JP2015223234A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can prevent a decrease in interest of a player.SOLUTION: A slot machine is provided with a normal mode, a first RT mode, and a second RT mode as game states. The normal mode is a game state selected as an initial state after power is supplied or the like. The first RT mode is a game state that a game is shifted to in a case that a "special symbol lose" is won during the normal mode and a probability by which to win a "special symbol arrangement" is won in a winning combination lottery is higher than in the normal mode. The second RT mode is a game state that a game is shifted to in a case that the "special symbol arrangement" is won during the normal mode or the first RT mode and a winning probability by which replay is won in the winning combination lottery is higher than in the normal mode and the first RT mode. The slot machine executes an instruction performance that instructs a game to be played with an aim to win the "special symbol arrangement" in a state that the "special symbol lose" wins in the winning combination lottery.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine installed in a game hall such as a pachinko parlor.

  A slot machine provided with a reel having a plurality of symbols arranged on the outer periphery is widely known. In the slot machine, after betting game media prior to the start of the game, a game start operation is performed to start the rotation of the reel and the game is started. When the reel is stopped, one game is completed.

  In the slot machine, for example, a message such as “Aim for 7 symbols” is displayed, and the player is instructed to play a game aiming to display a predetermined symbol combination (for example, the symbol “7 May be instructed to make a certain symbol combination). However, if such a message is displayed and the predetermined symbol combination is not complete, the player is discouraged that he / she has missed the privilege obtained by having the predetermined symbol combination, and has an interest in gaming. It will decline.

  For this reason, in the conventional slot machine, when a predetermined symbol combination is not displayed even though the above-described instruction is performed (message is displayed), a game is provided by giving a predetermined privilege. The fall of a person's interest is prevented (refer the following patent documents 1-3).

JP 2006-305273 A JP 2006-297061 JP2009-050421A

  However, in the conventional slot machine, the effect of preventing a decrease in the interest of the player is insufficient. That is, in the conventional slot machine, when a predetermined symbol combination is not displayed, a privilege unrelated to the case where the predetermined symbol combination is displayed is provided. That is, in a conventional slot machine, a privilege that is not related to a privilege obtained by displaying a predetermined symbol combination is obtained, but a predetermined symbol combination is displayed in exchange for the privilege that is not related The player cannot wipe out the impression that the opportunity to obtain the bonus has been lost, and the interest in the game is reduced.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above background, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a decrease in the interest of a player.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention performs a lottery winning combination at the start of the game, determines one of a plurality of types of winning combinations or loses, and a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery. When the winning combination is displayed by displaying the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination determined in the winning combination lottery when the reel starts rotating and the reel stops, the winning combination that won the winning combination is displayed. When the first winning combination is won by displaying a predetermined first symbol combination in the gaming machine that performs a winning process corresponding to, a transition is made to an advantageous mode that is more advantageous to the player than the normal mode. 1 transition means, instruction means for giving an instruction to stop the reel so that the first symbol combination is displayed when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the game in which the instruction is issued, 1 figure If the combination is not displayed, is characterized in that the probability of transition to the advantageous mode and a second shifting unit for shifting a high to a special mode than the normal mode.

  In the special mode, it is preferable that the probability that the first winning combination is won in the winning combination lottery is higher than that in the normal mode.

  When the first symbol combination is not displayed in the game for which the instruction has been issued, it is preferable to shift to the special mode after the predetermined second symbol combination is displayed.

  The instructing means may receive a prize when the second symbol combination is displayed, and may give the instruction in a state where the second winning combination to shift to the special mode when the winning is determined is determined in the winning combination lottery. preferable.

  In the present invention, the probability that a predetermined symbol combination is displayed when the predetermined symbol combination is not displayed in spite of an instruction to arrange the predetermined symbol combinations is improved. As described above, according to the present invention, even when the predetermined symbol combination is not displayed, there is still a chance that the predetermined symbol combination is displayed. It becomes big through games that were not displayed. For this reason, according to the present invention, compared to a conventional gaming machine that gives a player the impression that such a chance has been missed, not only can the player's interest be reduced, but rather the player Can be exciting.

It is an external view of a slot machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is explanatory drawing explaining the winning combination. It is a transition diagram of a gaming state. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of an electrical structure of a slot machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the normal table (A), the table for 1st RT (B), and the table for 2nd RT (C). It is a flowchart explaining the game flow of the slot machine. FIG. 10 is a transition diagram of the gaming state of the second embodiment. FIG. 10 is a game state transition diagram according to the fifth embodiment. It is explanatory drawing explaining stop control performed when pushing order replay is elected. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the normal table (A) of Embodiment 7, and the table for 1st RT (B). FIG. 38 is a game state transition diagram according to Embodiment 9. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the normal table (A) and RB table (B) of Embodiment 9.

[Embodiment 1]
FIG. 1 shows an external view of a slot machine (game machine) 10 according to the present invention, and FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 includes a storage box 11 and a front door 12. The storage box 11 stores a reel unit in which the first to third reels 20a to 20c are unitized, a hopper device that pays out medals to the medal tray 28 through a payout port 27 described later, and the like. The front door 12 is divided into an upper door 12a and a lower door 12b. The upper door 12a and the lower door 12b are pivotally attached to the storage box 11 and supported so as to be freely opened and closed.

  The upper door 12a is provided with an effect device such as a liquid crystal display 13 and a speaker 14, and a display window 16. The liquid crystal display 13 displays various effect images. The speaker 14 outputs various effect sounds. The slot machine 10 produces a game by controlling the liquid crystal display 13 and the speaker 14. The rendering device is not limited to a liquid crystal display or a speaker. A lighting device such as a lamp, a movable accessory driven by an actuator, a motor, or the like may be provided as a production device, and these may also be used for production.

  Behind the display window 16, a rotatable first reel 20a, second reel 20b, and third reel 20c are provided in this order from the left side. A plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 20a to 20c (see FIG. 2). When each reel 20a to 20c stops, each reel visible through the display window 16 has an upper stage, a middle stage, and a lower stage. One symbol is displayed on each level. In the slot machine 10, each of the reels 20a to 20c starts rotating with the start of the game, and a winning combination lottery is executed to determine either a winning combination or a loss. And when each reel 20a-20c stops, if the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination determined in the winning combination lottery is displayed, this winning combination is won and the process corresponding to the winning winning combination (winning) Process).

  In the slot machine 10, a replay and a small combination are provided as winning combinations. When the replay wins, a re-game process is performed as a winning process that enables the next game without inserting a new medal. Further, when the small combination wins, a payout process for paying out the number of medals corresponding to the type of the small combination won is performed as the winning process.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in the slot machine 10, normal replay and special replay A to special replay D are provided as replays, and watermelons and bells are provided as small roles. As shown in FIG. 3, the normal replay is awarded when the symbol “replay” is aligned in the middle of the reels 20 a to 20 c, and the replay process is performed when winning.

  The special replay A (first winning combination) is performed when the symbol “special symbol 1” is arranged in the middle of each reel 20a to 20c, or in the middle of the first reel 20a and the second reel 20b, the symbol “replay”. When “special symbol 1” is displayed in the middle of the three reels 20c, a prize is awarded, and when the prize is won, a re-game process is performed. When the special replay A is won, the re-game process is performed, and the game state shifts to a second RT mode (RT2) (advantageous mode) described later (see FIG. 4). Similarly, in the special replay B (first winning combination), when the symbol “special symbol 2” is arranged in the middle of each reel 20a to 20c, or the symbol “replay” is located in the middle of the first reel 20a and the second reel 20b. “A special symbol 2” is displayed in the middle stage of the third reel 20c, and a prize is awarded. When a prize is won, a re-game process is performed and the gaming state shifts to the second RT mode (RT2) (FIG. 4). reference).

  Special Replay C (second winning combination) is awarded when the symbol “Watermelon” is displayed in the middle of the first reel 20a, and the symbol “Special Symbol 1” is displayed in the middle of the second reel 20b and the third reel 20c. When winning, the re-game process is performed. When the special replay C wins, the re-game process is performed, and the game state shifts to a first RT mode (RT1) (special mode) described later (see FIG. 4). Similarly, the special replay D (second winning combination) is performed when the symbol “watermelon” is displayed in the middle of the first reel 20a and the symbol “special symbol 2” is displayed in the middle of the second reel 20b and the third reel 20c. When winning, and winning the game, the game state is shifted to the first RT mode (RT1) in addition to the re-game process (see FIG. 4).

  The watermelon is awarded when the symbol “watermelon” is arranged in the middle of each reel 20a to 20c, and when the prize is won, a payout process for paying out a corresponding number of medals (for example, 4) is performed. Similarly, the bell is awarded when the symbol “bell” is arranged in the middle of the reels 20a to 20c, and when the prize is won, a payout process for paying out a corresponding number of medals (for example, 9) is performed. Note that the types, number, and contents of winning combinations (contents of processing executed when winning a prize) are not limited to the above-described examples and can be changed as appropriate.

  Returning to FIG. 1, on the lower door 12b, a medal slot 22 for inserting medals, a bet button 23 for betting credited medals, a start lever 24 that is operated when starting a game, and rotating. Stop buttons 26a to 26c for stopping the reels, a payout port 27 for paying out medals, and a medal tray 28 for receiving medals paid out from the payout port 27 are provided.

  In the slot machine 10, the operation of the start lever 24 is made effective by inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 22 or operating the bet button 23 to bet a prescribed number (for example, three) of medals. When the converted start lever 24 is operated, the game is started. When the game is started, the reels 20a to 20c start rotating, and when the rotation speed of the reels 20a to 20c reaches a constant speed and becomes a steady rotation, the operation of the stop buttons 26a to 26c is enabled and effective. By operating the converted stop buttons 26a to 26c, the reels 20a to 20c corresponding to the operated stop buttons 26a to 26c can be stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the slot machine 10, a normal mode, a first RT mode, and a second RT mode are provided as gaming states. The normal mode is a game state selected as an initial state, and in the slot machine 10, a game is started in the normal mode in an initial state such as after power-on. The first RT mode is a gaming state that shifts when special replay C or special replay D is won during the normal mode, that is, when a “special symbol loss” (second symbol combination) described later is reached. Further, the second RT mode shifts to a case where the special replay A or the special replay B is won during the normal mode or the first RT mode, that is, when “special symbol alignment” (first symbol combination) described later is reached. A gaming state. Note that the second RT mode ends when a predetermined end condition such as the number of games played in the second RT mode reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 50) is satisfied, and returns to the normal mode when the second RT mode ends. .

  As shown in FIG. 5, inside the slot machine 10, a main control board 30 (first transition means, second transition means) for controlling the execution and progress of the game by controlling each part of the slot machine 10, and By controlling the liquid crystal display 13 and the speaker 14, a sub-control board 32 (instruction means) that controls the execution and progress of the effect is provided. The main control board 30 and the sub control board 32 are electrically connected, and various information such as information indicating a gaming state can be transmitted from the main control board 30 to the sub control board 32. Information cannot be transmitted from the board 32 to the main control board 30 (communication of information is one-way from the main control board 30 to the sub-control board 32).

  The main control board 30 is provided with a winning combination lottery unit 34 for performing a winning combination lottery, a rotation control unit 36 for controlling the rotation of each reel 20a to 20c, and a stop symbol determination unit 38 for determining a stop symbol. Yes.

  The winning combination lottery unit 34 performs a winning combination lottery using the winning combination lottery table as the game starts. The winning combination lottery table is a table in which one or more of a total of 65536 random numbers from 0 to 65535 are associated with each of the plurality of winning areas, for example. Any one of the above or the loss is associated. In the winning combination lottery, a random number generated by a random number generator (not shown) is checked against the winning combination lottery table to determine which winning area corresponds to the winning combination associated with the corresponding winning area. Won.

  As shown in FIGS. 6A to 6C, the winning combination lottery section 34 has a normal table 40 used as a winning combination lottery table when the gaming state is in the normal mode (see FIG. 6A). The first RT table 42 (see FIG. 6B) used when the gaming state is in the first RT mode, and the second RT table 44 used when the gaming state is in the second mode (see FIG. 6 (FIG. 6B)). C)) is provided, and the winning combination lottery unit 34 performs the winning combination lottery using the normal table 40 when the gaming state is the normal mode, and the winning combination lottery unit 34 when the gaming state is the first RT mode. The winning combination lottery is performed using the 1RT table 42, and when the gaming state is the second RT mode, the winning combination lottery is performed using the second RT table 44.

  In the normal table 40, winning areas 0 to 5 are provided, "losing" is associated with the winning area 0, "normal replay" is associated with the winning area 1, and " “Special Symbol Match (Special Replay A, Special Replay B)” is associated, “Special Symbol Loss (Special Replay C, Special Replay D)” is associated with the winning area 3, and “Bell” is associated with the winning area 4. Are associated with each other, and the winning area 5 is associated with “watermelon”.

  In addition, “45008” random values out of 65536 random values are associated with the winning area 0 of the normal table 40, and “8978” random values among 65536 random values are associated with the winning area 1. The winning area 2 is associated with “50” random values among 65536 random values, and the winning area 3 is associated with “500” random values among 65536 random values. The winning area 4 is associated with “10000” random values out of 65536 random values, and the winning area 5 is associated with “1000” random values among 65536 random values. Yes.

  Similarly, the first RT table 42 and the second RT table 44 are also provided with winning areas 0 to 5, “Lost” is associated with the winning area 0, and “Normal Replay” is assigned to the winning area 1. Is associated with the winning area 2 and “special symbol alignment (special replay A, special replay B)” is associated with the winning area 3 and “special symbol losing (special replay C, special replay D)” is associated with. In addition, “Bell” is associated with the winning area 4, and “Watermelon” is associated with the winning area 5.

  The winning area 4 (“bell”) of the first RT table 42 and the second RT table 44 is associated with “10000” random values out of 65536 random values, and the winning area 5 (“watermelon”). ) Is associated with “1000” random values out of 65536 random values.

  On the other hand, in the first RT table 42, unlike the normal table 40 and the second RT table 44, “25000” random values out of 65536 random values are associated with the winning area 0 (“losing”), “4536” random values out of 65536 random numbers are associated with winning area 1 (“normal replay”), and “15000” out of 65536 random values are associated with winning area 2 (“special symbol alignment”). Random number values are associated with each other, and “10000” random number values among 65536 random number values are associated with the winning area 3 (“special symbol loss”).

In the second RT table 44, unlike the normal table 40 and the first RT table 42, “0” random values among 65536 random values are associated with the winning area 0 (“losing”). “54536” random values out of 65536 random numbers are associated with winning area 1 (“normal replay”), and “0” out of 65536 random numbers are associated with winning area 2 (“special symbol alignment”). Random number values are associated with each other, and “0” random number values among 65536 random number values are associated with the winning area 3 (“special symbol loss”).
In this specification, the winning area “title” (for example, the winning area “special symbol loss” or the like) may be described. In addition, as the “role name”, the names of the winning roles (“normal replay”, “bell”, “watermelon”, etc.) determined in the winning role lottery are used as they are, or a plurality of winning roles associated with the winning area are used. A new name is used as a generic name (such as “special symbol loss”, which is a generic term for “special replay C” and “special replay D”).

  As described above, the first RT table 42 has a higher probability that “special symbol alignment” (special replay A, special replay B) is determined in the winning combination lottery as compared to the normal table 40. Further, the second RT table 44 has a higher replay (normal replay) win probability than the normal table 40 and the first RT table 42.

  The rotation control unit 36 starts the rotation of the reels 20a to 20c when the activated start lever 24 is operated (that is, the game starts), and the activated stop buttons 26a to 26c are operated. Then, stop control of the reel corresponding to the operated stop button is performed. In this stop control, the rotation control unit 36 performs stop control of the reels 20a to 20c so that the winning combination determined (winning) determined in the winning combination lottery wins.

  Specifically, when the stop button is operated, the rotation control unit 36 wins a winning symbol arranged on a reel corresponding to the operated stop button (a symbol combination in which the winning combination won in the winning combination lottery wins) Is a symbol within the predetermined pull-in range (the symbol displayed on the middle stage of each reel 20a-20c through the display window 16 when the stop button is operated). If there is a predetermined number of frames (for example, within the range of 4 frames) from the symbol of the frame, this winning symbol will stop at the position corresponding to the symbol combination in which the winning combination won in the winning combination lottery wins Then, the rotation of the reel corresponding to the operated stop button is stopped.

  In addition, there is a state in which a plurality of winning combinations are won in duplicate, that is, a winning area in which a plurality of winning combinations are associated is determined by a winning combination lottery. In such a case, the stop control is performed so that a winning combination with a predetermined high priority among the winning combinations that have been repeatedly won is preferentially won.

  The priority order is determined according to the type of winning combination, for example. Specifically, in replay and small roles, replay has a higher priority, and in the state where replay and small roles are selected, stop control is performed so that replay wins preferentially. Is called.

  In addition, the priority order may change according to the pressing order of the stop buttons 26a to 26c. In such a case, for example, when the winning combination A and the winning combination B are repeatedly won, when the stop buttons 26a to 26c are left pressed (the stop button 26a is operated prior to the other stop buttons). Then, stop control is performed so that the winning combination A wins preferentially (so that the winning combination B does not win), and when the stop buttons 26a to 26c are operated in the order other than the left press in the state described above. There are cases where stop control is performed so that the winning combination B wins preferentially (so that the winning combination A does not win).

  The stop symbol determination unit 38 is activated when the rotation of the reels 20a to 20c is stopped, and the symbol combination displayed (stop display) by stopping the reels 20a to 20c is collated with a winning determination table (not shown). To do. The winning determination table stores the winning mode of each winning combination (the combination of symbols that wins when stopped), and the above-described collation makes it possible to determine the presence of winning and the type of winning winning combination.

  The main control board 30 executes a winning process corresponding to the winning combination based on the determination result of the stop symbol determining unit 38. In other words, when the replay wins, re-game processing is performed, and when the small role wins, payout processing is performed.

  In addition, the main control board 30 sets the gaming state to the normal mode as the slot machine 10 is turned on, and when the gaming state is the normal mode, when the “special symbol loss” occurs, that is, “ When “Special Replay C” or “Special Replay D” wins, the gaming state is shifted to the first RT mode.

  Further, when the gaming state is the normal mode or the first RT mode, the main control board 30 changes the gaming state when the “special symbol alignment”, that is, “special replay A” or “special replay B” wins. When the mode is shifted to the 2RT mode and a predetermined end condition is satisfied in the second RT mode, the second RT mode is ended and the mode is shifted to the normal mode.

  In the sub control board 32, various information on the current gaming state from the main control board 30 (for example, the result of the winning combination lottery, the type of winning combination winning, the normal mode, the first RT mode, or the second RT mode) Etc.) is input. The sub control board 32 produces a game by driving and controlling the liquid crystal display 13 and the speaker 14 based on the information input from the main control board 30.

  In addition, the sub-control board 32 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 13 when “special symbol alignment” (special replay A, special replay B) is won in the winning combination lottery when the gaming state is the normal mode or the first RT mode. By performing an effect such as displaying a message (hereinafter referred to as an instruction effect), aiming to win a “special symbol set” (special replay A or special replay B) (to display the first symbol combination) An instruction to play a game is given.

  Further, the sub control board 32 performs the above-described instruction effect when “special symbol loss” (special replay C, special replay D) is won in the winning combination lottery when the gaming state is the normal mode or the first RT mode. By performing the above, an instruction is given to play a game with the aim of winning a “special symbol set” (special replay A or special replay B) (to display the first symbol combination).

  Hereinafter, the operation of the present invention having the above configuration will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, in the slot machine 10, a game is played in the normal mode when the power is turned on, and the special symbol 1 or the special symbol 2 is arranged in the middle stage of each reel 20a to 20c during the normal mode. When the “special symbol set” (special replay A, special replay B) (in FIG. 7A, the first symbol combination) wins, it shifts to the second RT mode (in FIG. 7A, advantageous mode) ( (See FIG. 4). In the second RT mode, the winning probability that the replay is won in the winning combination lottery is higher than in the normal mode and the first RT mode (see FIG. 6), and the player advantageously plays the game as compared with the normal mode and the first RT mode. be able to. Therefore, the player plays a game for the purpose of playing the game in the second RT mode.

  In addition, the slot machine 10 gives the player an impression as if the “special symbol alignment” can be won by performing an instruction effect instructing to play the game with the aim of winning the “special symbol alignment”. By attaching it, the player's interest in games is improved.

  However, the above-mentioned instructional presentation is performed even in a state where “special symbol alignment” can be won, that is, in the state where “special symbol alignment” is won in the winning role lottery, but “special symbol alignment” is won. It is performed even in a state where it cannot be made, that is, a state where “special symbol set” is not won in the winning combination lottery. In other words, in a state where “special symbol set” is selected in the winning role lottery, if the player plays a game aiming at “special symbol set” according to the instruction effect, the “special symbol set” depends on the operation timing of the stop buttons 26a to 26c. Even though a player can play a game aiming for a “special symbol set” in accordance with the instruction effect, the stop button 26a˜ Regardless of the operation timing of 26c, the “special symbol alignment” cannot be won, and it is discouraged.

  On the other hand, in the present invention, as shown in FIG. 7B, when either “special symbol alignment” or “special symbol losing” is won in the winning combination lottery, the instruction effect is performed. In other words, according to the present invention, when the special effect cannot be won even if the instruction effect is performed, the “special symbol losing” is won in the winning role lottery, and the “special symbol losing” is won. Stop control is performed to In the present invention, when “special symbol loss” is won, the first RT mode (special mode) in which the probability of winning the “special symbol alignment” in the winning combination lottery is higher than the normal mode is shifted (see FIG. 4). .

  As described above, in the present invention, when the special effect is not performed and it is not possible to shift to the second RT mode without winning a prize, the “special pattern alignment” is selected in the winning combination lottery. Is improved (the probability of shifting to the second RT mode is improved), so that the player can be excited.

  In other words, when it is not possible to shift to the second RT mode as in the case of the conventional slot machine, if the configuration is such that a privilege not related to the transition to the second RT mode is given, Despite being a chance to move to the 2nd RT mode, this opportunity disappears with the grant of benefits unrelated to the transition to the 2nd RT mode. There is a problem such as.

  On the other hand, in the present invention, if the “special symbol alignment” cannot be shifted to the second RT mode without winning a prize, the probability of shifting to the second RT mode is improved. However, it is possible to give the player an impression that the chance is increased and the player is approaching the desired privilege (transition to the second RT mode), and the interest in the game can be improved.

  In the present invention, when the first symbol combination is displayed (in the above embodiment, “special symbol alignment” is awarded), the mode shifts to an advantageous mode (the second RT mode in the above embodiment) which is more advantageous than the normal mode. In the slot machine, the probability of shifting to the advantageous mode is higher than the normal mode when the first symbol combination is not displayed even though the instruction design is performed and the first symbol combination is displayed. Since it is only necessary to shift to the special mode (the first RT mode in the above embodiment), the detailed configuration can be changed as appropriate.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, an example is described in which an instruction effect is performed (with a probability of 100%) when “special symbol alignment” or “special symbol loss” is won in the winning combination lottery, but “special symbol alignment” or “ If “Special Symbol Loss” is won in the winning role lottery, a lottery will be performed, and if it wins this lottery, an instruction will be given, etc. “Special Symbol Matching” or “Special Symbol Loss” will be won in the winning role lottery In some cases, the instruction effect may be performed with a predetermined probability. Of course, the probability that the instruction effect is performed may be different between the case where “special symbol set” is won and the case where “special symbol losing” is won.

  In addition, a winning area in which “special symbol alignment” and “special symbol loss” are associated with each other, and the winning area is selected in the winning role lottery, that is, “special symbol alignment” and “special symbol alignment”. In other words, there may be a case where the instruction effect is performed in a state where “special symbol alignment” and “special symbol losing” are redundantly won, such as performing an instruction effect with a predetermined probability in a state where “

  In addition, when “Special Symbol Match” and “Special Symbol Loss” are selected, either “Special Symbol Match” or “Special Symbol Loss” can be selected depending on the timing of pressing the stop button. It is good also as a structure which can be made to win a prize, or the structure where the priority of stop control changes according to the push order of the stop button, for example, "Special design uniform" and "Special design loss" are selected and won. In the state, when the stop button is operated in the correct answer order, the stop control is performed so that “special pattern assortment” wins, and when the stop button is operated in the order other than the correct answer order, “special pattern loss” wins The stop control may be performed as described above.

  In addition, the symbol arrangement of each reel described in the above embodiment (see FIG. 2), the relationship between the winning combination and the winning mode (the combination of symbols in which each winning combination wins) (see FIG. 3), and the winning combination lottery The contents of the table (see FIGS. 6A to 6C) are merely examples, and may be changed as appropriate.

  In this case, in the example of FIGS. 2, 3 and 6, even if special replay A is won in the winning combination lottery, it cannot be won (even if special replay A is won in the winning combination lottery, the mode shifts to the second RT mode). In some cases, it is possible to change the symbol arrangement of each reel (increase the number of special symbols 1), change the winning mode of special replay A (special replay A becomes a winning) By increasing the number of symbol combinations) or by changing the contents of the winning lottery table (when winning in the winning lottery, you can always win, and the function when winning is the same as Special Replay A) This winning combination is duplicated with Special Replay A, etc.), and Special Replay A cannot win a prize even though it has been selected in the winning combination lottery (Move to 2nd RT mode) It may be configured such that there are cases where not be) be.

  Similarly, by appropriately changing the symbol arrangement, winning mode, and the contents of the winning combination lottery table, the special replay B cannot win a prize despite being won in the winning combination lottery (the transition to the second RT mode is made). It may be configured so that there is no case where it is not possible. Of course, the special replay C and the special replay D may be configured so that there is no case where the prize cannot be won (cannot be shifted to the first RT mode) even though the special replay D is won in the winning combination lottery.

  Further, in the slot machine 10 of the above embodiment, when a plurality of types of winning combinations are duplicated, the priority order such as which winning combination is preferentially won depends on the pressing order of the stop button. Is provided. By utilizing this, a game state called a so-called AT mode may be developed.

  In this case, there will be multiple winning areas where the correct answer and the incorrect answer that has a smaller bonus (such as the number of medals paid out) than the correct answer will be won, and the correct answer will be given priority for each winning area. If the correct answer order for winning a prize is different and this winning area is won in the winning lottery (when the correct answer and the incorrect answer are duplicated), the predetermined push order (correct answer order) ) If you operate the stop button, stop control is performed so that the correct answer is preferentially won, and if the stop button is operated in a pressing order other than the correct answer order (incorrect answer order), the incorrect answer will be preferentially won. It is configured to perform stop control. In the AT mode, the player is notified of the correct hit order by performing an effect such as displaying the correct hit order on the liquid crystal display. In this way, in the AT mode, the correct combination can be won by playing the game according to the notification, and the game can be advantageously advanced as compared with the case where there is no notification (when the AT mode is not set).

  Note that the difference between the AT mode and the other modes is caused by the difference in the production state such as whether or not the correct answer order is notified. For this reason, it is possible to freely set an AT mode transition condition and an end condition such as which condition is transferred to the AT mode and what condition is satisfied to end the AT mode. Of course, since the game section in the AT mode can also be set freely, for example, one of the gaming states described in the above embodiment (the gaming state expressed by the difference in the winning combination lottery table used in the winning combination lottery) (for example, In addition, the AT mode may be activated (notify the correct combination) in duplicate with the second RT mode). Of course, the AT mode activation period to be overlapped with the gaming state described in the above embodiment may be only a part of the gaming state described in the above embodiment, or the entire gaming period. Good. Moreover, it is good also considering the game area which straddles the several game state demonstrated by the said embodiment as AT mode.

  Hereinafter, Embodiments 2 to 9 of the present invention will be described. In the second and subsequent embodiments, illustration and description of the same members as those in the first embodiment are omitted.

[Embodiment 2]
In the second embodiment, the winning area “push order replay” is newly provided in the contents of the winning combination lottery table. The winning area “push order replay” is a winning area in which the correct answer replay and the incorrect answer replay are associated with each other. In the second embodiment, the correct answer hit order in which stop control is performed so as to preferentially win the correct answer replay is different. A plurality of winning areas “push order replay” are provided. In the second embodiment, when the winning area “push order replay” is won in the winning combination lottery, if the game is played in the correct hit order corresponding to the winning area “push order replay”, the correct replay is performed. If you win and play a game in a batting order other than the correct batting order, the incorrect answer replay wins.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the configuration for shifting to the second RT mode. In other words, the second embodiment is configured to shift to the second RT mode when the correct replay is won without shifting to the second RT mode when the winning area “special symbol alignment” wins. Further, when the winning area “special symbol set” is won, the sub control board 32 activates the push order navigation mode for informing the correct hitting order in which the correct replay can be won.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, when the winning area “special pattern assortment” is won, the push order navigation mode is activated, and when the winning area “push order replay” is won, the correct replay is won and Transition to 2RT mode.

  Also, in the winning combination lottery table, the winning area “push order small combination” (the correct small combination and the incorrect small combination will be matched so that the winning combination will be duplicated, and the correct small combination will win if the game is played in the correct hit order) Will be held in the winning area where the stop control will be performed so that the wrong answer small part wins if a game is played in a batting order other than the correct batting order. Until the transition to the second RT mode, the correct hitting order in which the correct small combination can be won may be notified.

[Embodiment 3]
In the third embodiment, there is provided a case where the content of the stop control is different between the correct hit order for winning the correct answer and the other hit orders, and the correct answer cannot be won even if the game is played as usual. This is a configuration used in addition to the first and second embodiments described above.

  Specifically, in the third embodiment, in consideration of the situation that the player normally plays the game by pushing forward (the operation order of the stop button for stopping each reel in order from the left reel), the correct hit order is ordered. Other than pushing. By doing this, it is difficult to win the correct combination unless the slot machine side reports the correct answer order.

  Note that a predetermined penalty may be imposed when a game is played in the correct hit order although there is no notification of the correct hit order. As a penalty, for example, when a game is played in the correct order of hitting, a `` special symbol set '' wins in a configuration where a `` special symbol set '' is won without notification, and thereafter, a `` specific symbol set '' is selected. For example, the correct answer order for notifying the player is not notified.

  Further, in the configuration in which the contents of the stop control are different between the correct batting order for winning the correct answer and the other batting orders, even if the game is played in the correct batting order, the correct answer does not necessarily win. In other words, since the stop control is performed within the above-described pull-in range, depending on the arrangement of symbols on each reel and the winning combination of the correct answer combination, even if a game is performed in the correct hit order (stop control so that the correct answer combination wins) Depending on the operation timing of the stop button, there may be a case where the correct combination is won and a case where the correct combination is not won. For this reason, you may alert | report also the kind of symbol which should be aimed at the time of the alerting | reporting of the correct answer order for winning a correct answer combination, or an instruction | indication effect.

[Embodiment 4]
In the fourth embodiment, if the game is not played in the correct hit order, the game does not shift to the second RT mode (the symbol combination that triggers the transition to the second RT mode is not displayed), and the game stops even if the game is played in the correct hit order. Depending on the operation timing of the button, there are cases where the transition to the second RT mode occurs and the transition does not occur.

  In addition, in order not to shift to the second RT mode unless the game is played in the correct hit order, the same method as in the above-described second embodiment is used, or in the above-described first embodiment, the winning area “special symbol alignment” is used. In addition to special replay A (correct answer) and special replay B (correct answer), an illegal answer (for example, normal replay) is associated with each other, and the game is played in the correct answer order to win special replay A and special replay B. If not, stop control is performed so that the illegal answering is preferentially won, and the special replay A and special replay B may not be won. In addition, even if the game is played in the correct hit order, the configuration in which the transition to the second RT mode may occur or the transition to the second RT mode may occur depending on the operation timing of the stop button. It is created by setting the winning mode of the winning combination as an opportunity.

  In the fourth embodiment, if the game is played in the correct hit order, the correct hit order is notified in the state where the symbol combination that triggers the transition to the second RT mode is displayed depending on the operation timing of the stop button. Is going. In the fourth embodiment, the above-described penalty is imposed, or the transition to the second RT mode or the transition from the normal mode to the first RT mode is made depending on the situation related to the effect by the sub-control board. When inconvenience occurs, the inconvenience does not occur by not reporting the correct answer hit order and giving the instruction effect.

  In the fourth embodiment, it is preferable that the correct hit order is other than the left push (the operation order of the stop button for stopping the left reel ahead of other reels). By doing so, the player simply plays the game as usual, and the illegal answerer wins and does not shift to the second RT mode.

  In addition, if the notification of the correct answer order or the instruction effect is not performed due to a problem such as the transition to the second RT mode or the transition from the normal mode to the first RT mode, the correct answer order is notified. Or a player may be given the same benefits as when the instruction effect is performed. As such a privilege, for example, as in the second embodiment, when the correct replay is won, the right to be notified of the correct hit order can be stocked in the configuration for shifting to the second RT mode.

  In addition, due to circumstances such as the transition to the second RT mode or the transition from the normal mode to the first RT mode, inconvenience occurs, the correct answer order and the instruction effect were not performed, but the left A penalty may be imposed if a game combination is displayed in an irregular batting order different from pressing and a symbol combination that triggers the transition to the second RT mode is displayed. As a penalty, for example, as in the second embodiment, when the correct replay is won, the system shifts to the second RT mode. Even under such circumstances, it is conceivable that no instruction effect is given or a privilege is not given.

[Embodiment 5]
As shown in FIG. 9, the fifth embodiment provides a non-RT mode and a second RT mode (advantageous mode) having a higher replay win probability than the non-RT mode. A low-accuracy state (normal mode) with a low execution probability of forward navigation and a high-accuracy state (special mode) with a high execution probability of push-order navigation are provided.

  In the fifth embodiment, in the non-RT mode, a winning combination lottery table including a winning area “push order replay 1” and a winning area “push order replay 2” is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the winning area “push order replay 1” corresponds to normal replay, special symbol alignment (special replay A or special replay B), and special symbol loss (special replay C or special replay D). If this winning area “Push Order Replay 1” is left pressed in the selected state, stop control is performed so that “Normal Replay” wins, and the middle press (the central reel is replaced with another reel). Stop button operation order to stop before the other), stop control is performed so that "special pattern assortment" wins, right press (stop button operation order to stop the right reel ahead of other reels) ), The stop control is performed so that “special symbol loss” is won.

  The winning area “Push Order Replay 2” is a combination of normal replay, special symbol alignment (special replay A or special replay B), and special symbol loss (special replay C or special replay D). If this winning area “Push Order Replay 2” is left-clicked, stop control is performed so that “Normal Replay” wins, and if it is pressed halfway, “Special Symbol Loss” is controlled to win. When the right button is pressed, stop control is performed so that “special symbol alignment” wins.

  Then, in the fifth embodiment, the probability of performing push order navigation for notifying the operation sequence in which stop control is performed so that the “special symbol alignment” wins is set higher in the high accuracy state than in the low accuracy state, If the “special symbol set” cannot be won despite the instruction effect, the transition from the low-accuracy state to the high-accuracy state is made. By doing so, the same effects as in the first to fourth embodiments can be obtained in the fifth embodiment.

  Similarly to the fifth embodiment, in the second embodiment, the notification probability of the correct hit order for winning the correct replay that triggers the transition to the second RT mode may be different between the normal mode and the first RT mode. Good (the notification probability in the first RT mode may be set higher than in the normal mode).

[Embodiment 6]
In Embodiment 5 described above, the normal mode and the special mode are expressed by changing the production state (activating the AT mode) while using a common (same) winning combination lottery table. 6 is a configuration in which the advantageous mode is also developed without changing (switching) the winning combination lottery table using the AT mode. In other words, in the sixth embodiment, an advantageous mode is developed in addition to the normal mode and the special mode by changing the production state (using the AT mode) while using a common (same) winning combination lottery table. is there.
In the sixth embodiment, the method for expressing the normal mode and the special mode while using a common winning combination lottery table is the same as that in the fifth embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted. Hereinafter, a method for expressing the advantageous mode while using the winning combination lottery table common to the normal mode and the special mode will be described.

  In the sixth embodiment, the winning area “push order small combination” (the correct small combination and the incorrect small combination are associated with each other so that the winning combination is repeated, and the game is stopped so that the correct small combination wins when a game is played in the correct hit order. There are multiple winning areas where control is performed and stop control is performed so that an incorrect answering small part wins when a game is played in a batting order other than the correct answering order. Is different. In the sixth embodiment, when the “special symbol set” is won, an AT mode for guiding a procedure (such as pushing order) for winning the correct small combination is activated.

  As in the sixth embodiment, when the technique for expressing the advantageous mode by changing the production state is used, the condition for shifting to the advantageous mode can be freely set. In other words, it may be configured to shift to the advantageous mode when a winning combination other than replay wins or wins, or regardless of the result of the winning combination lottery, the advantageous mode is shifted to the advantageous mode by the effect lottery performed by the sub-control board. It may be determined whether or not to be performed. However, the present invention improves the probability of displaying the first symbol combination (probability of shifting to the advantageous mode) when the first symbol combination is not displayed in spite of the instruction effect. When the conditions for shifting to the advantageous mode are satisfied, it is preferable to shift to the advantageous mode after displaying the first symbol combination.

  Further, as described above, the present invention needs to have a configuration for improving the probability that the first symbol combination is displayed (probability of shifting to the advantageous mode). Here, in the slot machine that expresses the advantageous mode by changing the production state as in the sixth embodiment, the method of changing the transition probability to the advantageous mode depends on the transition condition to the advantageous mode. When determining whether or not to shift to the advantageous mode, it is determined that the lottery table used for the effect lottery when the first symbol combination is not displayed despite the instruction effect being performed is shifted to the advantageous mode. It may be possible to switch to a higher probability.

  In the sixth embodiment, the example is described in which the AT mode is activated (shifted to the advantageous mode) through the display of “special symbol alignment”, but the display of “special symbol alignment” is permitted. In addition, the AT mode may be activated without displaying “special symbol alignment” (without waiting). As a state where the display of “special symbol alignment” is allowed, for example, “push order replay” that becomes “special symbol alignment” is won, and the correct hit order for winning the correct replay of the selected “push order replay” For example, when the stop button is operated. As described above, when the display of “special symbol alignment” is permitted, when the AT mode is activated without waiting for the display of “special symbol alignment”, the AT mode is activated after the AT mode is activated. The game method or the like may be guided so that “special symbol alignment” is displayed until “special symbol alignment” is displayed. Specifically, when the “special symbol alignment” is won after the AT mode is activated (until the “special symbol alignment” is reached), when “push order replay” is selected, The correct hit order for winning the correct replay of “Push Order Replay” may be notified.

[Embodiment 7]
The seventh embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the contents of the normal table (see FIG. 6A) and the first RT table (see FIG. 6B).

  As shown in FIG. 11A, in the normal table 50 of the seventh embodiment, special replay A to special replay D and special replay are associated with the winning area “2” (special replay group). Special replay A to special replay D have the same functions as those in the first embodiment. When the winning area “2” is selected, the special replay A to special replay is dependent on the operation timing of the stop button. Any one of D can win a prize. On the other hand, the special replay is a winning combination that is awarded when the stop button is operated at a timing at which none of these special replays A to D can be awarded, and when the prize is won, the game shifts to the first RT mode.

  As shown in FIG. 11B, in the first RT table 52 of the seventh embodiment, the above-mentioned “special replay group” is associated with the winning area “2”. The first RT table 52 has a higher probability that the winning area “2” wins in the winning combination lottery than the normal table 50 (the number of random values assigned to the winning area “2” is larger). A lot).

  In the seventh embodiment, even though the winning area “2” is won during the normal mode, the special replay A and the special replay B cannot be won (the transition to the second RT mode has failed). ), Any of special replay C, special replay D or special replay wins, and the first RT mode is entered. Then, by shifting to the first RT mode, the winning probability of the winning area “2” is increased, and the probability that the special replay A and the special replay B can be won to shift to the second RT mode is increased.

[Embodiment 8]
In the eighth embodiment, after the start lever is operated, the reel reaches a certain speed and becomes a steady rotation, and the operation using the reel (rotation effect) is performed until the operation of the stop button is activated. The present invention is applied to a slot machine that gives a predetermined privilege when a predetermined first symbol combination is displayed in this spinning effect.

  In the eighth embodiment, when the first symbol combination is not displayed in the spinning effect, the second symbol combination is displayed. Then, when the second symbol combination is displayed, the probability of occurrence of the spinning effect (or the probability that the first symbol combination is displayed in the spinning effect) is increased. By doing so, even if the first symbol combination is not displayed, the probability that a predetermined privilege is given increases, and the player's interest can be raised.

[Embodiment 9]
In the ninth embodiment, a game is played according to the flow shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, in the ninth embodiment, the game mode is the normal mode, and the second RT mode (advantageous) that ends when the correct replay wins and when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a predetermined number of games are executed). Mode), and an RB mode (special mode) that is terminated when a winning combination RB, which will be described later, wins and ends when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a predetermined number of games are executed) is provided.

  In the ninth embodiment, a normal table 56 shown in FIG. 13A and an RB table 58 shown in FIG. 13B are provided as the winning combination lottery tables used in the winning combination lottery. In the RB mode, the winning combination lottery is executed using the RB table 58. In the normal table 56 and the RB table 58, a winning area “special small role” associated with a special small role, which is a kind of small role, and a winning combination RB that shifts to the RB mode when winning is associated. Area “RB”, correct replay and incorrect replay are associated with each other. If a game is played in the correct hit order, the correct replay wins and the game moves to the second RT mode. A winning area “push order replay” is provided in which the replay is won and the current game mode is maintained (does not shift to the second RT mode).

  Although the probability that the winning area “special small role” is determined by the winning combination lottery is lower than that of the RB table 58 in the normal table 56, the winning area “RB” is determined. There is a possibility that (the transition to the RB mode) and the winning area “push order replay” are determined (the transition to the second RT mode). Also, in the RB table 58, the winning area “RB” and the winning area “push order replay” are not determined (that is, the mode does not shift to the second RT mode).

  Further, in the ninth embodiment, when the winning area “special small role” is won in the winning role lottery, the instruction effect is performed so that the first symbol combination in which the “special small role” wins is displayed, and the winning area “ When “Push Order Replay” is selected, the sub-control board 32 activates a push order navigation presence mode for informing the correct answer hit order for winning the correct answer replay. The instruction effect is also performed when the winning area “RB” is won in the winning combination lottery.

  In the ninth embodiment, when the winning area “special small role” is won during the normal mode, the instruction effect is performed and the push order navigation mode is activated, and then the winning area “push order replay” is selected. Then, the correct replay is won by notifying the correct hit order, and the mode shifts to the second RT mode.

  On the other hand, if the winning area “RB” is won without winning the winning area “special small role” during the normal mode, an instruction effect is performed and the RB mode is entered. When the winning area “special small role” is won during the RB mode, an instruction effect is performed and a push order navigation mode is activated. When the predetermined condition is satisfied and the RB mode is ended, the mode is shifted to the normal mode. After that, when the winning area “push order replay” is selected, the correct replay order is notified by the notification of the correct hit order, and the second RT mode Migrate to

  As described above, in the ninth embodiment, the correct replay cannot be won unless the “special small role” is won during the normal mode, but it is possible to shift to the RB mode. Then, when shifting to the RB mode, the probability that the winning area “special small role” is won is improved as compared with the normal mode (see FIG. 13B). As a result, the probability that the correct answer replay can be won by returning to the normal mode after activating the push order navigation mode in the RB mode, that is, the probability of shifting to the second RT mode is improved.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Slot machine 13 Liquid crystal display 14 Speaker 16 Display window 20a, 20b, 20c 1st reel, 2nd reel, 3rd reel 24 Start lever 26a, 26b, 26c Stop button 30 Main control board (1st transition means, 2nd transition) means)
32 Sub-control board (instruction means)
34 winning combination lottery section 36 rotation control section 38 stop symbol setting section 40, 50, 56 normal table 42, 52 first RT table 44 second RT table 58 RB table

Claims (4)

As the game starts, the winning combination lottery will be performed to determine which of the multiple types of winning combinations or loses, and when the reels with multiple types of symbols arranged on the outer periphery will start rotating and the reels will stop, In a gaming machine that performs a winning process corresponding to a winning combination when the winning combination is won by displaying a symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination determined in the winning combination lottery,
A first transition means for transitioning to an advantageous mode that is more advantageous to the player than the normal mode when the first winning combination is won by displaying a predetermined first symbol combination;
Instruction means for giving an instruction to stop the reels so that the first symbol combination is displayed when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
Second transition means for transitioning to a special mode in which the probability of transition to the advantageous mode is higher than the normal mode when the first symbol combination is not displayed in the game for which the instruction has been issued; A featured gaming machine.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the special mode has a higher probability that the first winning combination is won in the winning combination lottery than in the normal mode.   3. If the first symbol combination is not displayed in the game in which the instruction is given, the mode is shifted to the special mode after a predetermined second symbol combination is displayed. Game machines.   The instructing means wins when the second symbol combination is displayed, and gives the instruction in a state where the second winning combination that shifts to the special mode when the winning is determined is determined in the winning combination lottery. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein

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