled and displayed by rotation of the rotating reels, and symbols are stopped and displayed by stopping the rotating reels. A symbol display window having a symbol display area, a display arranged on the symbol display window for displaying an image, and a pattern of a specific symbol displayed in the symbol display area to a second game. The controller executes the following processes (a) to (e) in the second game. (A) Chains a plurality of cells each assigned an award to the start point. (B) rotating the rotating reel; A process of executing a second game to stop; (c) from the start point to the goal points of the plurality of squares by the number of squares corresponding to the number of the specific symbols displayed in the symbol display window in the second game. A process of determining an award assigned to the destination cell moved in the direction as a payout for the second game;
(D) a process of executing the process of (c) a predetermined number of times, and (e) a process of executing payout of the payout determined in the process of (c).

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the symbols are scroll-displayed by the rotation of the rotating reels 3 (3a to 3e) having symbols arranged on the peripheral surface and the rotating reels 3 (3a to 3e). The lower image display panel (symbol display window) 141 having the symbol display area 4 where the symbols are stopped and displayed when the rotary reel 3 (3a to 3e) is stopped, and the upper image of the lower image display panel 141 are displayed. An upper image display panel (display) 131 for display is provided (see FIG. 4).

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment of the present invention starts the second game when a pattern of a specific symbol serving as a trigger for shifting from the base game to the second game is displayed in the symbol display area 4. CPU (controller; see FIG. 7) 71.

  The gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment of the present invention executes an enormous game in which pieces move on an enormous board provided with a plurality of squares as a second game.

  The sugoroku game is a game in which a piece is moved from a start point toward a goal point on a plurality of squares connected in a chain to the start point. As will be described later, the number of pieces to be moved can be determined by the result of the second game.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 30 to 35, a gaming machine 1 according to a third embodiment of the present invention is described with reference to the drawings. First, the characteristics of the game processing of the gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the characteristics of the game processing according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 30, the main CPU 71 scrolls and displays symbols in the symbol display area 4 by rotating the rotating reel 3 (3a to 3e), and then displays the symbol by stopping the rotating reel 3 (3a to 3e). A base game for stopping and displaying symbols in the area 4 is executed (steps S401 and S402).

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a specific symbol pattern is displayed in the symbol display area 4 in step S402 (step S403).

  Here, the specific symbol pattern is a symbol pattern that triggers a transition of the symbol displayed in the symbol display area 4 from the base game to the second game (for example, a panda symbol 350 described later with reference to FIG. 31). 3 are displayed in the symbol display area 4).

  Next, if the main CPU 71 determines that the pattern of the specific symbol is displayed in the symbol display area 4 based on the determination result in step S403, the main CPU 71 shifts from the base game to the second game, and a piece with a panda character attached thereto. The sugoroku board is displayed on the upper image display panel 131 (step S404).

  The sugoroku board displayed on the upper image display panel 131 has a plurality of squares each assigned with a prize arranged in a chain from the start point to the goal point. The piece marked with moves (see FIGS. 31 to 34 described later).

  Next, the main CPU 71 scrolls the symbols in the symbol display area 4 by rotating the rotary reel 3 (3a to 3e), and then stops the symbols in the symbol display area 4 by stopping the rotary reel 3 (3a to 3e). A second game for stopping and displaying is executed (steps S405 and S406).

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a specific symbol (for example, a panda symbol 350 described later with reference to FIG. 31) is displayed in the symbol display area 4 in step S406 (step S407).

  Next, when the main CPU 71 determines that the specific symbol is displayed in the symbol display area 4 based on the determination result in step S407, the main CPU 71 stops the display in the symbol display area 4 on the sugoroku board displayed on the upper image display panel 131. The frame is moved by the number of cells corresponding to the number of the specified symbols (step S408).

  The pieces are moved in the direction from the start point of the sugoroku board to the goal points of a plurality of squares by the number of squares corresponding to the number of specific symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4.

  Next, the main CPU 71 cumulatively adds a payout corresponding to the square to which the piece has moved, and subtracts 1 from the predetermined number of second games (steps S409 and S410).

  As for the payout, a prize assigned to the destination square to which the piece has moved is determined as a payout for the second game, and is cumulatively added.

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the number of second games is 0 (step S411). If the main CPU 71 determines that the number of second games is 0 based on the determination result in step S411, the main CPU 71 pays out the payout cumulatively added in step S409 (step S412).

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 71 determines in step S403 that the specific symbol pattern is not displayed in the symbol display area 4, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4 are a predetermined combination. Based on the result, a payout corresponding to the symbol combination is paid out (steps S411 and S412).

  As described above, the award assigned to the moved destination square by the number of squares corresponding to the number of specific symbols displayed in the symbol display window 4 is determined as a payout for the second game. Therefore, it is possible to recognize the number of payouts awarded by visually recognizing the symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4.

  In other words, since the dividend can be varied depending on the number of specific symbols displayed in the symbol display window 4 and the number of movements can be determined for every frame with one specific symbol, the rotation of the rotary reel 3 (3a to 3e) can be determined. It is possible to increase the types of symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4 without increasing the number of symbols arranged on the surface.

  Accordingly, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of diversifying the display mode of symbols by the rotating reels 3 (3a to 3e).

  This completes the description of the features of the game processing according to the third embodiment of the present invention. Next, display examples of the upper image display panel 131 and the lower image display panel 141 of the gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 31 shows a display example when symbols are displayed on the lower image display panel 141 during execution of the base game.

  FIG. 32A shows a display example when an effect image is displayed on the upper image display panel 131 during execution of the second game. FIG. 32B is a display example when symbols are displayed on the lower image display panel 141 during execution of the second game.

  Further, FIG. 33A is a display example when an effect image is displayed on the upper image display panel 131 during execution of the second game. FIG. 33B is a display example when symbols are displayed on the lower image display panel 141 during execution of the second game.

  FIG. 34 is a display example when an effect image is displayed on the upper image display panel 131 at the end of the second game.

  As shown in FIG. 31, when the base game is started, symbols are scrolled and displayed in the symbol display area 4 of the lower image display panel 141 by rotating the rotating reels 3 (3a to 3e). The symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 4 by stopping the reels 3 (3a to 3e).

  When the symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4 are a predetermined combination (when three or more identical symbols are displayed), a payout corresponding to the combination of symbols is paid out.

  In the display example of FIG. 31, since three specific symbols 350 are displayed in the symbol display area 4 of the lower image display panel 141 during the base game (the pattern of the panda symbol 350 is displayed), the base game is shifted to the second game. To do. Here, a display example when the panda symbol 350 arranged on the peripheral surface of the rotary reel 3 (3a to 3c) is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 4 is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 32A, when the second game is started, the upper image display panel 131 displays a piece 351 with a panda character and a sugoroku board 352. The sugoroku board 352 displayed on the upper image display panel 131 is arranged in a chain from a start point 353 to a goal point 354 with a plurality of squares each assigned with a prize, and on the plurality of squares. A piece 351 with a panda character moves.

  In addition, the piece is moved by the number of squares corresponding to the number of specific symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4 in the direction from the start point 353 of the sugoroku board toward the goal points 354 of the plurality of squares.

  Here, in the first second game, two panda symbols 350 are displayed in the symbol display area 4, and the piece 351 moves to the square 355. In the second second game, the panda symbol 350 is displayed in the symbol display area 4. A display example of the effect image displayed on the upper image display panel 131 when three symbols 350 are displayed and the piece 351 moves to the square 356 is shown.

  Also, in the first second game, the piece 351 moves to the square 355, and in the second second game, the piece 351 moves to the square 356, so the total of the prizes assigned to the square 355 and the square 356 is the payout image. 357. Here, a payout image 357 called 210CREDITS, which is the sum of 60 assigned to the square 355 and 150 assigned to the square 356, is displayed on the upper image display panel 131.

  As shown in FIG. 32 (b), when a panda symbol 350 is displayed in the symbol display area 4, the number of panda symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4 on the goro board 352 displayed on the upper image display panel 131. The piece 351 is moved by the number of cells corresponding to.

  As shown in FIG. 33 (a), in the second game of the second time, the piece 351 stops at the cell 356 (see FIG. 31 (a)), so the piece 351 is displayed in the symbol display area 4 in FIG. 32 (b). It moves by the number of squares (three) corresponding to the number (three) of the displayed panda symbols 350.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, the piece 351 moves 3 squares from the square 356, moves to the square 358, and stops. A payout image 357 called 1710CREDITS obtained by further adding 1500 assigned to the square 358 (adding 1500 to 210CREDITS in FIG. 32A) is displayed on the upper image display panel 131.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 33 (b), when the panda symbol 350 is displayed in the symbol display area 4, the panda symbol displayed in the symbol display area 4 on the sugoroku board 352 displayed on the upper image display panel 131. The piece 351 is moved by the number of squares corresponding to the number of pieces.

  As shown in FIG. 34, in the third second game, the piece 351 stops at the square 358 (see FIG. 33A), so the piece 351 is displayed in the symbol display area 4 in FIG. Move by the number of cells (3) corresponding to the number of cells (3).

  As shown in the figure, the piece 351 moves 3 squares from the square 358, moves to the square 359, and stops. Then, a payout image 357 called 2510CREDITS obtained by further adding 500 assigned to the square 359 (adding 500 to 1710CREDITS in FIG. 33A) is displayed on the upper image display panel 131.

  The display examples on the upper image display panel 131 and the lower image display panel 141 have been described above.

  The process performed by the main CPU 71 of the gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment described above is the same as the process performed by the main CPU 71 of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment for the most part. In the gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment, the second game trigger changes the display of a predetermined number of panda symbols 350.

  Further, the main CPU 71 of the gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment performs another content process in place of the content of the flowchart shown in FIG. 23 in the second game process in step S20 of FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 35, the second game process performed by the main CPU 71 in the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  FIG. 35 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the second game process of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the main CPU 71 determines the number of second games (step S421). The number of second games may be determined a predetermined number. Alternatively, a random number value for determining the number of second games may be extracted, and for example, one of a plurality of types of second games such as “5”, “7”, and “10” may be determined by lottery.

  Further, the number of second games may be determined according to the type of symbols stopped in the symbol display area 4. For example, when three panda symbols 350 are displayed in the symbol display area 4, the number of second games is set to “7”, and when three wild symbols 250 (see FIG. 31) are displayed, “10” is determined. May be.

  Next, the main CPU 71 stores the determined second game number in the second game number storage area provided in the RAM 73 (step S422).

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs an initialization process at the end of one game, similarly to the process of step S12 described with reference to FIG. 15 (step S423).

  Next, the main CPU 71 displays the frame 351 with the panda character and the sugoroku board 352 on the upper image display panel 131 (step S424).

  The sugoroku board displayed on the upper image display panel 131 is arranged by connecting a plurality of cells each assigned with a prize in a chain from the start point to the goal point. In the superb game, the piece 351 with the panda character moves on the plurality of squares (see FIGS. 31 to 34).

  Next, the main CPU 71 conducts symbol lottery processing (step S425). In the symbol lottery process, random numbers are generated so that the possibility that the panda symbol (specific symbol) 350 is displayed in the symbol display area 4 (the possibility that the panda symbol 350 wins) is relatively higher than that in the base game. The symbol to be stopped may be determined based on a random number value for symbol determination for the second game using a prescribed table.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs the symbol display control process described with reference to FIG. 20 (step S426).

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a specific symbol is displayed in the symbol display area 4 (step S427). The specific symbol is a symbol (panda symbol 350) that triggers movement of the piece 351 displayed on the upper image display panel 131 in the base game by the symbol displayed in the symbol display area 4 (FIG. 32B). FIG. 33 (b)).

  When the main CPU 71 determines that the specific symbol is not displayed (step S427: NO), the main CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S423. When a symbol pattern (a combination of the same symbols) that is won in the base game is displayed in the symbol display area 4, a payout corresponding to the symbol pattern may be paid out.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 71 determines that a specific symbol has been displayed (step S427: YES), the main CPU 71 corresponds to the number of specific symbols that are stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 4 on the sugoroku board 352 displayed on the upper image display panel 131. The piece 351 is moved by the number of squares to be processed (step S428).

  The piece 351 moves in the direction from the start point of the sugoroku board 352 toward the goal points of a plurality of squares by the number of squares corresponding to the number of specific symbols (panda symbols 350) displayed in the symbol display area 4. 351 is moved (see FIGS. 32A, 33A, and 34).

  Next, the main CPU 71 cumulatively adds the number of payouts (payout) corresponding to the square to which the piece 351 has moved (step S429). As a payout, a prize assigned to the destination cell to which the piece 351 has moved is determined as a payout for the second game, and is cumulatively added. (See FIGS. 32 (a), 33 (a), and 34).

  Next, the main CPU 71 subtracts 1 from the value stored in the second game number storage area (step S430).

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the value stored in the second game number storage area is 0 (step S203). When the main CPU 71 determines that the value stored in the second game number storage area is not 0 (step S431: NO), the main CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S423.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the value stored in the second game number storage area is 0 (step S431: YES), the main CPU 71 cumulatively adds the payout (the piece 351 is moved to the payout storage area in step S429). A payout process for paying out a payout obtained by adding a prize assigned to the transfer destination square is performed (step S433). When this process is performed, the second game process is terminated. When the second game process ends, the process proceeds to the process of step S21 described with reference to FIG.

  As described above, a prize assigned to the moved destination square corresponding to the number of specific symbols (panda symbols 350) displayed in the symbol display window 4 is determined as a payout for the second game. . Therefore, it is possible to recognize the number of payouts awarded by visually recognizing the symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4.

  In this way, the gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment of the present invention is configured to rotate the plurality of rotating reels 3 (3a to 3e) having symbols arranged on the peripheral surface and the rotating reels 3 (3a to 3e). A lower image display panel (symbol display window) 141 having a symbol display area 4 on which symbols are scroll-displayed and the symbols are stopped and displayed by stopping the rotating reels 3 (3a to 3e), and an upper portion of the lower image display panel 141 When the upper image display panel 131 (display) arranged on the display screen displays a specific symbol pattern (a pattern in which three panda symbols 350 are displayed in the symbol display area 4) in the symbol display area 4. And a main CPU (controller) 71 for shifting from the base game to the second game. In the second game, the following processes (a) to (e) are executed. (A) A plurality of cells each assigned with an award are arranged in a chain at the start point 353 and arranged on the upper image display panel 131. (B) processing to execute the second game for rotating and stopping the rotating reel 3 (3a to 3e) (processing in steps S425 and S426 in FIG. 35), (processing in step S424 in FIG. 35), c) Movement destination moved in the direction from the start point 353 toward the goal point 354 of a plurality of squares by the number of squares corresponding to the number of specific symbols (panda symbols 350) displayed in the symbol display window 4 in the second game. The process of determining the award to which the square is assigned as a payout for the second game (from step S423 to step S in FIG. 35) 31), (d) Process for executing the process of (c) a predetermined number of times (steps S423 to S431 in FIG. 35), (e) Process for executing payout of the payout determined in the process of (c) (Step S433 in FIG. 35).

  A gaming machine control method according to the third embodiment of the present invention is a method for controlling a gaming machine 1 including a main CPU (controller) 71. The main CPU 71 is a rotating reel having symbols arranged on its peripheral surface. In the symbol display area 4 where symbols are stopped and displayed by stopping 3 (3a to 3e), a pattern of specific symbols (three panda symbols 350 in the symbol display area 4 that triggers the transition from the base game to the second game) When the (displayed pattern) is displayed, the second game is started. (A) A plurality of cells each assigned with a prize are arranged in a chain at the start point 353 and arranged above the symbol display area. And displaying it on the upper image display panel (display) 131 for displaying the video (see FIG. 35). (Step S424), (b) a stage of executing a second game in which the reel 3 (3a to 3e) is rotated and stopped (Steps S425 and S426 in FIG. 35), (c) symbol display in the second game The award assigned to the destination square moved in the direction from the start point 353 toward the goal point 354 of a plurality of squares by the number of squares corresponding to the number of specific symbols (panda symbols 350) displayed in the window 4 Are determined as a payout for the second game (step S423 to step S431 in FIG. 35), (d) the step (c) is executed a predetermined number of times (step S423 to step S431 in FIG. 35). , (E) a step of executing payout of the payout determined in the process of (c) (step of FIG. 35). Flop S433), equipped with a.

  According to the gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the payout is varied depending on the number of specific symbols displayed in the symbol display window 4, and one specific symbol (panda symbol 350) can be obtained. Since it can function as a dice, it is possible to increase the types of symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4 without increasing the number of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the rotary reel 3 (3a to 3e).

  Accordingly, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of diversifying the display mode of symbols by the rotating reels 3 (3a to 3e).

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the multi-color light emitting backlight 5 is provided with the shielding portion 6 (6a to 6d) provided for each of the plurality of rotating reels 3 (3a to 3e). (See FIG. 6), each of the shielding portions (6a to 6d) is a symbol so that the multicolor light-emitting backlight 5 can display all the symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4 by individually changing the color. You may comprise so that light may be shielded for every division area 7 divided in order to irradiate light individually from the back for every symbol displayed on the display area 4 (refer FIG. 6).

  With this configuration, when the panda symbol 350 is displayed in the symbol display area 4 during the second game, the panda symbol 350 is emitted in a predetermined color by the multicolor light emission backlight 5 and displayed in the symbol display area 4. By illuminating the panda symbol 350 from behind, the color of the panda symbol 350 can be highlighted with a color different from that of other symbols. This makes it possible to notify the currently executed gaming state (a superb game), so that the contents of the game can be clarified.

  As in the first modification according to the third embodiment of the present invention, only the panda symbol (specific symbol) 350 is awarded in the symbol lottery process in the second game performed in step S425 in FIG. The symbol to be stopped may be determined using a table in which random numbers are defined.

  In that case, the table referred to in the symbol lottery process during the second game (see step S426 in FIG. 35) defines a random number so that only the panda symbol (specific symbol) 350 wins. The symbol specified so that no symbol is won will be used.

  In such a first modification, at least one symbol is always displayed in the symbol display area 4 by stopping the rotating reel 3 (3a to 3e) during the second game (see step S426 in FIG. 35). The panda symbol (specific symbol) 350 is included. Therefore, other symbol patterns (combinations of the same symbols) that are won in the base game are not displayed in the symbol display area 4.

  In the case of the first modification, in the symbol lottery process during the second game (see step S426 in FIG. 35), a random number or a random number range is defined for each number of panda symbols (specific symbols) 350 displayed in the symbol display area 4. Alternatively, the scheduled stop symbol may be determined based on the symbol determination random number value for the second game using the stored table.

  Instead of using the same table as the table used in the third embodiment during the symbol lottery process in the second game performed in step S426 of FIG. 35 as in the second modification according to the third embodiment of the present invention, A payout may not be paid out when a symbol pattern to be won in the base game is displayed in the symbol display area 4.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 36, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a predetermined symbol combination is displayed after step S426 of FIG. 35 (step S426a), and displays the predetermined symbol combination. If it is determined (step S426a: YES), the payout corresponding to the symbol combination is canceled (step S426b).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 71 determines that the predetermined symbol combination is not displayed (step S426a: NO), when the process of step S426b is performed, the process proceeds to the process of step S427 in FIG.

  Therefore, in the second modification, the symbols displayed in the symbol display area 4 by stopping the rotating reels 3 (3a to 3e) during the second game (see step S426 in FIG. 35) include panda symbols (1 In addition to 350 (or a plurality of specific symbols), other symbol patterns (combinations of the same symbols) that are won in the base game are included. However, even if the symbol display area 4 displays a symbol pattern to be won in the base game, no payout is paid out.

  In the case of the second modification, the possibility that the panda symbol (specific symbol) 350 is displayed in the symbol display area 4 (the possibility that the panda symbol 350 wins) is relatively higher than that in the base game. The symbol to be stopped may be determined based on a random number value for symbol determination for the second game, using a table in which random numbers are defined.

  The gaming machine and the gaming machine control method according to the present invention have been described above based on the illustrated embodiment. However, the present invention is merely illustrated and is not intended to limit the present invention. The configuration can be changed as appropriate. 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 above-described embodiment, the specific symbol is the symbol 150, the panda symbol 350, and the symbol that can be replaced with another symbol is the wild symbol 250, but the specific symbol is not limited thereto.

  In addition, when the cumulative value of the jackpot amount is large, when the base game is continuously performed a predetermined number of times without a second game being played, a symbol that can be replaced with a specific symbol or another symbol in the base game Is set so that the probability of being displayed in the symbol display area 4 is high, and when the cumulative value of the jackpot amount is small, the random number is set so that the probability of being displayed in the symbol display area 4 is low. You may comprise so that a range may be set.

  In addition, when the cumulative value of the jackpot amount is large, the random number range is set so that the number of base games is relatively increased when the base game is continuously performed a predetermined number of times without a second game being played. May be set. In this case, it can be set for the purpose of relieving the player from the situation where the second game has not been played for a long time.

  In addition, when insurance is enabled, the random number range may be set so that the probability that a specific symbol or a symbol that can be replaced with another symbol is displayed in the symbol display area 4 is high in the base game. . In this case, it can be set for the purpose of enabling the player to actively activate insurance.

  Further, when insurance is enabled, the random number range may be set so that the number of base games is relatively large. In this case, it can be set for the purpose of enabling the player to actively activate insurance.

  Furthermore, although the shielding part 6 demonstrated the case where it had a rectangular shape in embodiment mentioned above, it may comprise so that a symbol may be irradiated circularly by comprising a shielding part in circular shape. Good.

  In the above-described embodiment, the partition area 7 is described as being formed by the shielding plates 6 (6a to 6d) in the partition corresponding to one symbol. However, the partition area 7 corresponds to a plurality of symbols. An area may be provided and a plurality of symbols may be irradiated.

  Further, in the embodiment described above, the case where the second game of the first embodiment to the third embodiment is individually executed has been described. However, a specific symbol serving as a trigger for shifting from the base game to the second game in the symbol display area 4 When 150 patterns are displayed, it may be determined randomly (determined by random number lottery) and the determined second game is executed.

  INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention is extremely useful in providing a gaming machine capable of diversifying the display mode of symbols by a rotating reel and a control method thereof.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Gaming machine 3 Reel 4 Symbol display area 5 Multicolor light emission backlight 6 Shielding board 7 Compartment area 8 LED
9 Substrate 11 Cabinet 12 Top box 13 Main door 15 Coin tray 30 Control panel 31 Spin button 32 Change button 33 CASHOUT button 34 1-BET button 35 Maximum BET button 36 Coin receiving port 50 Gaming board 51 CPU
52 ROM
53 Boot ROM
54 Memory card 55 Card slot 56 GAL
57 IC socket 70 Motherboard 71 Main CPU
72 ROM
73 RAM
81 Power supply unit 82 Communication interface 90 Door PCB
91 Reverter 92 Coin Counter 93 Cold Cathode Tube 110 Main Body PCB
111 Lamp 112 Speaker 113 Hopper 114 Touch Panel 115 Banknote Identifier 120 Reel Control Unit 130 Graphic Board 131 Upper Image Display Panel 141 Lower Image Display Panel 142 Credit Number Display Area 142
143 Payout number display area 171 Ticket printer 172 Card reader 174 Data display 173 Keypad 174 Data display 175 Ticket with bar code 176 Card slot

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A plurality of rotating reels with symbols arranged on the circumferential surface;
A symbol display window having a symbol display area in which symbols are scroll-displayed by rotation of the rotating reel, and symbols are stopped-displayed by stopping the rotating reel;
A display arranged on top of the symbol display window for displaying video;
A multicolor light-emitting backlight that individually illuminates each symbol displayed in the symbol display area from behind,
A controller for starting a second game when a pattern of a specific symbol serving as a trigger for shifting from a base game to a second game is displayed in the symbol display area;
The controller executes the following processes (a) to (c):
(A) a process of determining a magnification for each of a plurality of types of colors that can be displayed in color by the multicolor light emitting backlight, and displaying the magnification determined for each color on the display;
(B) The multicolor behind the specific symbol displayed in the symbol display area until the magnification for each of a plurality of types of colors that can be displayed with the multicolor light emission backlight is displayed on the display. A process of determining a light emission color by the light emission backlight from a plurality of types of colors that can be displayed by the multicolor light emission backlight, and controlling the light emission with the determined color when the second game started is completed;
(C) Of the magnifications for each color determined in the process of (a), the payout corresponding to the color determined in the process of (b) is multiplied by the payout corresponding to the pattern of the specific symbol. Process to execute,
A gaming machine comprising:   The multicolor light emitting backlight is provided with a shielding portion provided for each of a plurality of rotating reels, and each shielding portion individually displays all symbols displayed in the symbol display area by the multicolor light emitting backlight. The light is shielded for each divided area divided to irradiate light from behind for each symbol displayed in the symbol display area so that the color can be changed and displayed. The gaming machine according to 1. A plurality of rotating reels with symbols arranged on the circumferential surface;
A symbol display window having a symbol display area in which symbols are scroll-displayed by rotation of the rotating reel, and symbols are stopped-displayed by stopping the rotating reel;
A multicolor light-emitting backlight that individually illuminates each symbol displayed in the symbol display area from behind,
In the base game executed in accordance with the base game program, when there is the rotating reel in which all symbols displayed in the symbol display area are wild symbols that can be replaced with other symbols, A controller that shifts to a second game executed in accordance with the second program,
The controller executes the following processes (a) to (d) in the second game.
(A) In the base game, for a rotating reel in which all symbols displayed in the symbol display area in the base game are the wild symbols, the colors that illuminate the wild symbols with the multicolor light emission backlight from the back A process of changing to a second color different from the illuminated first color;
(B) Symbols displayed in the symbol display area by rotating and stopping other rotating reels in a state where the rotating reels in which the wild symbols are displayed in all the symbol display areas in the base game are stopped. Process to payout dividends according to the combination of
(C) a process of executing the process of (b) a predetermined number of times;
(D) After executing the number of times determined in the process of (c), when the second game program is terminated and the base game is started in accordance with the base game program, the stop state is maintained during the second game. A process of changing a color for illuminating a wild symbol displayed on the symbol display window by the rotating reel, to the first color;
A gaming machine characterized by having A plurality of rotating reels with symbols arranged on the circumferential surface;
A symbol display window having a symbol display area in which symbols are scroll-displayed by rotation of the rotating reel, and symbols are stopped-displayed by stopping the rotating reel;
Provided for each of the plurality of rotating reels, each symbol displayed in the symbol display area is individually illuminated from behind so that all symbols displayed in the symbol display area can be displayed with different colors. A multicolor light-emitting backlight having a shielding portion that shields light for each partitioned area partitioned to irradiate
A memory that stores table data that associates a plurality of numerical values with one symbol by a combination of the symbol and a plurality of colors of light emitted from behind,
After a symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area, a light emission color of the multicolor light emission backlight is randomly determined, and the symbol displayed in the symbol display area and the background thereof are determined to be illuminated. A gaming machine comprising: a controller that refers to the table data stored in the memory in accordance with a light emission color and gives a payout in relation to a numerical value obtained from the table data. A method for controlling a gaming machine including a controller,
The controller is configured to display a second symbol when a pattern of a specific symbol that triggers a transition from a base game to a second game is displayed in a symbol display area in which the symbols are stopped and displayed by stopping a rotating reel having symbols arranged on the circumferential surface. Start the game,
(A) A magnification for each of a plurality of types of colors that can be color-displayed by a multicolor light emitting backlight that individually illuminates each symbol displayed in the symbol display area is determined, and the magnification determined for each color is determined. Displaying on a display that displays an image disposed at an upper part of the symbol display area;
(B) The multicolor behind the specific symbol displayed in the symbol display area until the magnification for each of a plurality of types of colors that can be displayed with the multicolor light emission backlight is displayed on the display. Determining a light emission color by the light emission backlight from a plurality of types of colors that can be displayed by the multicolor light emission backlight, and controlling the light emission with the determined color when the second game started is completed;
(C) Of the magnifications for each color determined in the process of (a), the payout corresponding to the color determined in the process of (b) is multiplied by the payout corresponding to the pattern of the specific symbol. Performing the steps,
A method for controlling a gaming machine, comprising: A method for controlling a gaming machine including a controller,
The controller rotates all symbols displayed in a symbol display area where symbols are stopped and displayed by stopping a plurality of rotating reels having symbols arranged on the peripheral surface as wild symbols that can be replaced with other symbols. If there is a reel, the base game moves to the second game that is executed according to the second program.
(A) A multicolor light-emitting backlight that individually illuminates each wild symbol from behind from the back for a rotating reel in which all symbols displayed in the symbol display area in the base game are the wild symbols. Changing the color to be illuminated to a second color different from the first color illuminated in the base game;
(B) A combination of symbols displayed in the symbol display area by rotating and stopping other rotating reels in a state where the rotation of the rotating reels in which the wild symbols are displayed in all of the symbol display areas in the base game is stopped. Payout the dividend according to the
(C) performing the process of (b) a predetermined number of times;
(D) After executing the number of times determined in the process of (c), when the second game program is terminated and the base game is started in accordance with the base game program, the stop state is maintained during the second game. Changing the color used to illuminate the wild symbols displayed on the symbol display window by the rotating reel, to the first color;
A method for controlling a gaming machine, comprising:

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